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South Korea, the United States and Japan kicked off major new military exercises on Thursday, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, as the allies seek to counter growing threats from Pyongyang. The drills, dubbed «Freedom Edge», will focus on ballistic missile and air defences, anti-submarine warfare and defensive cyber training, among other areas, the JCS said in a statement. The three countries' leaders held a summit last year and agreed to conduct drills every year to demonstrate unity in the face of North Korea's nuclear threats and China's rising regional influence.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty gained 41.61 points to 23910.4, while the BSE Sensex traded 218.71 points up at 78892.96.

Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said that AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will not bow down no matter how much atrocities are committed on him. Mann's statement came a day after the Delhi chief minister was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a corruption case linked to the alleged excise scam. The Punjab chief minister also shared Kejriwal's picture in a post on X. This picture represents the struggle against dictatorship. Arvind Kejriwal will not bow down, no matter how much atrocities you commit. The CBI's arrest after the ED's bail is a blatant misuse of the CBI at the behest of the BJP," Mann posted in Hindi on X.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. traded 0.33 per cent up at Rs 598.25 at 10:45AM (IST) on Thursday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 116.29 points to 78557.96. The stock had closed at Rs 596.25 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high and 52-week low of Rs 640.8 and Rs 463.5, respectively.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. rose 0.56 per cent to Rs 1798.9 in Thursday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 1814.7 and low of Rs 1780.65, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 1814.7 and low of Rs 1262.1.

ACC Ltd. gained 1.73 per cent to Rs 2634.35 at 10:35AM (IST) in Thursday's trade. The scrip hit a high of Rs 2670.0 and low of Rs 2572.0 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 2589.45 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 10:35AM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 4.01 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 20.79 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.87.

The NSE Nifty index was trading 92.55 points up at 23961.35, while BSE Sensex was up 143.75 points at 78818.0 at the time of writing this report.

AIADMK are on a hunger strike in Chennai on Thursday condemning the DMK Government over the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy and demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the same which claimed 63 lives. AIADMK leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Edappadi Palaniswami and other senior leaders are participating in the strike. Ever since the Assembly Session began principle opposition in the assembly AIADMK created a ruckus demanding a CBI inquiry into the illicit liquor tragedy and demanded the resignation of CM MK Stalin.

Copa America 2024 Group D game on Friday. Brazil has one point so far after drawing with Costa Rica in their opening match. Colombia is leading the group with three points, while Paraguay are yet to open their account. Brazil versus Paraguay Copa America 2024 soccer match is scheduled to kick off at 9 pm (ET) at Allegiant Stadium. The match will be live telecast on Fox Sports 1 and live streamed on Fox Sports for viewers in the US.

South Africa qualified for their maiden T20 World Cup final with a resounding nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in the semifinal here. The Proteas put themselves in pole position to reach the final after they bowled out Afghanistan for a paltry 56. They then raced to the target with 67 balls to spare. Earlier opting to bat, things went awry for the Afghans as South Africa pacers made optimum use of the substantial seam movement on offer.

Mumbai Metro 3 project by the end of December 2024. The first phase of Mumbai Metro 3, will run between SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) and Bandra Kurla Complex. The project will be completed by the end of December 2024 which was initially scheduled to be completed by September 2024. In the Cabinet meeting presided over by Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday, gave its nod to give state government's share of Rs 1,163 crore directly to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, instead of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

Assam Rifles along with CRPF and Manipur Police in the Jiribam district of Manipur to reinforce security and stability in the district, Assam Rifles said in a press release on Wednesday. The team, comprising over 100 security personnel, dominated the sensitive areas of Guwakhal and Harinagar of Manipur in the early hours of Wednesday after miscreants attempted to torch an abandoned house in the area. River patrols and drones are also being extensively used to secure and dominate the affected areas of Jiribam.

