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Stock markets climb in early trade led by IT stocks

Mumbai, Jul 16 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed during initial deals on Thursday led by IT stocks and hopes that the US Federal Reserve may adopt a less aggressive monetary policy stance in the coming months following a softer-than-expected inflation data. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 185.77 points to 77,400.40 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 42.15 points to 24,132.60. From the Sensex pack, HCL Technologies, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Bajaj Finance were among the major winners. Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards. Brent

Rupee slips 6 paise to 96.31 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jul 16 (PTI) The rupee declined 6 paise to 96.31 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid volatility in global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback with the West Asia crisis showing no signs of abating. FII outflows continued to weigh on the local unit while a positive start to the day at the domestic equity markets provided support, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.28 against the greenback before slipping further to 96.31 from its previous close. The local unit had on Wednesday extended its slide for

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

PARIS, July 16, 2026 (AP) — France’s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. But the 291-241 vote in the lower house of parliament doesn’t mean the bill immediately becomes law. There will be a review to determine if it complies with the French Constitution. The National Assembly approved the measure after backing it in three previous readings. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the legislation more than three years ago. “In 2022, I committed to opening this path with the

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

ATLANTA, July 16, 2026 (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year’s World Cup that is now one step away from back-to-back titles. Trailing 1-0 going into the 85th minute, Argentina rallied for a 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday with goals from Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez. “I dreamed it, I swear. I told Alexis (Mac Allister) that I was going to score. I told him that I was going

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