Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei waiting for artificial leg after the attack, severe burns on his face: Report
Mojtaba Khamenei He faces serious medical challenges after surviving a bomb attack, raising questions about his ability to take complete control of the country amid war and delicate armistice negotiations.Khamenei has undergone surgery on his hand, suffered severe burns on his face and is awaiting a prosthetic leg following injuries sustained in the attack, The New York Times reports.Although he is mentally capable of taking decisions, his physical condition significantly limits his direct participation.
limited control, irgc influence increases
Four officials familiar with the matter, cited by The New York Times, said Khamenei had minimal contact with Iranian generals during the ongoing talks. Analysts suggest this has created a power vacuum that has been quickly filled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).“Mojtaba is not yet in full command or control,” Sanam Vakil of Chatham House told the NYT. He said the decisions are often presented to him as a “failed achievement”.Ali Waze of the International Crisis Group echoed this view, saying, “Mojtaba is not supreme; he may be the leader in name, but he is not supreme like his father… Mojtaba is subordinate to the Revolutionary Guards,” as quoted by the NYT.
Change in governance amid pressure of war
According to the NYT, the IRGC played a decisive role in blocking planned talks with the United States in Islamabad, sidelining Iran’s civilian leadership, including President Massoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei after his death in US-Israeli attacks, has not made any public appearances or verbal statements since taking office, reportedly to avoid appearing weak.Read this also‘Don’t rush me’: Trump refuses to set deadline for Iran resolution; rejects the nuclear optionInstead, communication with them is being done through sealed, hand-delivered letters.
‘Board-style’ leadership emerges
Describing the emerging power structure, former adviser Abdolreza Dawri told the NYT, “Mojtaba is managing the country as if he is a board of directors… a member of the general board.”The change marks a departure from the previous centralized authority under his father, with military commanders now playing a more prominent role in decision making.The development comes as an indefinite ceasefire remains in place between Iran and the United States, with both sides assessing ways to restart talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.However, with internal power dynamics in flux and the IRGC claiming greater control, the prospects for diplomacy remain uncertain.
Instagram user’s ‘come quickly’ message got an immediate reply from Home Minister Amit Shah in Bengal. india news
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit ShahThe response of a supporter waiting for his roadshow in poll-bound West Bengal went viral on social media on Thursday, drawing attention to an exchange on Instagram.Shah shared a sunset video on Instagram, taking a dig at the ruling TMC with the caption, “The sun has set on TMC’s corruption and hooliganism.”Commenting on his post, a user urged him to reach early for the road show in Madhyamgram assembly constituency of North 24 Parganas and said that BJP supporters were waiting in the heat.“Come quickly, Amit ji…we are standing for the road show very late in the summer (Come quickly, Amit ji…) We have been standing in the heat for so long for your road show),’ the user wrote.To which Shah replied, “Sorry for the delay. Will be there in 10 minutes.”
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Shah later held a road show to campaign for BJP candidate Anindya Raju Banerjee, who is contesting against him. Trinamool Congress Rathin Ghosh, MLA in Madhyamgram, told ANI.Sharing visuals from the event on Twitter, the Union Home Minister wrote, “The people of Madhyamgram assembly constituency have not forgotten the atrocities committed against women in Sandeshkhali. The turnout of people during the road show marks the end of grassroots governance.”Meanwhile, voting for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections ended at 6 pm on Thursday, with 91.83% voting recorded. Election Commission. The second phase of voting is to be held on April 29.
