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February 5, 2025 5:57 PM

Major Asian markets show mixed trends

Major Asian indices displayed mixed trends today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed over 0.9 percent, China's Shanghai Composite index declined over 0.6 percent, and Singapore's Straits Times index fell 0.2 percent. Meanwhile, South Korea Kospi rose 1.1 percent, while Japan's Nikkei ended marginally down...

February 5, 2025 8:57 PM

104 illegal immigrants from US landed at Amritsar

A US aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed at the Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar this afternoon. According to sources, 30 of the deportees are from Punjab, while others are from Chandigarh, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. The Amritsar adminis...

February 5, 2025 5:26 PM

Rupee depreciates by 39 paise

In the Forex market, the rupee today plunged by 39 paise to settle at a record low of 87 rupees and 46 paise against the US dollar as global trade war concerns fuelled risk aversion among investors. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading cu...

February 5, 2025 5:22 PM

Prime Minister Modi recalls his interactions with late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that Prince Karim Aga Khan was a visionary who dedicated his life to service and spirituality. The Prime Minister added that...

February 5, 2025 5:12 PM

EAM S Jaishankar meets UNGA President

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today met UNGA President Philemon Yang in New Delhi. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said they discussed various issues on the UN agenda, including the need for reformed multilateralism. He said they also exchanged views on regional, global, and dev...

February 5, 2025 5:08 PM

Domestic market ends in negative terrain

Benchmark domestic equity indices ended today's range-bound session in negative terrain, dragged by Realty, FMCG and Consumer Durables sectors. The 30-share index at Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, slipped 312 points, or 0.4 percent, to close at 78,271. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50...

February 5, 2025 1:52 PM

Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, passes away at 88 in Portugal

The Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, died at 88 in Portugal. He became an imam at age 20. He led the Aga Khan Development Network, improving health, education, and livelihoods in 30 countries. He is well known for building bridges between Muslim societies and the West. Prince Ka...

February 5, 2025 1:35 PM

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai vs Haryana quarterfinal moved to Kolkata’s Eden Gardens

In Cricket, the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal between defending champions Mumbai and Haryana has been moved from Lahli to Kolkata. The match will now be played at Eden Gardens from February 8 to 12. No official reason has been given for the change of venue. Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya N...

February 5, 2025 1:32 PM

Singapore passes new law to safeguard racial harmony, curb foreign interference

Singapore has passed a new law to safeguard racial harmony and protect against foreign interference. The legislation requires race-based groups, such as clan and business associations, to disclose foreign donations and empowers authorities to act against content that threatens racial harmony.  ...