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March 14, 2024 5:10 PM

Asian Shares Mixed; Kospi, Straits Times, Nikkei Up; Hang Seng, Shanghai Composite Down. European Markets Open Higher

Asian shares ended mixed today. South Korea's Kospi gained 0.90 percent, Singapore's Straits Times added 0.80 per cent, and Japan's Nikkei rose 0.30 per cent. On the other hand, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.70 percent and China's Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.20 percent. European m...

March 14, 2024 5:31 PM

S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip as Chipmaker Stocks See Profit Booking

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower yesterday as investors booked profits in chipmaker stocks, while they braced for producer price data and further clues on the inflation trend ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting. Nasdaq Composite closed half of percent lower and S&P 500 fe...

March 14, 2024 5:05 PM

लद्दाख में करगिल के उपायुक्त ने जिला स्तरीय व्यवस्थित मतदाता शिक्षा और चुनावी भागीदारी- स्‍वीप कोर समिति की स्थापना की है

लद्दाख में करगिल के उपायुक्त ने जिला स्तरीय व्यवस्थित मतदाता शिक्षा और चुनावी भागीदारी- स्‍वीप कोर समिति की स�...

March 14, 2024 5:32 PM

India’s Wholesale Price Index Inflation Hits Four-Month Low at 0.20% in February 2024

India’s wholesale price index (WPI) - -based inflation moderated to a four-month low of 0.20 per cent in February 2024 annually. This is compared to 0.27 per cent in January this year. According to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, food inflation increase...

March 14, 2024 5:34 PM

Ladakh’s Kargil District Forms SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) Core Committee for Enhanced Voter Participation in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

In Ladakh, in a proactive move to enhance democratic participation, Ladakh's Office of the Deputy Commissioner Kargil has established a District Level SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) Core Committee. Headed by District Election Officer Shrikant Suse, the Committee i...

March 14, 2024 5:39 PM

Renowned Rabindra Sangeet Singer Sadi Mohammad Passes Away at 70 in Dhaka Tragedy

In Bangladesh, a legendary Rabindra Sangeet singer Sadi Mohammad passed away on Wednesday evening. The younger brother of the deceased and distinguished dancer Shibli Mohammad confirmed the death to the media in Dhaka. He was 70. Family sources said that Sadi was practising music with his Tanpura in...

March 14, 2024 5:42 PM

PM Modi’s Focus on Northeast Development Stressed by Union Minister at IIT Guwahati

The Northeastern States receive long overdue attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many first remarkables have happened in this region during the last 10 years, said Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman at IIT Guwahati today. The Prime Minister priori...

March 14, 2024 4:47 PM

AAP announces candidates for 8 Loksabha seats in Punjab

Aam Admi Party has announced candidates for Eight Loksabha seats of Punjab. As per the list released by Party officials, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal will be the candidate from Amritsar, Sushil Kumar Rinku from Jalandhar and Gurmeet Singh Khudian from Bhatinda loksabha seat. ...

March 14, 2024 2:08 PM

High-Level Committee submits report on One Nation One Election to President Droupadi Murmu

A High-Level Committee today submitted its report on One Nation One Election to President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. The High-Level Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu. The Report was submitted in the pre...

March 14, 2024 2:06 PM

Mr P.R.N.Thirumaran, Karaikkal North Assembly constituency Member swears in as Minister

Mr P.R.N.Thirumaran, Karaikkal North Assembly constituency Member, has been sworn in as Minister today at Raj Nivas, Puducherry. Lt. Governor Dr.Tamilisai Soundararajan administered oath of office. Chief Minister N.Rangasamy, Speaker R.Selvam, Rajya Sabha Member S.Selvaganapathy and other dignitarie...