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Shares of Parle Industries surged on Tuesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy. Stock rose 5% intraday to Rs 5.25 and gained nearly 7% in a week. However, the catch is that Parle Industries does not make Melody toffees.

The Nifty closed at 23,659, up 41 points, or 0.17 per cent. During the session, the index touched an intra-day high of 23,690.90 and a low of 23,397.30.

Bhopal Police have urged Twisha Sharma's family to take custody of her body, warning it may decompose as AIIMS Bhopal can only preserve it at -4C instead of the required -80C. The family is seeking a second post-mortem, questioning the initial report that cited hanging as the cause of death in the alleged dowry death case.

Indian oil companies continue to incur losses of around Rs 750 crore daily due to elevated crude prices. Officials stated that India remained an exception by keeping fuel prices largely unchanged since February 23, 2026, absorbing most of the global crude price shock.

The government on Tuesday clarified that there is no plan to monetise gold held by temple trusts or any religious institution in the country. It said reports and social media claims suggesting otherwise are false and misleading

The court directed states and UTs to strengthen Animal Birth Control infrastructure, ensure anti-rabies vaccine availability and take strict measures against aggressive or rabid dogs, while warning officials of contempt action for non-compliance

Police are investigating whether the injuries support the family's allegations of prolonged physical and mental harassment over dowry demands by her husband and in-laws. The family claimed Deepika was pressured for more cash and an SUV despite receiving substantial dowry during her marriage.

Sensex slipped 114.19 points to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty fell 31.95 points to settle at 23,618. Analysts said Nifty needs to sustain above the 23,70023,800 zone to regain momentum towards 24,000

Apple has named two India-origin apps, Katha Room and Guitar Wiz among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Katha Room was recognised in the Social Impact category for promoting Indian folklore through Gond art-inspired storytelling

NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the Jodhpur sisters' suicide case involving allegations of gang rape, blackmail and police inaction. The two sisters allegedly died by suicide within two months after years of sexual exploitation and repeated failed attempts to seek justice.

Karnataka High Court has restrained transport unions from proceeding with the proposed statewide RTC bus strike on May 20. The court directed the state government and unions to hold discussions with the Transport Minister to resolve the dispute over salary hikes and pending arrears

The family of a 24-year-old woman who died in an alleged dowry harassment has demanded ulldozer action from Yogi Adityanath against the accused. The family alleged that the victim was tortured for months over dowry demands, including a Fortuner SUV and Rs 50 lakh cash, despite spending nearly Rs 1 crore on the wedding.

At the Cocktail 2 song launch in Mumbai, Rashmika Mandanna praised her co-star Kriti Sanon on stage. However, Rashmika shrugged off Shahid when he placed his arm around her shoulder, fuelling rumours of tension between the trio.

India and the Netherlands also elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership and signed multiple agreements across defence, semiconductors, AI, green energy, trade and water management. An MoU between Tata Electronics and ASML for semiconductor cooperation was among the major highlights of the visit.