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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, May 19, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82182.06, down at 148.53 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 24993.30, down at 26.50 points or 0.11%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.59 against the dollar.
A cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea may bring heavy rain to Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh from May 20-23. A low-pressure area may form around May 22 and intensify. Alerts are issued in Bengaluru and Kerala, while Gujarat sees pre-monsoon showers. Northern India likely remains unaffected by this system.
Gujarat Titans clinched a dominant 10-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Chasing 200, GT openers Sai Sudharsan (108*) and Shubman Gill (93*) powered their team to victory in just 19 overs. DC’s bowlers failed to make a breakthrough as the openers unleashed a relentless assault throughout the innings.
At Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals posted 199/3 in 20 overs against Gujarat. KL Rahul starred with an unbeaten 112*, supported by Porrell (30), Akshar (25), and Stubbs (21*). Gujarat bowlers Arshad Khan, Prasidh Krishna, and Sai Kishore each took a wicket. Gujarat now needs 200 runs to win.
In a high-octane IPL clash, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 10 runs. Chasing 220, RR managed 209/7. Jaiswal (50), Suryavamshi (40), and Jurel (53) fought hard but fell short. PBKS bowlers Harpreet (3 wickets), Omarzai, and Jansen (2 each) delivered crucial blows to seal the victory.
Punjab Kings recovered from a shaky 34/3 to post a strong 219/5 against Rajasthan. Wadhere (70) and Iyer (30) stabilized the innings, while explosive finishes from Shashank (59*) and Omarzai (21*) powered the total. Among Rajasthan bowlers, Deshpande took 2 wickets, while Mufaka, Parag, and Madhwal claimed one each.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, currently on the second day of his Gujarat tour, made a strong statement highlighting India’s bold military action. He said that, for the first time since independence, the Indian Army struck 100 km inside Pakistan, destroying terrorist camps despite nuclear threats.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in HYD has forecast rainfall across Telangana under the influence of the southwest monsoon. A surface circulation over South Telangana is likely to bring light to moderate rain to several districts until May 29. Also, gusty winds with speed of 35 kmph are expected to accompany the rainfall.
A major fire broke out in Mir Chowk, Hyderabad, with flames engulfing a building near Gulzar House. The building reportedly houses four families, with around 30 people inside. Ten fire engines have been deployed to bring the blaze under control. As a safety measure, authorities have closed the main roads leading to Charminar.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong gusty winds lashed Delhi, and the stormy weather caused disruptions across the city. A wall of a house under construction collapsed on Arkanshah Road in the Nabi Karim area. Three workers lost their lives, while three others were injured and have been hospitalized for treatment.
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TG CM Revanth Reddy praised self-help women’s groups for maintaining financial discipline. He stated that the govt is actively promoting products made by these women’s groups. The CM further announced that a campaign will soon be launched to encourage urban women to join self-help groups and become financially independent.
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The much-anticipated RCB vs KKR match is scheduled for tonight at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, the IMD has issued a rain alert for the evening. If the match is completely washed out, both teams will receive 1 point each. In that case, RCB will qualify directly for playoffs, while KKR will be knocked out […]
Bomb threats were received at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Hotel, prompting an immediate response from city police. Authorities also confirmed that a threatening email was sent to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Thorough checks were conducted, but no suspicious objects or activities have been found so far.