May 15, 2025 6:23 PM

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Asian Markets Dip Amid Caution; European Indices Trade Mixed

Most Asian markets edged down today amid a cautious stance as investors waited for further developments in trade negotiations, as well as progress in the US-Iran nuclear deal. Japan's Nikkei dipped almost one percent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined almost 0.8 percent, South Korea's Kospi Index...

May 15, 2025 6:18 PM

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Rupee Falls 28 Paise to Close at 85.55 Against US Dollar

In the forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 28 paise to close at 85 rupees and 55 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 100.84 in intraday trade.

May 15, 2025 6:17 PM

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Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Ends; Maharashtra Tops with 158 Medals

The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 will conclude this evening. Curtains of Youth Games will come down with a colourful and entertaining closing ceremony to be held at the Pataliputra Sports Complex in Patna, Bihar, at 6:30 PM. The Youth Games commenced on the 4th of this month.   Maharashtra emerged a...

May 15, 2025 7:30 PM

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US Stocks Mixed as Trump Secures $600 Billion from Saudi Arabia

US stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors waited for the next batch of economic data and trade developments while President Donald Trump toured the Gulf states and secured 600 billion in commitments from Saudi Arabia. The Nasdaq Composite rose over 0.7 percent, and the S&P 500 ended up by ...

May 15, 2025 6:07 PM

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DPIIT Approves 187 Startups for Income Tax Exemption Under New Section 80-IAC

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under the revamped Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act. In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that startups incorporated before 1st April 2030 are now eligible...

May 15, 2025 5:59 PM

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Melioidosis Deaths in Australia Reach 31 Amid Record Floods in Queensland

In Australia, the death toll from an outbreak of the tropical disease melioidosis, linked to heavy rainfall and flooding in the northern part of the country, has reached 31 this year. According to the latest data from the health department in Queensland, in the past week, four cases of melioidosis h...

May 15, 2025 5:49 PM

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Punjab DSP Held in Sangrur Jail Drug Racket; Heroin, Cash, Weapons Seized

Punjab Police, in a major crackdown, have busted a smuggling racket operating from within Sangrur Jail, leading to the arrest of the prison’s security in charge, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gurpreet Singh.   According to State DGP Gaurav Yadav, the DSP was arrested for his active involveme...