अयोध्या में दिव्यांग बच्चों ने मनाया अनोखा जन्मदिन, ‘मन की आंखों’ से किया खुशी का एहसास
आस्था की नगरी अयोध्या में बेहद भावुक और प्रेरणादायक दृश्य देखने को मिला, जहां हरियाणा के दिव्यांग बच्चों ने खास अंदाज में अपना जन्मदिन मनाया. इस अनूठे आयोजन में करीब 30 बच्चों ने हिस्सा लिया और बिना देखे ही एक-दूसरे के साथ खुशियां बांटीं. बच्चों ने मिलकर केक काटा और एक-दूसरे को अपने हाथों से खिलाकर जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएं दीं। इस दौरान वहां मौजूद लोगों की आंखें नम हो गईं. यह आयोजन यह संदेश देने में सफल रहा कि सच्ची खुशी देखने में नहीं, बल्कि महसूस करने में है।
ख़ुशी महसूस करने का अनोखा तरीका
इस कार्यक्रम में भाग लेने वाले दिव्यांग बच्चों ने यह साबित कर दिया कि जीवन में खुशियां पाने के लिए आंखों से देखना जरूरी नहीं है. उन्होंने “मन की आँख” से ख़ुशी का अनुभव किया और इसे अपने दोस्तों के साथ साझा किया। बच्चों का उत्साह और ऊर्जा पूरे माहौल को सकारात्मक बना रही थी।
केक काटकर जन्मदिन मनाया
कार्यक्रम के दौरान सभी बच्चों ने मिलकर केक काटा। इसके बाद उन्होंने एक दूसरे को अपने हाथों से केक खिलाया और जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएं दीं. इस छोटे से आयोजन में जो स्नेह और प्यार देखने को मिला उसने हर किसी के दिल को छू लिया.
मौजूद लोगों की आंखें नम हो गईं।
इस खास मौके पर वहां मौजूद लोगों ने बच्चों की खुशी और उत्साह को करीब से देखा. बच्चों के चेहरे पर मुस्कान और दिलों में उत्साह साफ नजर आ रहा था। यह दृश्य इतना भावुक था कि कई लोग अपने आंसू नहीं रोक पाए.
समाज के लिए प्रेरणादायक संदेश
यह घटना समाज के लिए एक मजबूत संदेश लेकर आई कि सच्ची ख़ुशी किसी बाहरी चीज़ में नहीं, बल्कि हमारे भीतर ही है। दिव्यांग बच्चों का आत्मविश्वास और सकारात्मक सोच हर किसी के लिए प्रेरणा है।
आस्था की नगरी में विशेष अनुभव
अयोध्या जैसी पवित्र जगह पर ऐसा आयोजन और भी खास हो गया. यहां के धार्मिक और शांतिपूर्ण माहौल ने इस खुशी को और भी गहरा कर दिया। यह कार्यक्रम बच्चों के लिए एक यादगार अनुभव बन गया।
(रिपोर्ट:अनूप कुमार अयोध्या)
IPL 2026, RCB vs GT Preview: Will Chinnaswamy Kila be able to face the injured Gujarat Titans?
It’s the ultimate “King vs Prince” tale as Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) prepare to host Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With both teams looking for a crucial win, the “Prince” will look to unite his wounded Titans and break the fort of the “Kings” in what promises to be a high-octane encounter.
Despite their recent struggles, the Titans will want to remain confident. However, form is not in his favor at the moment. GT enters this fixture rotating 99 run defeat against Mumbai IndiansA defeat that exposed significant cracks in their lower middle order.
RCB, on the other hand, find themselves in a slightly better position in the table after winning four of their last six matches. Nevertheless, they also come into this game following Delhi Capitals’ disappointing defeat at home. In that match, victory slipped through their fingers in the final over when David Miller’s clinical counterattack against Romario Shepherd halted RCB’s momentum.
However, more than the batting, it could prove to be a battle of the bowlers when the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will face Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and possibly Rasikh Salaam Dhar. If the pitch has any zip or movement, it can be an exciting contest, with elite operators either hitting top gear or using subtle variations to outwit some of the best batsmen in the game. Meanwhile, Krunal Pandya and Rashid Khan may try and swing things in favor of their teams during the middle overs phase.
Since this will be the final league game of the season at Chinnaswamy, RCB will be keen to utilize the Bengaluru faithful to the fullest on a track famous for high scores.
weaknesses
GT’s batting core remains largely unchanged from 2025, with Shubman Gill, B. Top three players like Sai Sudarshan and Jos Buttler are included. While Glenn Phillips is a new addition, the departure of Sherfane Rutherford has created a void.
Problem? While Gill and Buttler have been scoring, the top order has not been as spectacular as it was last year. With Sai Sudarshan struggling for rhythm at the top, the middle order has been forced to come into the game very early.
