Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday. While Nifty50 was below 25,100, BSE Sensex was down over 100 points.
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Following devastating flash floods and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh, authorities presume 29 missing individuals dead across Mandi and Kullu districts. Search and rescue operations are winding down as NDRF teams withdraw, having recovered 15 bodies but finding no trace of the others.
LiAngelo Ball has filed for divorce from Rashida Nicole shortly after she announced her pregnancy. This news comes after reports of a possible secret marriage earlier this year. Ball is also facing accusations from Nikki Mudarris, the mother of his other children, who claims he abandoned them after learning of Nicole's pregnancy. Ball denies abandoning his children.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly pursuing Jets receiver Allen Lazard via trade to replace George Pickens, who was traded to the Cowboys. Pittsburgh is considering offering a 2026 fifth-round pick for Lazard, leveraging his established connection with Aaron Rodgers. Lazard's size, route-running, and red-zone efficiency make him an ideal fit to bolster the Steelers' receiving corps.
Renewed calls for DK Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister have surfaced, despite Congress leadership affirming Siddaramaiah's continuation in the role. Two Congress MLAs publicly supported Shivakumar, hinting at internal tensions. Senior leader Tanveer Sait emphasized the need for leadership change, while MLA CP Yogeshwar asserted district MLAs' unity behind Shivakumar.
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Union Minister Chirag Paswan has reportedly received a death threat on social media, prompting a formal police complaint. The threat, allegedly made by an Instagram user, is being investigated by the Patna Cyber Police Station. Paswan recently announced his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar elections, where his party, LJP (Ram Vilas), is expected to continue its alliance with the NDA.
Joe Root's exceptional catch at Lord's secured his place as the leading outfielder in Test cricket, surpassing Rahul Dravid. Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell earned him a spot on the Lord's Honours Board with a five-wicket haul, dismantling England's middle order. Despite Root's century and contributions from Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse, England were eventually bowled out for 387.