Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Trinidad and Tobago, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1999. He addressed the Indian community, acknowledging their contributions and strong ties to India. Modi referred to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as "Bihar ki Beti," highlighting her ancestral roots and the cultural connection between the two nations.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 was above 25,400, BSE Sensex was up over 50 points.
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Bharatiya Janata Party appointed nine new presidents across seven states and two union territories, including key states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The party is expected to announce state chiefs for West Bengal and Odisha soon. This move is part of BJP's second phase of its organizational drive, following internal elections completed in 28 states and union territories.
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Nvidia's market value soared to $3.92 trillion on Thursday, potentially making it the most valuable company ever, driven by Wall Street's AI optimism. Surpassing Apple's previous record, Nvidia's specialized chips are crucial for training large AI models, fueling immense demand. Its market capitalization exceeds the combined value of all publicly listed companies in Canada, Mexico, and even the United Kingdom.
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