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Stock markets surge in early trade; Sensex jumps 546 points

Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Friday amid a rally in IT stocks and a softer-than-expected US jobs data tempering expectations of near-term monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 545.89 points to 78,048.01 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 173.85 points to 24,346.90. From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bharat Electronics and Tata Consultancy Services were among the major winners. Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, NTPC and InterGlobe Aviation were among the laggards. In Asian markets, South

Rupee rises 19 paise to 95.16 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 19 paise to 95.16 against US dollar in early trade on Friday, as the dollar index retreated from its recent 15-month high levels. Forex traders said despite a weaker dollar index and lower crude oil prices rupee is still facing pressure from robust dollar demand from importers and corporate hedgers. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.20, then touched 95.16 against the US dollar, registering a gain of 19 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day on a negative

What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

July 3, 2026 (Associated Press) Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the country. How to prepare and eat a hot dog is a matter of regional pride. Which is the best? The answer is probably the one you grew up with. Here are just some of the forms a hot dog can take across the U.S.: New York City and Chicago are hot dog towns

Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei’s dayslong funeral

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 3, 2026 (AP) — A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral of Khamenei, 86, then sitting alongside his casket as Iran’s theocracy held a smaller service for him Thursday night near the supreme leader’s former home in downtown Tehran. Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to

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