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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 74311.61, down at 1,173.71 points or 1.60%, and the Nifty was at 22536.95, down at 375.35 points or 1.69%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.83 against the dollar.
Trump criticized Russia’s ongoing bombing of Ukraine, calling it “crazy” and “horrible,” even as peace talks progressed. He expressed frustration with Putin and urged an end to the violence. Despite US efforts, Russia rejected a March ceasefire proposal and continued strikes, complicating diplomatic resolution efforts.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a total of 221/5 in 20 overs against MI. Kohli scored 67, while Captain Rajat Patidar added 64 off 31 balls, and Jitesh Sharma contributed 40 from 19 balls. MI bowlers Hardik Pandya and Trent Boult took two wickets each, while Bumrah returned after a break, giving fewer runs but no […]
Gujarat Titans secured their third IPL 2025 win, thrashing Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets. Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 61 and Siraj’s fiery 4/17 sealed the chase (153 in 16.4 overs). Impressed, Sourav Ganguly praised coach Ashish Nehra’s “tremendous game sense” on X, crediting GT’s smart approach. GT now boasts three wins in four matches.
Despite claims of unity, Bollywood and South Indian industries remain locked in rivalry. South’s pan-India blockbusters challenge Bollywood’s dominance, forcing date shifts—Pushpa 2 vs. Chhaava, Salaar vs. Dunki, and now War 2 vs. Coolie. These clashes shrink audience options. True collaboration, not ego battles, would elevate Indian cinema globally.
Asian markets plunged Monday as US futures signaled steep Wall Street losses, triggered by Trump’s harsh tariffs. Defending his stance, Trump likened market pain to “medicine,” insisting it’s needed to fix trade deficits. He denied orchestrating a selloff and claimed many nations are “dying to make a deal” to resolve tensions.
From April 2-4, India and US troops held joint training at Duvvada Firing Range during Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025. The drills enhanced interoperability, tactical coordination, and combat readiness. Highlights included live-firing, jungle warfare, and medical aid modules, with senior leadership, including Rear Admiral Greg Newkirk, actively participating.
Gujarat Titans’ bowlers dominated, restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to 152/8 in 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj led the attack with a stellar 4/17 performance. Prasidh Krishna and Sai Kishore took 2 wickets each. Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 31 (34), while SRH captain Pat Cummins contributed 22 runs off 9 balls in a brief but fiery cameo.
In the largest protests since Donald Trump’s return to office, tens of thousands marched across major US cities, voicing outrage over his policies. From New York to LA, demonstrators condemned trade tariffs, civil liberty rollbacks, and government cuts. “They’re gutting our government,” one protester said in Washington.
MS Dhoni has shut down IPL retirement rumors, clarifying he’ll assess his fitness post-season before deciding. The 43-year-old CSK icon, addressing speculation after viral “last match” remarks, stated he takes it “one year at a time.” Coach Fleming admitted avoiding the topic, while Dhoni emphasized playing with childlike joy for as long as his body […]
