Asian Markets End Mixed; European Stocks Trade Lower Amid Weak Global Sentiment

October 30, 2025 6:20 PM

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Asian Markets End Mixed; European Stocks Trade Lower Amid Weak Global Sentiment

Major Asian stock markets ended mixed today. China's Shanghai Composite Index declined over 0.7 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropped over 0.2 per cent and Singapore’s Straits Times Index ended nearly flat. Conversely, South Korea’s Kospi index gained 0.14 per cent and Japan’s Nikkei 225 ind...

13 Injured in Grenade Attack on Police Vehicle in Pakistan’s Balochistan

October 30, 2025 5:27 PM

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13 Injured in Grenade Attack on Police Vehicle in Pakistan’s Balochistan

In Pakistan, at least 13 people, including two police officials, were injured in a grenade attack targeting a police mobile in Dera Murad Jamali, highlighting country's worsening security crisis in the volatile province of Balochistan. In a separate incident, unidentified armed men attacked the Jaff...

Markets End in Red: Sensex Slips 593 Points, Nifty Settles Below 25,900

October 30, 2025 5:35 PM

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Markets End in Red: Sensex Slips 593 Points, Nifty Settles Below 25,900

Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, extended initial losses and closed 0.7 per cent down today. Markets had started day on a weak note, and stayed in negative zone throughout the session. The Sensex fell 593 points to close at 84 thousand 404, while the Nifty dropped 176 poi...

Dengue Outbreak Turns into Nationwide Health Emergency in Pakistan

October 30, 2025 6:18 PM

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Dengue Outbreak Turns into Nationwide Health Emergency in Pakistan

In Pakistan, Sindh government's criminal negligence has turned the ongoing dengue outbreak into a nationwide health emergency, with 16 people reported dead in Hyderabad. According to media reports, social activists have urged the Sindh government to declare an immediate health emergency, establish a...

Rupee Falls 50 Paise to Close at 88.70 Against US Dollar

October 30, 2025 5:57 PM

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Rupee Falls 50 Paise to Close at 88.70 Against US Dollar

  In the forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 50 paise to close at 88 rupees and 70 paise against the US dollar amid strengthening of American currency, and weak domestic markets. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was tra...

Inflation Soars in Pakistan as Border Closure with Afghanistan Halts Food Imports

October 30, 2025 6:14 PM

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Inflation Soars in Pakistan as Border Closure with Afghanistan Halts Food Imports

In Pakistan, inflation continues to surge across markets in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as border tensions with Afghanistan have halted the import and export of vegetables, fruits, dry fruits, and other food items for the past two weeks. The disruption follows escalating hostilities after Pakistani for...

India Engaged with US on Trade Deal : MEA

October 30, 2025 5:03 PM

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India Engaged with US on Trade Deal : MEA

External Affairs Ministry today said India continues to remain engaged with the US side on finalizing the trade deal. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both sides are continuing to hold discussions on the issue. He also said the I...