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BusinessIndian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Friday at 73,896 and 23,140.50 respectively. Analyst Vinod Nair from Geojits noted strong domestic liquidity supporting Nifty above 23,000. However, elevated crude prices and ongoing foreign outflows are limiting near-term market gains ahead of Monday's trading session.
The Economic Times·6h ago
WorldHaveri district is facing a severe drinking water crisis due to drought and a 49.84% rainfall deficit from June to September. Water shortages affect 39 villages across six taluks, including Byadgi and Hangal. The district has 2,058 lakes, but only 146 are full, with many lakes and borewells drying up. The administration is supplying water by hiring private borewells to prevent disruption.
Deccan Herald·26m ago·Karnataka
BusinessBrazilian aerospace company Embraer has partnered with India's Mahindra Group to offer the KC-390 transport jet for the Indian Air Force's aircraft replacement program. Embraer claims the KC-390 outperforms the C-130J offered by Tata-Lockheed Martin. The partnership aims to expand supply chain and maintenance operations in India to support global needs.
Economic Times·6h ago
PoliticsAt Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, protests erupted after news of an alleged sexual assault on a female student spread on social media. The demonstrations turned violent with students throwing stones at police, who responded with baton charges. Several police officers and journalists were injured, and police vehicles were damaged during the unrest.
News18 Hindi·27m ago·Phagwara
PoliticsA protest at Lovely Professional University over an alleged rape of a female student by a plumber turned violent on Sunday evening. Protesters clashed with police, hurled stones, and set vehicles on fire. Police used lathi charge around 8 pm. Students blocked Jalandhar-Phagwara highway causing traffic jams. The university denied allegations, calling them rumors. An FIR was registered and a special investigation team will probe the case.
Mint·35m ago·Jalandhar
WorldAn IndiGo flight 6E 6542 from Guwahati to Bengaluru experienced an abnormal runway contact while landing at Kempegowda International Airport. The Airbus A321neo VT-NHP had to go around before landing, during which the tail struck the runway. Strong winds were reported in Bengaluru at the time. All passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for investigation.
News18 Hindi·41m ago·Bengaluru
The Economic Times·6h ago
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Friday at 73,896 and 23,140.50 respectively. Analyst Vinod Nair from Geojits noted strong domestic liquidity supporting Nifty above 23,000. However, elevated crude prices and ongoing foreign outflows are limiting near-term market gains ahead of Monday's trading session.
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