Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty opened in red on Monday on weak global cues as the closure of Strait of Hormuz led to an increase in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 24,300, BSE Sensex dropped over 200 points.
The British monarchy, one of the world's wealthiest, funds its operations through the Sovereign Grant from the Crown Estate, income from the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, and private investments. King Charles III and Prince William have also voluntarily paid significant amounts in taxes.
Super Typhoon Bavi, a massive storm spanning 940,000 sq km with winds near 200km/h, is heading towards China, Taiwan, and Japan. Taiwan anticipates heavy rainfall and has troops on standby, while Japan braces for strong winds and rough seas. China is still recovering from Typhoon Maysak, which caused significant casualties and damage.
India and Australia signed a landmark civil nuclear agreement for commercial uranium supplies, alongside deals on defense, maritime security, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. Prime Ministers Modi and Albanese unveiled joint declarations and roadmaps to strengthen cooperation in a free and stable Indo-Pacific.
Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must prepare for consistent short-pitched bowling as his international career progresses. Teams identified this strategy during the IPL and are now targeting him with pace and bounce, a tactic Patel expects to continue.
Mana Jampala, a 12-year-old from British Columbia, has launched Voxa, an AI-powered receptionist designed to help small businesses manage calls. The young entrepreneur developed the idea after observing missed calls at her father's workplace and has since gained recognition for her innovative creation.
TMC MP Saugata Roy defended Mamata Banerjee after a viral video showed her slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata. Roy stated Banerjee shares a close bond with workers and 'can do whatever she wishes' with them, dismissing the controversy.
