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Indian stock markets opened in the green on Friday, as bears took a breather after the massive selloff seen yesterday. The Nifty50 opened above the 23,200 mark, while Sensex rose more than 900 points in the morning, as easing oil prices and other factors pushed markets up.
The rebound comes a day after markets witnessed a sharp selloff, with indices dropping more than 3% amid rising global concerns. The previous decline wiped out gains accumulated earlier in the week, highlighting the volatile nature of current market conditions.
The mother of the victim in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case has expressed her intention to enter electoral politics ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
She indicated that she is considering contesting from the Panihati constituency in North 24 Parganas, where her family resides.
A sudden outbreak of diarrhoea has been reported from a residential complex in Dabolim, South Goa, with at least 149 cases detected within a week. Health officials suspect contaminated water as the likely cause of the illness.
The cases emerged from the Prabhu Violetta residential complex, which houses nearly 200 apartments. Authorities said the affected individuals include children and elderly residents.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday dismissed allegations that Israel had pulled the United States into its ongoing conflict with Iran, describing such claims as “fake news.” Speaking at a press conference, he said no external pressure influenced Washington’s decisions.
Referring to Donald Trump, Netanyahu questioned the idea that any leader could dictate American policy, asserting that the US acts independently based on its own strategic interests.
Gold prices in India recorded a marginal decline on March 20, reflecting continued volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has kept global markets on edge, influencing bullion prices.
According to the latest data, 24-carat gold is priced at ₹15,027 per gram, down by Re 1 from the previous day. Similarly, 22-carat gold stands at ₹13,774 per gram, while 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,270 per gram. The changes remain minimal, indicating a relatively stable yet sensitive market.
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