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May 8, 2024 10:20 AM

Apple unveils thinnest iPad Pro powered by M4 chip

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to his official social media handle on X to reveal the latest addition to the tech giant's product lineup--the all-new iPad Pro. Cook's post generated a wave of anticipation among Apple enthusiasts and tech fans alike. https:...

May 7, 2024 5:51 PM

MEDITECH STACKATHON launched to boost India’s MedTech industry

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers today kicked off the MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024 in New Delhi alongside Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) . This event aims to revolutionize India's growing MedTech sector by...

May 7, 2024 4:12 PM

India firm and fair: Jaishankar asserts vision for a digitized future

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasised India's stance as a principled yet robust nation highlighting the country's evolving approach towards challenges such as terrorism and border disputes. Addressing the Viksit Bharat 2047 pr...

May 7, 2024 1:03 PM

Yen weakens despite intervention threat, Aussie eases after RBA

The yen continued to drift lower against the dollar on Tuesday as gaping interest rate differentials weighed on the currency, despite fresh warnings from Japanese officials following two rounds of suspected dollar-selling intervention last week. The...

May 6, 2024 9:51 PM

Sanjaya Kumar Mishra appointed as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal

In a ceremony held on Monday in New Delhi, Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra took the oath as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) from Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman. The GSTAT serves as the A...

May 6, 2024 8:35 PM

European shares climb on energy boost, rate-cut hopes

European shares rose on Monday (May 6), with investor optimism over interest rate cuts from major central banks back to the fore. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.3%. UK equities are closed due to a bank holiday. Supporting sentiment, a media re...

May 6, 2024 8:47 PM

Coolcations: India’s Hidden Treasures Revealed at Arabian Travel Market 2024

DUBAI (May 6, 2024) – The 31st edition of the Arabian Travel Market kicked off today in Dubai with the theme "Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship." India is putting the spotlight on its lesser-known summer getaways...

May 6, 2024 4:08 PM

India, Ghana strengthen ties at 4th joint trade committee meeting

The 4th session of the India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee (JTC) recently concluded in Accra, with both nations resolving to enhance bilateral trade and investment cooperation. According to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, d...

May 6, 2024 10:58 AM

Indian stock market surges in early trading

The Indian equity market started the week on a positive note as the benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, bounced back in early trade. The BSE Sensex climbed 328.54 points to reach 74,206.69, while the NSE Nifty advanced by 93.45 points, settling at ...

May 5, 2024 11:20 AM

Foreign portfolio investors return as buyers in Indian stock market

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have resumed their role as net buyers in the Indian stock market in May, marking a turnaround from their selling spree in April. According to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), FPIs purchas...