Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund has compared Nifty to Shah Rukh Khan, and advises stock market investors to remain patient and avoid altering strategies during market downturns. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining long-term investments and Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).
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West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose visited Malda to assess the situation of Murshidabad riot victims, hearing accounts of intimidation and assault. Ignoring the CM's request to postpone, he assured proactive action. Simultaneously, an NCW team reported women were molested and forcibly evicted, while the VHP plans nationwide protests demanding President's rule, highlighting the escalating tensions and political fallout.
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India's struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy continued as they were bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth Test in Sydney. Australia's intense sledging tactics targeted Shubman Gill before lunch. The day ended with Jasprit Bumrah managing to get the crucial wicket of Usman Khawaja as Australia ended at 9 for 1, trailing India by 176 runs.
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