Kolkata: The Centre lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday with immediate effect, according to a notification. In July 2023, the government imposed the ban to ensure the domestic supply of rice and keep prices under control. Exporters hailed the decision, dubbing it a “game-changer” for the sector. “India’s bold…
Mumbai: The BSE benchmark Sensex hit its fresh all-time high level in early trade on Friday amid heavy buying in IT stocks and a rally in global markets. The BSE Sensex climbed 119.38 points to reach a record peak of 85,955.50 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up 34.5 points to 26,250.55. From the…
The latest statement by India’s Home Minister claiming that a victory for the Congress-NC alliance in the ongoing assembly polls would be a “win for Pakistan” has sparked considerable debate. It’s a claim that underscores the complex dynamics of Indian politics, security concerns, and the historical tensions between India and its western neighbour. While the…
Dan Bihari Temple is an 800 year old Hindu temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here in his playful and mischievous form. Barsana, the birthplace of Sri Radha Rani, Lord Krishna’s beloved, is more than just a tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh; it is a celebration of…
As the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections near their climax, tensions between two long-standing allies—Congress and the National Conference (NC)—have reached a boiling point. The once-cohesive alliance, which had survived decades of political turbulence, now finds itself divided, with accusations flying between the two parties. NC leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly…
New Delhi: A reduction in crude oil prices in recent weeks has improved margins on retail auto fuels, providing state-owned firms a headroom to cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2-3 per litre, rating agency Icra said on Thursday. The price of a basket of crude oil India imports averaged USD 74 per barrel…
New York: As tensions surge in the Middle East, Israel is gearing up for a potential ground invasion of Lebanon, following a series of escalating attacks between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. This development comes as the U.S. and France presented a 21-day ceasefire proposal to the United Nations Security Council, aiming to de-escalate the…
Gurugram (Haryana): Air India has taken a major step in its transformation journey by enhancing its Delhi-London service with the introduction of the cutting-edge Airbus A350. This move is part of the airline’s broader plan to extend this premium service to the US and other international destinations, under its Vihaan.AI initiative aimed at revolutionizing long-haul…
New Delhi: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday retained India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal at 7 per cent and said that the economy is expected to accelerate in the coming quarters on improved farm output, and higher Government spending. In its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) update of September, the ADB said exports…
New Delhi: After bringing bountiful showers across large parts of India, the south-west monsoon has embarked on its return journey, beginning from western Rajasthan and Kutch. The process of withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, which has brought five per cent excess rains across the country, started on Monday, but the weather office has forecast widespread…
