Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens flat; Nifty50 near 23,580

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened flat in trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex was near 77,550, Nifty50 was around 23,580 levels.

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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed on March 31, 2025, due to Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Trading will resume on April 1, with subsequent closures in April for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, and Good Friday.

Why are BSE and NSE closed for trading today?

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed on March 31, 2025, due to Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Trading will resume on April 1, with subsequent closures in April for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, and Good Friday.

Donald Trump reiterated his potential pursuit of a third term as president, challenging the constitutional two-term limit. He claimed public support for his extended service and hinted at unconventional methods to achieve it, eliciting polarized reactions from political leaders and citizens.

Could Trump actually serve a third term as US President? What we know

Donald Trump reiterated his potential pursuit of a third term as president, challenging the constitutional two-term limit. He claimed public support for his extended service and hinted at unconventional methods to achieve it, eliciting polarized reactions from political leaders and citizens.

Iran has readied its missile arsenal in response to Donald Trump’s threats of bombing if no nuclear deal is reached. Iranian leaders have ruled out direct negotiations, stressing decisive retaliation to any attack. Trump has set a two-month deadline for diplomacy, increasing tensions.

Missiles on stand-by? Iran readies for possible strike amid Trump’s warning: Report

Iran has readied its missile arsenal in response to Donald Trump’s threats of bombing if no nuclear deal is reached. Iranian leaders have ruled out direct negotiations, stressing decisive retaliation to any attack. Trump has set a two-month deadline for diplomacy, increasing tensions.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslims through prayer, charity, and feasting. Celebrations include wearing new clothes, family gatherings, special foods, and giving gifts to children. The festival symbolizes faith, purity, and togetherness and will be observed from March 31 to April 1, 2025, based on moon sighting.

Eid Mubarak 2025: 75+ Happy Eid-ul-Fitr messages, greetings, wishes and quotes

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslims through prayer, charity, and feasting. Celebrations include wearing new clothes, family gatherings, special foods, and giving gifts to children. The festival symbolizes faith, purity, and togetherness and will be observed from March 31 to April 1, 2025, based on moon sighting.

Pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu are growing, with thousands calling for the return of King Gyanendra amidst dissatisfaction with the political instability since the monarchy ended in 2008. People are expressing disillusionment with current leaders, leading to clashes with police and widespread unrest.

Frustrated with chaos, many in Nepal want return of king the country once deposed

Pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu are growing, with thousands calling for the return of King Gyanendra amidst dissatisfaction with the political instability since the monarchy ended in 2008. People are expressing disillusionment with current leaders, leading to clashes with police and widespread unrest.

A sessions court in Ahmedabad has acquitted four men accused of rioting and arson during communal violence in the Naroda area post-Babri Masjid demolition in 1992-93. The court cited a lack of evidence, including no CCTV footage or eyewitnesses, to link the accused to the crime.

Court acquits 4 in post-Babri Guj riots case for lack of proof

A sessions court in Ahmedabad has acquitted four men accused of rioting and arson during communal violence in the Naroda area post-Babri Masjid demolition in 1992-93. The court cited a lack of evidence, including no CCTV footage or eyewitnesses, to link the accused to the crime.

International schooling in India has seen significant growth from 2019 to 2025, with a notable rise in Cambridge and International Baccalaureate programs. More families are opting for these due to personalized learning and global exposure. The sector is expanding beyond major cities into smaller towns, driven by higher incomes and aspirations for global career opportunities.

India now 2nd-largest host of int’l schools as parents seek to future-proof kids’ future

International schooling in India has seen significant growth from 2019 to 2025, with a notable rise in Cambridge and International Baccalaureate programs. More families are opting for these due to personalized learning and global exposure. The sector is expanding beyond major cities into smaller towns, driven by higher incomes and aspirations for global career opportunities.

UP sharpshooter killed in Jharkhand encounter

Drivers who fail to pay their traffic e-challan fines within three months may face suspension of their driving licenses. Additionally, accumulating three challans for serious offenses in a financial year could result in a three-month license confiscation. This measure is aimed at improving the current low recovery rate of fines and ensuring better compliance with traffic laws.

Pay traffic e-challan or lose driving licence: Draft rules

Drivers who fail to pay their traffic e-challan fines within three months may face suspension of their driving licenses. Additionally, accumulating three challans for serious offenses in a financial year could result in a three-month license confiscation. This measure is aimed at improving the current low recovery rate of fines and ensuring better compliance with traffic laws.

A 20-year-old first-year BTech student, identified as Rahul Chaitanya from Telangana, committed suicide by jumping off the hostel building at IIIT-A, Prayagraj. The incident occurred early Saturday after he sent a message to his family. Police are investigating the case, and no suicide note was found.

Disabled student jumps to death from IIIT-Allahabad hostel in UP

A 20-year-old first-year BTech student, identified as Rahul Chaitanya from Telangana, committed suicide by jumping off the hostel building at IIIT-A, Prayagraj. The incident occurred early Saturday after he sent a message to his family. Police are investigating the case, and no suicide note was found.

Avoid praying on roads during Eid: Darul Deoband

The Centre has declared the entire state of Manipur as disturbed under Afspa for another six months, excluding areas within 13 police stations. This extension comes despite a relative calm in the state, and includes continuations in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh until September 30, 2025.

Afspa extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal

The Centre has declared the entire state of Manipur as disturbed under Afspa for another six months, excluding areas within 13 police stations. This extension comes despite a relative calm in the state, and includes continuations in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh until September 30, 2025.

Prashant Koratkar, a journalist from Nagpur facing charges of making a threat call and inciting enmity, has been remanded in judicial custody for two weeks in Kolhapur. His bail hearing is set for Tuesday. The police have recovered vehicles used by Koratkar and are interrogating individuals who assisted him while he was on the run.

Nagpur scribe who made threat call to historian sent to jail for 2 weeks

Prashant Koratkar, a journalist from Nagpur facing charges of making a threat call and inciting enmity, has been remanded in judicial custody for two weeks in Kolhapur. His bail hearing is set for Tuesday. The police have recovered vehicles used by Koratkar and are interrogating individuals who assisted him while he was on the run.

Travel firm, insurer told to pay 29L for 2018 accident

MK Stalin calls for Southern unity against Hindi, delimitation