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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81278.49, up at 130.27 points or 0.16%, and the Nifty was at 24613.80, up at 35.45 points or 0.14%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.19 against the dollar.
The daughter and grandson of Paymium’s CEO narrowly escaped a kidnapping in Paris. Four masked men attacked the family, injuring them lightly. The woman resisted, disarmed an attacker, and passers-by intervened. The gang fled. The incident follows the January abduction of Ledger’s co-founder, whose finger was severed. Nine arrests followed.
AP Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy announced that from May 15, VIP letters will once again be accepted for Tirumala darshan. He confirmed that break darshan slots will be allotted based on these recommendation letters. He also clarified that recommendation letters from public will be accepted for this arrangement.
President Droupadi Murmu’s Sabarimala temple visit, earlier cancelled due to Indo-Pak tensions, is now rescheduled for May 19. The Kerala govt has been notified, and security arrangements are underway. Virtual queue bookings will be suspended on May 18–19. This marks the second presidential visit to Sabarimala, following V V Giri’s historic pilgrimage.
Google has updated its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time since 2015. The new design features a smooth color gradient, replacing the previous solid red, yellow, green, and blue colors. This update gives the logo a more modern, dynamic look, reflecting the company’s growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will convene on ‘May 19’, chaired by senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. During the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to brief the committee members on the recent ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the current military situation between India and Pakistan.
British police arrested a 21-year-old man for suspected arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former London home. The blaze, which occurred early Monday, damaged the front door but caused no injuries. Starmer no longer lives there, having moved to the official Downing Street residence in July.
India has expressed its displeasure on the International Monetary Fund’s approval of a $1 billion loan to Pakistan. While India abstained from voting in IMF meeting, it raised concerns that the funds could be misused to support terrorism. India emphasized the need for monitoring to ensure that the aid is utilized for good purpose.
As Ukraine’s Zelensky agrees to meet Russia’s Putin in Turkey on Thursday, European leaders warn Moscow of new sanctions if it rejects an unconditional ceasefire. Trump may join the talks, while diplomatic efforts intensify. All parties, Kyiv, Moscow, Washington, and Europe, are pushing to shape the outcome of the Istanbul peace summit.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82249.60, down at 180.30 points or 0.22%, and the Nifty was at 24864.05, down at 60.65 points or 0.24%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.70 against the dollar.
The US military spent over $21 million on 46 deportation flights from January 20 to April 8 during Trump’s second term. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the spending as wasteful and politically motivated. Each flight cost over $26,000 per hour. Trump’s immigration crackdown also includes troop deployments at the Mexico border.
The scheduled talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have been postponed. Initially planned to begin at 12 noon today, the talks have now been rescheduled to 5 PM. The postponement has raised concerns, especially given the ongoing tension between the two nations.
The BJP will launch a campaign to highlight the achievements and objectives of Operation Sindoor amid opposition concerns. A press conference led by top leaders will outline the operation’s success. Planning took place at JP Nadda’s residence, with key ministers present. Ashwini Vaishnav also met PM Modi to align the communication strategy moving forward.
BJP leader Chandrasekhar criticized LoP Rahul Gandhi, on seeking a special session of parliament. He said that the Congress party cannot stand to see India’s progress under PM Modi. On May 10, Rahul wrote a letter to PM Modi, requested to conduct special meeting on Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor & ceasefire agreement.
PM Modi extended greetings on Buddha Purnima, emphasizing Lord Buddha’s teachings of compassion and peace. He praised Buddha’s messages of truth, equality, and harmony, which guide humanity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared his wishes, highlighting Buddha’s path of knowledge, compassion, and non-violence for global unity and peace.