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Explosion Occurred as Maldivian Politician Mohamed Nasheed Was Entering His Card: Maldives Media

An explosion occurred as Maldivian politician and Majlis Speaker Mohamed Nasheed was entering his car tonight. According to sources, the explosion occurred near Nasheed's residence of G Kenereege. The Maldives Police Service has not yet made a statement regarding the explosion: Maldives media.

(Source: ANI)

Mamata Asks PM Modi to Release Funds to Pay Arrears to Farmers Under PM-KISAN Scheme

CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Narendra Modi, urges him to release funds to pay arrears to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

J&K Govt Releases Rs 250 Cr As Part of Economic Relief Package for Businesses

The Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor on Thursday released addition funds to the tune of Rs 250 wrote as interest subversion under the Economic Package to revive business and industries in the UT.

Today approved further release of Rs. 250 crore as #InterestSubvention, part of the #EconomicPackage for revival of business and Industry in Jammu & Kashmir.@FinMinIndia
@jakfinance #BusinessRevivalinJK pic.twitter.com/a2TYOiymTV

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) May 6, 2021

Sensex Ends at 48,950; Nifty Closes Above 14,000

The Indian equity benchmarks closed high on Thursday, with Sensex ending 272 points higher at 48,950 and Nifty advancing 107 points to close at 14,725.