The New York Yankees are off to a record-breaking start with three consecutive home runs in their opening game. Their new 'Torpedo' barrel bats, developed by an MIT physicist, enhance performance by increasing contact area, as explained by former third baseman Kevin Smith.
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Since March 17, BSE Sensex has risen over 5.6% or 4,302.47 points, while the broader 50-share index Nifty50 has also rallied over 5.6% or 1,261.15 points. But is the current stock market rally sustainable? Are foreign investors conclusively back on D-Street? Here’s why market experts are cautious:
India and France reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law and safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean Region. They plan to collaborate on enhancing maritime security against threats like piracy, terrorism, and marine pollution. The countries also agreed to joint efforts in conserving biodiversity and marine resources through the United Nations Ocean Conference.
BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi gave Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra a bag with '1984' printed on it, referencing the anti-Sikh riots. This followed a Parliament clash over Ambedkar, resulting in injuries to two BJP MPs. Priyanka Gandhi's support for Palestine and Bangladeshi minorities, displayed through bags, drew BJP criticism, with accusations of "appeasement" and comparisons to the "New Muslim League".
Hundreds of fans gathered at the Arjun Jaitley Stadium to witness Virat Kohli's first domestic red-ball match in 13 years. Although the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association anticipated a 10,000-strong crowd, the unexpected magnetic pull of Kohli led to the opening of additional seating stands, pushing attendance over 12,000 before the game even began.
The Bombay High Court has requested the Railway Minister to consider a Rs 5 crore settlement for Nidhi Jethmalani, who has been in a persistent vegetative state since a 2017 accident involving a Western Railway car. The court labeled it a 'rarest of rare' case given the severity of her condition.
Rohit Sharma, facing a lean patch, emulated Sourav Ganguly by opting to bowl first at the Gabba against Australia. Ganguly's heroic 144 in 2003 remains the highest opposition captain's score at the venue, setting a precedent for Rohit. The Indian captain's recent struggles with the bat add pressure as he seeks to replicate Ganguly's leadership and performance.
A driver rammed a car into a crowd in Mannheim, southwestern Germany, killing one and injuring several others. Authorities declared a 'life-threatening situation' and advised the public to avoid the downtown area. A suspect has been taken into custody as police launched a significant security operation.
Gurpreet Singh Bhangu, a farmer from Baggeana village in Faridkot, faced multiple failures in his attempts at dairy farming and horse trading. Unable to succeed locally, he attempted to migrate to the US but was deported. Baggeana's former panchayat member and local authorities stress the need for government support to prevent such ordeals for aspiring migrants.
Security forces in Jammu continued their operation in Kathua district's Sufain forest after a deadly gunfight with Pakistani terrorists. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of four policemen and two attackers. Authorities have urged vigilance as some terrorists may still be escaping through mountainous terrain.