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Mint
8 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Closing Bell!Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities suggests these stocks to buy for short-term
Stock market today: Indian stock markets started the week on a subdued note on Monday, with both key indices opening flat as investor sentiment remained weak due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the India-US trade agreement. However, the indices saw some recovery during the session. At 14:24 IST, the Nifty 50 index was at 25,037 . 50, up by 68.70 points or 0.28 percent, while the BSE Sensex was trading at 82,020.49, reflecting an increase of 262.76 points or 0.32 percent. In the early trading session, both indices fell back, reversing their initial gains. This decline followed three straight weeks of losses and marks ten months since Indian indices last reached their all-time highs in September 2024. Analysts suggest that the stalled progress in the fifth round of India-US trade negotiations is undermining investor confidence. The Nifty 50 concluded last week with its third consecutive weekly decline, finding resistance at its 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and extending its short-term downtrend by forming lower tops and lower bottoms on the daily chart. Over the past two trading sessions, the Nifty 50 has attempted a recovery from the crucial 50-day EMA support at 24,937, a level that has remained unviolated since April 2025. A decisive close below this 50-day EMA could significantly weaken the Nifty 50's technical setup. The recent swing high of 25,255 is anticipated to serve as a strong resistance level for the index. Globally, Asian, emerging, and developed market indices continue their uptrend. In contrast, Indian markets have underperformed year-to-date, with the Nifty 50 gaining only 4% compared to significant surges in markets like KOSPI, Hang Seng, and Taiwan, which have soared 30%, 25%, and 24% respectively. This strong technical setup in global markets could potentially act as a tailwind for Indian equities. Despite the recent correction, the Nifty 50's long-term bullish trend remains intact, as the index continues to hold above its 100-day and 200-day EMAs. The current decline appears to be a corrective phase within a broader uptrend. Previous swing lows between 24,500-24,600 are expected to provide strong support and should be considered opportune levels for initiating fresh long positions. Looking ahead, sectors such as Metal, Consumption, and FMCG are poised for strong performance in the coming months and warrant inclusion in investment portfolios. JSW Infra share price has broken out from symmetrical triangle pattern on the weekly chart. Price rise was accompanied by a jump in volumes. Stock price has been sustaining above 50 DEMA and 200 DEMA. Weekly RSI has reached above 50, indicating a sustainable up trend. Weekly MACD is now placed above signal and equilibrium line. ETF has surpassed 50 DEMA resistance. Price has also broken out from a downward sloping trend line on the daily chart. The price breakout is accompanied by jump in volumes. The price chart has formed a strong base near 21.50 and has turned bullish. Daily RSI has reached above 50, indicating sustained uptrend for the underlying. Daily MACD has given positive crossover on its signal line. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Irish Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Three babies born to inmates in Irish prisons so far in 2025, new figures show
Three babies have been born to inmates at the Dóchas Centre women's prison in Dublin and Limerick's women's prison to date this year, new figures show. According to the new figures provided by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan (FF) TD, four infants aged under 12 months, three at Dóchas and one at Limerick - have been accommodated with their mothers at the females prisons to date this year. This followed three infants being accommodated with their mothers at Dochas Centre only in 2024. The three babies born to inmates across the Irish prison estate this year follow four babies born to inmates in 2024. This followed no babies born to prison inmates in 2023 and 2022 and there was only baby born to a woman jailed at Dóchas Centre prison at the time during 2021 and 2020. In written Dail replies to Deputies Gary Gannon TD (Soc Gen) and Matt Carthy TD (SF), Minister O'Callaghan confirmed that two babies have been born to inmates at Dóchas Centre to date this year and one baby to an inmate at the 50-capacity Limerick's women's prison. In the replies, Minister O'Callaghan also reveals that in 2025, 19 pregnant women have imprisoned at Irish prisons - 13 at Dóchas and six at Limerick. The Dochas Centre women's prison in Dublin This followed 27 pregnant women being jailed last year - 22 at Dóchas and five at Limerick and the 27 total was more than double the 12 total for 2023. In his reply Minister O'Callaghan told the two deputies: 'I can confirm that there are currently no pregnant women remanded to custody within the Irish Prison Estate.' He said: 'Pregnant woman in custody are provided with as much privacy as possible and are accommodated in single occupancy rooms.' He said that in accordance with prison rules 'a child may remain in the care of their mother in prison, until the child has reached twelve months of age' He said that in the Dóchas Centre, mothers and babies are accommodated in single occupancy double rooms. He said: 'These rooms are on a small landing which is shared with enhanced status prisoners. Work is commencing in relation to additional, bespoke rooms for