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Sensex, Nifty Plunge Over 1% Amid US Tariff Concerns; Rupee Appreciates

Benchmark domestic equity indices today plunged 1.32 percent each as US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports dampened market sentiments.   The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, slumped 1,018 points to close at 76,294. Simila...

February 11, 2025 8:23 PM February 11, 2025 8:23 PM

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Gold & Silver Prices Decline in Indian Bullion Market

In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading over 0.9 percent down at 85,210 rupees per 10 grams, and Silver 999 Fine was also trading over 1.7 percent down at 94,110 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold was trading with losses today. The precious ...

February 11, 2025 8:17 PM February 11, 2025 8:17 PM

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J&K Assembly Rules Committee Approves Modifications for Smooth Functioning

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Legislative Assembly’s Rules Committee today gave its go-ahead to carry out necessary modifications in the existing Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the House. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the meeting of the committee was held today under the chai...

February 11, 2025 8:13 PM February 11, 2025 8:13 PM

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South Korea in close talks with local industries for response to US steel tariffs

South Korea's Industry Ministry today said that it is closely communicating with local businesses and industry leaders to devise ways to minimise the impact of new US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that will inevitably affect local manufacturers and exporters. Media reports said the country'...

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

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PM Modi Meets Estonia’s President Alar Karis, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Estonia's President Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris today. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. The External Affairs Ministry said both leaders discussed various facets of India-Estonia relations, including economic, I...

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls for Democratizing AI to Bridge Global Divides

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today called for democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the UN Chief emphasised that AI must bridge the gap between de...

February 11, 2025 7:12 PM February 11, 2025 7:12 PM

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Bangladesh slips 2 notches in Global Corruption Index

Bangladesh has slipped two positions in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, ranking 151st out of 180 countries.   Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman revealed the findings on Tuesday at a press conference m...

February 11, 2025 7:08 PM February 11, 2025 7:08 PM

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2 Army Soldiers Killed in Suspected IED Blast in J&K’s Akhnoor

In Jammu and Kashmir, two army soldiers were killed in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the Laleali area in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu district today. In a social media post, the army’s Knight Corps wrote that a suspected IED blast was reported in Laleali in the Akhnoor ...

February 11, 2025 7:01 PM February 11, 2025 7:01 PM

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Mizoram Gears Up for Village & Local Council Elections Tomorrow

In Mizoram, the stage is set for voting tomorrow to elect members of the village and local councils. Elections for 544 Village Councils and 111 Local Councils will be held in 9 districts, excluding Lawngtlai and Siaha districts, which come under the Autonomous District Council. A total of more than ...