May 9, 2024 7:55 PM

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Congress Questions PM Modi’s Allegations on Industrialists

Congress today continued its attack on Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi over his allegation that the party has a deal with two top industrialists. Briefing media in New Delhi, party spokesperson, Supriya Shrinate said it was Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who consistently questioned ...

May 9, 2024 7:48 PM

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Annual Investment Meeting Congress Wraps Up in Abu Dhabi

The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress concluded today in Abu Dhabi, marking the culmination of a dynamic three-day event that convened industry titans, policymakers, and forward-thinking innovators from across the globe. Running from the 6th to the 9th of May, the congress served as a platfor...

May 9, 2024 7:46 PM

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Dow Jones Closes Above 39,000 Points, Extends Winning Streak to Six Sessions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended higher yesterday, stretching its winning streak to six straight sessions and closing above 39,000 points for the first time in five weeks, as investors kept betting on supportive US monetary policy.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.44 per cent. On the ...

May 9, 2024 7:45 PM

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Oil Prices Rise on Decreasing US Inventories and Increased Demand Indicators

Oil prices increased today due to declining US crude inventories, coupled with an uptick in refinery intake and heightened Chinese imports last month. These factors bolstered demand projections for the world's top two crude-consuming nations.   The Brent Crude Oil futures was up by 0.89 per cent to ...

May 9, 2024 7:44 PM

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Asian and European Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Today

Key Asian stocks ended mixed today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 1.21 per cent, China's Shanghai Composite jumped by 0.82 per cent and Singapore's Straits Times Index rose 0.04 per cent.   South Korea's Kospi slipped 1.20 per cent and Japan's Nikkei-225 declined 0.34 per cent.   Major European...

May 10, 2024 8:53 PM

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Rupee Ends at 83.51 Against US Dollar; Dollar Index Up to 105.63

In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 51 paise against the US dollar today.   The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies was up at 105.63 in intra-day trade.

May 9, 2024 4:10 PM

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Security Operation in Jammu & Kashmir Enters Sixth Day

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) to track down terrorists responsible for attacking an IAF convoy in the Shaistar area of Poonch district on the 4th of May, which claimed the life of corporal rank personnel, entered the sixth day today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent repor...