mothers and babies in the Dóchas Centre.' He said that 'Limerick Women's Prison does not have a separate building for women with children, however the women and their babies are accommodated in 'independent style apartments'. Stock image of pregnant woman in hospital (Image: Getty) He said: 'Each has their own individual apartment. This overall area is not specifically for women with babies and may house other prisoners deemed suitable to live in these "independent style apartments'. He said that in relation to the health and safety of pregnant women in custody, the Irish Prison Service has developed and apply bespoke risk assessments to both pregnant women and to mothers and babies who are in their custody. He said: 'These risk assessments inform strategies which support managing the health and safety of pregnant women, and mothers who have given birth to babies whilst serving prison sentences, within the prison environment.' He said that the Irish Prison Service employs a National Family Connections Officer and Iin May 2025 this officer established a multi-agency working group to review Protocols and update the Irish Prison Service Mother and Baby Policy to ensure best practice for the care and support of mothers and babies in custody. He said: 'This work is currently at scoping stage.' Minister O'Callaghan said that 'the level of maternity care and supports provided to women in custody, is comparable to that available to women in the community'. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan He said: "Primary care nursing is provided in female prisons on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Doctor services are available Monday to Friday 9-5, with locum services available at the weekends. He said that 'due to the specific needs of a number of the women who are pregnant, specialist HSE services have a very close and responsive working relationship with both prison management and the prison healthcare team'. He said: 'Most pregnant women receive all their antenatal care external to the prison, in routine antenatal clinics in the local HSE maternity hospital. When needed and in cases of emergency, specialist midwives will attend the prison; however, this is not a common occurrence.' He said that 'expectant mothers are always facilitated to have their children born in hospital'. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Sunday World
a day ago
- Politics
- Sunday World
Three babies born to inmates in Irish prisons and 19 pregnant women jailed this year
The three babies born to inmates across the Irish prison estate this year follow four babies born to inmates in 2024 Three babies have been born to inmates at the Dóchas Centre women's prison in Dublin and Limerick's women's prison to date this year, new figures show. According to the new figures provided by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan (FF) TD, four infants aged under 12 months, three at Dóchas and one at Limerick - have been accommodated with their mothers at the females prisons to date this year. This followed three infants being accommodated with their mothers at Dochas Centre only in 2024. The three babies born to inmates across the Irish prison estate this year follow four babies born to inmates in 2024. This followed no babies born to prison inmates in 2023 and 2022 and there was only baby born to a woman jailed at Dóchas Centre prison at the time during 2021 and 2020. In written Dail replies to Deputies Gary Gannon TD (Soc Gen) and Matt Carthy TD (SF), Minister O'Callaghan confirmed that two babies have been born to inmates at Dóchas Centre to date this year and one baby to an inmate at the 50-capacity Limerick's women's prison. In the replies, Minister O'Callaghan also reveals that in 2025, 19 pregnant women have imprisoned at Irish prisons - 13 at Dóchas and six at Limerick. This followed 27 pregnant women being jailed last year - 22 at Dóchas and five at Limerick and the 27 total was more than double the 12 total for 2023. In his reply Minister O'Callaghan told the two deputies: 'I can confirm that there are currently no pregnant women remanded to custody within the Irish Prison Estate.' He said: 'Pregnant woman in custody are provided with as much privacy as possible and are accommodated in single occupancy rooms.' He said that in accordance with prison rules 'a child may remain in the care of their mother in prison, until the child has reached twelve months of age' He said that in the Dóchas Centre, mothers and babies are accommodated in single occupancy double rooms. He said: 'These rooms are on a small landing which is shared with enhanced status prisoners. Work is commencing in relation to additional, bespoke rooms for mothers and babies in the Dóchas Centre.' He said that 'Limerick Women's Prison does not have a separate building for women with children, however the women and their babies are accommodated in 'independent style apartments'. He said: 'Each has their own individual apartment. This overall area is not specifically for women with babies and may house other prisoners deemed suitable to live in these "independent style apartments'. He said that in relation to the health and safety of pregnant women in custody, the Irish Prison Service has developed and apply bespoke risk assessments to both pregnant women and to mothers and babies who are in their custody. He said: 'These risk assessments inform strategies which support managing the health and safety of pregnant women, and mothers who have given birth to babies whilst serving prison sentences, within the prison environment.' He said that the Irish Prison Service employs a National Family Connections Officer and Iin May 2025 this