Indian markets started the week on a positive note, with both indices gaining marginally during the opening trade on Monday morning. The Nifty 50 index rose by 0.23 percent or 52 points, to 24,555.30, while the BSE Sensex index surged by 0.22 percent or 146 points, to 80,680 during early trading. All broader market indices […]
Vikram Misri assumed the charge of Foreign Secretary of India on Monday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed warm regards and best wishes to Foreign Secretary Misri for a successful tenure ahead. “Shri Vikram Misri assumed charge as Foreign Secretary today. #TeamMEA extends a warm welcome to Foreign Secretary Misri and wishes him a […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most followed world leader on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. PM Modi’s follower count has surpassed 100 million, setting a new benchmark for political figures globally. The Prime Minister’s digital influence far outstrips that of his domestic political counterparts. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi trails […]
As the city of Puri prepares for the Bahuda Yatra, marking the return of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to their main temple, authorities have ramped up security measures to ensure a smooth and safe celebration. The Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Monday, signifies the conclusion of a nine-day sojourn for Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and […]
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Jaishankar reflected on the longstanding relationship between India and Marshall Islands, Jaishankar highlighted the expansion of bilateral ties under the Forum of India Pacific […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken swift action to address the escalating flood situation in several Indian states. On Monday, Shah held separate phone conversations with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat to assess the impact of heavy rainfall and rising water levels in these regions. In Assam, where the situation […]
With an aim to hold strategic discussions with States/UTs to deliberate on the progress and way forward for the development of the fisheries sector, Department of Fisheries, Government of India organized the ‘Fisheries Summer Meet 2024’ at Madurai, Tamil Nadu today. A total of 321 impactful projects under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with […]
England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Thursday joined the ranks of cricket legends Garry Sobers of the West Indies and Jacques Kallis of South Africa by becoming the third player, and the first from England, to achieve the milestone of over 6,000 runs and 200 wickets in Test cricket. Stokes reached this remarkable feat during the […]
The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, for Mumbai on Friday and Saturday. There is a monsoon trough and a cyclonic circulation has also developed over Mumbai which has resulted in strong westerly winds, the Met Department said. An orange alert is issued in […]
Indian markets opened with a marginal gain on Friday amid positive global cues, with both indices surging during the opening session. The NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 24,379 points with a gain of 64 points, while the BSE Sensex also surged 193 points to 80,093 during the opening trade. In the Nifty 50 list, […]
