Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday, breaking a six-day winning streak, as investor sentiment weakened amid US-China trade tension. At the closing bell, the Sensex fell 344.52 points, or 0.41 per cent, to settle at 84,211.88, while the Nifty declined 96.25 points, or 0.37 per cent, to end at 25,795.15. “The Nifty remained weak […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday attended the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College in Ernakulam, Kerala, and lauded the institution’s century-long contribution to women’s education and social transformation. Speaking on the occasion, the President commended St. Teresa’s College for its “steadfast commitment to spiritual values,” saying that the college has played a vital role in […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said that “all is not well” within the United Nations, asserting that the organisation’s decision-making no longer reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. He was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi, where a commemorative postage stamp was launched […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on Mahagathbandhan in Bihar’s Begusarai. He contrasted the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) with the opposition bloc, saying, “On one side, there is the NDA – an alliance with mature leadership – and on the other side, there is the ‘Maha Lathbandhan’.” Taking a swipe at […]
Gurdaspur/Chandigarh, October 24, 2025: A new twist has emerged in the California truck accident case involving 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, accused of killing three people while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs. While US authorities have charged him with DUI (Driving Under the Influence), his family and entire village in Punjab have come out in […]
Chandigarh, October 24, 2025 – The Haryana Government today announced an enhancement in the rates of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) payable to its employees and pensioners/family pensioners. Those drawing their pay and pension/family pension as per the 7th Pay/Pension Commission Structure will now receive DA and DR at the rate of 58 […]
New Delhi, October 24, 2025 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday lauded her government’s decision to allow women employees to work night shifts across shops and commercial establishments in the national capital, calling it a long-overdue step toward gender equality in the workplace. Speaking to ANI, Rekha Gupta said, “I’m amazed to think […]
Patiala (Punjab), October 24, 2025: Under tight security arrangements, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, lodged in Patiala Central Jail, was on Friday taken out of the jail premises for a medical check-up at the Patiala Dental College. During his brief interaction with the media outside the hospital, Rajoana made a strong statement regarding his prolonged imprisonment […]
India beat Pakistan by five wickets to win their ninth Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE, with Tilak Varma taking them with an unbeaten innings that proved decisive in the tournament’s dramatic conclusion. The victory extended India’s perfect record against Pakistan in this tournament, having defeated them in all three […]
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has condemned the controversial post-match incident at the Asia Cup 2025 final, calling it unfortunate. He confirmed that a formal protest will be lodged at the ICC conference in Dubai in November this year. The incident took place when Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi reportedly […]
