Key Asian stocks ended higher today. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index surged 2.25 percent and Singapore’s Straits Times Index jumped 0.75 percent. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.57 percent and Japan’s Nikkei-225 added 0.41 percent. While China’s Shanghai Composite ended marginally up. Major European markets were also trading in green. France’s CAC gained 0.82 percent
Oil prices surged today, poised for a weekly increase, driven by data from the US and China indicating heightened demand. Additionally, ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Gaza conflict lent support to prices. The Brent Crude Oil futures was up by 0.69 percent to trade at 84 dollar and 46 cents, whereas West Texas Intermediate was higher
Haji Mohammad Jan, a distinguished poet and cultural icon of the Balti community of Ladakh today passed away. He was 99. Originally hailing from Pari Baltistan, Haji Mohammad Jan found his home in Kalsigate, where he became renowned for his literary writings and unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Balti.
The Supreme Court today granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for 21 days in the money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. The apex court asked the AAP chief to surrender on 2nd June, a day after the polling for the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections is scheduled to
India will participate at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France which will be held from 14th to 25th May. The Corporate Indian Delegation consists of representatives from Government of India, State Governments and members of the industry, who will showcase India’s creative economy in the leading film market of the world. Information and Broadcasting
National Commission for Women (NCW) today urged the Election Commission to ensure that women in Sandeshkhali should not withdraw their complaints due to the threat from TMC workers. In a letter to the poll body, the NCW said that the women in Sandeshkhali are being influenced, threatened and pressurised to withdraw their complaint in the
A Special Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Court in Pune today convicted and sentenced Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar to life imprisonment in the murder of well-known rationalist Dr. Narendra Dabholkar. Three others were acquitted for the lack of evidence. Anti-superstition activist Dabholkar, was shot dead in Pune on August 20, 2013. Additional Sessions
India and Moldova today signed an agreement in New Delhi on visa waiver for diplomatic and official passports. This agreement will allow holders of diplomatic and official passports of either country to travel to the other, without a visa. External Affairs Ministry, Secretary (West), Pavan Kapoor and Moldova’s Ambassador, Ana Taban signed the agreement.
In Ladakh, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Shrikant Suse, flagged off Polling Teams for the pioneering Vote from Home initiative in Kargil District. The initiative aims to enable eligible senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes during the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024. By
BJP today came down heavily on Congress following its leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statements on Pakistan. Mr. Aiyar had reportedly said that India should respect Pakistan as it is a nuclear power. Briefing media in New Delhi, BJP leader and Union Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that Congress party has become an apologist of Pakistan which