Benchmark equity indices ended higher today, led by gains in heavyweight stocks. However, the indices logged their worst week in two months as they lost nearly two percent this week. Recovering from the sharp decline in the previous trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 260 points or 0.36 percent, settling at 72,664. Meanwhile, the
Gold and silver prices rose over one percent today in the futures market. The precious metal for the June contracts was higher by 1146 rupees or 1.60 percent, trading at 72,785 rupees per ten grams. Silver futures for July contracts were up by 942 rupees or 1.11 percent, trading at 85,441 rupees per kilogram, when
The fifth meeting of the Task Force for the Development of Tourism in North East states was held in New Delhi today. In the meeting, the discussion centred on strategies for capacity building, training policies, marketing and promotion efforts for the development of tourism in Northeastern states. The meeting was attended among others by the
Aam Aadmi Party has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision of granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as victory of democracy and the Constitution. Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai said the Supreme Court has given a ray of hope to all those who believe in the Constitution. AAP leader Atishi said
In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 50 paise against the US dollar today. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar’s strength against a basket of six other leading currencies was up at 105.27 in intra-day trade.
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