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August 16, 2024 3:00 PM

Sensex crosses 80,000 mark; Nifty up 350 points amid global stock rally

Indian stock markets surged on Friday, with both key indices gaining over 1% by midday, driven by a global stock rally and robust performances in key sectors such as IT and real estate. The Sensex soared by 953 points, or 1.24%, reaching a new miles...

August 15, 2024 9:00 PM

UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Celebrates India’s 78th Independence Day, Lauds Bilateral Ties

In an address commemorating India's 78th Independence Day, the UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence praised the strong bilateral relations between India and the United Arab Emirates, while highlighting the significant contributions of the Indian...

August 15, 2024 7:58 PM

India-UAE Relations Reach New Heights, Says Indian Ambassador to UAE

On the occasion of Indian Independence Day, Sunjay Sudhir, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, highlighted the strengthening ties between India and the United Arab Emirates. Ambassador Sudhir emphasized that bilateral relations have undergone a rapid ...

August 15, 2024 5:15 PM

India’s economic stride strengthening rupee’s internationalisation in new global landscape

As the global economic landscape undergoes significant transformations, India's rupee is steadily gaining international prominence. This shift comes amid growing efforts to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in global finance, particularly among B...

August 15, 2024 4:32 PM

Google brings AI answers in Search to new countries

Google parent Alphabet said on Thursday it was expanding its AI-generated summaries for search queries to six new countries, just two months after it rolled back some capabilities following a problem-riddled launch. The search giant made AI Overview...

August 15, 2024 10:40 AM

Youth now wants to take giant leaps, golden era for India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, highlighted the transformative reforms of the past decade and their impact on India's youth. Addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, PM emph...

August 15, 2024 10:31 AM

Independence Day 2024: Road to Reform is Blueprint for Growth, says PM Modi

In his address marking the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the reforms in India's banking sector from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He emphasized that these reforms have significantly strengthened the country's banking sys...

August 15, 2024 9:15 AM

PM Modi highlights natural calamities, outlines 2047 vision in Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort today, marking India's 78th year of independence. Despite a light drizzle, the ceremony proceeded as planned, with PM Modi hoisting...

August 14, 2024 7:04 PM

Global energy organizations lower growth expectations as oil prices fall

Oil prices declined on Tuesday, with global energy organizations lowering growth expectations while warning possibility of overcapacity. The international crude oil market ended five consecutive trading days of gains and saw prices fall on Tuesday. ...

August 14, 2024 5:08 PM

Stock market closes on a positive note amid cautious sentiment

The Indian stock market ended Wednesday's trading session on a positive note, despite a cautious undertone among investors. The Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded a marginal gain of 4.75 points, or 0.02%, closing at 24,143.75. Mea...