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Markets rebound in early trade after two days of decline; Sensex jumps over 500 points

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday after two days of decline, mirroring a rally in Asian markets amid positive developments on the US tariffs front. Also, foreign fund inflows drove equity markets higher. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex jumped 504.57 points to 81,816.89 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 137.25 points to 24,889.70.

Dating app scam is back on the scene in Mumbai!

The menace of dating app scams is back and is once again casting a dark shadow over Mumbai’s nightlife. In a series of alarming incidents, five young men have alleged they were duped by an organised racket operating out of a lounge located on Link Road in Malad West, opposite Infiniti Mall. According to the victims, they were targeted through popular dating apps like Bumble, Happn, 3Fun and Tinder. Read more.