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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...

October 17, 2025 5:19 PM

India now engages in trade from position of strength: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India has undergone a significant shift in recent years and that it now negotiates from a position of strength, reflecting the country’s growing economic confidence and global stature ...

October 17, 2025 5:05 PM

Sensex, Nifty hit 52-week high ahead of Diwali

Indian stock markets ended higher on Friday, marking the third consecutive session of gains ahead of Diwali. Both Sensex and Nifty touched 52-week highs during the day, driven by strong buying in financials, autos, and FMCG stocks. At the close, the...

October 17, 2025 3:17 PM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman reviews business performance of Karnataka Grameena Bank in Ballari

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the business performance of Karnataka Grameena Bank (KaGB) in Ballari, Karnataka. The meeting was attended by M. Nagaraju, Secretary (D...

October 17, 2025 11:01 AM

Indian markets open flat amid weak global cues, US bank concerns

Indian stock markets opened almost flat on Friday, weighed down by weak global cues and worries over the health of US regional banks. The Nifty opened at 25,546.85, down 38.45 points (0.15%), while the Sensex opened at 83,352.55, down 115.11 points ...

October 17, 2025 10:49 AM

US, Brazil say they aim for Trump-Lula meeting as soon as possible

U.S. and Brazilian officials held trade talks on Thursday that the two sides called positive and agreed to work to schedule a meeting between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva"at the earliest possible occasion". In...