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The Indian markets opened with a flourish, each sector contributing its own note to a harmony of bullish optimism. The NSE Nifty 50 increased 443.70 points to 22,842.85, while the S&P BSE Sensex witnessed a jump of 1,353.59 points to 75,200.74. According to reports, Tata Motors was the biggest gainer on the BSE Sensex in […]
The Congress has decided to conduct a caste census in the state and provide social justice and constitutional rights to the poor and communities, possibly in an attempt to regain its traditional vote bank, which included tribal people, Dalits, OBCs, and minorities. The party declared that it would be dedicated to establishing India “along with a […]
Funds managed by BlackRock, the global investment behemoth, emerged as the largest subscribers of the USD 750-million private bond issuance by the Adani Group. The US-based asset manager, overseeing USD 12 trillion in assets, has taken on one-third of the USD 750 million issuance, which carries a tenure of 3-5 years, sources with direct knowledge […]
The Congress party pledged support to the INDIA bloc at the AICC session held in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. However, questions remain over the alliance’s functionality following the Lok Sabha elections. A political resolution passed at the session underlined the party’s central role in forming and sustaining the bloc, presenting it as a collective response to […]
We have heard it said that pause is pregnant because it creates infinite possibilities. So, on Wednesday, when US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariffs, nations waited in anticipation. Will Trump, the sheriff of tariff, relax the duties? In a sagely manner, Trump advised nations not to react. And if […]
As part of its plan to focus on restructuring of the organisation and giving district Congress committees more power, the Congress will hold a day-long workshop in Gujarat on April 15. Speaking at the end of AICC’s session in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, party general secretary K. C. Venugopal said the beginning of these workshops that […]
Criticising Narendra Modi government’s “weak-kneed and failed” foreign policy, the Congress has said that while the party “remains a staunch advocate of close ties” with the United States, the latter’s decision to impose 27% tariffs will severely impact India’s foreign trade. The Congress party asserted that its previous administrations had elevated India’s international standing and […]
Tahawwur Rana, accused of orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to arrive in India early tomorrow morning after being extradited from the United States. He is expected to touch down in India along with a team of intelligence and investigative officials, a media house reported. A Canadian businessman of Pakistani descent, he is […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the benchmark interest rate, or repo rate, by a quarter-percentage point to 6%. This decision was made by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, following their three-day meeting that concluded on April 7. The rate cut comes as inflation has dipped […]
The extended Congress Working Committee meeting that was held in Ahmedabad on Tuesday passed three resolutions, including one on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. While all the three resolutions — Sardar Patel, National and Gujarat politics — were passed at the meeting, the final approval will be given at the All India Congress Committee convention to be […]
Jailed self-styled godman Asaram has been granted an extension of interim bail till July 1. The Rajasthan High Court granted Asaram temporary Suspension of Sentence (SOS) on medical grounds, leading to him getting a respite since his arrest over 12 years ago in 2013. However, as per an order by Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur and […]
Sunday’s devastating fire at a home in Gyanda Society that claimed two lives has once again brought to the fore issues of fire safety, negligence, poor awareness, and illegal storage practices. A national daily has published data revealing that incidents in residential areas account for a dangerously high percentage of fatalities in the city. Further, […]
Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil on Monday said the All India Congress Committee convention to be held on Wednesday is a message to those trying to belittle Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The two-day Congress event, including Congress Working Committee meeting, gets underway on Tuesday amid observations that the opposition Congress has a challenging task ahead in […]
After years of strategic planning and political recalibration, the Indian National Congress is poised to reclaim a pivotal role on the national stage. The Indian National Congress is set to end its hiatus of over sixty years as it hosts the national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9. The convention is organised with carefully thought-out seminars. According to reports, the […]
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has announced the commencement of operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), located at the Port of Colombo. Developed under a landmark public–private partnership, CWIT is operated by a consortium comprising India’s largest port operator Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, leading […]
Uncertainty surrounding the new tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump triggered a massive sell-off, with benchmark indices dropping, reflecting global market turbulence. The domestic stock market witnessed chaos during Monday’s trading session; not a single gainer was seen throughout the BSE Sensex. Tata Steel was especially hard hit by the market meltdown, falling 11.25%, […]
After the Donald Trump administration imposed a 26% charge on Indian exports, a senior official confirmed that India might not impose counter-tariffs on the US and will concentrate on completing the bilateral trade agreement as soon as possible. Understandably, the uncertainty impacted the markets, with the Sensex dropping to 1.6%. China (34%), Vietnam (46%), and […]
US President Donald Trump is aggressively negotiating trade agreements with the representatives of Israel, Vietnam, and India. The negotiations are being held in advance of a deadline that, should a deal not be reached, will lead to increased taxes on imports from these countries. The general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam stated that […]
The police confirmed what had been suspected throughout: that Rakshit Chaurasia, the accused in the Vadodara car crash that left a woman dead and seven others injured last month, had consumed drugs before driving. The medical report is finally out 20 days after the ghastly episode. The accused, a student at the Maharaja Sayajirao University […]
An Indian national has succumbed to a fatal attack in Canada’s Rockland area near Ottawa. According to the Indian Embassy in Canada, one suspect has been taken into custody. He informed media outlets that they are providing all possible assistance to the victim’s family. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian […]
