Market Ends Eight-Week Gaining Streak Amid Global Trends and Weak Economic Data

August 3, 2024 6:40 PM August 3, 2024 6:40 PM

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Market Ends Eight-Week Gaining Streak Amid Global Trends and Weak Economic Data

The market snapped the eight week gaining streak after Friday's correction erased the weekly gains, following world equity markets trend amid weak economic data. However, during the week, the benchmarks recorded a fresh all-time high after the Fed Chair indicated possible rate cut at the September m...

Landslide in Kargil Causes Building Collapse, 12 injured

August 3, 2024 6:34 PM August 3, 2024 6:34 PM

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Landslide in Kargil Causes Building Collapse, 12 injured

In Ladakh, a landslide in the Kabaddi Nalla area of Kargil caused a building to collapse in the early hours of the morning, resulting in injuries to 12 people. Indian Army, Ladakh Police and Rescue Teams swiftly initiated rescue operations, and all injured individuals were safely transported to Dist...

Gujarat Government Approves Rs 63 Crore Grant for Fire Safety Equipment

August 3, 2024 5:10 PM August 3, 2024 5:10 PM

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Gujarat Government Approves Rs 63 Crore Grant for Fire Safety Equipment

Gujarat government has given an in-principle approval to allocate a total grant of 63 crore rupees for the purchase of emergency fire vehicles and equipments to the municipalities of the state.   The decision has been made after the representations made by the public representatives and local leader...

Wildfires rage across US as adverse weather looms

August 3, 2024 5:08 PM August 3, 2024 5:08 PM

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Wildfires rage across US as adverse weather looms

In the US, firefighters continue to battle massive wildfires raging across the western States. The fire has affected four counties - Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama. 542 structures are reported destroyed and 50 damaged in Butte and Tehama counties. About 4,000 people have been evacuated. No casual...

Indian Army Mobilizes Resources for Flood Relief in Himachal Pradesh

August 3, 2024 4:51 PM August 3, 2024 4:51 PM

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Indian Army Mobilizes Resources for Flood Relief in Himachal Pradesh

The Indian Army has mobilized resources to aid in relief operations in flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh, specifically in Shimla and Mandi districts.   In Samej Village, Shimla, Army has deployed three columns of personnel, an Engineer Task Force, and a medical team. The team repaired ro...

Eastern Indonesia hit by 5.0-magnitude earthquake

August 3, 2024 4:41 PM August 3, 2024 4:41 PM

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Eastern Indonesia hit by 5.0-magnitude earthquake

A subterranean earthquake measuring 5.0 in magnitude jolted Indonesia's eastern Central Papua province on Saturday. The quake struck at 12.32 p.m. local time, with its epicentre located 28 km northeast of Puncak Jaya Regency at a depth of 100 km.   There have been no preliminary reports of damages o...

US Embassy issues security alert for its nationals in Bangladesh

August 3, 2024 4:39 PM August 3, 2024 4:39 PM

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US Embassy issues security alert for its nationals in Bangladesh

The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert for US nationals residing in Bangladesh. A statement issued on its official website, US Embassy in Dhaka said that due to the unpredictable nature of the protests and the government response, U.S. citizens should practice vigilance and avoid demons...

India observes 14th Organ Donation Day with Nationwide awareness programs

August 3, 2024 4:16 PM August 3, 2024 4:16 PM

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India observes 14th Organ Donation Day with Nationwide awareness programs

The 14th Indian Organ Donation Day is being observed across the country on Saturday. To mark the day, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised an Organ Donation awareness program in New Delhi. On the occasion, Minister of...