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October 20, 2025 5:13 PM

Indian markets shine ahead of Diwali; Sensex, Nifty end on a high note

The Indian stock market ended in green on Monday, supported by upbeat quarterly results from major lenders and a rebound in global risk appetite amid signs of easing US-China trade tensions. The BSE Sensex closed at 84,363.37, up 411.18 points or 0....

October 20, 2025 10:02 AM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains amid festive optimism; Muhurat trading scheduled for Tuesday

Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday ahead of Diwali, as festive optimism and record consumer spending lifted investor sentiment. However, experts cautioned that the session may remain volatile due to the upcoming trading holiday and the spe...

October 20, 2025 9:49 AM

Asia shares led higher by Japan jump, China GDP beats

A jump in the Nikkei led Asian markets higher on Monday as Japan looked close to installing a new prime minister, while a reading on U.S. inflation this week is expected to be no more than a speed bump on the way to further rate cuts there. Data sho...

October 19, 2025 10:30 AM

Law Ministry enhances notary access in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Nagaland

The Ministry of Law and Justice has notified the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025, increasing the maximum number of notaries in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Nagaland to meet growing demand for notary services, an official statement said on Sun...

October 19, 2025 8:59 AM

Next-Gen GST reforms drive consumer savings, auto and electronics surge: Ministers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the benefits of the revised GST rates are fully reaching end consumers, with close monitoring of 54 select products showing positive results during the transition to next-generation reforms. Addre...

October 18, 2025 5:37 PM

Flights suspended at Dhaka airport due to fire

A fire broke out in the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Saturday, forcing the suspension of all flights, local newspaper The Daily Star reported. Thirty-six firefighting units are already w...

October 18, 2025 5:00 PM

CPI for Agricultural and Rural Labourers inches down in September 2025

The All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Agricultural and Rural Labourers recorded a marginal decline in September 2025, according to data released by the Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Saturday. The CPI for Agricul...

October 18, 2025 12:49 PM

FASTag Annual Pass gains popularity as ideal Diwali gift for hassle-free travel

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the FASTag Annual Pass as a perfect festive gift this Diwali, offering travelers a seamless and economical way to navigate National Highways and Expressways across India. Available through ...

October 18, 2025 9:48 AM

Pray for everyone’s happiness, prosperity: PM Modi on Dhanteras

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the countrymen on the occasion of Dhanteras and prayed for their 'well-being and prosperity. Dhanatrayodashi, also known as Dhanteras, marks the first day of the Diwali festival in Hindu traditions. T...

October 17, 2025 11:14 PM

Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, still plans to meet Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on goods from China would not be sustainable, but blamed Beijing for the latest impasse in trade talks that began with Chinese authorities tightening control over rare earth exports. Asked wh...

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