November 20, 2024 2:05 PM November 20, 2024 2:05 PM

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Domestic equity and financial markets closed due to Maharashtra assembly elections

Domestic equity and financial markets are closed for trading today on account of the Maharashtra assembly elections. All segments, including equity, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB), remain closed. The public holiday is also for capital markets, futures and option divisions. &...

November 20, 2024 2:03 PM November 20, 2024 2:03 PM

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Countdown Begins for the Grand Opening of 55th International Film Festival of India

The countdown has begun for the grand opening of 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India, IFFI. A star studded ceremony will begin at 5pm at Goa's Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. Our correspondent reports that rehearsals are underway for the event that will celebrate Ind...

November 20, 2024 1:57 PM November 20, 2024 1:57 PM

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Maharashtra records 32.18% voter turnout till 1 PM

Maharashtra has recorded an average voter turnout of 32.18 percent till 1 PM. The highest voting has been recorded in Gadchiroli district where 50.89 percent voting has been registered, while Jalgaon district has recorded the lowest turnout of 27.88 percent.         The by-elections for the Nanded L...

November 20, 2024 1:56 PM November 20, 2024 1:56 PM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. Further, heavy rainfall is also predicted over Lakshadweep, Kerala and Mahe today. IMD also said that light to moderate rainfall is expected in Andaman and Nicobar I...

November 20, 2024 1:53 PM November 20, 2024 1:53 PM

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Maldives President Dr. Muizzu rejects controversial media bill

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has said that he does not seek to control the media in the archipelago. Speaking at the “Week 52” ceremony marking his administration's first year, Dr. Muizzu declared his rejection of the controversial Media and Broadcasting bill which was introduced by an inde...

November 20, 2024 1:47 PM November 20, 2024 1:47 PM

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26 Nepali diplomats to attend training program in India from 20-30 november

A group of twenty-six Nepali diplomats and officers from across ten key Ministries and Departments of the Government of Nepal is visiting India from 20 to 30 November 2024 to participate in the first Special Training Programme for Nepali diplomats and officers at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Forei...

November 20, 2024 1:42 PM November 20, 2024 1:42 PM

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ADB approves 200 million dollar loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 200 million dollar policy-based loan to support Sri Lanka in strengthening its financial sector. This marks the second subprogram under ADB’s Financial Sector Stability and Reforms Program towards stabilising the country’s economy and manage the financ...

November 20, 2024 2:06 PM November 20, 2024 2:06 PM

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Delhi govt implements work from home for 50% of employees due to poor air quality

The Delhi government has decided to implement work from home for its 50 percent its employees amid poor Air Quality in Delhi-NCR. City Environment Minister Gopal Rai has convened a meeting this afternoon to implement this measure.         The air quality in the Delhi-NCR region continues to rem...