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Up: Two miscreants killed in police encounter in Mathura, both were members of Bavaria gang; Two Dacoits Killed In Police Encounter In Mathura, Linked To 30 Lakh Robbery
Based on information received from informers, the police surrounded these two wanted criminals on Thursday morning. According to the police, the miscreants fired at the police, in response to which the police also retaliated. In this encounter, both the criminals were injured by bullets and later died in the hospital.
SSP said that the police had an encounter with the miscreants who committed the crime at the businessman’s house. Both were injured by bullets in retaliation. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, where he died. Both have long criminal histories. Two constables were also injured during this action, who have been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
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Similarly, Rajendra alias Pappu, who was a resident of Alwar, was also active in the world of crime for many years. About 11 cases were registered against him under dacoity, robbery and Arms Act in police stations of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Both criminals were believed to be active members of the Bavaria Gang, which is notorious for its brutality and organized crime.
Bajaj Auto shares hit 52-week high after record Q4 revenue, margin resilience
Shares of Bajaj Auto hit a 52-week high of ₹10,656 on the NSE on Thursday, rising 3.2 per cent from the previous close of ₹10,319, after the company reported record quarterly revenue and resilient margins for the March quarter.
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The stock later traded at ₹10,579 at 9.26 am as investors cheered strong export momentum, operating leverage benefits and upbeat management commentary on margins despite rising raw material costs.
It reported a 32 percent yoy rise in revenue from operations to a record ₹16,006 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q4 FY26), driven by all-time high volumes, improved product mix and favorable currency movements.
Shares hit 52-week high after Q4 beat
Q4 revenue jumps 32 per cent to record ₹16,006 crore
Export growth, forex gains lift margins
Brokerages cautious on domestic demand outlook
Mixed outlook
Brokerages said the company’s earnings were supported by strong export demand, forex tailwinds and operating leverage, although concerns remain over moderating domestic demand and rising commodity costs.
HDFC Securities maintained a buy rating with a sum-of-the-parts target price of ₹11,776, valuing the business core at 24x March 2028 earnings. The brokerage said operating leverage, forex tailwinds and cost optimization efforts are expected to help sustain margins into Q1 FY27. It added that export sales continue to improve, aided by growth in Latin America and recovery in Nigeria, while domestic growth could be supported by product interventions and rising traction in the electric vehicle segment.
Motilal Oswal reiterated a neutral rating with a target price of ₹9,965. The brokerage said Bajaj Auto has delivered healthy performance despite macroeconomic challenges, but warned that geopolitical uncertainties could weigh on exports while domestic growth may moderate in FY27. It also flagged rising input costs as a risk to margins, although it expects the company to post a 15 per cent revenue CAGR, 15 per cent EBITDA CAGR and 14 per cent profit CAGR over FY26-28.
JM Financial maintained a reduce rating with a revised target price of ₹9,600. The brokerage noted that Q4 FY26 EBITDA margin expanded 60 basis points yoy to 20.8 per cent, aided by operating leverage and currency tailwinds, partly offset by higher raw material costs. It said domestic motorcycle demand has moderated and expects industry growth of 7-9 per cent over the next few months. While exports remain strong, the brokerage expects raw material inflation to have a 3.5-4 per cent q-o-q impact on costs, with April 2026 price hikes offsetting only around 40 per cent of the increase.
Among global brokerages, Citi maintained a sell rating and raised the target price to ₹9,300 from ₹8,000, saying Q4 results were slightly above estimates. The brokerage remained positive on exports but cautioned that domestic demand is showing signs of moderation.
Jefferies maintained a hold rating and raised the target price to ₹10,500 from ₹9,100 after the company posted stronger-than-expected earnings growth. The brokerage said India’s two-wheeler demand remains resilient and projected an 8 per cent industry volume CAGR over FY26-29, while noting that rising commodity prices could pressure margins in the near term.
Morgan Stanley retained an overweight rating and increased the target price to ₹9,259 from ₹8,920. It described Q4 as an impressive quarter, with EBITDA beating estimates by 4-7 per cent, driven by strong exports and currency tailwinds. However, it also warned that domestic demand, especially in the entry-level motorcycle segment, could weaken.
Published on May 7, 2026
Iran ceasefire hopes, global AI rally keep D-Street in the green
Markets opened in positive territory on Thursday, with the Sensex climbing from its previous close of 77,958.52 to open at 78,339.24, trading at 78,072.31, up 113.79 points or 0.15 per cent, as of 9.17 AM. The nifty50which closed at 24,330.95 on Wednesday, opened at 24,398.50 and was trading at 24,360.55, up 29.60 points or 0.12 per cent, at the same time.
The mild gains came on the back of a strong overnight session on Wall Street, where optimism over a potential US-Iran ceasefire and a rally in artificial intelligence stocks pushed American indices to record highs. The S&P 500 rose 1.46 per cent to 7,365, the Dow Jones gained 612 points or 1.24 per cent to 49,910, and the Nasdaq climbed over 2 per cent, with the Nasdaq 100 touching 28,599.
