August 22, 2024 5:57 PM August 22, 2024 5:57 PM

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US stocks closes higher yesterday

US stocks closed higher yesterday trading in narrow ranges as investors digested a significant downward revision in payroll data and the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, reinforcing expectations for a rate cut in September.     Major US markets were trading in green...

August 22, 2024 5:54 PM August 22, 2024 5:54 PM

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U.S. pushes for ceasefire in Gaza amid high tensions

This week, the spotlight is once again on the Middle East, where tensions remain high and the United States is deeply involved in efforts to bring about peace. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has just concluded his latest diplomatic mission to the region—his ninth visit in a bid to broker a c...

August 22, 2024 6:05 PM August 22, 2024 6:05 PM

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Resident Doctors end strikes after SC Intervention on safety concerns

The Resident Doctors' Associations of All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital have called off their strike. The decision comes in response to the appeal and direction of the Supreme Court of India. The RDA of AIIMS in a statement said that it extends its sincere app...

August 22, 2024 8:20 PM August 22, 2024 8:20 PM

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BCCI announces schedule for India 2025 Tour of England

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for India's tour of England for 2025. In a social media post, BCCI said, during the tour, a test series of five matches will be played between 20 June and 4 August next year. Prior to this the England team will be visiting In...

August 22, 2024 5:07 PM August 22, 2024 5:07 PM

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Sensex and Nifty Close Higher on Positive Global Cues

Domestic benchmark indices ended higher today. The Sensex and the Nifty climbed amid positive global cues following the Federal Reserve's policy meeting minutes, which indicated a strong likelihood of a rate cut next month.     At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed 147 points, or 0.18 per cent ...

August 22, 2024 4:50 PM August 22, 2024 4:50 PM

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Senior RJD Leader Shyam Rajak Quits Party

In Bihar, former minister and senior RJD leader Shyam Rajak today quit the party, alleging betrayal of top leadership. Mr. Rajak, who was the national general secretary of the party, was sidelined from the organisation in recent days as he failed to get nominated for the Rajya Sabha and Bihar Legisl...

August 22, 2024 4:45 PM August 22, 2024 4:45 PM

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Israel’s Security Cabinet to discuss Ceasefire

Israel's national security cabinet will meet today to discuss the ceasefire possibilities in its ongoing war against the Palestinian militant outfit, Hamas. The meeting will be held at the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) headquarters in Tel Aviv.   Egypt's mediatory peace talks, which were scheduled for...