Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was below 76,200, Nifty50 was near 23,000.
Hug Day is celebrated on February 12th and is dedicated to expressing affection through hugs. The article provides a collection of messages, wishes, greetings, and quotes for 2025. Hug Day is an opportunity to spread joy, love, and positivity to partners, friends, and family through warm embraces, making it a memorable occasion.
Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi Shares advises buying Patanjali, Bharat Rasayan, and Oil India stocks. Patanjali is expected to break out above ₹1900, Bharat Rasayan may rebound above ₹9900, and Oil India shows potential above ₹415.
In 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed that the iPad outsold Macs, marking a significant milestone in just six months. The iPad became the fastest-selling electronics device by October 2010. Despite initial skepticism from Bill Gates, who believed the device lacked innovation, the iPad continues to dominate the global tablet market with a 42% share.
A special CBI court sentenced Dhaval Trivedi, a 52-year-old teacher, to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating his student after promising marriage. Trivedi had previously been sentenced to life for eloping with two minor students. The court imposed a Rs 7 lakh fine and directed the order to be considered during any future furlough or parole requests.
A 52-year-old teacher has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating a student after eloping with her. The repeat offender, Dhaval Trivedi, was already serving a life sentence for a similar past crime and committed the offense again while out on furlough.
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury, with Harshit Rana stepping in as his replacement. Additionally, Varun Chakaravarthy joins the squad, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will remain a non-traveling reserve, along with Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube.
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, which will consolidate four existing Acts, proposes up to five years in jail and fines up to Rs 5 lakh for foreigners entering India without a valid passport or visa. It also mandates educational and medical institutions to share information on foreigners and holds carriers accountable for transporting individuals with invalid travel documents.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of mismanagement and corruption in the implementation of centrally-sponsored schemes in West Bengal. She highlighted serious irregularities, including fake job cards in MNREGA and denied healthcare under Ayushman Bharat, leading to significant financial losses and service gaps for grassroots people.
President Donald Trump signed an order pausing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement. This move could help the Adani Group, which was previously indicted for bribery related to securing contracts. The order requires the attorney general to review existing cases, bringing changes to how US businesses compete internationally with regard to anti-bribery laws.
In 2024, law enforcement agencies across India seized narcotics worth around Rs 25,330 crore, marking a significant 55% increase from 2023. Improved coordination among various agencies led to major drug busts, including 80 quintals of methamphetamine and 1,426 kg of cocaine, with notable international collaboration.
