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Markets rebound in early trade after 3-day decline tracking global equities
Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after three days of decline tracking a rally in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 230.17 points to 80,967.68 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 70.25 points to 24,612.75.
Fancy Mumbai to Goa in your car on a train?
Soon, you could take your car by train on the Konkan Railway, which is planning to explore ferrying private vehicles, such as cars and SUVs, onboard train wagons, similar to how it currently transports trucks. The move is being considered on an experimental basis during the Ganpati festival this year, providing an alternative to road travel along the often-congested Konkan highway route. Read more.
Mumbai Metro 3: Mid-Day report gets footpath fixed outside Aarey metro station
Seven months after mid-day reported the lack of pedestrian space outside the Metro 3 station at Aarey on JVLR, the authorities have finally built a footpath along the eastbound stretch, offering much-needed relief to pedestrians who earlier had to walk on the road and risk their lives. Read more.
IPL 2025 final: RCB defeats PBKS by six runs; lifts first-ever title after 17 years
Virat Kohli (43 off 35 balls) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) Trophy after a long wait of 17 years after beating Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday night. IPL 2025 final: RCB defeats PBKS by six wickets, lifts first-ever title after 17 years. Read more.
Saiyami Kher turns Mumbai guide for Manchester United players
Last week, Manchester United players Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, and Andre Onana visited India for a brand endorsement shoot. On May 30, Saiyami Kher traded her role of an actor to become a tour guide for the football stars. After the trio shot for the commercial at Mukesh Mills in Colaba, the actor decided to give them a tour of Mumbai. No prizes for guessing that their first stop was a football ground at Nariman Point. Read more.