officer established a multi-agency working group to review Protocols and update the Irish Prison Service Mother and Baby Policy to ensure best practice for the care and support of mothers and babies in custody. He said: 'This work is currently at scoping stage.' Minister O'Callaghan said that 'the level of maternity care and supports provided to women in custody, is comparable to that available to women in the community'. He said: "Primary care nursing is provided in female prisons on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Doctor services are available Monday to Friday 9-5, with locum services available at the weekends. He said that 'due to the specific needs of a number of the women who are pregnant, specialist HSE services have a very close and responsive working relationship with both prison management and the prison healthcare team'. He said: 'Most pregnant women receive all their antenatal care external to the prison, in routine antenatal clinics in the local HSE maternity hospital. When needed and in cases of emergency, specialist midwives will attend the prison; however, this is not a common occurrence.' He said that 'expectant mothers are always facilitated to have their children born in hospital'. Dochas women's prison. Photo: Jim Walpole Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 21st
RTÉ News
a day ago
- RTÉ News
Three babies born to inmates in Irish prisons this year
Three babies have been born to inmates at the Dóchas Centre women's prison in Dublin and Limerick's women's prison to date this year, new figures show. According to the new figures provided by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan, four infants aged under 12 months, three at Dóchas and one at Limerick - have been accommodated with their mothers at the females prisons to date this year. This followed three infants being accommodated with their mothers at Dochas Centre in 2024. The three babies born to inmates across the Irish prison estate this year follow four babies born to inmates last year. This followed no babies born to prison inmates in 2023 and 2022 and there was only one baby born to a woman jailed at Dóchas Centre prison at the time during 2021 and 2020. In written Dail replies to Gary Gannon TD and Matt Carthy TD, Minister O'Callaghan confirmed that two babies have been born to inmates at Dóchas Centre to date this year and one baby to an inmate at the 50-capacity Limerick's women's prison. Nineteen pregnant women imprisoned Minister O'Callaghan said 19 pregnant women have imprisoned at Irish prisons this year - 13 at Dóchas and six at Limerick. This followed 27 pregnant women being jailed last year - 22 at Dóchas and five at Limerick and the 27 total was more than double the 12 total for 2023. In his reply Minister O'Callaghan said: "I can confirm that there are currently no pregnant women remanded to custody within the Irish Prison Estate." He said: "Pregnant woman in custody are provided with as much privacy as possible and are accommodated in single occupancy rooms." Baby can live with mother for first year He said that in accordance with prison rules "a child may remain in the care of their mother in prison, until the child has reached twelve months of age". He said that in the Dóchas Centre, mothers and babies are accommodated in single occupancy double rooms. He said: "These rooms are on a small landing which is shared with enhanced status prisoners. Work is commencing in relation to additional, bespoke rooms for mothers and babies in the Dóchas Centre." He said that "Limerick Women's Prison does not have a separate building for women with children, however the women and their babies are accommodated in independent style apartments". He said each has their own individual apartment. "This overall area is not specifically for women with babies and may house other prisoners deemed suitable to live in these "independent style apartments," Minister O'Callaghan added. The Irish Prison Service has "developed and apply bespoke risk assessments" to both pregnant women and to mothers and babies who are in their custody, the minister continued. Risk assessment for pregnant women in prisons "These risk assessments inform strategies which support managing the health and safety of pregnant women, and mothers who have given birth to babies whilst serving prison sentences, within the prison environment," he said. The Irish Prison Service employs a National Family Connections Officer and in May 2025 this officer established a multi-agency working group to review Protocols and update the Irish Prison Service Mother and Baby Policy to "ensure best practice for the care and support of mothers and babies in custody". The Minister said this work is currently at scoping stage. He said "the level of maternity care and supports provided to women in custody, is comparable to that available to women in the community". "Primary care nursing is provided in female prisons on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Doctor services are available Monday to Friday 9-5, with locum services available at the weekends. "Due to the specific needs of a number of the women who are pregnant, specialist HSE services have a very close and responsive working relationship with both prison management and the prison healthcare team. "Most pregnant women receive all their antenatal care external to the prison, in routine antenatal clinics in the local HSE maternity hospital. When needed and in cases of emergency, specialist midwives will attend the prison; however, this is not a common occurrence," the minister added. He said "expectant mothers are always facilitated to have their children born in hospital".
