Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday as soaring tensions in the Middle East and caution ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision hit investor sentiment. Surrendering its early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 138.64 points or 0.17 per cent to close at 81,444.66. After a weak opening, the…
New Delhi: June 17 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold talks with his British counterpart Jonathan Reynolds on the implementation of the India-UK free trade agreement, the conclusion of which was announced on May 6, during his visit to London, an official said on Tuesday. The two-day visit is commencing on June 18….
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran and growing volatility in global oil markets, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday assured that India remains well-prepared to meet its fuel needs and maintain energy security. Reviewing the situation with top officials from the petroleum ministry and heads of public…
New Delhi: After registering a positive growth for two months, India’s exports slipped into negative territory again, contracting 2.17 per cent year-on-year to USD 38.73 billion in May due to a fall in petroleum goods’ shipments, while trade deficit narrowed to USD 21.88 billion during the month. According to government data released on Monday, imports…
New Delhi: India is hopeful of a positive outcome from its engagement with China to address issues related to Beijing’s export curbs on rare earth magnets, which are mainly used in the auto sector, a top government official said on Monday. China’s restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and related magnets are affecting…
Chennai/Thiruvananthapuram: The Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Saturday denounced the Israeli strikes on Iran, describing them as an “act of reckless aggression” and also raised concerns over Israel’s continued military actions in Gaza. The remarks came after Israel carried out a series of strikes across Iran on Friday, hitting military installations and…
New Delhi: Yoga has transformed from a personal wellness routine into a global mass movement, over the past 10 years, due to the consistent efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is now being practised with enthusiasm in more than 170 countries, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said. In an interview with PTI ahead of…
Washington: A disturbing video of an Indian student being handcuffed and pinned to the floor by law enforcement at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has gone viral, prompting a swift response from the Indian Consulate in New York. The incident occurred on June 7, was brought to public attention by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal…
New Delhi: State-owned power giant NTPC Group has started commercial operations of 193 megawatt capacity at its Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan, taking its overall operational capacity to 80,708 megawatt. “…consequent upon successful commissioning, 193 MW out of 245 MW capacity at plot-3 of Nokh Solar PV Project (3x245MW), Rajasthan, is declared on Commercial…
New Delhi: Sector consolidation in the cement industry by the big players is expected to continue as the leading companies are likely to enhance their capacity share to more than 60 per cent in the next two years, said the Dalmia Bharat leadership. Moreover, Dalmia Cement expects a bounce back in growth to 7-8 per…
