Sensex surges 1,357 points, Nifty jumps 441

April 11, 2025 11:57 AM

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Sensex surges 1,357 points, Nifty jumps 441

Domestic benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green today despite global uncertainty amid US tariffs. BSE Sensex gained over 1,357 points to 75,20,4, and Nifty went up 441 points to trade at 22,841, with both indices advancing over 1.3 per cent in early trade, when reports last came in...

61-day annual fishing ban to begin April 15 in Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam

April 11, 2025 11:53 AM

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61-day annual fishing ban to begin April 15 in Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam

The annual fishing ban will come into force for a 61-day period from April 15 in Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions and from June 1 in Mahe. The seasonal ban is aimed at allowing fish to breed and replenish, ensuring long-term sustainability of the marine ecosystem. The UT Ministry of Fisheries,...

US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran

April 11, 2025 12:06 PM

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US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will hold direct talks with Iran tomorrow to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme. The talks between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Iranian leader are scheduled for this weekend in Oman.   Rubio said during a Cabinet meeting ...

EU puts countermeasures on hold for 90 days after Trump halts tariffs

April 11, 2025 11:44 AM

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EU puts countermeasures on hold for 90 days after Trump halts tariffs

The European Union said it is putting on hold the countermeasures against US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff for 90 days. The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday in a statement on the social media platform X. This comes after Trump halted th...

British, Japanese PMs voice opposition to trade war as both facing US tariffs

April 11, 2025 11:36 AM

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British, Japanese PMs voice opposition to trade war as both facing US tariffs

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and both agreed that a trade war does not benefit anyone. This meeting happened as the United States kept a 10 per cent tariff on most countries, as well as a 25 per cent import tariff on steel, aluminium, and car p...

PM Modi pays tribute to Social Reformer Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti

April 11, 2025 11:32 AM

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PM Modi pays tribute to Social Reformer Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Social Reformer Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti today. In a social media post, Mr Modi said he was a true servant of humanity. He said that Phule dedicated his life to the welfare of the oppressed and deprived sections of the society. Prime Minister adde...