Gold prices slipped marginally in the futures market on Saturday. The precious metal was lower by 5 rupees or 0.1 per cent, trading at 72,722 rupees per ten grams. However, Silver futures for July contracts were up by 74 rupees or 0.9 per cent, trading at 84,984 rupees per kilogram, when the reports last came
In Brazil, a devastating flash flood claimed more than 120 lives after heavy rainstorms pummeled the area on Friday. Authorities stated that 756 injured individuals have been hospitalized, while141 people reported missing. Search and rescue operations are are still underway. Over 20,000 military personnel were deployed in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been on a selling spree in May, offloading over Rs 17,000 crore worth of Indian equities. This trend has been influenced by the rise in US bond yields and the stronger performance of Chinese and Hong Kong markets. According to the data provided by National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), FPIs
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretary General Md. Golam Sarwar has arrived in New Delhi on his first official visit to India. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that it is an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation in South Asia. Mr. Sarwar is on a five day
Factory output, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose to 4.9 per cent, much higher than the 1.9 per cent recorded in the same month last year. However, the latest IIP figure was lower than the 5.7 per cent recorded in February 2024. For the full financial year 2023-24, the factory output
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed optimism about the potential of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and the collaboration within the Trade and Technology Council (TTC), highlighting the increasing depth of economic interaction between the two entities. Addressing at the EU National Day celebrations in the capital, he underscored India’s significant regard for
In Ladakh, Padum Zanskar witnessed an inspiring display of civic engagement and democratic spirit as the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) awareness programme unfolded with resounding success. This initiative aimed to bolster voter awareness and participation ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections slated for May 20, 2024. The event brought together
Egypt has issued a stern warning to Israel, threatening to nullify the historic Camp David Accords if Israel proceeds with its invasion of Rafah, as reported by Israeli media.This threat comes amidst escalating tensions over Israel’s ongoing military operation in Rafah, with the United States reportedly escalating its warnings to Israel regarding its actions in
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi today said that Governments led by the Congress Party enacted the SC-ST Sub Plan, SC-ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, PESA Act, Panchayati Raj Act, Forest Rights Act, 2006 to protect the tribal communities in the country and enacted the MGNREGA for the welfare of the tribal and under-privileged sections of
Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi is on a marathon election tour to Odisha today. Addressing a public meeting at Balangir, Mr Modi criticised Odisha Chief Minister and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik for not developing mineral-rich Odisha and keeping the people poor during his almost 25-year rule. He said, youths are migrating to