“Despite the West Asia geopolitical tensions, the US market is at record highs and the AI trade is continuing unabated,” said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited. “…A reversal of FPI outflows from India will happen only when the AI trade weakens or AI valuations become excessive.”
Among Nifty50 top gainers, HDFC Life Insurance led the pack, opening at ₹611 and trading at ₹613, up 1.10 per cent. Trent rose 1.03 per cent to ₹4,334 from a previous close of ₹4,289.80, while SBI Life Insurance gained 1.03 per cent to trade at ₹1,878.20 against a previous close of ₹1,859. Max Healthcare was up 0.93 per cent at ₹1,025.30, and Bajaj Auto added 0.92 per cent to trade at ₹10,413.50 against a previous close of ₹10,319.
On the losing side, Power Grid slipped 0.60 per cent to ₹314.05, while Hindalco fell 0.52 per cent to ₹1,040.40. Titan dropped 0.51 per cent to ₹4,337.30, Kotak Mahindra Bank was down 0.44 per cent at ₹374.95, and HDFC Bank edged lower by 0.40 per cent to ₹793.40.
The banking space opened on a mixed note. While HDFC Bank and Kotak Bank were under mild pressure, analysts remained broadly constructive on the sector. “Bank Nifty, Realty, and Financial Services indices rallied over 2 per cent,” said Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research at Kotak Securities, referring to Wednesday’s session. “…After a long time, it succeeded in closing above the 24,200 resistance mark, which is largely positive.”
The previous session saw Bank Nifty form a strong bullish candlestick pattern with support seen in the 55,000–55,300 zone and resistance at 56,500–56,700.
Foreign Institutional Investors remained net sellers on Wednesday, offloading equities worth ₹5,834 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors stepped in as buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹6,836 crore, helping cushion the market.
Crude oil prices softened amid reports of progress in US-Iran diplomatic talks, with Brent trading near $97 per barrel, down from levels above $110 seen earlier. The Indian rupee posted its largest single-day gain since April 2, appreciating 67 paise on Wednesday, supported by the fall in crude and a weakening dollar.
“Crude has retreated meaningfully from recent highs above $110 and is now consolidating in the $95–97 range, offering relief on inflationary pressures,” said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money. “…Investors remain cautious and closely attuned to incoming developments—particularly Iran’s response.”
The AI rally in the US — led by Nvidia surging 5.68 per cent and Advanced Micro Devices jumping over 18 per cent on strong earnings — lifted sentiment in Asian markets. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 4 per cent to a fresh high. Washington and Beijing are also reportedly considering formal discussions on AI, which may feature at an expected Trump-Xi summit.
“The market is rewarding good results and punishing poor results in the ongoing Q4 results season,” noted Vijayakumar. “…There are positive results across market caps.”
Rajesh Palviya, Head of Research at Axis Direct, noted that “bulls now need a daily close above 24,500 to continue the bounce toward 24,700; failure to hold 24,250 could quickly bring 24,000 into focus.”
Traders will be watching key technical levels through the session, with Nifty resistance at 24,550–24,600 and support at 24,000–24,200, as markets navigate geopolitical uncertainty and a busy domestic results calendar.
Published on May 7, 2026
Rewilding giants: captive elephants rehomed in Europe’s first sanctuary | Animal welfare
Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary, which is opening to offer a more natural environment for some of the 600 animals still held in captivity across the continent, is to receive its first arrivals.
Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, will be moved next month to the animal charity Pangea’s multimillion pound sanctuary in the Alentejo, 200km (124 miles) east of Lisbon, close to the border with Spain.
She will join Kariba, another female African elephant in her 40s, who is being relocated from a Belgian zoo where she has been living alone.
“Kariba and Julie will live in an expansive natural habitat where they can roam freely, bathe and socialise in compatible groups,” said Kate Moore, the managing director of Pangea. “That autonomy is really critical but they will also have expert care as well. Elephants are one of the most sentient and intelligent animals on earth and so they have very complex needs.”
The sanctuary will initially occupy 28 hectares (70 acres), with further fundraising required to expand the enclosures across the 405 hectares of the former cattle ranch. The sanctuary’s priority is to provide the elephants with as natural a life as possible and will not be open to the public.
There are 36 elephants living in solitary confinement in zoos across Europe and about 40 still required to perform tricks in circuses. Many, including Kariba and Julie, were caught in the wild and brought to Europe in the 1980s and are reaching the end of their lives.
Captive elephants are restricted to smaller-than-natural herds, drastically reduced roaming – they walk tens of kilometres each day in the wild – and are susceptible to diseases and lameness.
Anne, Britain’s last circus elephant, was rehomed at Longleat safari park in 2011. She is now in her 70s and living alone. In 2022, Paignton zoo decided it would stop keeping elephants because it could not meet their complex needs.
Studies have found reduced life expectancy and increased infant mortality rates among captive elephants. One study found African females lived 17 years on average in zoos as opposed to 56 years in the wild if human-caused deaths were excluded.
