Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex was up over 100 points, Nifty50 was above 24,000.
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A 17-year-old in Madurai drove a JCB excavator early Monday, causing extensive damage to vehicles and properties over a half-kilometer stretch, including auto rickshaws, bikes, a car, and parts of a building. Residents caught the teenager after he nearly ran over a security guard. Police are investigating his motive and potential intoxication.