Affle Holdings PTE sold shares of Affle (India) Ltd worth 322.5 crore in a bulk deal on NSE Wednesday. The promoter sold 25 lakh shares at 1,290 each.

veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Lal Krishna Advani, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday. The BJP leader is stable and under observation, according to doctors. He was recently conferred with Bharat Ratna by President Draupadi Murmu on March 30, 2024.

Greenko Group is in talks with state-run power financier REC to raise funds for its green hydrogen and green ammonia project of 600 MW capacity, said two people close to the development. Greenko is looking to secure ₹2,200-2,400 crore from REC. Upon achieving financial closure, the company will enter into firm and definitive agreements with the lender, one of the persons said. The project has an offtake agreement with Norway's Yara and received pre-certification for ammonia. An offtake agreement is a contract to buy or sell goods in advance of production, which will facilitate financing for the project. Greenko has signed a term sheet with Yara Clean Ammonia in May this year, the trader and distributor of ammonia, for the supply of renewable ammonia from Phase 1 of AM Green's ammonia production facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

general elections and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak can do nothing to turn around the fortunes of his party. He also added that Sunak’s predecessors are to be blamed for the mess created in the UK as compared to Sunak who has had a short tenure. Professor Sir John Curtice also said that the Conservatives will win anywhere between 50-150 seats in the upcoming general elections. There are certain mistakes which can be attributed to Sunak and the Labour party is expected to completely sweep the upcoming elections to the House of Commons.

French astronomer Nostradamus prove to be wrong? This question looms large after his prophecy about the World War 3 has not come true so far. According to the 'Wion', Nostradamus predicted something which may be interpreted as the beginning of World War 3. He expected a “combat and naval battle” between China and the US, though he did not take their names. The 16th-century philosopher and physicist predicted that the “Red adversary will become pale with fear. Putting the great Ocean in dread”. These lines are interpreted as the blockade of China by the US Navy and a confrontation between the two rival forces. This prediction is especially significant because Beijing and Washington have indulged in blaming each other for rising tension on the issue of Taiwan. Some of the US lawmakers have openly threatened China with attacks and war if Beijing threatens Taipei.

by-elections in three assembly constituencies of Himachal Pradesh after two nominees from Hamirpur and Nalagarh seats withdrew their nominations, a spokesperson of the election department said here on Wednesday. The three assembly seats — Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh — fell vacant after the resignation of three Independent MLAs who had voted for the BJP candidate in Rajya Sabha elections held in February and later joined the party. The bypolls will be held on July 10. The spokesperson said three candidates are in the fray for the Hamirpur assembly constituency after Independent candidate Pradeep Kumar withdrew his nomination.

Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra that challenged the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) summons to appear before the capital markets regulator. The division bench of Justice KR Shriram and Justice Jitendra Jain disposed of the writ petition in an oral order after the Sebi informed the court that it was withdrawing the first summons directing Subhas Chandra to be present. However, Chandra will have to furnish the documents sought by the regulator through a communication dated March 27. Chandra, chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment, was represented by senior counsels Ravi Kadam and Prateek Seksaria.

FIH Mauritius Investments is likely to sell a 9.72% stake in CSB Bank on Thursday through block deals to raise about Rs 595 crore. According to the term sheet issued by the banker IIFL, FIH Mauritius is expected to sell 1.68 crore shares in the Kerala-based bank at a floor price of Rs 352.4 per share. The floor price represents a 1% discount to Wednesday’s closing price of Rs 355.95. FIH held a 49.72% stake in the bank as of March 31, 2024, which will be reduced to 40% post the stake sale. Shares of CSB Bank have declined 15% so far this year compared to the Sensex's gain of 9%.

Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 episode 5 release date is nearing as fans are curious to episode count and premier dates details. The fifth episode will release on Sunday, June 30. Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 features Jeremy Renner in the pivotal role of Mike McLusky. the crime thriller TV series Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 delves into the pressure is on Mike as new enemies set up shop in Kingstown and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.