March 18, 2025 9:23 PM

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PM Modi wishes safe return to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished strength and a safe return to NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams. Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are on their way back home from space and set to return to Earth tomorrow after being stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) for about nine mo...

March 18, 2025 7:37 PM

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Domestic market ends with significant gains

Indian stock markets ended on a strong note today, with both the Sensex and Nifty posting significant gains. The Sensex surged 1,131 points, or 1.53 per cent, to close at 75,301, while the Nifty climbed 325 points, or 1.45 per cent, to settle at 22,834. During the day, the Sensex hit an intra-day hi...

March 18, 2025 7:55 PM

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Mahakumbh reflects spirit of awakened India says Prime Minister Modi in LS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is a significant milestone that reflects the spirit of an awakened nation. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha on Maha Kumbh, Mr Modi said that Maha Kumbh was led by the people, driven by their resolve and inspired by their unwave...

March 18, 2025 7:32 PM

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Gains for US stock for second straight session

U.S. stocks gained for a second straight session as investors sought bargains after the Nasdaq and S&P 500's four-week tumble. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.31 percent. The S&P 500 advanced 0.64 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.85 percent.

March 18, 2025 7:29 PM

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India, NZ need to explore new frontiers and sectors to fetch real advantages

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that Free Trade Agreement talks between India and New Zealand will strengthen the relations between both countries. Mr Goyal said this while addressing the India-New Zealand Economic Forum in New Delhi today. The Minister expressed confidence...

March 18, 2025 7:23 PM

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India is a prime destination for medical tourism says Health Minister J P Nadda

Minister of Health and Family Welfare and BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda today held a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the country's progress in prenatal and neonatal care, increased institutional deliveries, and e...

March 18, 2025 7:00 PM

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Rupee appreciates for third consecutive session gaining 26 paise

In the Forex market, the rupee appreciated for the third consecutive session and registered gains of 26 paise to close at 86.55 against the U.S. dollar amid positive domestic equity markets and a weak American currency. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of s...

March 18, 2025 6:12 PM

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Britain’s prisons overcrowded, police cells to be used as stop-gap arrangement

  The British government today said, police cells will temporarily be used to hold prisoners in a stop-gap measure to cope with overcrowding in jails. The emergency action, dubbed "Operation Safeguard", allows inmates to be held in police cells when prisons are full and was previously used from Febr...

March 18, 2025 5:58 PM

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Govt committed to bring normalcy in Manipur: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Government is committed to bringing normalcy and prosperity to Manipur. She said the Government has greater sensitivity and care for Manipur. She said, everyone wants the state to grow like other states. Ms Sitharaman said this while replying to ...