WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 (AP) The head of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) urged countries to move swiftly to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the unpredictability arising from President Donald Trumps aggressive campaign of taxes on foreign imports is causing companies to delay investments and consumers to hold off on spending. Uncertainty is bad for business, she told reporters Thursday in a briefing during the

NEW DELHI/KARACHI, April 24 (Reuters) India said it would immediately suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan as part of measures to downgrade diplomatic ties with its neighbour after militants attacked tourists in Kashmir, killing 26 men. The treaty had survived two wars between the bitter rivals and withstood many twists and turns in diplomatic ties before New Delhis decision on Wednesday. WHAT IS THE INDUS WATERS TREATY? The nuclear-armed neighbours disagree over use of the water from

New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 200 to Rs 99,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday following fresh buying by stockists and jewellers and a weak dollar, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity took a U-turn from the historic Rs 1 lakh-mark and declined Rs 2,400 to Rs 99,200 per 10 gram on Wednesday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity also increased Rs 200 to Rs 98,900 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 98,700 per

Mumbai, Apr 24 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday amid profit-taking after a seven-day rally and disappointing earnings from Hindustan Unilever. Selling in blue-chips ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel and a largely muted trend in Asian and European equities also dragged the markets lower. The 30-share BSE benchmark declined 315.06 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 79,801.43. During the day, it dropped 391.94 points or 0.48 per cent to 79,724.55. The NSE Nifty went

Mumbai, Apr 16 (PTI) The rupee sustained its rally for the third straight session and settled with a gain of 16 paise at 85.64 against the US dollar on Wednesday, boosted by the renewed inflow of foreign funds and a weak American currency. Positive domestic macroeconomic numbers amid the 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs triggered a buying rush in equities, strengthening the local currency, according to forex traders. Also, lower crude prices in international markets supported the domestic u

SRINAGAR, India, April 24, 2025 (AP) Tensions between India and Pakistan were high on Thursday as New Delhi mounted a diplomatic offensive against Islamabad, blaming it for a deadly attack that killed 26 people in Kashmir and shattered Indias claims of calm in a disputed region where a bloody rebellion against Indian rule has been ongoing for decades. A rare attack on civilians mostly tourists who were visiting a popular scenic meadow shocked and outraged India and prompted calls for action a

BANGKOK, April 24, 2025 (AP) China on Thursday denied U.S. President Donald Trumps assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as trying to catch the wind. Chinas comments come after Trump said Tuesday that the final tariff rate on Chinas exports would come down substantially from the current 145%. Chinas position is consistent and we are open to consultations and dialogues, but any form

New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) Gold prices on Thursday jumped Rs 888 to Rs 95,610 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for June delivery traded higher by Rs 888 or 0.94 per cent at Rs 95,610 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 17,780 lots. Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in gold prices, analysts said. Globally, gold futures increased 0.92 per cent to USD 3,318.47 per ounce in

As economic uncertainty deepens worldwide, gold prices have notched more and more record highs. Thats because gold sales can rise sharply when anxious investors seek safe havens for parking their money. Golds current rally arrives as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to announce new tariffs on economic allies and foes alike, roiling financial markets into volatility and threatening to reignite inflation for families and businesses alike. Recently, the International Monetary Fund said that ou

TOKYO, April 24, 2025 (AP) Asian shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9% in morning trading to 35,168.80. Australias S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6% to 7,966.50. South Koreas Kospi lost 0.5% to 2,513.17. Hong Kongs Hang Seng declined 0.3% to 22,005.16, while the Shanghai Composite gaine

Mumbai, Apr 24 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday amid profit-taking after a seven-day rally and muted trend in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark declined 242.01 points to 79,874.48 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went down by 72.3 points to 24,256.65. In the past seven trading days, the BSE benchmark gauge zoomed 6,269.34 points or 8.48 per cent and the Nifty jumped 1,929.8 points or 8.61 per cent. From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Bharti Air

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme), a flagship programme under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is undergoing a major digital transformation with the launch of the next-generation Health Management Information System (HMIS). Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), this comprehensive digital platform is scheduled to go live from April 28, 2025, the Health Ministry said in a release on Wednesday. The revamped HMIS

