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New York, Jan 28 (PTI) India came out on top in the trade deal with the European Union and is going to have a heyday with this, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in the first reaction from the Trump administration on the free trade agreement. Greer was responding to a question on the trade agreement, billed as the mother of all deals, sealed between India and the EU on Tuesday. Ive looked at some of the details of the deal so far. I think India comes out on top on this, frankly. They

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the redevelopment of the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi and alleged that he wants to erase every historical heritage to simply affix his own nameplate. You have committed the crime of demolishing the rare ancient heritage of Manikarnika Ghat, which was described in the Gupta period and later restored by Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, under the pretext of renovation, Kharge said in a

New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) A new study into why women experience more severe gut pain suggests that oestrogen, the female sexual hormone, increases the release of a gut hormone that promotes satiety, boosting serotonin production, and sensitising nerves in the gut that trigger pain response. A comparative study of male and female mouse models conducted by researchers from South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute and University of California, San Francisco, revealed an oestrogen-depend

WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026 (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters that activists said had killed at least 646 people. Iran had no direct reaction to Trumps comments, which came after the foreign minister of Oman long an interlocutor between Washington and Tehran traveled to Iran this weekend. It also remains unclear just what Iran could promise, particularly as Trump has s

Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) The rupee weakened by 5 paise to 90.22 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, amid a strengthening American currency, higher crude oil prices and incessant outflow of foreign funds. An unprecedented geopolitical concern and global trade uncertainties have accelerated the dollar demand worldwide, adding strength to the greenback and putting pressure on the Indian currency, analysts said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.24 and gained slightl

NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Reuters) Indias key inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in three months in December as the decline in food prices slowed, data showed on Monday, amid expectations that prices could continue inching up this year. Annual retail inflation quickened to 1.33% in December from 0.71% in November, government data showed. A Reuters poll had projected retail inflation at 1.5%. The print was below the RBI (Reserve Bank of India)s target range of 2% to 6% for the fourth straight mont

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI) In a first, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the general budget in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on Monday. This will be Sitharamans ninth budget presentation, one short of the record 10 budgets presented by the then finance minister Morarji Desai. The Budget session of Parliament begins on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha members assembled in the Lok Sabha chambe

New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Gold and silver prices declined for the second straight day in the futures trade on Thursday, tracking weak global trends as investors booked profits ahead of the key US jobs data. Analysts said the employment numbers will offer fresh cues on the Federal Reserves monetary policy outlook. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery decreased Rs 896, or 0.65 per cent, to Rs 1,37,113 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 14,957 lots. Silver futu

KATHMANDU, Nepal, January 7, 2026 (AP) Mukesh Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day in September, but instead he joined a youth revolt against corruption in Nepal and lost his leg after being shot by security forces. Lying on a hospital bed at the National Trauma Center in the capital Kathmandu where his leg was amputated, 22-year-old Awasti said he regrets giving up so much for the little that has been achieved after the sacrifices of

Mumbai, Jan 5 (PTI) The Indian rupee stayed weak for the fourth straight session and closed 8 paise lower at 90.28 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a firm American currency and subdued equity market sentiment. Forex traders said that the renewed geopolitical uncertainties after the US military intervention in Venezuela fuelled dollar demand worldwide even though the falling crude oil prices supported the Indian currency at lower level. At the interbank foreign excha

New York/Washington, Jan 5 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was not happy with Indias purchases of Russian oil and that Washington can raise tariffs on New Delhi very quickly. These remarks were made by President Trump while talking to reporters on Sunday aboard Air Force One en route to Washington DC from Florida. They (India) wanted to make me happy, basically. Modi is a very good man; he is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important

Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The rupee started the new year on a negative note and depreciated 11 paise to 89.99 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said the rupee entered 2026 with both challenges and cushions, while global uncertainty persists, Indias strong macroeconomic parameters and ample forex reserves provide stability. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.94 against the US dollar, then lost s

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025 (AP) By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom of the press. Its likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers. The number of assaults on reporters in the U.S. nearly equals the last three years combined. The president of the United States berates many who ask him questions, calling one woman piggy. And the ranks of those doing the job continues to thin. Its hard to think of a darker time for jo

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) The rupee rose 5 paise to settle at 89.63 against the US dollar on Tuesday on the back of a weaker greenback. However, a rise in global crude oil prices, coupled with foreign capital outflows, prevented sharper gains in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.67 and traded in the range of 89.58-89.85 before settling at 89.63 against the greenback, up 5 paise from its previous close. The rupee on Monday pared initi

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) Benchmark stock index BSE Sensex slipped by 42 points in a volatile trade on Tuesday following profit-taking in IT and pharma shares and mixed global cues. Snapping the two-day gaining streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 42.64 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 85,524.84. The index moved in a range during the day, hitting a high of 85,704.93 and a low of 85,342.99. The 50-share NSE Nifty closed marginally up by 4.75 points or 0.02 per cent to 26,177.15. Metals, FMCG and

