April 8, 2025 9:56 PM April 8, 2025 9:56 PM

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Oil Prices Edge Up Slightly, Hover Near 4-Year Lows Amid US-China Trade Tensions

Oil prices were marginally up today but remained near four-year lows amid recession fears following escalating trade tension between the US and China. Brent Crude was trading nearly flat at 64 dollars and 24 cents per barrel. WTI Crude was also trading slightly up by 0.15 per cent at 60 dollars and ...

April 8, 2025 9:55 PM April 8, 2025 9:55 PM

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Rupee Falls 42 Paise to 86.26 Against Dollar Amid Import Demand & Global Concern

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 42 paise to close at 86 rupees and 26 paise against the US dollar, primarily driven by strong demand for dollars from importers, a looming global trade war and ongoing outflows of foreign funds from Indian equity markets. The dollar index, which in...

April 8, 2025 9:40 PM April 8, 2025 9:40 PM

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Bihar Approves 30% Hike in Pay, Allowances for MoS and Deputy Minister Ranks

In Bihar, the state government has approved a 30 percent hike in the salary and allowances of the rank of Minister of State and Deputy Ministers. With this decision, members who have the status of minister of state and deputy minister, like whips and deputy whips, chairmen and members of different c...

April 8, 2025 9:38 PM April 8, 2025 9:38 PM

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Govt Procures 100 Lakh Bales of Cotton Under MSP, Pays ₹37,450 Cr to 21 Lakh Farmers

The government has procured 100 lakh bales of cotton under MSP operations through its nodal agency. This procurement accounts for 38 percent of the total cotton arrivals of 263 lakh bales and 34 percent of the estimated total cotton production of 294.25 lakh bales in the country.   Among the states,...