FPJ Quick Take At 5 PM: 'Sensex Takes A Massive 800 Points Hit, Ashneer Grover Says DU Infra Crumbling'; Your Daily Evening Guide To News That Matters
Stay informed without the overload. Every evening, we bring you the day's biggest developments in one fast, balanced digest. No fluff, no sensationalism. Just straightforward reporting to help you understand the news behind the headlines and stay ahead with The Free Press Journal ’s essential daily evening guide: 1. Sensex Bleeds Over 800 Points As Brent Touches $100, Escalating US-Iran Tensions…
1. Sensex Plunges Over 800 Points Amid US-Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
The S&P 500, or Sensex, fell 813 points and the Nifty lost 204 points as Brent crude oil prices hit $100 amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. IT stocks were among the hardest hit, while concerns over inflation continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
2. Iran Embassy Meme Targets US President Over Drone Loss and Elections
The Iran Embassy in India used a meme featuring actor Akshay Kumar to mock US President Trump over the reported seizure of a US underwater drone, rising oil prices near $100, and upcoming US elections. The meme referenced the drone loss, oil prices, and the presidential race.
3. Delhi University Student Detained by NSA Faces ₹5 Lakh Compensation Challenge
Delhi University student's detention by the National Security Agency (NSA) was quashed by the Allahabad High Court, and the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that the compensation of ₹5 lakh awarded to the student would be challenged by the authorities. The Supreme Court of India heard the matter.
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