Indian equity indices opened lower on Thursday following a sharp sell-off in global markets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs. At around 9:20 AM, the Sensex was down 470 points or 0.61 percent at 76,197, while the Nifty was down 105 points or 0.45 percent, at 23,227. In the early trading hours, […]
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill remained one of the major subjects of discussion on Wednesday as the Lower House of the Parliament witnessed its tabling. After a marathon debate on the Bill that went on for almost 12 hours, it was eventually passed in the Lok Sabha in the early hours of Thursday. The Bill was […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, “At the invitation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, I am departing today for Thailand on an […]
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed gratitude to Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the warm welcome ahead of the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Thursday. Jaishankar thanked Sangiampongsa for his hospitality and stated that he was looking forward to productive discussions leading up to the BIMSTEC Leader’s Summit. In a post […]
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday. The highly anticipated clash will take place at the iconic Exen Gardens in Kolkata. Head-to-Head Record KKR and SRH have squared off 28 times in IPL history, with Kolkata enjoying a dominant record. […]
As US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of countries, including India, industry experts suggested on Thursday that the impact on India’s export competitiveness to the US market may be less significant compared to its global peers. The new tariffs, which are part of Trump’s efforts to realign global trade and […]
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised toll charges for motorists driving through highways and expressways across the country by an average of 4 to 5 per cent as part of the annual exercise of factoring in inflation costs. The adjustment is part of NHAI’s annual review, which aligns toll rates with inflation […]
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with Asian Wrestling Championship gold medalist Manisha Bhanwala, silver medalist Reetika Hooda, bronze medalist Muskan Nandal, and coach Mandeep on Wednesday. Olympic medalist and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yogeshwar Dutt was also present. CM Nayab Singh Saini congratulated all the players for their victories and wished them a […]
New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy has climbed to the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings, following his stellar performance in the recent 4-1 series win against Pakistan. Duffy, who leapfrogged West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein, claimed 13 wickets at an exceptional average of 8.38 during the series, solidifying his position as […]
Indian esports player Animesh Agrawal on Wednesday reflected on his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, where they discussed the state of Indian gaming and esports. Agrawal emphasized that their conversation has played a crucial role in shaping the national perception of the industry. “It’s been almost a year since we met him—it […]
