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July 11, 2024 4:35 PM

Union Budget 2024: PM Modi meets eminent economists and sectoral experts

In preparation for the Union Budget 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting with economists and sectoral experts on Thursday. This meeting, which also saw the participation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was a key step as the ...

July 11, 2024 11:31 AM

Nifty, Sensex open higher; experts suggest ‘buy-on-dips’ strategy

Indian benchmark indices gained in the opening trade on Thursday, tracking Asian markets which soared to record highs as traders hoped US inflation would ease, paving the way for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in September. The Nifty 50 index open...

July 10, 2024 9:56 PM

Biden, NATO poised to unveil Ukraine aid, reiterate membership pledge at summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders of other NATO member states are poised to unveil new aid and reiterate a membership pledge for Ukraine at a summit in Washington after the U.S. leader vowed to defend Kyiv against Russia's invasion. Biden, 81, wh...

July 10, 2024 8:15 PM

Vienna: PM Modi calls on President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, in Vienna on Wednesday. This significant meeting comes as part of PM Modi's day-long state visit to Austria, the first visit by an Indian Prim...

July 10, 2024 7:58 PM

Monsoon causes havoc in Nepal

In Nepal, the monsoon season has brought various challenges and havoc due to the heavy rainfall and flooding. Eighty-three people have so far died in disaster-related incidents, including landslides and floods, triggered by relentless rains across t...

July 10, 2024 6:04 PM

PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor hold “extensive and fruitful” talks in Vienna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer engaged in comprehensive discussions on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between India and Austria. The meeting, held in Vienna, covered a wi...

July 10, 2024 5:46 PM

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

In a dusty plain in northern Argentina's mountains, black tubes stretching two stories high fill a massive tank with salty brine sucked from deep below ground. The brine contains lithium, a silvery white metal essential for making electric vehicle b...

July 10, 2024 5:07 PM

Sensex, Nifty fall as investors book profit

Indian benchmark indices declined on Wednesday, erasing the previous session's gains. The Sensex fell 426.87 points, or 0.53%, to 79,924.77, while the Nifty shed 108.70 points, or 0.44%, to end at 24,324.50. A majority of the NSE sectoral indices tr...

July 10, 2024 4:15 PM

PM Modi, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer hold delegation-level talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a state visit to Austria, held high-level talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna on Wednesday. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit...

July 10, 2024 4:40 PM

Dubai Hosts Fourth India-GCC Buyers Sellers Meet on Food and Beverages

The fourth edition of the India-GCC Buyers Sellers Meet on Food and Beverages kicked off today in Dubai, bringing together key players from the food and beverage industry across India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The event, o...