“The middle order was undoubtedly exposed,” Noted GT batting coach Matthew Hayden after MI’s defeat. “We should not allow players like Rahul Tewatia or Shahrukh Khan to face a high volume of balls. That is not their role; that is not what they train for.”
GT’s middle order is currently out for just 135 runs with the least number of sixes (eight).
For RCB, the Achilles’ heel remains their execution in the last five overs. The loss to DC was a prime example of victory status being surrendered at the death. Romario Shepherd still has the support, but will he be able to keep Jacob Bethel out of the team for long, with only the team balance pushing his case forward?
Will there be an eye on the players?
Bhuvaneshwar Kumar- Bhuvneshwar will remain a bowler even at the age of 36 Given his favorable record against the top order, he is one to keep an eye on against GT. He has dismissed Buttler seven times and Gill four times and has not given runs to either of them at a strike rate above 110.
GT’s top three players come into this game after being out in the powerplay for the first time in their last game against Mumbai Indians. Additionally, Jos Buttler has scored two zeroes and two centuries in his last five innings against RCB.
Jason Holder – If West Indies get the nod ahead of Glenn Phillips, GT may sacrifice a batsman for an all-rounder who has been in good form with both bat and ball since the T20 World Cup. At Chinnaswamy, a venue that offers spongy bounce, Holder’s height and back-of-length game could give him the X-factor GT is looking for.
pitch and conditions
Chinnaswamy is a batsman’s paradise. The short boundaries leave little margin for error for the bowlers, although the slower surface in the latter half may provide some grip for the spinners. Dew is expected to play a major role, possibly giving a significant advantage to the team batting at number two.
Pitch number 6, which is used for CSK and LSG games, will likely be played for this match. AccuWeather has predicted “partly cloudy sky” for Bengaluru, ensuring that a full game of cricket is likely to take place.
head to head
Historically, there is nothing to separate these two sides, with the overall record standing at 3-3. However, the Titans hold the lead at this particular venue, and lead 2-1 at Chinnaswamy. In their last meeting here, GT’s top order made light work of a challenging total, and chased it down with clinical defiance.
Probable XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyyash Sharma.
effect sub- Rasikh Salaam Dhar
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Kumar Kushagra, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
effect sub- Ashok Sharma/Shahrukh Khan
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Dean Kramer injury update: Baltimore Orioles announce roster news ahead of Red Sox series | mlb news
Dean Kramer’s injury update comes as a fresh blow for the Baltimore Orioles as they head into an important series. A team that started 2026 with high expectations now finds itself searching for rhythm at 12-13, and the latest setback only adds to the uncertainty surrounding its pitching staff.There were no warning signs during their recent travels, making the news difficult to understand. As the Orioles look to stabilize their rotation, another name has been pulled.
Latest Dean Kramer Injury Update
Dean Kramer has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right quad strain, retroactive to April 20. The injury knocks him out of his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox and leaves a gap in a rotation that is already under pressure.There is still no clear timeline for his return. The absence of an immediate update suggests the team is still evaluating the severity, which is often the case with muscle-related injuries. For now, the focus is on recovery and careful monitoring.Kramer’s numbers this season, a 4.09 ERA in two starts, may not stand out, but his consistency over the past few years has provided stability for Baltimore. Last season, he recorded 31 outings with a 4.19 ERA, quietly going about his business without drawing much attention. Losing that kind of credibility, even for a short period of time, creates a ripple effect.The Orioles’ rotation hasn’t found its footing yet. The new additions have struggled, with many starters having ERAs above 5.00. Others have been stable but not as effective. In that context, Kramer’s absence seems more significant than it might be on paper.
baltimore orioles roster update
To fill the immediate void, the Orioles have called up Brandon Young, who is set to make the series debut. The 27-year-old has impressed at all levels this year, allowing just two runs in 21.2 innings between Triple-A and the majors.His brief big league appearance earlier this month offered a glimpse of what he can bring. Against the Chicago White Sox, Young pitched five scoreless innings.The Orioles will also lean on the rest of their rotation to absorb pressure. Trevor Rogers and Kyle Brady are set for the remaining games of the series, with both looking to provide stability after an uneven start to the season.Injuries have become a recurring problem for Baltimore. There are already several absences on the roster, and each new blow stretches the depth a little further. Kramer’s situation adds another layer to that challenge, especially as the team is still trying to build momentum.Friday night’s game will be an early test of how well they can adjust. For now, the franchise can hope that the rotation can stay together until reinforcements arrive.
