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May 9, 2024 7:44 PM

Asian and European Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Today

Key Asian stocks ended mixed today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 1.21 per cent, China's Shanghai Composite jumped by 0.82 per cent and Singapore's Straits Times Index rose 0.04 per cent.   South Korea's Kospi slipped 1.20 per cent and Japan's Nikkei-225 declined 0.34 per cent.   Major Eu...

May 10, 2024 8:53 PM

Rupee Ends at 83.51 Against US Dollar; Dollar Index Up to 105.63

In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 51 paise against the US dollar today.   The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies was up at 105.63 in intra-day trade....

May 9, 2024 4:10 PM

Security Operation in Jammu & Kashmir Enters Sixth Day

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) to track down terrorists responsible for attacking an IAF convoy in the Shaistar area of Poonch district on the 4th of May, which claimed the life of corporal rank personnel, entered the sixth day today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent repor...

May 9, 2024 4:09 PM

ICMR Releases Updated Dietary Guidelines for Indians in 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released upgraded Dietary Guidelines for Indians to suit modern eating habits for 2024. Framed by researchers from the Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition-NIN, the modern dietary guidelines specifically advised people to be physically act...

May 9, 2024 4:07 PM

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Set for September-October 2024

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has announced that the Presidential Election will be held this year.   Issuing a statement on the Presidential Election, the Commission said the elections will be held between September 17 and October 16, 2024.   The Commission further said that steps for elec...

May 9, 2024 2:25 PM

Sensex down 796 pts, Nifty below 22050

Benchmark equity indices were trading with a loss of over one percent in today's afternoon session due to continuous selling by FIIs. The hawkish stance of the US Fed has also dampened investor sentiments.   The BSE Sensex was trading 796 points or 1.08 percent lower at 72,670 points. The...

May 9, 2024 2:19 PM

India win at World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in Turkiye

In Wrestling, India began their campaign with a win at the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkiye, this afternoon. In the Men's 67Kg Greeco Roman category, India's Ashu advanced to the round of 16, defeating Haavard Joergensen of Norway, 5-4 in qualifiers.   Additionally,...