Indian stocks extend losses; interim Budget in focus
New Delhi: Indian stock indices edged marginally lower at the opening bell on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session. The marginal fall could be primarily attributed to continued profit booking coupled with the latest selling of shares by foreign portfolio investors. At the time of filing this report, Sensex was at 70,874.21, down 265.69 […]
GRSE and Rolls-Royce to manufacture S4000 marine engines in India
Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce have signed a frame and individual licence agreement to co-operate in the licence production and localization of the MTU IMO Tier II compliant Series 4000 marine engines for governmental ships as a part of the ‘Make in India’ joint initiative. This collaborative effort […]
Fresh snowfall in many higher areas of Kashmir
Srinagar: Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, officials said on Wednesday. The tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam received fresh light to moderate snowfall overnight, which was going on when last reports came in, they said. They said the snowfall was also […]
Bank fraud: ED raids in J&K, Punjab, UP in Bharat Papers Ltd case
Jammu: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday raided locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in a Rs 200 crore alleged bank loan fraud case linked to the Bharat Papers Ltd. (BPL), official sources said. At least nine premises in these regions are being searched by the central agency under the provisions of the […]
Iran-backed militia in Iraq suspends attacks on US forces following deadly drone strike
Baghdad [Iraq]: The predominant Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Kataib Hezbollah, declared on Tuesday the temporary suspension of its military operations against US forces, CNN reported. This announcement comes just two days after a drone attack resulted in the deaths of three US service members and left 40 wounded in Jordan. In an official statement, Kataib […]
India advocates stability, development in Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Indian representative engaged in a meeting with Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, and expressed India’s active participation in both international and regional initiatives concerning Afghanistan. The representative also emphasised India’s unwavering support for all efforts aimed at fostering stability and development in the war-torn nation. “India actively takes part […]
Broadway icon Chita Rivera, two-time Tony award winner, passes away at 91
New York [US]: Chita Rivera, the legendary actress and singer celebrated for her Tony Award-winning performances in Broadway classics such as “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” and “Sweet Charity,” passed away at the age of 91, CNN reported. Rivera’s publicist, Merle Frimark, confirmed her peaceful demise in New York on Tuesday after a brief […]
Israeli envoy recognises India as a beacon of tolerance amid rising global anti-Semitism
New Delhi [India]: In a world grappling with increasing incidents of anti-Semitism, India stands out as an exemplar of tolerance, providing a safe haven for Jewish communities, according to Israel’s Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon. Gilon’s remarks come at a time when many Jewish communities worldwide are experiencing heightened levels of insecurity. “India was and […]
Chandigarh mayor election: High drama after BJP wins as AAP alleges vote tampering
Chandigarh : High drama was witnessed in the Chandigarh Mayoral poll results after the presiding officer declared eight votes of Congress and AAP councillors invalid, resulting in the victory of the BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar in the mayoral elections. Chaos erupted on Tuesday with the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress alleging electoral “malpractices” by the […]
BJP launches Lok Sabha election campaign in J&K
Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Tuesday kicked off its Lok Sabha poll campaign by throwing open six election offices in the Union Territory. The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Ravinder Raina said, “We will win more than 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections and Jammu and Kashmir will contribute to […]
