Indian Stock Market Opens Higher; Sensex Gains 56 Points in Early Trade

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Stock market trading screen showing Sensex and Nifty gains

Indian stock market opens higher as Sensex gains 56 points and Nifty crosses 24,350 amid strength in auto and metal stocks. India’s benchmark equity indices opened in positive territory on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 extending gains from the previous session amid buying in auto, metal and IT stocks. The market witnessed a firm start during early trade, although mild selling pressure later trimmed some of the initial gains. Sensex and Nifty Open in Green The BSE Sensex opened on a positive note and briefly surged…

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PSG Edge Past Bayern Munich to Reach UEFA Champions League Final Against Arsenal

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PSG players celebrate after defeating Bayern Munich in Champions League semi-final

PSG defeat Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate to reach the UEFA Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal in Budapest. Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a tense 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semi-final at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, sealing a 6-5 aggregate triumph. The reigning European champions held onto the narrow advantage gained from their thrilling first-leg victory in Paris to advance to another continental final under coach Luis Enrique. PSG Advance After Dramatic Semi-Final…

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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Armed Forces on First Anniversary of Operation Sindoor

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PM Modi honors the courage and dedication of Indian armed forces on Operation Sindoor anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to Indian armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, calling it a symbol of India’s anti-terror resolve. Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, describing the military action as a defining symbol of India’s uncompromising stand against terrorism and its commitment to national security. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said the operation demonstrated the Indian Army’s professionalism, precision, and determination while responding…

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BJP prepares for new Assam government as legislature party meeting and swearing-in ceremony scheduled this week

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JP Nadda during BJP event in Assam

Jagat Prakash Nadda, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is scheduled to visit Assam on May 9 as the party intensifies preparations for the formation of the new state government following its emphatic victory in the Assembly elections. Party sources said the visit comes at a crucial political moment, with the BJP Legislature Party meeting scheduled for May 10 and the oath-taking ceremony of the new government planned for May 12. BJP Legislature Party Meeting on May 10 The BJP Legislature Party meeting will play a key…

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Assam Congress to Hold Major Review Meeting on May 9 After Assembly Poll Defeat

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Assam Congress leaders during review meeting in Guwahati

Assam Congress to hold major review meeting on May 9 in Guwahati to assess Assembly poll defeat and organisational performance. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) will hold a crucial review meeting on May 9 in Guwahati to evaluate the party’s performance in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections, where the Congress-led opposition alliance suffered a significant defeat against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The meeting is expected to focus on analysing the causes behind the disappointing electoral outcome and charting the party’s organisational and political roadmap for the…

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Sensex, Nifty Slip from Early Highs Amid Profit Booking, Still Trade in Green

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Stock market screen showing Sensex and Nifty movement

Sensex and Nifty open strong but slip from highs amid profit booking; markets remain in green with mixed sector performance. India’s benchmark equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, opened on a strong note on Wednesday but later retreated from their intraday highs due to profit booking, even as both indices continued to trade in positive territory. The early optimism in the market was tempered by selling pressure that emerged within the first hour of trading, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Strong Opening Followed by Pullback The BSE Sensex…

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Kerala Hotels Shut Down for 24 Hours Over Sharp LPG Price Hike

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Kerala hotels shut down statewide protesting LPG price hike

Kerala hotels shut down for 24 hours as restaurant association protests sharp LPG price hike impacting hospitality sector. Hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and canteens across Kerala remained closed on Tuesday as part of a statewide strike called by the Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association, protesting a steep rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The 24-hour shutdown disrupted food services across the state, with industry representatives warning of a deepening crisis in the hospitality sector. Industry Protests Steep Price Increase According to the Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association, the recent hike of…

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Yellow Alert in Kerala as IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

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Rainfall in Kerala streets during monsoon

IMD issues yellow alert in Kerala as heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast across multiple districts till Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert across several districts in Kerala, forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next few days. According to the latest weather update, the state is likely to witness widespread rain activity till Saturday, with isolated areas expected to receive intense showers. Districts Under Yellow Alert On Wednesday, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts have been placed under yellow alert due to…

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Rayagada to Become New Railway Division from June 1; Odisha CM Thanks PM Modi

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Rayagada railway station Odisha pm modi

Rayagada declared new railway division in Odisha; CM Mohan Majhi thanks PM Modi and Railway Minister for major development boost. Mohan Charan Majhi has thanked Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the announcement of a new railway division at Rayagada, describing the decision as a significant step towards accelerating development in southern Odisha. The new Rayagada Railway Division is scheduled to become operational from June 1, according to official information. Long-Standing Demand Fulfilled The declaration of Rayagada as a railway division fulfills a long-pending demand of the…

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Trump Congratulates PM Modi on BJP’s ‘Historic’ West Bengal Victory

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Donald Trump and Narendra Modi meeting

US President Donald Trump congratulates PM Narendra Modi on BJP’s historic victory in West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. Donald Trump has congratulated Narendra Modi on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, describing it as a “historic and decisive election outcome.” The message was conveyed through White House spokesperson Kush Desai, reflecting international attention on the political developments in one of India’s key states. BJP Secures Landmark Victory The Bharatiya Janata Party registered a significant breakthrough in West Bengal by winning over 200 seats…

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