केदारनाथ मंदिर: डीएम ने संभाली कमान, देर शाम धाम पहुंचकर की समीक्षा बैठक, यात्रा व्यवस्थाओं पर लिया फीडबैक -केदारनाथ धाम पहुंचे डीएम ने अधिकारियों के साथ समीक्षा बैठक की और यात्रा व्यवस्थाओं पर लिया फीडबैक
रुद्रप्रयाग के जिलाधिकारी विशाल मिश्रा ने केदारनाथ यात्रा की व्यवस्थाओं को और बेहतर बनाने का बीड़ा उठाया है। वह देर शाम केदारधाम पहुंचे और वहां पहुंचते ही उन्होंने यात्रा से जुड़े अधिकारियों के साथ समीक्षा बैठक की. जिलाधिकारी ने पिछले दो दिनों के दौरे का फीडबैक लिया और अधिकारियों के अनुभव सुने.
बैठक में ट्रेवल मजिस्ट्रेट, सेक्टर एवं सब सेक्टर मजिस्ट्रेट के साथ ही राजस्व, पुलिस, स्वास्थ्य, लोक निर्माण, पेयजल, विद्युत, पशुपालन एवं सुलभ विभाग के अधिकारी उपस्थित थे। उन्होंने यात्रा को और अधिक सुगम एवं व्यवस्थित बनाने के लिए अतिरिक्त सावधानी बरतने के निर्देश दिये। साथ ही सभी अधिकारियों व कर्मचारियों को श्रद्धालुओं के प्रति सौम्य व विनम्र रहने को कहा गया.
जिलाधिकारी ने स्पष्ट किया कि किसी भी यूट्यूबर या ब्लॉगर को मंदिर परिसर के आसपास ड्रोन उड़ाने की अनुमति नहीं दी जानी चाहिए. इसके अलावा यात्रा के खिलाफ किसी भी तरह के प्रचार वीडियो या सामग्री पर भी नजर रखने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं. जिला सूचना पदाधिकारी को ऐसे मामलों में त्वरित कार्रवाई करने को कहा गया.
स्वास्थ्य, पेयजल, बिजली और सुलभ से जुड़े कर्मचारियों को 24 घंटे अलर्ट रहने का निर्देश दिया गया है. किसी भी शिकायत की जानकारी मिलने पर संबंधित व्यक्ति से 10 मिनट के अंदर संपर्क कर समाधान सुनिश्चित करने को कहा गया है. साथ ही, प्रशासन के साथ बेहतर समन्वय बनाए रखने और भक्तों को त्वरित और आसान दर्शन प्रदान करने के लिए बीकेटीसी कर्मचारियों को विशेष रूप से सतर्क रहने के लिए कहा गया है।
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug
The order signed by Todd Blanch does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under federal law. But it changes the way it is regulated, moving licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I — which is reserved for drugs without medical use and with a high potential for abuse — to the less strictly regulated Schedule III. It gives major tax breaks to licensed medical marijuana operators and reduces some barriers to researching cannabis.The Trump administration also said it is starting the process to more broadly reclassify marijuana, with hearings set to begin in June.Trump in December asked his administration to act as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana. On Saturday, when the president signed an unrelated executive order regarding psychedelics, he seemed to express frustration that it was taking so long.Blanch said Thursday that the Justice Department is “keeping President Trump’s promise” to expand Americans’ access to medical treatment options. “This redefinition action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing better care to patients and more reliable information to doctors,” he said.Blanch’s action largely legalizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them. It establishes an expedited system for state-licensed medical marijuana producers and distributors to register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.It clarifies that cannabis researchers will not be penalized for obtaining state-licensed marijuana or marijuana-derived products for use in their work, and it gives state-licensed medical marijuana firms a windfall by allowing them, for the first time, to deduct business expenses on their federal taxes.The order represents a major policy shift for the U.S. government, which has continued its long-standing marijuana prohibition in accordance with the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 — even as nearly all states approve some form of cannabis use. Two dozen states besides Washington, D.C., have authorized adult recreational use of marijuana, 40 have medical marijuana systems, and eight others allow low-THC cannabis or CBD oil for medical use. Only Idaho and Kansas have banned marijuana.Michael Bronstein, president of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, called it “the most significant advancement in cannabis policy in 50 years.” “This validates what Americans have known for a long time, cannabis is a medicine,” he said.This is a Bloomberg story
