Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While BSE Sensex moved up over 300 points, Nifty50 crossed 23,100.
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President Droupadi Murmu advocated strongly for the 'One Nation One Election' plan, highlighting its potential to enhance governance and reduce financial burdens. She also reviewed various reforms to shed colonial legacies and praised India's economic and social progress, digital advancements, and sporting achievements.
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Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse, faces a death sentence upheld by Yemen's President for allegedly murdering her Yemeni business partner. With execution imminent, the Indian government is providing support. Priya, who injected her partner with sedatives leading to his death, was convicted in 2018. Her family is urgently seeking ways to save her.
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