April 24 (Reuters) Gold prices jumped more than 1% on Thursday on bargain buying, a day after the bullion hit a one-week low amid optimism over the U.S.-China trade deal. Spot gold rose 1.5% to $3,335.39 an ounce, as of 0312 GMT. U.S. gold futures gained 1.5% to $3,344. Non-yielding bullion, traditionally seen as a hedge against global instability, hit a record high of $3,500.05 on Tuesday but fell below the $3,300 level on Wednesday. The kind of volatility were seeing this week is being driven

SRINAGAR, India, April 24, 2025 (AP) India blamed Pakistan on Wednesday for a militant attack that killed 26 people in Indian-held Kashmir, downgrading diplomatic ties and suspending a crucial water-sharing treaty that has withstood two wars between the nuclear-armed rivals. The spray of gunfire at tourists Tuesday in a scenic, mountain-ringed valley was the worst assault in years targeting civilians in the restive region that is claimed by both countries. The unidentified gunmen also wounded 1

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) The direct hit from tariffs introduced by Donald Trumps administration on India could shave off between 0.2-0.5 percentage points from GDP growth, the countrys Finance Secretary Ajay Seth said on Wednesday. Now there is a sign of thatwe grow about 6.5% in the current year, said Seth, speaking at a Hudson Institute event on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington. Second order (effects) would be important

New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) Gold prices took a U-turn from the historic Rs 1 lakh-mark and declined Rs 2,400 to Rs 99,200 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday amid weak global trend. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity spurted by Rs 1,800 to hit the lifetime peak of Rs 1,01,600 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Gold of 99.5 per cent fall sharply by Rs 3,400 to Rs 98,700 per 10 grams on Wednesday, a day after jumping Rs 2,800 to an all-time hig

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LONDON, April 23, 2025 (AP) Diplomats and defense chiefs from Britain, the U.S., European nations and Ukraine will meet in London on Wednesday to push for a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. British Defense Secretary John Healey said the meeting of foreign ministers and national security advisers follows talks last week in Paris and will include what a ceasefire might look like and how to secure peace in the long term. Those attending include retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, President Donald T

April 23 (Reuters) Gold prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump backed down from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and expressed optimism for a trade deal with China, denting bullions safe-haven appeal. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $3,339.53 an ounce by 0428 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell 2% to $3,349.80. The hint of U.S.-China negotiations and Trump backing down his threat to remove Powell caused the sell off in gold price to hit a kind of a very extrem

Mumbai, Apr 23 (PTI) Rupee depreciated 15 paise to 85.34 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, after the American currency recovered supported by Donald Trumps softened stance particularly towards the Federal Reserve and against China. Forex traders said the market found support after Trump on Tuesday backed off from threats to fire FED Chair Jerome Powell after days of intensifying criticism against him for not cutting rates. Trump also signalled the possibility of lower tariffs a

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff. I have no intention of firing him, Trump told reporters. The U.S. president had previously insinuated otherwise as he said he could fire Powell if he wanted to, having been frustrated by the Fed putting a pause on cuts to short-term interest r

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he had spoken with Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Congress J&K unit president Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack to get an update on the situation. Gandhi asserted the families of victims deserve justice and our fullest support. Spoke with HM Amit Shah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, and J&K PCC President Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. Receive

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday congratulated the successful candidates of the UPSC civil services exam and urged them to carry the responsibility of serving people with integrity, compassion and commitment to justice. Congratulations to all the candidates who have successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. You now carry both the honour and the responsibility of serving the people of India. May you do so with integrity, compassion, and a commit

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Gold prices surged by Rs 1,800 to zoom past the crucial Rs 1 lakh-mark for 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid buying rush by local jewellers and stockists in anticipation of increased demand during Akshaya Tritiya and wedding season even as global macroeconomic uncertainties continued to fuel safe-haven chase. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,800 to hit the lifetime peak of Rs 1,01,600 per

