The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, March 17, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 74608.66, up at 438.71 points or 0.59%, and the Nifty was at 22662.25, up at 153.50 points or 0.68%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.75 against the dollar.
As part of her visit to India, Tulsi Gabbard, Director of US National Intelligence, made interesting remarks, stating that she would feel at home if she visited India. She expressed her admiration for Indian culture, cuisine, and spirituality. Tulsi also highlighted that dal makhani and fresh paneer are her favorite dishes.
Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit the US “in the not-too-distant future” amid escalating economic tensions. Trump imposed 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, citing fentanyl concerns. Despite optimism about US-China ties, disputes over tariffs and Taiwan persist. Beijing opposes the tariffs and has taken limited retaliatory trade actions.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has granted permission to set up Araku coffee stalls at two key locations within the Parliament premises. To this effect, Lok Sabha Deputy Secretary Ajay Kumar Sahu sent a letter to TDP MP Appalanaidu on Monday. MPs will be able to enjoy coffee at the Sangam and Nalanda libraries in […]
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said that lessons from Lord Krishna to Arjuna give her strength, peace, and great comfort. Tulsi Gabbard also discussed US-India intelligence sharing, trade relations, and countering terrorism. She emphasized the Trump administration’s commitment to defeating Islamist terrorism and strengthening the US-India partnership.
Pro-Kannada activists protested against the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Monday. This comes as BMRCL wants to recruit 50 train operators but wants candidates currently serving as train operators on a contract basis in Hyderabad and Chennai Metro systems. This drew strong criticism from various pro-Kannada organizations and political groups.
Kalyan Ram’s reveals “Arjun S/o Vyjayanthi” is inspired by Vijayashanthi’s “Karthavyam,” imagining her IPS character’s son. He plays her son in this emotional action drama, exploring their bond and conflict. The teaser released today. Kalyan Ram fondly calls Vijayashanthi “Amma,” highlighting her role’s significance.
Ukrainian President Zelensky appointed Major General Andrii Hnatov as Chief of the General Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Anatolii Barhylevych. Defence Minister Umerov emphasized enhancing combat effectiveness. Amid manpower shortages, Ukraine is modernizing its military, adopting a corps system, and appointing experienced commanders.
An encounter took place between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district during a search operation in the Rajwada forest area on Monday. One terrorist was killed, and an AK-47 along with war-like supplies was recovered. The area has been cordoned off, and the operation is ongoing, said officials.
Police conducted an encounter in Amritsar’s Rajasansi area on Monday to nab grenade attack suspects Gursidak and Vishal. When stopped, they opened fire, injuring a constable. In self-defense, police shot Gursidak, who later succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Vishal escaped, and an FIR is being registered at PS Airport.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 74081.78, up at 252.87 points or 0.34%, and the Nifty was at 22469.05, up at 71.85 points or 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.83 against the dollar.
PSG secured a 3-1 win over rivals Marseille, strengthening their Ligue 1 lead after a Champions League victory over Liverpool. Dembele, Mendes, and an own goal sealed the win. Unbeaten in 26 games, PSG leads by 19 points. Meanwhile Montpellier vs. Saint-Étienne was abandoned due to crowd trouble on Sunday.
NASA confirmed astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth on Tuesday after being stranded on the ISS for 9 months due to Starliner’s propulsion issues. They’ll land off Florida’s coast aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, along with astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, ending their unexpected extended stay.
Parliament’s Budget Session resumes on Monday, with Lok Sabha reconvening at 11:00 am for key legislative talks. BJP’s Radha Mohan Singh and SP’s Virendra Singh will present defence reports, while Congress’ Shashi Tharoor and BJP’s Arun Govil will present the External Affairs Committee’s report on 2025-26 grants.