June 25, 2024 7:35 PM

EAM Dr S. Jaishankar meets journalists from 10  Eurasian countries

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met journalists from ten Eurasian countries who are on an India immersion visit. He spoke to them about the long-standing ties, the transformation unfolding in India over the last decade and its prospects for the Global South. In a social media post, D...

June 25, 2024 7:30 PM

Maharashtra Govt Mandates Removal of CIBIL Score for Crop Loans to Farmers

Maharashtra Government has directed banking and financial institutions to strictly do away with CIBIL score while granting crop loans to farmers. Addressing the 163rd meeting of the State Level Bankers Committee in Mumbai today, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said banks must support small ...

June 25, 2024 7:24 PM

Four out of five major Asian indices ended with gains today

Four out of five major Asian indices ended with gains today. Japan's Nikkei gained 0.94 percent, Singapore's Straits Times increased 0.37 percent, South Korea's Kospi climbed 0.35 percent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0.25 percent. Whereas, China's Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.44 percent.   In the...

June 25, 2024 7:24 PM

PM Modi Meets Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met former Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Modi reminisced the opportunity to work with Mr. Naidu for decades and admired his wisdom and passion for India's progress.   Tripura governor Indrasena Reddy, Chief Minister o...

June 25, 2024 7:18 PM

Sensex rises 712 points & Nifty gains 183 points

India's Equity Benchmark Indices, Sensex and Nifty ended in the positive territory today after a firm trading session. The Sensex rose 712 points, or 0.92%, to close at 78,054. Nifty gained 183 points, or 0.78%, to settle at 23,721. In the broader market at the BSE, the Mid-Cap index was down by 0.2...

June 25, 2024 7:17 PM

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong Meets EAM Dr S. Jaishankar in Delhi

New Ambassador of China Xu Feihong called on External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Delhi today. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said they discussed the India-China bilateral relationship and common interest in its stabilization and progress. Dr Jaishankar wished the Chinese Ambassador a...

June 25, 2024 8:24 PM

India visit brief, but very fruitful: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her recent visit to India was very successful, though it was brief. "The visit was short but very fruitful. I think this visit will play a very pivotal role in strengthening the existing excellent relations between India and Bangladesh," said S...