June 16, 2026 12:59 PM

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US markets soar over 3% amid announcement of  US-Iran peace agreement 

  Wall Street rallied yesterday following the announcement of US-Iran peace agreement. Among the major indices, the Nasdaq Composite Index soared over three per cent to close at 26 thousand 684, and the S&P 500 advanced more than 1.6 per cent to end at 7 thousand 554. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones In...

June 16, 2026 12:48 PM

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Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1% amid weak Yen and higher prices

The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to one percent today, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices. Inflationary pressures due to the West Asia conflict, resulted in hike in oil prices, have hit Japan hard since it imports almost all its oil and gas....

June 16, 2026 1:57 PM

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Sensex, Nifty trading up during afternoon session

   Benchmark domestic equity indices were trading around half a per cent up in the afternoon session today. The Sensex rose 475 points to 76 thousand 740 while the Nifty advanced 115 points to 23 thousand 970, when reports last came in. On the sectoral front, Realty, IT, and FMCG stocks gaining the ...

June 16, 2026 12:16 PM

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Govt bans App Telegram till culmination of NEET UG re-exams 2026

  Ahead of the re-examination of the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026  which is scheduled for 21st June, the government has restricted online messaging and social media app telegram till 22nd of this month. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has welcomed the Ministry of Electroni...

June 16, 2026 11:39 AM

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Census 2027 phase one begins in Nagaland: CM calls for active self-enumeration

Phase one of the Census 2027 begins in Nagaland today. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has appealed the citizens to actively participate in the Census self-enumeration process. Stressing on importance of accurate population data, Mr Rio said comprehensive Census information is essential for informed plan...

June 16, 2026 2:44 PM

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Hockey Nations Cup: Women team storms into semifinal, defeating Japan 2-1

  In Women's Hockey, India has stormed into the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. India defeated Japan 2-1 in their second Pool A match. Captain and Player of the Match Salima Tete and Lalremsiami netted the goals for India, while Hiramitsu Ai was the lone goalscore...