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday assured the Delhi High Court that he will immediately remove videos and social media posts relating to his purported sharbat jihad remarks on Hamdards Rooh Afza. His statement came shortly after the court observed that the remarks shook its conscience and were indefensible. The counsel for Hamdard apprised the court that recently, while promoting Patanjalis gulab sharbat, Ramdev claimed that the money earned from Hamdards Rooh Afza was used to

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Gold future prices sustained upward trend for the fourth straight session by surging Rs 2,048 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 1,00,000 per 10 grams as investors rushed to safe havens after US President Donald Trump indicated plans to overhaul Federal Reserve amid continuing global trade war jitters. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the August delivery contract of the yellow metal bounced by Rs 2,048 or 2.1 per cent to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,00,000 per 10 grams in

Mumbai, Apr 22 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday as investors sentiment remained buoyant amid continuous foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip bank stocks. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 319.89 points to 79,728.39 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 76.1 points to 24,201.65. From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the biggest gainers. IndusIn

April 22 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trumps administration intends to press India to give online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart full access to its $125 billion ecommerce market, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing industry executives, lobbyists and U.S. government officials. The U.S. plans to push Prime Minister Narendra Modis government for a level playing field on ecommerce in wide-ranging talks on a U.S.-India trade agreement set to also cover sectors from food to cars,

April 22 (Reuters) Gold prices continued their record rally on Tuesday, driven by concerns over U.S. President Donald Trumps criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which dampened risk sentiment and drove investors towards the safe-haven bullion. Spot gold was up 1.4% at $3,472.49 an ounce, as of 0247 GMT, after touching a record high of $3,473.03 per ounce earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures firmed 1.7% to $3,482.40. Investors have been giving a wide berth to U.S. assets amid t

NEW DELHI, April 22, 2025 (AP) U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as New Delhi looks to avoid American tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Vance, who is on a largely personal four-day visit to India, met with Modi at his residence in New Delhi and the two leaders reviewed and positively assessed the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation, Modis office said

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday strongly defended the partys stand in the National Herald case, calling the Enforcement Directorates (ED) action a blatant abuse of power aimed at targeting Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Addressing a press conference here today, Chidambaram, citing detailed financial and legal facts, asserted that there is no evidence of money laundering or financial impropriety, and termed the EDs char

New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) As it is, we are alleged of encroaching upon the parliamentary and executive functions, Supreme Courts judge B R Gavai said on Monday in an apparent reference to recent attacks on the judiciary. Justice Gavais comment came while the apex court bench, also comprising Justice Augustine George Masih, was considering a fresh plea seeking an inquiry into the recent violence in West Bengal during anti-Waqf law protests. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, who had filed a PIL in 2021

Mumbai, Apr 21 (PTI) The rupee sustained its rally for the fifth straight session and settled with gains of 25 paise at 85.13 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, boosted by a sharp fall in the dollar index and a surge in the domestic equities. The dollar index has breached the 99 mark and is trading at its lowest level in three years. Moreover, fresh foreign fund inflows and decline in crude oil prices also favoured the rupee, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the

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Boston (United States), April 21: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission (EC) in India was compromised, saying that there was something very wrong with the system. While addressing the Indian diaspora in Boston, Gandhi cited the example of Maharashtra assembly elections, claiming there was an addition of 65 lakh voters to the voter list in two hours, which was impossible. More people voted in Maharashtra than the total number o

NEW DELHI, April 21, 2025 (AP) U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs and negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington. Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of his largely personal visit. The two leaders are expected to hold discussions on bilateral ties outlined in February when Modi met President Donald Trump in Washington. The U.S. is Indias largest trading partner and the two countrie

Indore, Apr 18 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the state government seeking a reply on why proceedings of the assembly are not being telecast live for the public. Justices Vivek Rusia and Gajendra Singh of Indore bench of HC issued the notice on Thursday on a PIL filed by Congress MLAs Sachin Yadav and Pratap Grewal. The reply to the notice has been sought in four weeks. The next date of hearing is likely to be June 16. Under the National e-Vidhan Application introduced

