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EU leaders begin emergency talks on higher defence spending & Ukraine aid

  European Union leaders today began a day of emergency talks to strengthen their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be properly protected. Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, and summit chairman Antonio Costa discussed in Brussels ways to fortify Europe's defences on...

March 6, 2025 6:36 PM March 6, 2025 6:36 PM

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Govt allocates over 10 cr rupees for IndiaAI mission

India is taking a major stride in Artificial Intelligence by creating a world-class AI infrastructure and a robust ecosystem for start-ups and innovators. Initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission and the establishment of Centres of Excellence for AI are strengthening the country’s Artificial Intelligenc...

March 6, 2025 6:28 PM March 6, 2025 6:28 PM

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US markets ended high after announcement of exemption on auto imports

US stocks ended higher in a choppy trading session yesterday after a White House announcement confirmed that President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption on his proposed tariffs on auto imports from Mexico and Canada for US automakers. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq Composite increased over ...

March 6, 2025 6:26 PM March 6, 2025 6:26 PM

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Major Asian Markets on Rise

Major Asian indices rose today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged over 3.1 percent to a three-year high, driven by Artificial Intelligence stocks and policy support, China's Shanghai Composite advanced over 1.1 percent, Japan's Nikkei added more than 0.7 percent, South Korea's Kospi gained 0.7 percent, a...

March 6, 2025 6:22 PM March 6, 2025 6:22 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 15 paise against US dollar

r In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 15 paise to settle at 87 rupees and 11 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 104.20 in intra-day trade.

March 6, 2025 8:59 PM March 6, 2025 8:59 PM

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India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission meeting begins in Kolkata

    The 86th India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission held its first meeting in Kolkata today. The 11-member Bangladeshi team held a detailed discussion with their Indian counterparts. A technical committee has been formed today. This committee will meet tomorrow and recommend details on which the fu...

March 6, 2025 6:03 PM March 6, 2025 6:03 PM

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PM Modi lauds the article written by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

PM Modi lauds the article written by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the article written by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a national daily titled 'The Digital Path to a Developed India'. Quoting the article in a social m...

March 6, 2025 6:47 PM March 6, 2025 6:47 PM

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PM Modi calls for global cooperative partnerships to expand Indian cooperative sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to foster partnerships with global cooperative organizations to expand the Indian cooperative sector. He also stressed the importance of promoting organic products through cooperative organizations. The Prime Minister today chaired a high-level meetin...

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Taiwan reacts to reports of Chinese increased military spending

Taiwan has called for reason and self-restraint following reports that China would increase its military spending by 7.2 per cent in 2025. According to local media reports, the Mainland Affairs Council, MAC, of Taiwan stated that the Chinese Army continues to increase defence spending and aggressive...