Mid-Day Top News: Bombay Bridge Ready for Inauguration Amid Delays in Approaches

Mumbai: The Mumbai civic body, despite having completed several bridges over railway lines, has yet to build ramps at the construction sites of these overpasses.

The Nifty 50 index started the day flat on Friday as markets adjusted after a rally led by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), but experts believe it was difficult to sustain. On opening, the Nifty 50 opened with an increase of only 7.75 points or 0.03 percent at 24,196.40, while the Sensex gained 129.28 points or 0.16 percent at 80,072.99.

The Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to complete approaches for bridges like Carnac Bunder Bridge near Crawford Market despite being ready to open in time for the end of this year.

A violent clash between supporters of Marathi and Bhojpuri songs broke out at a New Year party at Mira Road, resulting in one man's death. According to Kashimira police, 23-year-old Raja Periyar was injured after bamboo sticks were used against him.

In the field of sports, India defeated South Africa by two wickets in the first Test at Cape Town and will now need to perform well at the Sydney Cricket Ground over the next five days to retain their position on top. The Indian team has already tied the series 1-1 and is looking to seal a fifth win.

A popular Bollywood production, Dhurandhar, recently found its official website hacked, exposing the complete print of the film online.