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November 1, 2024 10:16 PM

Shares brighten during special one-hour Muhurat trading

Indian stock markets marked a bright beginning to the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2081, as shares rose during the special one-hour Muhurat trading session on Diwali evening. The Sensex closed 0.4% higher at 79,688 points, while Nifty ended up 0.4% at...

November 1, 2024 9:45 PM

Indian railways offers special services with over 170 trains for Chhath Puja travel surge

Indian Railways has launched special trains and enhanced facilities at key stations nationwide, aiming to ensure a smooth and safe journey for passengers. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity for the Railway Board, announced ...

November 1, 2024 9:41 PM

Government of Nepal announces cash prize for Team as first runner-up in SAFF Women’s Championship 2024

Nepal’s national women’s football team, which secured the first runner-up position in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2024, will receive a cash prize from the Government of Nepal. The team, which was narrowly de...

November 1, 2024 8:55 PM

India’s October coal production surges to 84.5 million tonnes

India’s coal production reached a total of 84.45 million tonnes in October, a 7.48 percent increase from the 78.57 million tonnes produced in the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Coal. Captive and other entities also demonstrated...

November 1, 2024 8:25 PM

Annapurna base camp welcomes record-breaking number of visitors in past two weeks

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), located at the base of Annapurna-I, has witnessed a record-breaking influx of tourists following this year’s Dashain festival. Many domestic tourists have flocked to ABC in Nepal's Myagdi district during the festive seaso...

November 1, 2024 8:20 PM

Centre designates Darranga as authorised Immigration Check Post

The Central government has officially designated the Darranga land check post in Assam’s Tamulpur district as an authorized Immigration Check Post, marking a significant advancement for cross-border travel and regional connectivity. This designatio...

November 1, 2024 7:13 PM

India’s foreign exchange reserves drop for fourth consecutive week following record highs

India's foreign exchange reserves have declined for the fourth consecutive week, following a remarkable run that saw them reach an all-time high last month. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, the forex reserves ...

November 1, 2024 6:33 PM

Lock of Washington’s hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction

As the world turns its attention to the U.S. election on Nov. 5, presidential history aficionados may be particularly interested in an auction later in the month that has objects on sale ranging from a lock of George Washington's hair to a flag that ...

November 1, 2024 6:29 PM

Israel breaks up another Iran spy ring, security services say

Israeli security forces have broken up a suspected spy ring inside Israel that was working on behalf of Iranian intelligence - the latest such espionage group in weeks to be announced, the Shin Bet and police said on Thursday. In the new incident, a...

November 1, 2024 6:16 PM

Grand celebration of Ramayana in UK draws large crowd

The London Ram Leela, held on October 26 and 27, captivated audiences with a vibrant rendition of the Ramayana, featuring grand performances, music, and dazzling visuals that brought the ancient epic to life. Organized by Sutton Friends, the event t...