Benchmark indices fell sharply in early trade on Monday due to foreign fund outflows and weakness in Asian markets, with Japan’s Nikkei index plummeting nearly 5%. The BSE Sensex tumbled 464.22 points to 85,107.63, while the NSE Nifty dropped 133.85 points to 26,045.10. Major laggards among the Sensex 30 included Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Reliance…
Vivek Joshi, born on May 21, 1966, in Uttar Pradesh, India, is a distinguished civil servant with a career spanning over three decades in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). A 1989-batch IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, Joshi has held numerous pivotal positions at both the state and central government levels, showcasing his versatility and…
Bengaluru, India – As the monsoon season entrenches itself in Bengaluru, health officials are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in viral infections, particularly affecting the city\’s most vulnerable populations: children and the elderly. The cool, humid climate and stagnant water have created a perfect breeding ground for a host of pathogens, leading to…
Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister a significant development, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. This high-profile appointment marks a crucial transition in the administrative structure of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and is…
India’s Vice-Presidential election witnessed an impressive 96% voter turnout till 3 p.m., with cross-party strategies shaping the day’s narrative. The neutrality of regional heavyweights such as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and Shiromani Akali Dal came as a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to the Opposition. High Voter…
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across several parts of north India over the next 48 hours. An orange alert has been issued for Noida, Gurugram, and surrounding areas, urging residents to remain cautious and prepare for possible disruptions. Details of the ForecastAccording to the IMD, moisture-laden winds from the monsoon trough…
The Union Home Ministry has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for six more months in several districts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, effective from October 1, 2024. Under Section 3 of AFSPA, these areas are classified as \”disturbed\” to facilitate military operations in maintaining public order. The districts in Nagaland affected include…
The US, alongside South Korea and Japan, expressed alarm over North Korea\’s escalating nuclear and missile threats and its growing military support for Russia\’s war in Ukraine. Following talks in Seoul, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell highlighted signs of North Korea supplying artillery and missiles to Russia, contributing to instability in Europe. While…
At the start of trading on August 14, 2024, the Indian stock market exhibited a positive trend with the BSE Sensex making a notable upward move. The index surged over 100 points shortly after the opening bell, reflecting a robust start to the trading day. This gain set an optimistic tone for investors, signaling potential…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lauded the efforts of the captain, crew, and officials for safely landing an Air India Express flight that encountered a technical issue shortly after takeoff from Trichy. The Sharjah-bound flight faced hydraulic problems, preventing the landing gear from retracting, forcing the plane to circle over the airport for more…
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