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Bangladesh: Awami League announces series of protests in Feb

In Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party has announced a series of protest programmes in February, including Blockade and a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal on 18 February. According to a post on the social media platform 'X' from Awami League’s verified account on Wednesday, the party will b...

January 29, 2025 6:54 PM January 29, 2025 6:54 PM

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MCX, NSE & BSE to remain open on Union Budget Day

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) today said it will remain open for trading on 1st February due to the Union Budget 2025-26 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. MCX said trading will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange and the Bomb...

January 29, 2025 6:35 PM January 29, 2025 6:35 PM

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Nepal observes Martyrs Day

In Nepal, several programs were organised nationwide, offering tributes to those who laid down their lives on Martyrs Day . On the occasion, President Ramchandra Paudel said that moving ahead towards fulfilling the aspiration for development and prosperity alone would be a true tribute to the martyr...

January 29, 2025 8:36 PM January 29, 2025 8:36 PM

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Delhi Elections: Political battle intensifies as poll date draws closer

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today came down heavily on the Aam Aadmi Party accusing it of spreading lies and making false promises to residents of Delhi. He said Delhi's problem remains the same as both Congress and AAP parties did nothing for the development of Delhi in their...

January 29, 2025 5:58 PM January 29, 2025 5:58 PM

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Oil prices down after indicated rise in US inventories

Oil prices fell after industry body data indicated rise in US crude inventories for the week ending January 24. Brent Crude was trading over 0.6 percent down at 76 dollars and 98 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude lost over half percent to trade at around 73 dollars and 37 cents per barrel when reports...

January 29, 2025 5:50 PM January 29, 2025 5:50 PM

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European markets show mixed trend

Among major Asian indices, Japan's Nikkei advanced over one percent, snapping its three-day losing streak. Meanwhile, markets in Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong and China were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Major European indices were trading mixed. Germany's DAX was trading over 0.8 perce...

January 29, 2025 5:48 PM January 29, 2025 5:48 PM

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Rupee ends at 86.55 against US dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today ended marginally down to settle at 86 rupees and 55 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 108.09 in intra-day trade.

January 29, 2025 4:40 PM January 29, 2025 4:40 PM

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Domestic market in positive territory for second consecutive session

Benchmark domestic equity indices today extended gains for the second consecutive session. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, surged 631 points, or 0.83 percent, to close at 76,533. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 gained 206 points, or 0.9 percent, to settle at ...