March 24, 2025 5:42 PM

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Asian Markets Mixed, European Stocks Trade Higher

Major Asian stocks displayed a mixed trend today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.9 per cent up, Singapore's Straits Times index added 0.25 per cent and China's Shanghai Composite index rose slightly over 0.1 per cent. Conversely, South Korea's Kospi fell over 0.4 per cent, and Japan's Nikkei dropped ...

March 24, 2025 5:40 PM

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Rupee Rises for 9th Straight Session, Closes at 85.64/USD

In the Forex market, the rupee today strengthened by 34 paise to close at 85 rupees and 64 paise against the US dollar, supported by a positive trend in domestic equity markets and persistent dollar sales from foreign banks. This marks the ninth consecutive session of a rise in the Indian currency. ...

March 24, 2025 5:40 PM

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Sensex Surges 1,079 Points, Nifty Crosses 23,700 Amid Market Rally

The benchmark domestic equity indices today extended their upward momentum for the sixth consecutive session to settle with gains of over one per cent each. The market sentiment was driven by a rally in the banking, financial services and realty sectors amid renewed optimism over a reversal in forei...

March 24, 2025 5:37 PM

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India Completes Genome Sequencing of 10,000 TB Isolates to Fight Drug Resistance

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today announced the completion of genome sequencing of ten thousand isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) in New Delhi. Dr. Singh made this announcement on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day 2025. The nationwide initiative is aimed at tackling drug resistan...

March 24, 2025 5:34 PM

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Centre Notifies Hike in Salary, Allowance & Pension for MPs

The Centre has notified an increase in the salary, daily allowance and pension of members and former members of Parliament. The monthly salary for members of parliament has been increased from one lakh rupees to one lakh 24 thousand. The daily allowance has been raised from two thousand rupees to tw...

March 24, 2025 5:28 PM

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Khelo India Para Games: Powerlifters & Shooters Shine on Day 5

On the fifth day of the Khelo India Para Games, athletes showcased exceptional athleticism and determination across various events. At New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today, powerlifters put up tough challenges against their competitors. In the 55kg category, Suman Devi won the gold medal, whil...

March 24, 2025 5:17 PM

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Sensex Surges 1,079 Points, Nifty Up 308 as Markets Rally for 6th Day

The benchmark domestic equity indices today extended their upward momentum for the sixth consecutive session to settle with gains of over one per cent each. The market sentiment was driven by a rally in the banking, financial services and realty sectors amid renewed optimism over a reversal in forei...

March 24, 2025 5:14 PM

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J&K Govt to Eliminate Bogus Ration Cards, Open 1,600 Fair Price Shops

Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma today said that the government intends to make all endeavours to eliminate bogus and ineligible ration cards as a continuous process. The minister was replying to a question in the assembly. He informed the Hous...