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Get the appGetOn October 12, Indian stock markets opened higher with Sensex rising 178 points to 72,627 and Nifty climbing 76 points to 22,591. The gains were influenced by easing crude oil prices, a US-Russia diesel deal, and positive signals from the GIFT Nifty. The rupee also strengthened, contributing to the positive market sentiment.
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SciencePhoto: TOI ScienceThe Frank Lloyd Wright-designed planetarium at Florida Southern College in Lakeland has reopened after over 20 years of limited use. Its projection system, which stopped working in 2004, has been restored with modern projection and sound technology. The planetarium will now offer public astronomy shows, school visits, and educational programs four days a week.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsDespite a weak performance by the Nifty 50 this year, asset management company (AMC) stocks have attracted investor interest by delivering solid gains. This trend is supported by a steady inflow of money into mutual funds. The recent debut of Abakkus has further added to the buzz around AMC stocks in the market.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Supreme Court clarified it has neither approved nor disapproved the Election Commission's revised Form 6 for voter registration. The court stated on Monday that the October 5 remark by the Chief Justice of India only meant the Bihar SIR judgment of May 2026 did not consider the new Form 6 as it did not exist then. The bench included CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana.
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PoliticsPhoto: MintAhead of the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi held a press conference urging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Gandhi alleged that senior government officials had pressured Kumar, stating he committed a crime but is not the main criminal. The march is scheduled for Monday at 1:30 pm.
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WorldPhoto: DNA IndiaA 19-year-old named Suhail Sanjeev crashed his speeding Mini Cooper into a scooter near Kochi airport in Ernakulam district, Kerala, killing three students. After the accident, Suhail reportedly said his father would handle everything and questioned the purpose of roads. The victims were identified as Devika from Wayanad, Gopika from Palakkad, and Ijaz. Videos of the crash and Suhail's reaction went viral on social media.
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On October 12, Indian stock markets opened higher with Sensex rising 178 points to 72,627 and Nifty climbing 76 points to 22,591. The gains were influenced by easing crude oil prices, a US-Russia diesel deal, and positive signals from the GIFT Nifty. The rupee also strengthened, contributing to the positive market sentiment.
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