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Markets Fall 7 Lakh Crore; Mid and Small Caps Drop Sharply

On the last trading day of the week, the Indian stock market saw a sharp decline with Sensex falling up to 1250 points from the day high before recovering slightly. Market capitalization dropped by about 7 lakh crore rupees to 451 lakh crore. Heavy selling in midcap and smallcap stocks caused the fall. Sensex closed at 73,123.83, down 125 points, and Nifty closed at 22,600, down 87 points. Jammu & Kashmir Bank shares fell over 16%, and Swiggy shares dropped nearly 17%.

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Oil Prices Near Six-Month High After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Brent crude futures reached an intraday high of $114.94 per barrel following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and energy infrastructure. India's crude basket averaged $120.08 this month. Additionally, Adani Total Gas increased CNG prices by ₹4.45 per kg amid rising energy costs.

Hindu Business·

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SportsPhoto: Amar Sports

Sumit Antil Wins Second Consecutive Gold in Para Asian Games Javelin

Sumit Antil won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the Para Asian Games, competing in the F64 category. Although he did not break his world record of 74.82 meters set in May 2024, he remained ahead of other competitors. Mahendra Gurjar won silver in the F42 category with a throw of 59.03 meters, and Sandeep Sanjay Sargar secured bronze in the F44 category with 64.48 meters. The medals were awarded based on RAZA points in combined events.

Amar Sports·

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TechnologyPhoto: NDTV

India to Release AI Consultation Paper Soon, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at the NDTV World Summit 2026 that the Indian government will issue a consultation paper on Artificial Intelligence in the coming weeks. The paper will seek inputs from experts, citizens, industries, and stakeholders to balance AI's economic benefits with safety concerns. AI adoption is growing rapidly across sectors like banking, manufacturing, and finance.

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PoliticsPhoto: Times of India

Punjab CM Alleges Delhi Airport Customs Head Is CEC's Brother

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claimed he was detained for about two hours at Delhi airport after returning from Paris. Officials cited luggage checks as the reason for the delay. Mann also alleged that the head of customs at the airport, named Manish, is the brother of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Times of India··Delhi

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Jyoti Structures Wins ₹690 Crore Transmission Line Order from GETCO

Jyoti Structures secured a ₹689.93 crore contract from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) to build a 765 kV DC Pachchham–Saykha transmission line. The project is scheduled for completion within 42 months, expanding Jyoti Structures' portfolio in Gujarat. This follows their recent international contract in Sri Lanka, marking continued growth.

ET Energy Power··Gujarat

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