August 15, 2024 7:53 PM

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Parsi Community in Mumbai Celebrates Navroz & Independence Day 

The Parsi community of Mumbai celebrated Navroz along with Independence Day today. Navroz which means ‘New Day’ is Parsi New Year Day, when the Parsi families come together, honour their heritage, and embrace new beginnings. The Pateti prayers were held in Fire temples yesterday night in Mumbai. Tod...

August 15, 2024 7:55 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu & PM Modi Extend Navroz Wishes

President Droupadi Murmu has greeted all citizens, especially the people from the Parsi community, on the occasion of Parsi New Year, Navroz today. In her message, the President said that Navroz is a symbol of happiness, zeal and faith. President Murmu said the Parsi community has significantly cont...

August 15, 2024 7:35 PM

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US Markets Close Higher on Rate Cut Hopes

US markets closed higher as the latest inflation data reassured investors that the Federal Reserve would start cutting US interest rates next month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 243 points or 0.6% to 40,008.       The Nasdaq Composite gained 5 points to close at 17,193. The S&P 5...

August 15, 2024 7:35 PM

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Global Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid US Rate Cut Optimism

Global crude oil prices ticked today as optimism built that potential US interest rate cuts will boost economic activity and fuel consumption, but concerns over slower global demand curbed gains.   Brent crude oil prices were up 51 cents, or 0.6%, at 80.27 dollars a barrel. US crude also gained...

August 15, 2024 7:34 PM

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be Nominated as Thailand’s New PM

Thailand's Populist Pheu Thai Party today said it will nominate its party leader, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, in a Parliament vote for the country's new leader. The move comes after former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was removed by a court order over an ethical violation.     If Ms Paetong...

August 15, 2024 7:14 PM

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Domestic Bullion Markets Closed; Global Gold Prices Rise, Silver Gains 2%

Domestic bullion markets were closed today. However, global gold prices rose today, a day after US inflation data suggested the Federal Reserve might reduce interest rates next month. Gold gained 0.5% to 2,460.38 dollars per ounce, just $23 shy of the record high of 2,483.6 dollars reached last mont...

August 15, 2024 6:14 PM

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Assam: Security Forces Conduct Searches After ULFA Claims Bombs in 24 Locations

In Assam, security forces carried out searches at several places across the state today after the banned outfit ULFA claimed to have planted bombs in 24 places. However, no untoward incident has been reported so far. DGP G.P Singh said that suspicious articles have been found in some places includin...

August 15, 2024 6:34 PM

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PM Modi Meets Indian Olympic Contingent in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that every player who goes to Paris is a Champion. He asserted that the government will continue to support sports and ensure that a top-quality sporting infrastructure is built. The Prime Minister made remarks while interacting with the Indian Olympic Contingen...

August 15, 2024 5:50 PM

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Markets Closed for Public Holiday  

Domestic markets were closed today on account of a public holiday. The markets will resume trading on Friday, August 16. Meanwhile, the markets ended marginally higher in the volatile session yesterday. The Sensex gained 149 points or 0.19 per cent to close at 79,105 yesterday. And the Nifty ended u...