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) The rupee fell 5 paise to 89.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid FII outflows and a weak opening in the domestic equity markets. However, a weaker greenback and a drop in global crude oil prices prevented sharper losses in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 89.67 against the dollar but lost ground to trade at 89.73, down 5 paise from its previous close. The rupee on Monday pared initial

People who regularly ate higher-fat dairy foods had a lower risk of developing dementia over 25 years, while low-fat dairy and other dairy foods showed no clear association, according to a new study. Those who consumed 50 grams per day or more of high-fat cheese daily roughly a third of a cup had a lower overall risk of dementia, vascular dementia, a form of cognitive decline caused by impaired blood flow to the brain, according to the 25-year Swedish study of nearly 28,000 people published in

Mumbai, Dec 22 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex jumped by 638 points while the broader Nifty closed above 26,100 on Monday following heavy buying in IT, auto and metal shares amid foreign fund inflows and a rally in global markets on hopes of further rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Building on the previous sessions rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 638.12 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 85,567.48. During the day, it surged 671.97 points or 0.79 per cent to 85,601.33. The 50-share NSE Nifty c

Dec 16 (Reuters) Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar, as investors awaited the release of key U.S. jobs data that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserves policy path in the new year. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,311.64 per ounce, as of 0230 GMT, extending a year-to-date rally of more than 64% that has seen bullion smash multiple records. U.S. gold futures were little changed at $4,333.20. The U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month low in early Asian trade, l

Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low

Dec 12 (Reuters) Indias annual retail inflation quickened to 0.71% year-on-year in November, picking up from a record low in October, as the pace of decline in food prices slowed, government data showed on Friday. A Reuters poll had projected retail inflation at 0.7%. The latest print was below the Reserve Bank of Indias target range of 2% to 6% for the third straight month. COMMENTARY: TERESA JOHN, LEAD ECONOMIST, NIRMAL BANG, MUMBAI CPI inflation quickened to 0.71% in November from 0.25% in O

Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) The rupee plunged 54 paise to an all-time low of 90.48 against the US dollar in intra-day trade on Thursday after reports surfaced that the India-US trade deal is likely by March 2026. Forex traders said the rupee fell to a new all-time low of 90.48 after Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran reportedly said the India-US trade deal is likely to be inked by March. Moreover, prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, compounded by strong US dollar demand from importers, de

Mumbai, Dec 9 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 10 paise to 90.15 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as dollar demand from corporates, importers and foreign portfolio investors dented investors sentiments. Forex traders said investors are in a wait and watch mode and market participants are waiting for clarity from the US FED before taking decisive positions. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.15 against the US dollar, down 10 paise from its previous close. On Mond

KYIV, Ukraine, December 8, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasnt read a U.S-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at trying to narrow differences on the U.S. administrations proposal. But in an exchange with reporters on Sunday night, Trump suggested that the Ukrainian leader is holding up the ta

New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 300 to Rs 1,32,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday due to subdued demand in the local markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,32,900 per 10 grams on Friday. However, silver prices jumped by Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,85,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), marking their second consecutive day of gains. It had settled at Rs 1,83,500 per kg in the previous market s

DHAKA, Bangladesh, December 4, 2025 (AP) A special tribunal in Bangladeshs capital on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against Sajeeb Wazed, the son of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over alleged crimes against humanity during last years mass uprising that ended his mothers 15-year rule. Wazed, who lives in the United States, was an adviser to Hasina. He is accused of shutting down internet access in much of Bangladesh during the protests and causing mass killings of protesters. A three-

Eating a daily skin-roasted peanuts may help older adults improve blood flow to their brains and boost memory, according to a new study. The new study suggests that a simple, everyday eating skin-roasted peanuts can supercharge blood flow in your brain a vital function that tends to weaken as we get older. Researchers found that the boost not only sharpened memory but also improved participants heart health. In the study, researchers at Maastricht University in the Netherlands recruited 31 heal

Mumbai, Dec 4 (PTI) The rupee slumped 28 paise to an all-time low of 90.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid substantial foreign institutional investor outflows and restrained intervention from the Reserve Bank of India. Forex traders said that restrained central bank intervention ahead of the crucial Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision and significant dollar demand from importers have exerted persistent downward pressure on the local currency. At the interbank foreign

Previous research has found that the human brain reaches maturity sometime in the 20s, but a new study suggests that it never stops developing. Our brains rewire themselves completely five times over the course of our lifetimes, says a research team, whose insights suggest changes we can expect in these different phases of our lives. The turning points in neural networking occur at an average age of around 9, 32, 66 and 83, they say. The rewiring is accompanied by different ways of thinking as w

NEW DELHI, December 3, 2025 (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test New Delhis efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the war in Ukraine grinds on. Putin is scheduled to arrive on the state visit Thursday and hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. They are expected to review progress on bilateral ties, discuss issues of mutual intere

Mumbai, Dec 1 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the support from positive domestic equities was negated by elevated crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said significant dollar demand by importers has exerted persistent downward pressure on the local currency. Moreover, investors are adopting a cautious stance amid ongoing trade tensions with the US, with expectations of a settlement towards the end of the year. At th