Another study put the first-year mortality rate of captive-born Asian elephants in North America and the EU at about 30%. Wild African elephant first-year mortality is 10-15%.
Although the use of wild animals in circuses is now banned in most EU countries – with the exception of Germany, which has regional restrictions but no national ban – many circuses are struggling to give up large animals such as elephants because there are no sanctuary spaces. Similarly, governments cannot confiscate animals from circuses if there are no places for them to go.
In Portugal, a ban on wild animals in circuses came into full effect in 2025, with Julie the last wild animal to be rehomed after a voluntary agreement between the Cardinali circus and Pangea.
Vítor Hugo Cardinali, the director of the circus that looked after Julie since acquiring her from a German zoo in 1988, said: “This has not been an easy decision, as she has been a deeply loved member of our family for decades, but we believe it is the right decision for Julie. Working closely with Pangea on her transition to her new home was a critical factor in our deliberations.”
Moore said: “Across Europe, circuses and zoos are reaching the point where keeping elephants is no longer possible or appropriate – whether through changing legislation, the loss of a companion, or a decision to move on. Working in partnership with owners to find the right solution is central to how we operate, as it has been with the Cardinali family. Elephant relocations are complex, and their continued involvement is invaluable.
“Our priority is to offer spaces to elephants in circuses or solitary confinement in zoos, but we’re very happy to work with anyone looking to transition away from elephants.”
The sanctuary, which has taken 10 years to develop, is on the site of a degraded cattle ranch, where the elephants will also play a role in nature restoration. The region was once home to straight-tusked elephants which stomped across the Iberian peninsula 40,000 years ago.
“It’s really important that it’s a diverse environment for them,” said Moore. “We’ve put a lot of effort into helping the nature recover on what was a degraded cattle ranch, following basic rewilding principles. We know elephants can normally strengthen the ecosystems if we get the stocking density of the elephants right. It gives us this really interesting opportunity to see how the elephants are responding to the land and vice versa.”
When the sanctuary is expanded to405 hectares, it could carry 20 to 30 elephants living “naturally”, roaming and grazing and wallowing in the lakes.
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Aurora police arrest career criminal after chase with blind kidnap victim
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A career criminal with what police say may be one of the longest rap sheets they’ve ever seen is back behind bars after a high-speed overnight chase Monday in Aurora, where officers say a blind passenger inside the stolen car was pleading to be let out.
The extensive criminal history “may be the largest I’ve ever seen,” Aurora police said in a social media post after the arrest.
Aurora police say the incident unfolded around 3 a.m. while most residents were asleep, when Flock camera technology alerted officers to a stolen vehicle near Scranton Street just south of Smith Road.
Patrol units quickly located the car and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over and sped off, triggering a pursuit through city streets.
CAREER CRIMINAL, 31, ARRESTED FOR 35TH TIME — SEE HIS LIST OF OFFENSES
Larry Barnes, 55, was arrested after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle and now faces multiple charges. (X/@AuroraPD)
Police video captures the urgency as an officer said, “The car is taking off — stolen vehicle pursuit, pursuit, pursuit. … We’re going to be going westbound … speeds are 61.”
“Sigh. Another runner. No worries, we got you,” the department said in the post.
WILD VIDEO SHOWS MAN SWIPE DELIVERY TRUCK WITH FEMALE EMPLOYEE STILL INSIDE
Officers detained the suspect after he attempted to run after a police pursuit in Aurora. (X/@AuroraPD)
Officers tracked the vehicle using city traffic cameras as the pursuit moved toward Quebec Street and Exposition Avenue, where they executed a PIT maneuver to bring the chase to an end.
COP’S SKULL SMASHED IN CREEK FIGHT AS REPEAT OFFENDER SUSPECT WALKS ON $100 BOND
Aurora police stopped a stolen vehicle during an overnight pursuit Monday after the driver fled a traffic stop. (X/@AuroraPD)
The suspect then attempted to run, but officers quickly closed the distance. Video shows the tense takedown as an officer commands, “Get on the ground. Let me see your hands. Put your hands behind your back,” before the suspect is taken into custody.
Inside the vehicle, officers made a troubling discovery. A blind female passenger told police she had repeatedly begged the driver to pull over during the chase, raising serious concerns that she was being held against her will. Investigators say that account led to a kidnapping charge.
The driver was identified as 55-year-old Aurora resident Larry Barnes, whom police describe as a prolific car thief with a lengthy and troubling history of arrests, including numerous drug distribution cases, assault on a peace officer, burglary and other offenses.
A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered more than 30 grams of methamphetamine and crack cocaine, further compounding the charges.
Barnes was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, possession with intent to distribute, driving under the influence and felony eluding. Police also confirmed he had an outstanding warrant at the time of his arrest.
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Aurora police credited proactive patrol work and real-time technology with getting Barnes off the streets before the situation could escalate further.
“Safer Aurora streets, no matter the hour. That’s how we do,” the department said.
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BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace | Music
K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum, drawing a crowd of around 50,000 fans to the Zocalo within hours. The appearance came ahead of their concert, which is expected to generate more than $100 million for Mexico City.
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