The Indian rupee continued its downward trend, falling to 93.96 against the US dollar amid persistent foreign fund outflows and global crude oil price hikes. Forex traders attribute the sustained weakness to uncertainty surrounding the West Asia crisis. Despite the rupee’s decline, Indian stock markets showed strength, with benchmark indices trading higher.
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video platform less than a year after launch, refocusing resources on business and coding tools ahead of a potential IPO. The company is consolidating its consumer offerings into a single ‘superapp’ combining ChatGPT, Codex, and its browser, aiming to streamline development and enhance productivity.
Harish Rana, India’s first passive euthanasia recipient, has passed away at 31 after a 13-year coma. His cremation in Delhi marked a quiet end to a case that ignited national debate on life, dignity, and medical care. The Supreme Court had permitted the withdrawal of life support, allowing for a natural death with palliative care,
Virat Kohli was spotted mentoring Phil Salt in a recent RCB practice session, offering batting tips as the English opener aims to bounce back from a dip in form.
Cognizant’s Tamil Nadu delivery center headcount has dropped by 10,000 employees as hiring shifts to cities like Indore and Bhubaneswar. While Chennai remains its largest Indian hub, the company is expanding in Visakhapatnam, investing Rs 1,583 crore to create over 8,000 jobs. This reduction in Tamil Nadu could become a political issue ahead of state
President Trump announced ongoing negotiations with Iran, involving several top officials including Jared Kushner and JD Vance. While Trump expressed optimism for a deal, Iranian officials denied any talks, accusing the US of spreading fake news. Iran reportedly prefers negotiating with Vance, viewing him as more inclined to end the conflict.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex continued their rally on Wednesday rising over 1.5% in early morning trade. While Nifty50 went above 23,250, BSE Sensex rose over 1,100 points.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has achieved a monumental Rs 919 crore worldwide, solidifying its place as India’s third-highest-grossing film franchise. Surpassing ‘Pushpa’, the franchise is now chasing the ‘Baahubali’ legacy. While a record-breaking pace is evident, the film is on track to enter the Rs 1000 crore club soon.