India and Japan form data partnership to power AI-ready smart cities. india news
BENGALURU: A Japanese construction technology firm and an Indian Institute of Science-backed data platform have joined forces in an effort to unlock one of urban planning’s most persistent blind spots: the vast amounts of construction data that goes dark as soon as a building project kicks off.Tottori-based expert in open-standard built environment data OneStructure Inc. and DataKaveri Systems, the commercial arm of IISc Bengaluru’s Center for Data for Public Good (CDPG), signed an MoU to integrate construction data in Indian and Japanese cities into AI-ready urban data exchanges.The signing took place on the sidelines of the inaugural Japan-India AI Strategic Dialogue – a bilateral initiative to advance cooperation in AI and data infrastructure.Under the agreement, both organizations will work to connect OneConstruction’s OpenBIM platform – built around IFC, the internationally recognized open data standard for construction information – with DataKaveri’s Intelligent Universal Data Exchange (IUDX), a platform already in place covering urban mobility, utilities, environment and public services across 55 smart cities in India.The ambition is to have construction data such as floor plans, utility layouts and asset histories flow securely into city-scale AI applications and digital twins, rather than being lost or locked within individual project silos after construction is finished.Lucas Haywood, vice president of global strategy at Oneconstruction, said the collaboration points to a future where standardized building data can be useful “in the context of everything that describes a city.” Ashok Krishnan, vice president of commercial business and revenue at CDPG and DataKaveri, described the construction industry as sitting on a “gold mine of data” that rarely goes beyond the boundaries of individual projects.The two companies said they will jointly explore AI use-cases based on joint construction and urban datasets and pursue bilateral funding opportunities. Both said they hope this model can be replicated internationally.
कौशांबी में पशुपालन प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम संपन्न, युवाओं को रोजगार से जोड़ने पर जोर
उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले में युवाओं को रोजगार से जोड़ने के उद्देश्य से आयोजित 5 दिवसीय पशुपालन प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक संपन्न हुआ। कार्यक्रम का आयोजन कृषि विज्ञान केंद्र, कौशांबी में किया गया, जिसमें बड़ी संख्या में युवा, किसान और स्वयं सहायता समूह के सदस्य शामिल हुए। इस प्रशिक्षण में डेयरी और बकरी पालन के जरिये आय बढ़ाने और आत्मनिर्भर बनने के तरीके सिखाये गये. विशेषज्ञों ने प्रतिभागियों को आधुनिक और वैज्ञानिक तकनीकों के माध्यम से पशुपालन को एक लाभदायक व्यवसाय बनाने की जानकारी दी, जिससे ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में रोजगार के नए अवसर पैदा हो सकते हैं।
वैज्ञानिक तरीके से पशुपालन की दी जानकारी
प्रशिक्षण के दौरान पशुपालन वैज्ञानिक डॉ. आशीष श्रीवास्तव ने प्रतिभागियों को बताया कि यदि पशुपालन वैज्ञानिक ढंग से किया जाए तो यह एक अच्छा एवं टिकाऊ व्यवसाय बन सकता है। उन्होंने पशुओं की प्रजाति, अनाज व हरे चारे, पशुओं के टीकाकरण व बीमारियों की रोकथाम के बारे में विस्तार से जानकारी दी।
