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October 31, 2024 6:20 PM

Ladakh Marks 6th Foundation Day with Cultural Performances in Kargil

Ladakh is celebrating its 6th foundation today. A function was held at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil. Students from various schools and colleges, along with local cultural troupes, performed traditional dances and musical pieces, bringing the diverse heritage of Kargil to life. Different departme...

October 31, 2024 6:13 PM

Oil prices continue to advance

Oil prices continued to advance today on stronger than expected US fuel demand. Brent Crude was trading 0.62 percent up at 73 dollars per barrel, and WTI Crude gained 0.61 percent to trade at 69 dollars and three cents per barrel when the reports last came in....

October 31, 2024 6:10 PM

3 out of 5 major indices logg losses

Three out of five major Asian indices logged losses today. South Korea's Kospi dropped nearly one and half percent, Japan's Nikkei shed half percent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng slid 0.3 percent. Conversely, China's Shanghai Composite advanced 0.4 percent. Meanwhile, market in Singapore was shut for a ...

October 31, 2024 5:07 PM

Typhoon Kong-rey Hits Taiwan with Category 4 hurricane

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in eastern Taiwan today, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. It retained the strength of a Category 4 hurricane, with winds exceeding 250 kilometres per hour. Local media reported that cities and counties in Taiwan have declared a day off, cancelled flights, and...

October 31, 2024 4:48 PM

North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile this morning. The Korean Central News Agency reported that the country's top leader, Kim Jong Un, oversaw the event and stressed that there won't be any change in its policy of developing nuclear forces. A spo...

October 31, 2024 4:50 PM

Domestic Benchmark Indices extend losses for 2nd consecutive session

The domestic benchmark indices today extended losses for the second consecutive session. The BSE Sensex declined 553 points, or 0.69 percent, to close at 79,389, while the NSE Nifty shed 135 points, or 0.56 percent, to settle at 24,205.   The broader market at Bombay Stock Exchange displayed ...