New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday criticised the takeaways from Prime Minister Narender Modi’s participation at the G7 Summit in France’s Evian, alleging that he “failed” to stand up for India’s economic interests and energy sovereignty.”The Indian National Congress (INC) had hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would leverage the G7 Summit in France as an opportunity to assert India’s leadership role in the Global South and stridently defend India’s energy sovereignty, econo…
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Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Indian equity markets rose in morning session on Friday, following positive global market cues amid a fall in oil prices and reports that US President Donald Trump had cancelled plans to strike Iran, citing progress in talks.Sensex surged as much as 1.35 per cent or 1,000 points to touch an intraday high of 74,834 in early trade. Similarly, Nifty rose 1.26 per cent or about 300 points to 23,455.Sectorally, all indices traded in green. Nifty Realty emerged as the top perfor…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given India a new identity on the global stage over the last twelve years, driving the country toward becoming an economic superpower. He added that under PM Modi’s leadership, Maharashtra’s development has gained unprecedented momentum. Shinde expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak on the resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra…
Jerusalem, June 7 (IANS) The Israel Defense Force (IDF) on Sunday struck a ‘terrorist headquarters’ in the Dahieh district of Beirut, in response to Hezbollah’s firing at Israeli territory.”In accordance with the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has just struck terrorist headquarters in the Dahieh district of Beirut, in response to Hezbollah’s firing at Israeli territory,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s office said on social media platform X….
Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Monday, dragged down by losses in FMCG, PSU banking, auto and realty stocks, even as investors monitored developments surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran.The Nifty settled at 23,382.60, declining 165.15 points, or 0.7 per cent, while the Sensex fell 508.40 points, or 0.68 per cent, to close at 74,267.34.Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 23,500 level is l…
Mecca, May 25 (IANS) Over 1.5 million people have arrived in Mecca for the annual Haj pilgrimage, which this year takes place amid hopes for an end to the war in West Asia. To protect them, the Saudi Ministry of Defence has strengthened its air defences. The white-clad pilgrims, travelling by bus or on foot, arrived at the vast Mina encampment after performing the “tawaf,” or walking seven times around the Kaaba, the enormous black cube of Mecca’s Great Mosque. The start of the Hajj coincided wi…
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Indian benchmark equity indices ended a highly volatile trading session with marginal gains on Wednesday, supported by buying in metal, oil and gas stocks, even as weakness in IT, banking and auto counters capped the upside.The 30-share Sensex closed 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98 after witnessing sharp intra-day swings. During the session, the index touched an intra-day low of 74,134.48 and a high of 75,191.57.The Nifty settled at 23,412.60, up 33.05 p…
Havana, May 6 (IANS) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said Tuesday it is “cynical and hypocritical” for the United States to threaten using military forces to “liberate” the country after more than six decades of economic, commercial and financial embargo.”The US government insists in hinting at a military action against Cuba because ‘the country is devastated… and it would be an honor to liberate it,'” Rodriguez wrote on X.”The cynical and hypocritical thing about it is that the US has …
Washington, May 3 (IANS) There could be geopolitical and economic consequences if US President Donald Trump were to compromise on Taiwan during any future engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the European Times said in a report. According to the European Times report, “the stakes extend far beyond the ceremonial optics of a summit”, warning that any move to dilute support for Taiwan could have far-reaching implications for US global standing.”If Trump were to compromise Taiwan’s secur…
Berlin, April 30 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that Germany is committed to bringing an end to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and stands ready to engage militarily to ensure the freedom of navigation, if necessary conditions are met.Speaking during a visit to the German Army Bundeswehr in the northern city of Munster, Merz warned that a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would cause “massive economic damage for us all.””The work carried out by the Bund…