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Market Kicks Off Week on a High; Sensex Breaks 5-Day Losing Streak

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1 year ago

March 17, 2025

The benchmark indices kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday. The Nifty 50 climbed 0.5%, closing above 22,500, supported by favorable global cues despite a lackluster market breadth. Meanwhile, the Sensex broke its five-day losing streak, ending the day with a respectable gain of approximately half a percent, buoyed by positive international signals.

At the close, the Sensex rose by 341.04 points, or 0.46%, finishing at 74,169.95, while the Nifty increased by 111.55 points, or 0.50%, to reach 22,508.75. The BSE Midcap index saw an uptick of 0.7%, whereas the smallcap index ended the day nearly flat, closing with a minor loss of 0.02%.

Overall, the market capitalization of companies listed on the BSE increased to approximately ₹393 lakh crore, up from ₹391 lakh crore in the previous session. Among sectors, the Nifty Pharma and Healthcare indices surged by 1.56% and 1.51%, respectively. The Nifty Bank index climbed 0.61%, and the Financial Services index rose by 1.03%. On the other hand, the Nifty Private Bank index was up by 0.94%, while the PSU Bank index dipped by 0.24%.

Notably, nearly 490 stocks on the BSE hit 52-week highs, including G R Infraprojects, Happiest Minds, Route Mobile, Varroc Engineering, and several others.

Key gainers on the Nifty index included Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (up 3.86%), Bajaj Finserv (up 3.55%), SBI Life Insurance Company (up 3.51%), Trent (up 2.73%), and Axis Bank (up 2.37%). Conversely, the top losers were Wipro (down 1.57%), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (down 1.13%), Britannia Industries (down 1.13%), Hero MotoCorp (down 1.02%), and ITC (down 1.00%).

IndusInd Bank surged over 3% following the RBI’s confirmation regarding its financial stability, ensuring that the bank remains well-capitalized. Additionally, Muthoot Finance saw a 5% increase, marking its largest gain in a month after exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in gold loan assets. Domestic airline SpiceJet soared by about 6% after CEO Ajay Singh announced an investment of ₹294.09 crore via Spice Healthcare.

On the global stage, major European indices, including the UK’s FTSE, France’s CAC 40, and Germany’s DAX, were all trading in the positive territory.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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3 days ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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4 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.