External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar supported Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's decision to abstain from signing a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in China. Jaishankar emphasized that the SCO's primary objective is to combat terrorism. However, one member nation blocked any reference to terrorism in the outcome document.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 went above 24,800, BSE Sensex was up over 200 points.
A tragic incident occurred in West Bengal's Nadia district where a nine-year-old girl died in a bomb explosion in Barochandgar. The explosion took place during the Kaliganj assembly bypoll counting. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and grief, assuring strict legal action against the culprits.
US B-2 Spirit bombers, returning to Missouri's Whiteman Air Force base, concluded a 36-hour mission in the CENTCOM area. As part of 'Operation Midnight Hammer,' seven stealth aircraft executed a precision strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, deploying 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. American officials claim the mission devastated Iran's nuclear program, while Iran denies significant damage and vows retaliation, escalating regional tensions.
Renowned Hindi poet and former politician Kumar Vishwas recently addressed the rising criticism surrounding Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Sardaar Ji 3'. The film has drawn flak for featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, particularly in the aftermath of the India-Pak tensions since April 2025.
Adani Airports Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) has secured $1 billion in financing for Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) through a project finance structure. This includes issuing $750 million in notes for refinancing and a provision to raise an additional $250 million. The funds will support MIAL's capital expenditure program for development and modernization.
Donald Trump asserted that Israel and Iran approached him seeking peace "almost simultaneously." This declaration followed his announcement of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire accepted by both nations to end their recent conflict. Trump expressed optimism for their future, envisioning "tremendous love, peace and prosperity" if they maintain a path of "RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH."
Gautam Gambhir has urged critics to give Shubman Gill time to prove himself as India's Test captain, despite a recent defeat against England. Gambhir praised Gill's leadership as "phenomenal," highlighting his first-innings century under pressure. He acknowledged the challenges of captaining in tough conditions and expressed confidence in Gill's potential for success.
Shubman Gill's captaincy debut began spectacularly as India dominated England in Leeds. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century on his first English innings, while Gill made his maiden overseas Test century, both achieving unique milestones. India ended day one at 359/3, aiming to build a massive first-innings lead, reminiscent of their victorious 2002 Leeds performance.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' experienced a strong opening weekend, exceeding expectations despite being a niche film. The movie witnessed substantial growth on Saturday and Sunday, but faced a significant drop on Monday and Tuesday. While performing well in multiplexes and certain territories, its fate hinges on maintaining momentum throughout the week, especially with the upcoming release of 'Maa'.