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Business
- Sunday World
Thousands take to the streets for pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin
It was the 16th such demonstration since October 2023 and came after the Dail rose for the summer recess. Thousands of people have taken part in a pro-Palestinian rally calling on the government to implement sanctions on Israel. Meanwhile, an opposition politician said he would be issuing a legal challenge to the Central Bank over its role in the sale of Israel Bonds. Saturday's rally saw demonstrators march from the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square to Leinster House. It was the 16th such demonstration since October 2023 and came after the Dail rose for the summer recess. The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) accused the government of an 'absolute refusal to hold Israel accountable for a genocide in which the Apartheid state has slaughtered more than 58,000 Palestinians'. The march demanded an end to the Central Bank's role in approving Israel Bonds for sale in the EU, for the Government to include services in the Occupied Territories Bill and to pass that legislation. Thouands of protesters on Molesworth Street outside Leinster House (Cillian Sherlock/PA) Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 19th Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, who spoke at the rally, said he would be lodging legal papers against the Central Bank on Tuesday. The bank is the designated authority in relation to the sale of Israel Bonds in the EU, and has determined the securities meet the standards of the bloc's prospectus regulations. Israel Bonds have been advertised as supporting the country's economy and, more recently, websites promoting the securities emphasise their role in supporting Israel's military operations in Gaza. Protesters and opposition parties have called for legislation that would give Ireland the power to refuse the sale of Israeli 'war bonds' over human rights concerns. They say the bonds are intended to fund the war in Gaza, while Ireland has an obligation under the Genocide Convention to use all means likely to have a deterrent effect on those suspected of preparing genocide. Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon addressed the rally (Brian Lawless/PA) Mr Gannon has issued a letter to the bank about investor protection concerns relating to the bonds, as well as the use of the bonds to finance the war in Gaza. He said the Central Bank has the power to stop the sale of the bonds. He said: 'Politicians have spoken too long all the while a genocide is being inflicted upon the population of Gaza. The demands today are clear – act. He added: 'On Tuesday, I'll be lodging papers against the Central Bank. Genocide can never be considered a technical matter – our only duty is to prevent it and punish those responsible.' Marah Nijim, a 23-year-old who came to Ireland from Gaza three months ago, told the crowd she was forced to leave her home, her family and her 'soul' and 'heart'. She said Palestinians in Gaza are deprived of human rights, adding that she is 'living with nightmares' of people burning alive and calling for help. 'Protesting is not enough any more, we need real actions from Government. People in Gaza are being starved to death.' Demonstrators also called for an end to the use of Irish airspace for the transport of weapons to the region. The rally also criticised the government after 33 Palestinian children were recently denied entry to Ireland over visa issues. GAA Palestine said it had to take the 'heartbreaking' decision to cancel a planned Irish tour for the children. IPSC chairperson Zoe Lawlor said: 'The Irish government is barely lifting a finger to end Ireland's deep complicity in this genocide.' Ms Lawlor added: 'On top of this we have the appalling spectacle of the state refusing visas to child medical evacuees and Palestinian kids to visit Ireland to play our national sports.' Stretching along Molesworth Street in front of Leinster House was a 120ft long and 5.5ft wide quilt, made up of 2,300 panels. Each panel – the vast majority of which were knitted by hand – is designed to represent the deaths of 10 children in Gaza, adding up to a total of 23,000 children. Anna Doyle and Niamh Bonner, from Craftivism For Gaza, said they are still accepting squares as the death toll continues to rise. Ms Doyle told the PA news agency: 'Each square represents 10 children. Their voices have been lost to the world forever. 'It also represents the voice of the crafter because most of them are made by people who wouldn't be able to come to a protest.'
