Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday driven by increased global uncertainties due to Donald Trump’s tariff moves.
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Farooq Abdullah showed solidarity with Palestine and Iran during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, advocating for Muslim unity against tyranny. Simultaneously, L-G Manoj Sinha participated in a separate procession, emphasizing peace and selfless service. Shia leader Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi cautioned against arrests of Muharram participants, following reports of police action against provocative displays and violation of procession conditions.
India face a tough decision on playing Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Edgbaston Test against England, balancing his workload concerns with the need to level the series after a five-wicket loss at Headingley. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate indicated a late call on Bumrah's inclusion. It was re-emphasised by captain Shubman Gill.
Amidst internal discord within the Karnataka Congress, the central leadership has dismissed rumors of a change in leadership. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar affirmed that leadership transitions were not under discussion, emphasizing the importance of the 2028 elections. The party has warned against public statements that fuel speculation, prioritizing the strengthening of CM Siddaramaiah's government.
Foxconn has recalled over 300 Chinese engineers from its Indian iPhone plants, raising concerns about production. However, the company is replacing them with Taiwanese and Vietnamese experts, ensuring iPhone 17 production remains on track. Despite geopolitical tensions impacting supply chains, Apple's Indian operations are booming, targeting 60 million units this year and solidifying India's role in its global strategy.
India and Australia have launched a joint research project to boost undersea surveillance, focusing on detecting submarines and underwater vehicles. The three-year collaboration between Australia's DSTG and India's DRDO will explore towed array target motion analysis to enhance surveillance capabilities.
Yograj Singh took a dig at India’s Test captain Shubman Gill for missing out on a well-deserved triple century in the second Test against England at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Gill began the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series with a sublime 147 in the first innings of the first Test at Headingley in Leeds. However, despite his century, India went on to lose that game by five wickets.
India's commanding performance in the second Test against England has sparked a meme frenzy online. Shubman Gill's explosive 161, supported by KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja, propelled India to declare at 427/6, setting England an improbable 608-run target. Fans humorously compared the declaration to the long-awaited GTA 6 release.
Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen's wife, made a solo appearance in Paris. She attended the Tamara Ralph Haute Couture show. Steinfeld wore a silver metallic lace gown. Her wedding ring was visible. Allen is preparing for the upcoming NFL season. Steinfeld's appearance signals her return to the spotlight. She is now part of an NFL power couple.
US Senator Lindsey Graham proposes a 500% tariff on countries still trading with Russia, aiming to cripple Putin's war efforts in Ukraine. The bill targets nations like India and China, major buyers of Russian oil. India, now heavily reliant on Russian oil, faces potential tariffs on its exports to the US, despite ongoing trade agreement negotiations.