Noted economist Ashok Lahiri and scientist Gobardhan Das have been appointed as Vice-Chairman and Member, respectively, of NITI Aayog, according to government sources. Ashok Lahiri, currently a BJP MLA in West Bengal, has previously served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India and was a member of the 15th Finance Commission. He is Read More…
India has said it is in touch with Nepal following reports that Kathmandu may enforce customs duties on goods carried by travellers from India. Responding to queries during a weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is closely engaged with the Nepali side on the issue. He noted that reports Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting how the modernisation of railway tracks is transforming India’s rail network. In a post on X, the Prime Minister noted that initiatives such as track renewal, advanced testing, and mechanised maintenance have significantly improved ride quality and enabled higher train Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and South Korea are set to elevate their partnership to a “futuristic” level, as he welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his first visit to India in eight years. During a joint press statement, Modi highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries has Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in the state have registered a fresh increase, continuing the upward trend seen in recent days. As per the latest market update on today, the price of 22-carat (916) gold has risen to ₹14,280 per gram, while a sovereign (8 grams) is now priced at ₹1,14,240. Similarly, 18-carat gold is priced at Read More…
New Delhi: Amid continuing tensions in the region, Indian vessels have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports, a day after Iranian forces allegedly opened fire near ships anchored off the Oman coast. Sources said an Indian-flagged vessel became the tenth ship to successfully pass through the strategic waterway. However, two Indian tankers Read More…
New Delhi: India has lodged a strong protest with Iran following reports that Iranian forces opened fire on vessels, including Indian ships, after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador over the incident involving firing at an Indian vessel. The ships were reportedly Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala recorded a fresh increase on today reflecting the continuing upward trend in the bullion market. The price of 22-carat gold (916 purity) rose to ₹14,260 per gram, with the rate for 8 grams (one sovereign) reaching ₹1,14,080. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,715 per gram and ₹93,720 for 8 Read More…
Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened by 6 paise to trade at 93.27 against the US dollar in early trading on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices and a weaker US dollar currency. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.29 and moved up to 93.27 against the dollar in initial deals, Read More…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that attacks on merchant shipping are “completely unacceptable,” stressing India’s firm commitment to ensuring safe and uninterrupted maritime transit. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing tensions in West Asia and their wider global impact. Jaishankar made the statement while participating in the Read More…