Sensex and Nifty Rise Amid Value Buying; ED Conducts Raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal
Mumbai: The Indian stock market saw a surge in early trade on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining ground due to value buying at lower levels and positive sentiment from domestic institutional investors.
The BSE Sensex jumped by 324.83 points to reach 79,820.98, while the NSE Nifty rose by 100.7 points to stand at 24,242. The major gains were seen in Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and Tata Steel. Despite a negative trend from key Asian markets, the Wall Street closed higher on positive sentiment.
However, the market remains under pressure due to Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) selling. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, continue to provide support to the market.
ED Conducts Raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal Over Suspected Illegal Bangladeshi Infiltration
Jharkhand: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across Jharkhand and West Bengal as part of a money laundering probe into alleged Bangladeshi infiltration and human trafficking.
This investigation follows a Jharkhand Police FIR from June, which involved the trafficking of Bangladeshi women under the guise of work opportunities. The ED is probing several key individuals in connection with the alleged human trafficking nexus.
Nawab Malik Vows to Enhance Medical Infrastructure in Mankhurd
Mumbai: Shiv Sena's Abu Asim Azmi faces NCP leader Nawab Malik in a contest focused on local issues such as drug abuse, healthcare gaps, and civic improvements. In his election promises, Malik has vowed to enhance medical infrastructure and connectivity for the slum-dominated constituency of Mankhurd Shivajinagar.
The constituency has been plagued by poor healthcare facilities, and Malik's promise to improve them is seen as a major initiative by the NCP faction in this contest.
Juhi Chawla Turns 57: A Throwback to Her Miss Universe Past
Mumbai: Actress Juhi Chawla turned 57 years old on November 13. On this occasion, a throwback video has resurfaced online from her pageant days in 1984, where she won the National Costume Round during a Miss Universe competition.
The video has gone viral on social media, with netizens praising Juhi's beauty and elegance during that period.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: A Rivalry Defined by "Yugo ki Ladai"
New Delhi: The rivalry between India and Australia in cricket has been defined as "Yugo ki Ladai", a Hindi phrase meaning "war of the yoke". This term was used to describe their fierce competition, much like the German-Italian alliance during World War II.
The term gained popularity following Fox Cricket's promotional poster for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which featured Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins. However, the move sparked criticism among fans, who feel that the poster diminished the rivalry between India and Australia.