Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex was near 80,600.
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The Kremlin announced that a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected as early as next week, potentially in the United Arab Emirates. This meeting comes as Trump seeks to pressure Russia on trade and resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The Central Board of Secondary Education introduces two initiatives for the 2025-26 session. These are the Career Guidance Dashboard and the Counseling Hub and Spoke School Model. The Career Guidance Dashboard offers career information and exploration tools. The Counseling Hub and Spoke Model aims to support students' emotional and mental health. These programs will evolve with stakeholder input.
US President Trump stated that Hamas is unlikely to release hostages without altered circumstances, stopping short of fully endorsing Israel's Gaza City plan. He stressed the difficulty of securing the hostages, advocating increased military pressure. Netanyahu's office confirmed discussions about taking control of Hamas strongholds for hostage release and Hamas's defeat.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh revealed that during Operation Sindoor, India achieved its largest surface-to-air kill by downing a Pakistani aircraft at 300km, crediting the S-400 system. The IAF also confirmed five kills of Pakistani fighters through electronic means. India targeted Pakistani airbases and infrastructure, including hangars and radar sites, causing significant damage and operational disruptions.
KN Rajanna, a senior Congress MLA recently dropped from the Karnataka cabinet, plans to meet with party leaders in Delhi to address perceived misconceptions about him. His removal followed critical remarks regarding alleged electoral roll lapses during the party's governance. Despite the controversy, Rajanna pledged his commitment to the party and supported Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims.
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Amidst security concerns over CEO Lip-Bu Tan's China ties, four former Intel board members are advocating for a radical restructuring. They propose spinning off Intel's manufacturing arm into an independent entity to bolster America's chipmaking capabilities. This move aims to rival TSMC and address national security needs, especially after Intel received significant CHIPS Act funding.