Terrorist Search Operation in Jammu and Kashmir Forest Enters Second Day

April 29, 2024 6:06 PM

views 17

Terrorist Search Operation in Jammu and Kashmir Forest Enters Second Day

In Jammu and Kashmir, a massive search operation to track down and neutralise two groups of terrorists in the dense forests of Basantgarh in Udhampur district entered the second day today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that a village Defence Guard (VDG) was killed in a brief encounter with t...

Gold Futures Rise in Indian Market; Global Prices Also Increase

April 29, 2024 6:04 PM

views 69

Gold Futures Rise in Indian Market; Global Prices Also Increase

Gold prices gained today in the futures market. The precious metal was up by 64 rupees, or 0.09 per cent, trading at 71,564 rupees per ten grams. Silver futures for July contracts were higher by 114 rupees, or 0.14 per cent, trading at 82,610 rupees per kilogram, when the reports last came in.   In ...

Asian Stocks Rise; European Markets Show Mixed Trends

April 29, 2024 6:03 PM

views 88

Asian Stocks Rise; European Markets Show Mixed Trends

All key Asian stocks ended with gains today. South Korea's Kospi rose 1.16 percent, China's Shanghai Composite index jumped 0.80 percent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index soared 0.54 percent. Singapore's Straits Times index also ended higher with 0.06 percent gains.    Major European markets were trad...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi Over Religious Appeal

April 29, 2024 6:02 PM

views 28

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi Over Religious Appeal

The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi for six years for allegedly seeking votes for the Bhartiya Janata Party in the name of religion.   The Court was of the view that the plea was “thoroughly misconceived” since the petitioner had approached ...

Dubai Plans World’s Largest Airport Terminal at Al Maktoum International

April 29, 2024 4:19 PM

views 67

Dubai Plans World’s Largest Airport Terminal at Al Maktoum International

Dubai has revealed plans for the construction of the world's largest airport terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The ambitious project, approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, is set to revolutionize the aviation industry and s...

Congress Candidate Withdraws Nomination in Indore Constituency

April 29, 2024 4:15 PM

views 40

Congress Candidate Withdraws Nomination in Indore Constituency

In Madhya Pradesh, Akshay Kanti Bam, the congress candidate from Indore, withdrew his nomination today.   This is being considered a big setback for the congress party.   Accompanied by BJP MLA Ramesh Mendola, he visited the Collector’s office to formalize the withdrawal.   BJP leader Kailash Vijayv...

Rupee Closes at 83.47 Against US Dollar; Dollar Index at 105.66

April 29, 2024 4:13 PM

views 75

Rupee Closes at 83.47 Against US Dollar; Dollar Index at 105.66

In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 47 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 down at 105.66 in intra-day trade.