May 14, 2026 6:06 PM

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Most Asian markets slip while European indices trade higher

Most Asian stock market indices declined today. China's Shanghai Composite fell over one and a half per cent, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped one per cent, and Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped almost 0.2 per cent. Conversely, South Korea’s Kospi index surged over 1.7 per cent and Hong Kong’s...

May 14, 2026 5:16 PM

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US, China agree on keeping Strait of Hormuz open for free flow of energy

  US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping today held talks in Beijing. The meeting marked Trump’s first visit to China during his second stint of presidency. According to the White House, the two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flo...

May 14, 2026 4:53 PM

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Sikkim: CM implements austerity measures to curb fuel consumption 

  The Chief Minister of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang Golay has instructed the departments to implement work from home for 50 percent of government employees. Holding a meeting with senior officials at Gangtok today on the austerity measures, the Chief Minister also instructed to suspend foreign travel f...

May 14, 2026 3:54 PM

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Delhi Police arrest two accused involved in an alleged sexual assault case

The Delhi Police have arrested two accused involved in an alleged sexual assault case in the Rani Bagh Area of the National Capital. The Police have registered a case at the Police Station Rani Bagh in the matter. Deputy Police Commissioner, Outer District, Vikram Singh said immediate police assista...