Benchmark equity indices fell sharply in early trading on Wednesday amid weak global market trends, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns over geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 517.11 points to 74,667.51 during early trade, while the 50-share Nifty 50 declined 152.45 points to 23,475.80. Market analysts said investor sentiment remained Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. The two leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology and innovation. Both sides welcomed the steady growth in trade in goods Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday interacted with a group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern states at Rashtrapati Bhavan and praised them for preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. The artisans and weavers had contributed to crafting invitation kits and showcasing the diverse artistic traditions of the North East during the “At Home” reception Read More…
Strong criticism has reportedly emerged within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) following the party’s heavy defeat in the Kerala Assembly elections, with leaders targeting state secretary M. V. Govindan during internal party meetings. At the CPM district secretariat meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, several members reportedly described Govindan’s leadership during the elections as a “complete failure”. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held separate bilateral meetings with the leaders of Iceland, Finland and Denmark ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. During the meetings, Modi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in areas including clean energy, sustainability, trade, innovation and digitalisation. The Prime Minister held talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrún Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri. In a message shared on X, Modi said Major General Khanduri (Retd.) made invaluable contributions both in the armed forces and in public life, and would always be remembered for his service to the nation. Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid floral tributes to former President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The tribute ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of officials and dignitaries. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as the sixth President of India and is remembered for his contributions to Indian parliamentary Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala increased again on May 19, with the rate rising by ₹75 per gram compared to the previous day. According to rates released on today, the price of 916 hallmark gold has reached ₹14,395 per gram. The rate for eight grams (one sovereign) now stands at ₹1,15,160. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced Read More…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the country ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, crediting the achievement to the bravery, courage and sacrifices of security forces. Addressing a press conference in Jagdalpur, Shah said the success of the “Naxal-Free India Campaign” was made possible through coordinated Read More…
Residents of Delhi woke up to a warm and uncomfortable morning on Tuesday as temperatures continued to rise across the national capital.The India Meteorological Department issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heatwave conditions, warning people to remain cautious as isolated parts of the city are expected to experience intense heat during the day. According to the Read More…