Sensex, Nifty open higher after Trump pauses tariffs till July 9

Mumbai (IANS) Indian equity market opened in the green on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced to pause reciprocal tariffs on the country till July 9. 

At around 9:22 am, Sensex was up 1,170 points or 1.58 per cent, at 75,017 and…

India, US likely to sign trade pact within 90-day tariff-pause period

New Delhi (IANS) The first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be concluded within the tariff-pause period of 90 days fixed by the Donald Trump administration, according to official sources. 

The terms…

Former Jharkhand BJP President Tala Marandi quits party, joins JMM

Ranchi (IANS) In a significant political development, BJP's former Jharkhand state President Tala Marandi resigned from the party and joined the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Friday. 

Marandi formally joined the ruling party in…

DMOs to soon get power to impose fines for illegal mining; proposal under review

Ranchi: In a significant policy move, District Mining Officers (DMOs) across Jharkhand will soon be empowered to impose fines on individuals and companies involved in illegal mining activities. The Department of Mines and Geology has already prepared…

After killing 550 security personnel in 25 years, Naxals say police are not their enemies

Ranchi: In a surprising statement, Naxals have claimed that they do not view police personnel as enemies, despite having killed 550 security personnel in Jharkhand since the state was formed 25 years ago. The statement comes amid renewed appeals by…

CM Soren pays tribute to tribal heroes, launches Rs.437 crore welfare projects in Bhognadih

Sahebganj: Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by MLA Kalpana Soren, participated in a grand ceremony held at the sacred land of Bhognadih on the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighters Sido and Kanhu Murmu. Paying floral…

90-day US tariff relief will lead to more sustainable trade pacts: Experts

New Delhi (IANS) The temporary relief on the US reciprocal tariffs front gives businesses and India vital space to stabilise supply chains and adapt operations, while also providing policymakers an opportunity to work toward more sustainable trade…

Firing resumes between security forces and terrorists in J&K’s Udhampur

Jammu (IANS) Firing resumed on Thursday between the joint security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. 

Officials said that fresh firing started between the security forces and the terrorists in the Joffar area…

India’s exports surge to record $820 billion in 2024-25 despite global challenges

New Delhi (IANS) India’s goods and services exports have crossed a record $820 billion in financial year 2024-25, which represents a close to 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of $778 billion for the previous financial year, despite…

State to earn ?634.55 crore annually with revised 15% VAT on diesel

Ranchi: The state government is expected to generate ?634.55 crore in annual revenue by reducing the VAT rate on diesel to 15% for coal companies and mining industries. This move aims to encourage bulk diesel purchases within the state, which had…