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…
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…
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…
The Indian rupee slipped by 18 paise to 96.38 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by a stronger dollar, rising US treasury yields and growing concerns over tensions between the United States and Iran. According to forex traders, market sentiment remained weak as rising crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala recorded a decline on May 18, bringing some relief to jewellery buyers. According to rate details the price of gold dropped by ₹65 per gram. The rate of 916 hallmark gold is now ₹14,320 per gram, while the price for eight grams (one sovereign) stands at ₹1,14,560. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is Read More…
Alleged fuel shortage across Odisha has disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, with daily wage earners, gig workers, fishermen and transport operators among the worst affected. Long queues were seen outside petrol pumps in many districts as panic buying intensified fears of a fuel crisis. Several commuters and workers complained that they Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and praised UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his leadership during the crisis. During a meeting in Abu Dhabi, Modi said attacks targeting the UAE were unacceptable and commended the restraint, courage and wisdom shown by the Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala registered a sharp decline on Friday, bringing relief to jewellery buyers across the state. According to the latest rates, the price of 22-carat gold dropped by ₹205 per gram compared to the previous day. With the latest revision, one gram of 22-carat gold (916 hallmark) is now priced at ₹14,675, while Read More…
Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre on Friday, marking the first fuel price hike in more than four years amid rising global crude oil prices. Following the revision, petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 97.77 per litre, up from Rs 94.77, while diesel prices increased from Rs 87.67 to Rs Read More…