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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 76138.24, up at 236.83 points or 0.31%, and the Nifty was at 23026.75, up at 69.50 points or 0.30%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.61 against the dollar.
Trump signed an executive order restricting gender transition procedures for minors, barring federal funding for treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries. He aims to enforce laws limiting these procedures and proposed legislation allowing families to sue doctors. Twenty-four Republican-led states have already passed similar restrictions.
6 people died and over 50 were injured when a bamboo platform collapsed during the ‘Laddoo Mahotsav’ in Baghpat, UP. The Jain community event, marking Adinatha’s nirvana, attracted hundreds of devotees. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and ordered relief efforts. The injured are being treated, with some in critical condition.
Credit card numbers in India have more than doubled to 10.80 crore by December 2024, compared to 5.53 crore in 2019, as per RBI. Debit card growth was slower, reaching 99.09 crore. Credit cards saw a 15% year-on-year growth, driven by public and private sector banks, while foreign banks declined. SFBs focus on financial inclusion.
Global Community Engagement Day is celebrated on Jan 28 and it emphasizes the power of collective action in addressing global issues. It encourages individuals to collaborate across borders, promoting positive change and social responsibility. This day highlights the role of community engagement in creating a more inclusive.
The Trump administration in the U.S. has taken strict action against illegal immigrants, sending them back to their countries. Neighboring countries have expressed outrage over these actions. So far, the administration has arrested hundreds of illegal immigrants, all of whom are accused of involvement in terrorism and sexual offenses.
Here are the diesel prices per liter in top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.62, ★ Kolkata – ₹91.82, ★ Mumbai – ₹90.03, ★ Chennai – ₹92.34, ★ Bangalore – ₹88.94, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.62, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.45, ★ HYD – ₹95.65, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.36, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.76, ★ Patna – ₹92.04, ★ […]
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the Madras High Court’s direction for a departmental inquiry into Tamil Nadu Police over an FIR leak in a sexual assault case involving an Anna University student. The Tamil Nadu government clarified it wasn’t challenging the SIT formation or victim compensation but sought relief from critical remarks against the police, […]
Team India cricketer Tilak Verma has achieved a rare feat, becoming the highest run-scorer in international T20s. In his last four innings, he scored 107, 120, 19, and 72, amassing a total of 318 runs. Tilak has surpassed the previous record set by New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, who had scored 271 runs.
Many celebrities are utilizing the mobile postal ballot services introduced by the Election Commission for the Delhi Assembly polls. Former Vice President Hamid Ansari used these services to cast his vote from his home in Delhi. The polling will take place on Feb 5, and the results will be announced on Feb 8.
