Forex dealers said euro's gains against the American currency in the overseas market also supported the rupee.
The Sensex closed Thursday's session up 146.40 points at 19964.03, while the Nifty too had a decent outing ending up 37.35 points at 6039.20.
The Indian golfer shot a two-under 70 to be five shots off the pace.
The bombings came a day after militants carried out two attacks in southern Afghanistan, storming a NATO military base and attacking a police checkpoint.
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CHENNAI: While the fact remains that most auto rickshaw drivers in Chennai fleece passengers citing the spiraling prices of fuel, ..
Police said 25-year-old Rupali Bibi was set ablaze, allegedly by her in-laws and husband, on Sunday morning.
The J&K BJP chief alleging that the NC-led coalition had become a den of corruption.
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KOCHI: Congress leader P T Thomas on Wednesday stated that there was no violation of the provisions under the Constitution i..
Sadiq Ahmed and Abid Hussain were detained from Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town in connection with Delhi blast.
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PUDUCHERRY: Police have made elaborate security arrangements in the Union Territory in view of Independence Day.Senior Superin..
KOCHI: Excise Minister K Babu has urged the youth to utilise their energy for the benefit of society and make sure that the variou..