पोषण एवं उत्पादन बढ़ाने पर विशेष जोर
कार्यक्रम में नेपियर घास, अजोला, कटा हुआ चारा एवं पशु पोषण का महत्व बताया गया। ओकमी लाइवस्टॉक के श्री पुष्पेन्द्र जी ने दुधारू पशुओं एवं बकरी पालन में खनिज मिश्रण के उपयोग के बारे में जानकारी दी, जिससे दूध उत्पादन बढ़ाया जा सकता है। साथ ही इंडियन इम्यूनोलॉजिकल्स के श्री पवन सिंह ने पशु रोगों, टीकाकरण और उचित पालन प्रबंधन पर विस्तार से बताया।
गर्मी से बचाव के उपाय भी बताए गए
बढ़ती गर्मी को देखते हुए विशेषज्ञों ने जानवरों की देखभाल के लिए जरूरी उपाय सुझाए हैं. उन्होंने कहा कि पशुओं को समय पर चारा उपलब्ध कराना, दोपहर में ठंडा पानी उपलब्ध कराना, शेड में स्प्रिंकलर लगाना तथा छत पर पैरा का उपयोग करना जरूरी है। इससे पशु स्वस्थ रहते हैं और उनकी उत्पादकता बढ़ती है।
‘हर घर में एक दुधारू पशु’ अभियान पर जोर
केवीके अभियान “हर घर के लिए एक दुधारू पशु” के अंतर्गत बताया गया कि यदि प्रत्येक परिवार एक दुधारू पशु पालता है तो वह वर्ष में एक बार दूध देकर 6 माह तक दूध दे सकता है। इससे पशुपालन को आसान और लाभदायक बनाया जा सकता है।
सरकारी योजनाओं एवं ऋणों की जानकारी
प्रशिक्षण में राष्ट्रीय पशुधन मिशन, गोकुल मिशन और गौशाला योजना जैसी योजनाओं की जानकारी दी गयी. बताया गया कि किसान, युवा एवं स्वयं सहायता समूह इन योजनाओं का लाभ उठा सकते हैं। लोन के लिए आधार कार्ड, बैंक खाता, फोटोग्राफ, प्रशिक्षण प्रमाणपत्र और एक साधारण प्रोजेक्ट रिपोर्ट की आवश्यकता होती है।
प्रमाण पत्र एवं सामग्री का वितरण
कार्यक्रम के अंत में प्रतिभागियों को बुकलेट, बैग एवं प्रशिक्षण प्रमाण पत्र वितरित किये गये। इस अवसर पर केंद्र के डॉ. अमित केशरी, डॉ. प्रदीप एवं डॉ. शेष नाथ ने भी कार्यक्रम में योगदान दिया।
(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)
Peace talks in limbo, rise in crude oil affects D-cent, Sensex falls
The volatile nature of the second round of peace talks between the US and Iran weighed on markets globally. Market players said risk sentiment remains fragile due to the ongoing naval blockade in and around the Persian Gulf and the seizure of two vessels by Iran.Due to global risk-off sentiment, Sensex opened a little over 500 points lower, regained some lost ground at 78.1K points, but then slipped to an intra-day low of 77,574 points in a late selloff and closed slightly below that mark. Nifty on NSE also followed the same path and closed at 24,173 points with a fall of 205 points.According to Ankur Punj, MD and business head, Equirus Wealth, domestic markets fell sharply as weak global cues prompted local investors to reduce their investments in banking, IT, auto and realty stocks. “There is no clarity on peace talks between the US and Iran, which has led to a fresh rise in global crude oil prices.
“With the rupee surging, crossing the 94-per-dollar level and continuing (foreign) fund outflows from domestic equities, there will be a lot of pessimism in the near term.”This was the fourth consecutive session of weakness in the rupee against the dollar. This was the first time this month that the rupee closed below 94 points.Official data shows investors lost a little over Rs 3 lakh crore due to the selling, while the market capitalization of BSE now stands at Rs 466.4 lakh crore.The day’s fall in Sensex was due to sharp selling in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries. On the other hand, some buying in stocks like L&T and Bharti Airtel offset the decline, but only marginally, BSE data showed.
Rupee fell 30 paise to close at 94.1 per dollar
The rupee on Thursday breached the 94-level and closed at 94.1, nearly 30 paise lower than its previous close of 93.8, after touching an intra-day low of 94.39 per US dollar. The currency has now fallen for four consecutive sessions and is down more than 1% so far this week. The weakness comes on the back of a nearly 15% rise in crude oil prices, with oil trading above $100 a barrel.