New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI): Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal slammed Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday for questioning the judiciary over the timeline for the president to take decisions, saying this is unconstitutional and he had never seen any Rajya Sabha chairman make political statements of this nature. A day after Dhankhar used strong words against the judiciary, Sibal asserted that the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairman remain equidistant between the opposition and the rulin

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Christians across the country marked Good Friday on Friday with solemn prayers and spiritual reflection, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for humanity. In the national capital, a large number of devotees gathered at the Sacred Heart Cathedral to participate in Good Friday prayers to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, in the Northeastern city of Guwahati, students took part in Good Friday prayers at Don Bosco I

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The Select Committee of the Lok Sabha, which is reviewing the Income Tax Bill, 2025, on Thursday called for suggestions and views from experts, industry associations, organisations, and other stakeholders on the proposed legislation, as per an official release.The committee, chaired by BJP Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda, has requested interested parties to submit their memoranda or suggestions on the proposed bill. According to the release, suggestions should be

April 18, 2025 (AP) For more than a century, the majority of colleges and universities have not paid most taxes. The Revenue Act of 1909 excused nonprofits operating exclusively for religious, charitable, or educational purposes in order to continue acting in the public interest. President Donald Trump is looking to challenge that designation, complaining that colleges and universities are indoctrinating their students with radical left ideas, rather than educating them. And he has decided to s

NEW YORK April 18, 2025 (AP) Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about her marketing teams accomplishments. When her name was called this time, she couldnt speak. I felt a knot in my throat, Lasso said. My head, it felt like it was inside a bubble. I couldnt hear, I couldnt see, and it felt like an eternity. It was just a few seconds, but it was so profound, and in a way earth-shattering to m

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) Gold prices rose by Rs 70 to hit yet another record high of Rs 98,170 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid firm global demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Wednesday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity soared by Rs 1,650 to hit an all-time high of Rs 98,100 per 10 grams. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity increased by Rs 70 to touch a fresh peak of Rs 97,720 per 10 grams against Wednesdays closing level of Rs 97,650 per 10 grams. Go

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) In major relief to West Bengal, the Supreme Court on Thursday extended the services of terminated teachers found untainted by the CBI. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the state governments submissions that teaching in various schools has been adversely impacted and fresh recruitment will take time. The apex court, however, did not extend the services of grade C and D employees of the state government run and aided schoo

Mumbai, Apr 17 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 2 per cent on Thursday, registering their fourth day of rally, as investors turned buoyant after foreign investors returned to domestic equities amid expectations of a breakthrough in US-Japan trade negotiations over reciprocal tariffs. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,508.91 points or 1.96 per cent to reclaim the 78,000 level. It finally settled at 78,553.20. During the day, it soared 1,572.48 points or 2.04 per cen

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to file its stand within a week in the challenge to Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 after it was assured by the union government that waqf by user or waqf by deed properties wont be denotified till the next hearing. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan also recorded the assurance of solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, that no appointments in the centra

April 17 (Reuters) Gold eased on Thursday as investors booked profits after bullion hit an all-time high earlier, with U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China and continued tariff uncertainty boosting bullions safe-haven demand. Spot gold shed 0.1% to $3,338.81 an ounce, as of 0436 GMT, after touching a record high of $3,357.40 earlier in the session. Bullion has gained more than 3% so far this week. U.S. gold futures firmed 0.1% to $3,351. Everything is going golds way, propelling prices to f

Mumbai, Apr 17 (PTI) The rupee rallied for the fourth straight session and rose 10 paise to 85.54 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid a renewed inflow of foreign funds in domestic equities and a weak American currency. However, subdued equity market sentiment and a slight recovery in crude oil prices put the local currency under pressure, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.48 and slipped to 85.54 against the greenback i

New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) If Muslims would be allowed to be a part of Hindu religious trusts, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre while hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan asked solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, on how waqf by user can be disallowed as many will not have requisite documents to get such waqfs registered. Waqf b

Bengaluru, Apr 16 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday termed the EDs filing of a charge sheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in an alleged money laundering case as vindictive politics by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said the Centres act showed that it will not tolerate dissent by those who believe in democracy. Enforcement Directorate (ED) filing a chargesheet against senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul