Asian stock market indices show mixed trend today

April 30, 2026 6:57 PM

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Asian stock market indices show mixed trend today

Asian stock market indices showed a mixed trend today. South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.4%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 1.3%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index shed 1.1%. On the other hand, Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 1.1%, and China’s Shanghai Composite Index added 0.1%. Major European indi...

India secures victory over Slovakia in ITTF World Team Table Tennis

April 30, 2026 6:53 PM

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India secures victory over Slovakia in ITTF World Team Table Tennis

In the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships, India staged a spirited comeback to defeat Slovakia 3-2 in a Group 7 match at the Copper Box Arena in London. With the win, India moved to the top of the group standings ahead of their next tie against Guatemala. Slovakia took the lead as Lubomir Pi...

President Murmu extends greetings to citizens on eve of Buddha Purnima

April 30, 2026 6:22 PM

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President Murmu extends greetings to citizens on eve of Buddha Purnima

President Droupadi Murmu today extended greetings to the citizens on the eve of Buddha Purnima. In her message, President Murmu said that this sacred day marks the epoch-making events of lord Buddha’s advent on earth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana. She added that his eternal messages of compassi...

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju arrives in Sikkim on 3-day visit

April 30, 2026 6:19 PM

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju arrives in Sikkim on 3-day visit

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has arrived in Sikkim today on a 3-day visit. Senior Minister and officials of the Sikkim government welcomed him upon his arrival at Rongo. Tomorrow, the Union Minister will attend and visit various places in the Mangan district. Among various progr...

Violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan: HRCB

April 30, 2026 6:16 PM

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Violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan: HRCB

In Pakistan, as violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan, leading human rights organisations have brought to light the extrajudicial killing of a man and the enforced disappearances of two women by Pakistani forces. The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) mentioned tha...

RBI exempts small NBFCs from registration and reserve fund rules

April 30, 2026 5:17 PM

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RBI exempts small NBFCs from registration and reserve fund rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has exempted non-deposit-taking Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) with an asset size of less than 1,000 crore rupees and not availing public funds from registration and reserve fund requirements from July 1, 2026.    The Apex Bank issued a circular in this regard ...

EC launches QR code photo ID system to secure counting centres

April 30, 2026 4:53 PM

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EC launches QR code photo ID system to secure counting centres

The Election Commission (EC) has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system through its ECINET platform to eliminate the possibility of any unauthorized person entering counting centres. The poll body has said that the initiative will come into effect from the 4th of May, during the count...