Clean economy deal among Indo-Pacific partners to come into force in Oct

Seoul (IANS) Clean economy and anti-corruption deals, two of four pillars under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), will come into force in October, officials here said on Tuesday. 

Of the four pillars of the IPEF, the supply…

Sensex hits 85,000 for first time, Nifty trades at all-time high

Mumbai (IANS) India equity benchmarks were trading at an all-time high on Tuesday following positive cues from the Asian and US markets. 

At 9:48 a.m., Sensex was up 75 points or 0.09 per cent at 85,004 and Nifty was up 25 points or 0.09 per…

Saudi Arabia issues stern warning to Pakistan for sending beggars under Umrah and Hajj visas

Islamabad (IANS) Saudi Arabia has warned Pakistan to take serious and urgent notice of beggars flooding the kingdom under Umrah and Hajj visas, calling on Islamabad's Ministry of Religious Affairs to prevent such people from getting visas and…

Poll officials wrap up Jharkhand visit, elections likely after November 15

Ranchi (IANS) The Election Commission has completed its two-day visit to Jharkhand to review preparations for the forthcoming Assembly elections. 

The team, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and comprising Election Commissioners…

JP Nadda slams Cong, JMM for corruption, nepotism at Jharkhand rally

Khunti (Jharkhand) (IANS) BJP's National President, J.P. Nadda, on Monday mounted a blistering attack on the Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) during the Parivartan Yatra at Khunti, Jharkhand.  

He labelled the Congress a corrupt…

India, US to set up fabrication plant to make chips for national security

Washington (IANS) India and the US will set up a new semiconductor fabrication plant, called ‘Shakti,' which will be one of the world's first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. 

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister…

Sensex trades at all-time high, Bharti Airtel and SBI top gainers

Mumbai (IANS) Indian frontline indices were trading at an all-time high on Monday as heavyweights like Bharti Airtel, SBI and M&M were top gainers in the BSE's Benchmark. 

In early trade, Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 84,862…

Sensex closes at all-time high, Nifty above 25,900 for first time

Mumbai (IANS) Indian frontline indices closed at an all-time high on Monday with heavyweights like M&M, SBI, Bharti Airtel, and Kotak Mahindra Bank top gainers in the BSE's benchmark. 

At closing, Sensex was up 384 points, or 0.45 per cent,…

Attempts to derail trains foiled in MP, UP

New Delhi (IANS) In two separate incidents, attempts to derail trains in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh were uncovered on Sunday, raising concerns about coordinated efforts to sabotage rail operations across the country. 

In Madhya Pradesh's…

Bangladesh reverses export ban on Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja

New Delhi (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh has reversed the export ban on the much popular and prized Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja, an important festival of Hindu Bengalis, officials said on Saturday, adding that export of 3,000…