Equity benchmark BSE Sensex rallied over 250 points to close only 30 points short of the 35,000 mark on Friday, amid positive global cues and strong corporate earnings announced this week. At close, the 30-share strong gauge was256.10 points or 0.74% higher at 34,969.70. The broader NSE Nifty 50 too rose 74.50 points or 0.70% to end at 10,692.30. Gains …

  Lenovo’s new A5000 smartphone, which was launched on Thursday in Russia, has reportedly been launched in India as well, as tipped by an established Mumbai-based retailer. Lenovo India is however yet to make an official announcement or list the device on its India site. According to retailer Mahesh Telecom, the Lenovo A5000 smartphone has been launched at Rs. 10,250. …