February 9, 2025 8:06 PM

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38th National Games Highlights

The excitement reached its peak today in the athletics events of the 38th National Games, currently underway in Uttarakhand. Runners and athletes from across the country showcased their outstanding talent, striving to secure medals and strengthen their respective states' positions in the rankings. T...

February 9, 2025 7:24 PM

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48th Kolkata International Book Fair Concludes

The 48th Kolkata International Book Fair ends today at Boimela prangan, Salt Lake, Kolkata in the evening. This year the book fair started on 28th January. The concluding ceremony is being celebrated with a cultural cum literary programme. Germany is the theme country this year. A total of one thous...

February 9, 2025 9:43 PM

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Gold Prices Surge for Sixth Straight Week Amid US-China Trade Tensions

Rising for the sixth straight week, global gold prices jumped over 2 percent last week as escalating trade tensions between the US and China prompted investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven asset. Spot gold in international markets gained 2 percent to end the week at 2,873.63 dollars per ounce.  ...

February 9, 2025 7:07 PM

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Indian Markets to Track Earnings, Inflation Data & Global Cues Next Week

After two weeks of continuous gains, Indian stock markets will monitor corporate earnings, retail inflation data, and global markets for cues next week. Market attention is expected to turn towards macroeconomic indicators scheduled during the week, such as the index of industrial production, or IIP...

February 9, 2025 7:04 PM

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: D Gukesh Faces Fabiano Caruana in Quarter-Finals

In chess, the quarter-finals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam are currently underway in Weissenhaus, Germany. India's reigning World Chess Champion, D. Gukesh, faces Italian-American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana in this crucial match.   Gukesh, who has yet to secure a victory in Weissenhaus, is play...

February 9, 2025 5:57 PM

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Iran Calls for OIC Emergency Meeting on Gaza; Egypt to Host Arab Summit on Feb 27

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has urged an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the Gaza crisis. Araghchi discussed the matter with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty over a phone call.   Both diplomats reaffirmed their countries' support for ...

February 9, 2025 5:47 PM

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Israeli Forces Withdraw from Netzarim Corridor in Gaza as Part of Ceasefire Deal

The Israeli military has pulled out of the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza, a move confirmed by Hamas. This withdrawal is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.   The Palestinian police force took charge of the area to manage the flow of Palestinians moving through it.   The ...