Asian and European Markets Rally on Softer US Inflation Data

August 13, 2025 6:42 PM

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Asian and European Markets Rally on Softer US Inflation Data

Major Asian stock markets climbed today, following softer US inflation data for the month of July. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 2.29 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 1.29 per cent, Singapore’s Straits Times increased 1.22 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi closed 1.07 per cent higher, and China’s Shangha...

E3 Warn Iran of UN Sanctions Reimposition Unless Talks Resume

August 13, 2025 6:41 PM

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E3 Warn Iran of UN Sanctions Reimposition Unless Talks Resume

France, Germany, and the UK, collectively known as the E3, have once again threatened Iran with the reimposition of the snapback UN sanctions, unless the country resumes negotiations. As per the media reports, in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council, the E3 fore...

IGNCA and BSIP Sign MoU to Integrate Science and Culture in New Delhi

August 13, 2025 6:30 PM

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IGNCA and BSIP Sign MoU to Integrate Science and Culture in New Delhi

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts- IGNCA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding - MoU with Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow to integrate science and culture on a unified platform in New Delhi today.     The MoU aims at showcasing the nation’s scientific and cul...

President Droupadi Murmu to Inaugurate Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan Tomorrow

August 13, 2025 5:37 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu to Inaugurate Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan Tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhawan tomorrow. It will be open to the public from Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.     It will continue till 14th September. The athletes and sportspersons will get special access to Amrit Udyan on 29th Aug...

Rupee Gains 27 Paise to Close at 87.44 Against US Dollar

August 13, 2025 5:29 PM

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Rupee Gains 27 Paise to Close at 87.44 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 27 paise to close at 87 rupees and 44 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 97.68 in intra-day trade.

President Murmu and PM Modi Express Grief Over Loss of Lives in Dausa Accident

August 13, 2025 5:27 PM

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President Murmu and PM Modi Express Grief Over Loss of Lives in Dausa Accident

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief on the loss of lives due to an accident in Dausa district of Rajasthan. In a social media post, the President expressed condolences to the bereaved families. She also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in this accident.     Prime Minister Nar...

Full Dress Rehearsals Held Across Jammu & Kashmir Ahead of 79th Independence Day

August 13, 2025 6:31 PM

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Full Dress Rehearsals Held Across Jammu & Kashmir Ahead of 79th Independence Day

In Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the 79th Independence Day Celebrations, full dress rehearsals were conducted across Jammu and Kashmir today with patriotic enthusiasm. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that at major venues including Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar and Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, the...