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Nifty, Sensex open higher; investors await outcome of US-China trade talks
Indian stock markets continued their upward trend on Tuesday morning, with benchmark indices opening in the green. However, market participants appear to be in a “wait and watch” mode ahead of the outcome of the US-China trade talks in London. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,196.05, gaining 92.85 points or 0.37 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened higher by 198.52 points or 0.24 per cent at 82,643.73. Market experts attributed the gains to strong buying in rate-sensitive sectors, especially financial stocks, and pointed out that key indicators suggest further upside in the coming sessions.
Mumbra train tragedy: Four die after falling from overcrowded local; family demands railway safety reforms
Four passengers lost their lives after falling from an overcrowded local train between Mumbra and Diva — a tragedy that once again highlights the same lethal combination: excessive crowding, a sharp curve, and chronic infrastructure failure. Read more.
Mumbai train tragedy: Deadly curves near Mumbra blamed for train accident that killed four and injured 13
The spot where the accident occurred on Monday, where 13 people were injured of which four were killed, has a sharp curve, and commuters have long reported experiencing severe jerks while passing through it. mid-day had earlier highlighted such stretches. A visit to the accident site near pole number 40/4, on the Kalyan end of Mumbra station, revealed not one but two such curves — exactly where the mishap occurred. Passengers say these sharp bends often cause violent jolts in speeding trains. Read more.
Alcaraz, Sinner will carry world tennis ahead for next 10-15 yrs, says Mahesh Bhupathi
A little over two years ago, Roger Federer decided to hang up his racquet. Last August, Andy Murray quit the sport after the Paris Olympics. Later the same year, Rafael Nadal decided that his tired body had had enough. And a couple of days ago, Novak Djokovic hinted that he might have just played his last match at Roland Garros, only adding to the disappointment of the legion of global tennis fans mourning these departures. Read more.
Experts laud Aamir Khan`s decision to skip OTT release of Sitaare Zameen Par: `Every producer should take this step`
How can one revive theatres that have witnessed a slump in the post-pandemic scenario? Most filmmakers believe spectacle movies are the answer. But Aamir Khan has another theory that he is putting to the test with Sitaare Zameen Par. At a time when films arrive on streamers after eight weeks of release, the actor and producer has decided to skip the OTT route altogether, making the movie a big-screen-only affair. He is confident it will encourage people to flock to cinemas. Read more.