March 5, 2025 6:53 PM

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J&K: CM assures Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme will curb power loss

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, today stated that the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme is being implemented to curb losses and modernize power infrastructure in the Union territory. Our Jammu Correspondent reports that responding to a question in the Legislative Assembly,...

March 5, 2025 6:35 PM

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Domestic markets end in positive territory

Indian benchmark indices staged a comeback today with over one percent gain. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, rose 740 points or 1.01 percent to close at 73,730. The National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 gained 255 points or 1.15 percent to settle at 22,337, snapping its 10-losing...

March 5, 2025 6:12 PM

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Asian markets collectively show upward trend amid US China tensions

Asian markets witnessed a rally today as China pledged fresh stimulus measures amid ongoing trade tensions with the US. China's Shanghai Composite index rose 0.53 percent as the government unveiled an annual economic growth target of around 5 percent and announced plans to boost domestic consumption...

March 5, 2025 7:27 PM

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Rupee appreciates by 31 paise against US dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 31 paise to settle at 86 rupees and 96 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 105.14 in intra-day trade.

March 5, 2025 5:36 PM

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President Trump says top terrorist behind Kabul airport bombing 2021 apprehended

US President Donald Trump said a top terrorist behind the August 2021 Kabul airport bombing has been apprehended and is being brought to the U.S. to face justice. He said ISIS terrorists were responsible for the attack at Abbey Gate, which killed 13 American service members and many others during th...