April 15, 2025 8:03 PM April 15, 2025 8:03 PM

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SC sets six-month deadline for trial in child trafficking cases

  The Supreme Court today laid down stringent guidelines for the prevention and expedited trial of child trafficking related offences across the country.  The Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan directed High Courts across the country to issue directions to lower courts to complete trials...

April 15, 2025 7:49 PM April 15, 2025 7:49 PM

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India-Denmark reaffirm expansion of Green Strategic Partnership in various fields

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen. During the telephonic conversation, both leaders reaffirmed their strong support for the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and discussed enhancing cooperation across sectors for the benefit of the people o...

April 15, 2025 7:25 PM April 15, 2025 7:25 PM

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India-US trade to be 500 billion dollars by 2030 says Commerce and Industry Secretary

The government today said that India's trade with the United States is expected to grow and reach 500 billion dollars by 2030. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that there are both concerns and opportunities for India in terms of the current tariffs...

April 15, 2025 6:14 PM April 15, 2025 6:14 PM

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Asian & European markets end in gain

Major Asian stocks edged up today. Singapore's Strait Times index surged over 2.1 per cent, South Korea's Kospi Index as well as Japan's Nikkei, both gained over 0.8 per cent each, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index added 0.23 per cent, and China's Shanghai Composite index rose slightly 0.15 per cent. Mean...

April 15, 2025 6:27 PM April 15, 2025 6:27 PM

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Oil prices down after IEA cuts demand

Oil prices inched down today after the International Energy Agency (IEA) slashed its oil demand forecast. Brent Crude was trading over 0.7 percent down at 64 dollars and 42 cents per barrel. WTI Crude was also trading over 0.7 per cent down at 61 dollars and seven cents per barrel, when reports last...

April 15, 2025 5:58 PM April 15, 2025 5:58 PM

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Rupee strong against US dollar by 28 paise

In the Forex market, the rupee today strengthened by 28 paise to close at 85 rupees and 77 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.85 in intra-day trade.

April 15, 2025 5:33 PM April 15, 2025 5:33 PM

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Many parts of Congo reeling under heavy rains and floods; 72 dead, 170 injured

In Congo, heavy rains and flooding have struck several provinces, with the capital Kinshasa among the hardest hit. 11 health zones in Kinshasa have been impacted, with more than 5,000 people displaced. At least 72 people have died, and 170 have been injured due to torrential rains and resulting floo...

April 15, 2025 5:23 PM April 15, 2025 5:23 PM

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Thousands of Pak pilgrims deprived of Hajj this year

Around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims have been deprived of performing Hajj this year due to delays in agreements and payments to the Saudi government. Saudi Arabia had allocated a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Pakistan this year, which included 89,605 each for the government and private tour organisers....

April 15, 2025 5:45 PM April 15, 2025 5:45 PM

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March retail Inflation falls to lowest since August 2019

India's retail inflation eased to 3.34 percent in March from 3.61 percent in February, driven by significant easing in food prices. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, it is the lowest year-on-year inflation after August, 2019. Meanwhile, inflation ...

April 15, 2025 5:19 PM April 15, 2025 5:19 PM

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Akashvani Hyderabad celebrates its diamond jubilee

 The diamond jubilee celebrations of the Akashvani Hyderabad Kendra have begun this afternoon with Director General, Akashvani and News Services Division, Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur virtually unveiling the pylon to mark the momentous occasion. Addressing the Akashvani Hyderabad officials and staff on t...