Indian markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, ending a week-long upward trend, with Sensex and Nifty plunging in early trade. This decline occurred despite positive closes on Wednesday. The downturn contrasts with gains in most Asian markets, which were influenced by US-Japan trade talks.
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India reported seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in children. Union health minister J P Nadda assured that it won't lead to a Covid-like outbreak. HMPV is known since 2001, often self-limiting, and mostly affects children. Surveillance and health systems are actively monitoring the situation.
A bizarre run-out unfolded during the West Indies vs. Bangladesh T20I. Jaker Ali, initially given out, was called back from the dressing room after replays revealed his partner, Shamim Hossain, was short of his crease. Shamim's bat was airborne as Jaker slid his bat in, leading to a comical mix-up. The umpires overturned the decision, sending Shamim back instead.
The Washington Post's report has disproven Donald Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to India to boost voter turnout. Instead, the funding was for Bangladesh, adding to the political tensions between BJP and Congress. Congress used this report to criticize BJP and its supporters.
Deputy superintendent of police B Ramachandrappa was suspended after a video showed him behaving inappropriately with a woman in his office bathroom. Investigations revealed he befriended her while she was filing a complaint. In another incident, V K Venkatesh from Ballari Institute of Medical Sciences faces sexual misconduct allegations after threatening and assaulting a female employee.
Lenskart opted for Telangana over Karnataka for its new manufacturing facility due to Telangana's favorable policies and swift execution. Karnataka's Industries Minister defended the state's cautious approach to incentives, emphasizing fiscal responsibility. This decision followed Lenskart's initial interest in a Bengaluru location, prompting concerns about Karnataka's ability to attract major projects.
A coal bunker collapsed at Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited's Rajgangpur plant in Sundargarh district, trapping at least three workers. Rescue operations are underway with cranes and an ambulance at the scene. Police and company officials are investigating, while concerned family members gather outside the plant gate.
Reliance and Disney combine their streaming platforms to create JioHotstar, merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The new service ends the free streaming of IPL matches, moving to a hybrid subscription model with plans starting at ₹149. JioHotstar controls 85% of India's streaming market, offering extensive content and a user base of 500 million viewers.
A Bihar assistant subinspector, Rajiv Ranjan Mall, died after a mob attacked a police team in Araria while they were apprehending notorious criminal Anmol Yadav at a wedding. Mall collapsed during the attack and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Six supporters of Anmol were arrested, but he remains untraced.
The Karnataka government will revise its standard operating procedures, ensuring that only senior bureaucrats, not their family members or friends, receive protocol privileges. This decision follows the gold-smuggling arrest involving actor Ranya Rao, who allegedly misused the security protocol at KIA. Additional security will be provided only in case of a direct threat to an official.
Air travellers are advised to carry power banks only in their hand luggage due to the risk of fire from lithium ion batteries. Kempegowda International Airport seized over 1,412 kg of power banks, along with other items like lighters and e-cigarettes, from checked baggage between January last year and February this year.