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January 28, 2025 5:56 PM

Sri Lanka Files Indictment Against Namal Rajapaksa Over Krish Project Allegations

In Sri Lanka, the Attorney General’s Department has filed an indictment in the High Court against Namal Rajapaksa. Member of Parliament and son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Namal Rajapaksa, has been alleged to be involved in the form of illegal payoffs in the Krish project. The case revo...

January 28, 2025 5:56 PM

Rupee Falls by 19 Paise, Settles at 86.53 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 19 paise to settle at 86 rupees and 53 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 107.91 in intra-day trade....

January 28, 2025 6:02 PM

Uttar Pradesh: 7 Dead, 45 Injured in Stage Collapse at Religious Event in Baghpat

Seven people died, and 45 others, including 8 policemen, were injured after a wooden structure collapsed at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat today. The incident occurred during a programme organised on the occasion of 'Nirvana Laddu Parv' of Lord Adinath, the first Tirthankara of Jainism...

January 28, 2025 5:00 PM

Heavy Snow Hits South Korea, Disrupting Flights & Ship Routes

Heavy snow blanketed South Korea today, with about 120 centimetres of snow piling up in the mountain areas of the southern resort island of Jeju. Other areas across the country were also pounded by snow, with more than 10 centimetres of snow falling in cities such as Chungju, Wonju, and Daejeon. Seo...

January 28, 2025 7:53 PM

Indian Stock Market Rises Over Half Percent, Boosted by Banking Sector; Rupee Weakens Against Dollar

Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended with gains of over half percent, led by Banking and Financial Services sectors following RBI’s announcement of measures to boost liquidity in the banking system. The 30-share index at Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, rose 535 points, or 0.71 per...

January 28, 2025 4:01 PM

Cricket: India defeats Scotland by 150 Runs in U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

In the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, India defeated Scotland by 150 runs at Bayuemas Oval Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this afternoon. Chasing a target of 209 runs set by India, Scotland was all out for only 58 runs in 14 overs. For India, Aayushi Shukla bagged 4 wickets, while Vaishna...

January 28, 2025 3:48 PM

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Congress President Kharge for Comments on Ganga Dip

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today slammed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his reported comments about the dip in the Ganga. In a social media post, Mr. Rijiju said it is painful to hear that Congress is ridiculing the Mahakumbh. He added that taking a dip in the holy Ganga, going for Haj,...

January 28, 2025 3:36 PM

Sri Lankan govt renegotiates power purchase agreement with Adani Group for wind power project

Sri Lanka’s government has decided to renegotiate a power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Group for its wind power project. Responding to queries on the Adani project, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that the project has not been suspended, but steps are being taken to amend the price...

January 28, 2025 4:31 PM

India lodges strong protest on incident involving firing by Lankan Navy during apprehension of Indian fishermen

India has lodged a strong protest over an incident involving firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of Indian fishermen. The Sri Lankan acting high commissioner in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs today, and a strong protest was lodged regarding the incident....

January 28, 2025 1:47 PM

Sensex soars 869 points, Nifty up by 221 points

Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading higher in the afternoon trade today, boosted by Realty, Banking, Financial Services and Auto sectors. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 869 points, or 1.15 per cent, to 76,235, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 221 points, almost one per cent, ...