Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300.
In a tragic incident at the First Balloon Festival in Zacatecas, Mexico, Luicio N, a 40-year-old man, died a hero after saving two passengers from a burning hot air balloon. He helped them escape, but became entangled in a rope as the balloon ascended. Despite clinging on, he fell to his death.
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Known for his significant judgments on constitutional rights, free speech, and environmental protection, Justice Gavai was part of key decisions, including upholding the revocation of Article 370 and striking down the electoral bonds scheme.
An Israeli air strike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis resulted in 28 fatalities and numerous injuries, according to Hamas-run civil defence officials. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, asserting it targeted a Hamas command centre beneath the hospital, though this claim remains unverified.
In Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon, a sweets shop owner, Rajesh Saini, was fatally shot after refusing to deliver a samosa. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after an argument with the accused, Pankaj, who allegedly threatened Saini. Following the shooting, local traders protested police inaction, blocking the Farrukhnagar-Jhajjar Road. Senior police officers assured the family that action would be taken, with 10 Crime Branch teams working to apprehend the suspects.
Chaos erupted at B N College in Patna when crude bombs exploded during a Certified Internal Auditor examination, severely injuring a student. The blasts, stemming from a prior dispute between student groups, triggered protests against alleged administrative apathy. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and a forensic team is collecting samples.
Since April, India has faced an intense five-phase cyber assault by Pakistan-based hacker groups like APT36 and Team Insane PK, targeting finance, telecom, energy, and public services. Attacks ranged from website defacements to ransomware and data breaches. Experts warn of foreign-backed threats involving groups from China and North Korea, stressing the need for stronger cyber preparedness and public vigilance.
With no tax deduction for life insurance under the new tax regime, it may be time to dump policies you bought only to save tax.
Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week of unexpected events. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders to restart the league. Mumbai Indians have resumed training, including Rohit Sharma. The team will face Delhi Capitals on May 21. Gujarat Titans and RCB currently lead the points table.
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Venues in Kolkata and Hyderabad been removed from the responsibility of hosting the IPL Playoffs and final. While six venues have been named to host the remaining 17 games in the competition, a set of reasons have forced BCCI to consider alternatives for the final act. The tournament resumes on the 17th.
Gaurav Jaisingh, an Indian-origin senior at Bentley University, tragically died in a balcony fall during a pre-graduation trip to the Bahamas. The incident occurred at a hotel on Paradise Island, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The university community mourns the loss of Jaisingh, a finance major, as commencement approaches.
Priyanka Kamble and Komal Gaikwad, waste pickers in Pune, triumphed over adversity by passing their SSC exams after facing humiliation for being uneducated. Kamble, a mother who left school in Std III, scored 48% and dreams of becoming an anganwadi worker.