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October 30, 2025 12:05 PM

China agrees to one-year rare earth export deal, issue ‘settled’ says Trump

China has agreed to keep rare earth exports flowing to the world as part of a one-year agreement, President Donald Trump said on Thursday shortly after meeting his counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea. The agreement, which Trump provided few detail...

October 30, 2025 9:56 AM

Markets open cautiously ahead of Xi-Trump summit; analysts see Nifty hitting new highs soon

Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Wednesday, with investors awaiting the outcome of the high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Despite the subdued start, analysts expect domestic indi...

October 30, 2025 9:51 AM

Asia stocks gain as Fed cuts, Trump-Xi meeting in focus

Asian stocks advanced on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and as U.S. and Chinese leaders met to thrash out a trade deal, while the yen weakened after the Bank of Japan kept rates on hold as expected. MSCI's broadest index of As...

October 30, 2025 9:41 AM

Over 400 Indian startups driving $20 billion cybersecurity industry: CERT-In Chief

India is fast emerging as a global cybersecurity powerhouse, backed by more than 400 startups and a skilled workforce of over 6.5 lakh professionals, according to Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-...

October 29, 2025 11:19 PM

Looming Trump-Xi meeting revives hope of US-China trade truce

As U.S. President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping prepare to kick off talks on Thursday, U.S. negotiators have signaled they seek a return to a fragile trade war truce, but tensions remain high and longer-term economic irritants will likel...

October 29, 2025 10:20 PM

Coal Ministry launches 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions; introduces underground coal gasification

The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday launched the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts toward energy self-sufficiency, clean technology adoption, and sustainable industrial growth. Union Minis...

October 29, 2025 7:18 PM

Boeing takes near $5 billion hit on much-delayed 777X program

Boeing pushed the first delivery of its long-delayed 777X jet program out to 2027 and took a nearly $5 billion charge due to the delays, in another series of setbacks for the aerospace giant. The 777X was central to Boeing’s long-term widebody str...

October 29, 2025 5:16 PM

Energy and Maritime Power Key to India’s Growth, Says Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India’s rapid economic rise is deeply connected to the growth of its energy and maritime sectors, calling them key pillars of national development. Speaking at the ‘Revitali...

October 29, 2025 3:46 PM

Markets extend gains; Sensex ends at 84,997, Nifty closes above 26,000

Indian equity markets ended higher on Tuesday, with benchmark indices extending their upward momentum. The Nifty 50 closed above the 26,000 mark, while the Sensex settled just below the 85,000 level, driven by gains in oil & gas, metal, and media...

October 29, 2025 3:26 PM

AI Rally Propels Nvidia Toward Historic $5 Trillion Benchmark

Nvidia was set to open above a $5 trillion market value on Wednesday, becoming the first company to reach the milestone after a powerful rally that has made the chip designer the centerpiece of the artificial intelligence boom. Shares of the Santa ...