United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday, marking the beginning of his four-day diplomatic visit to India. The visit holds political and historical significance, as it marks the first visit by a US Secretary of State to the eastern metropolis in nearly 14 years.Rubio’s arrival comes at a politically significant Read More…
Economy
Gold Prices Fall in Kerala; ₹40 Drop Per Gram
Gold prices declined in Kerala on Friday, bringing slight relief to buyers. The price of one gram of 916 hallmark gold dropped by ₹40 and is now priced at ₹14,620, while the rate for eight grams (one sovereign) stands at ₹1,16,960. The price of 18-carat gold also witnessed a fall, with one gram priced at Read More…
US Ready to Expand Energy Exports to India, Says Marco Rubio
Ahead of his first official visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is prepared to expand energy exports to India and described the country as a “great partner.” Speaking to reporters in Miami before departing for Sweden and India, Rubio said the US was willing to sell as much Read More…
Gold Prices Rise in Kerala; Silver Remains Stable
Gold prices increased in Kerala on Thursday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹45 per gram, according to the latest market updates. The price of one gram of 916 purity gold reached ₹14,660, while the rate for eight grams stood at ₹1,17,280. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold was priced at ₹12,110 per gram and ₹96,880 Read More…
Stock Markets Open Higher Amid Global Rally, Falling Oil Prices
Benchmark equity indices opened on a positive note on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices and strong global market trends amid hopes of a possible de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 327.74 points to 75,646.13 in early trade, while the 50-share Nifty 50 gained 111.75 points to reach 23,772.05. Read More…
Xi, Putin Oppose US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Warn Over Strait of Hormuz Disruption
hinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday strongly opposed the ongoing US-Israel military actions against Iran and warned that disruptions to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz could seriously affect global trade. The remarks came after day-long talks between the two leaders in Beijing. In a joint statement issued after Read More…
India, Italy Elevate Bilateral Ties to Special Strategic Partnership
India and Italy on Wednesday agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. Addressing a joint press statement after the meeting, Modi said both leaders held extensive discussions on strengthening cooperation across sectors Read More…
Gold Prices Surge Again in Kerala; Silver Rates Continue to Fall
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another sharp increase on May 20, with the rate rising by ₹120 per gram compared to the previous day. According to rates released on today, the price of 916 hallmark gold has climbed to ₹14,515 per gram. The rate for eight grams (one sovereign) now stands at ₹1,16,120. Meanwhile, 18-carat Read More…
Stock Markets Decline in Early Trade Amid Weak Global Cues, Rising Oil Prices
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…
PM Modi Holds Talks with Finland PM on Sidelines of India-Nordic Summit
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…




