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Market Wraps Up Flat Amid Lackluster Trading Session

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1 year ago

February 27, 2025

The stock market wrapped up the session on Thursday with little change, reflecting underlying concerns about a potential slowdown in economic growth and trade tensions between the U.S. and its allies. By the end of the day, the Sensex inched up by 10.31 points, or 0.01%, settling at 74,612.43, while the Nifty declined by 2.50 points, or 0.01%, to close at 22,545.05.The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to reduce the risk weight on bank loans to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) from 125% to 100% resulted in a boost for NBFC stocks. Notable gainers included Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharma, and Hindalco Industries.

However, most sectors, apart from banks and metals, experienced declines, with auto, media, energy, capital goods, realty, and power indices dropping by 1-2%. The BSE Midcap index fell by 1%, and the smallcap index saw a decline of 2%.

Throughout the trading session, Nifty hit a high of 22,613.3 and a low of 22,508.4, while the Sensex ranged between 74,834.09 and 74,520.78. Top gainers on the Nifty included Shriram Finance (up 5.67%), Bajaj Finserv (up 2.69%), Bajaj Finance (up 2.55%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (up 2.10%), and Hindalco Industries (up 2.02%). Conversely, the top losers were Ultratech Cement (down 4.71%), Trent (down 3.12%), Bajaj Auto (down 2.20%), Tata Motors (down 1.97%), and Mahindra & Mahindra (down 1.85%).

The Bank Nifty concluded at 48,608.35, with an intraday high of 48,972.55 and a low of 48,627.1. On the BSE, over 460 stocks hit their 52-week lows, including GNFC, PVR INOX, Finolex Cables, Havells India, JBM Auto, Varun Beverages, GE Shipping, MMTC, Titagarh Rail Systems, Fine Organics, GSFC, Network 18, Sun TV Network, Chennai Petro, Tanla Platforms, Gujarat Gas, Shree Renuka Sugars, Adani Green Energy, and Elgi Equipments, among others.

Several NBFC stocks, including CreditAccess Grameen, Bandhan Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Fusion Finance, saw increases of up to 18% during trading. Bharti Airtel’s shares rose approximately 1% following the company’s confirmation of merger discussions with the Tata Group.

However, real estate giant Prestige Estates emerged as the top loser in the Nifty Realty index, plummeting nearly 5% after the Income Tax department conducted searches at its registered office and various branch locations. Shares of Titagarh Rail Systems fell by 2.5% after Morgan Stanley revised its target price down from Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,090. UltraTech Cement Ltd’s stock tumbled by 6%, marking its largest decline in three years following the announcement of a Rs 1,800-crore capital expenditure plan to enter the wires and cables segment.

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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

Namma Kudla

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.