A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in India, may play a direct role in promoting obesity, and the effect appears tied to how the body processes one of its main components. Researchers fed mice a diet rich in soybean oil and tracked how they metabolized linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that makes up a large share of soybean oil. Linoleic acid is broken down in the body into molecules called oxylipins, and eati

New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 700 to Rs 1,30,160 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday tracking firm trends in the global markets and strong investor appetite, according to marketmen. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity jumped by Rs 700 to Rs 1,29,560 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). Gold edged highersupported by increasing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst Commodities at HDFC Securities, said. He further

A major new study has found a notable connection between untreated sleep apnea and an increased risk of Parkinsons disease. A team of researchers from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) studied more than 11 million veterans aged 40 and older who did not already have Parkinsons disease. Some of them had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The researchers then tracked who went on to develop Parkinsons over a

New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) Gold prices surged Rs 1,200 to hit near a two-week high of Rs 1,30,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking a rally in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Analysts said the rise was mainly driven by renewed expectations of interest-rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next month. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,29,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). On November

Mumbai, Nov 24 (PTI) The rupee rebounded sharply by 50 paise to settle at 89.16 against the greenback on Monday, due to US dollar selling by banks and importers amid a dip in global crude oil prices. Besides, suspected RBI intervention also supported the domestic currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 89.46 and moved in the range of 89.05 and 89.50 during the day. It eventually settled at 89.16, up 50 paise from its previous close. The rupee h

Mumbai, Nov 24 (PTI) The rupee rebounded on Monday from record lows, rising 49 paise to 89.17 against the greenback in early trade on US dollar selling by banks and a dip in global crude oil prices. A positive opening in the domestic equity markets and intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lent support to the domestic unit, according to forex traders. The rupee opened at 89.46 against the greenback before rising to 89.17, up 49 paise from its previous close. The rupee plunged 98 paise

Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) The rupee pared initial losses and showed a slight recovery of 5 paise trading at 88.63 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on the back of lower crude oil prices overseas and foreign capital infusion in domestic stocks. The local currency, however, remained under pressure tracking a firm greenback and negative cues from domestic equity markets, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.67 and gained some ground to trade a

Kolkata, Nov 18 (PTI) An elderly woman from the southern part of the citys Kudghat area died after allegedly setting herself on fire due to panic over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, police said on Tuesday. The woman, identified as Jamuna Mondal (67), had been living with her family, who claimed that her anxiety intensified as the SIR process began, a senior police officer said. Preliminary findings suggested that the deceased did not receive her enumeration form

Patna, Nov 18 (PTI) Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor on Tuesday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U) would have been bundled up with just 25 seats had his government not given Rs 10,000 to 60,000 beneficiaries in each constituency just before the assembly elections and promised Rs 2 lakh to 1.5 crore women across the state under self-employment initiatives. Addressing a press conference here, Kishor said that his Jan Suraaj Party made an honest effort but failed to make a

Mumbai, Nov 18 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday due to emergence of profit-taking in-tandem with a weak trend in global equity markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 292.95 points to 84,658 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 83.3 points to 25,930.15. From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Larsen & Toubro were among the major laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Bharti Air

Mumbai, Nov 14 (PTI) The rupee depreciated by 5 paise to 88.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said investors are taking a cautious approach due to the lack of an announcement on the India-US trade deal. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.70 against the US dollar before dropping to 88.75, down 5 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee settled 8 paise

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Gold prices rallied by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity jumped by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Mondays closing of Rs 1,25,300 per 10 grams. The yellow metal has added Rs 3,300 per 10 grams in the last two sessions. In the local bullion market on Monday, gold of 99.9 per cent had se

New York, Nov 12 (PTI) US President Donald Trump appeared to defend the H-1B visa programme, saying America has to bring in talent from around the world as it does not have certain talents in the country. I agree but you also do have to bring in talent, Trump said, responding to a question in an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News on whether the H-1B visa issue will not be a big priority for his administration and if one wants to raise wages for American workers, the country cannot be floo

Chennai, Nov 11 (PTI) The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance will hold protest across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday to condemn the Election Commission of India for carrying out the SIR in a haste. The month-long exercise to update the electoral rolls will result in the removal of the voters from the minority community, the DMK has said. DMK organisation secretary R S Bharathi had made a representation to the Election Commission on November 10, on behalf of the party, highlighting the practical difficu

WASHINGTON, November 11, 2025 (AP) The US Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation. President Donald Trump has signaled support for the bill, s

Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) The rupee fell 4 paise to 88.69 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee sentiment remained fragile amid global uncertainty. The US shutdown is providing a counter-intuitive lift to the dollar, with government spending halted, fewer dollars are circulating tightening supply and offering short-term support to the currency, they said.

Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday after sliding for the past three sessions tracking positive trends in Asian markets and buying in blue-chip stocks. Besides, traders said fresh foreign fund inflows also supported investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 267.74 points or 0.32 per cent to 83,484.02 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 84.90 points or 0.33 per cent to 25,577.20. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Asian

Our immune system has a dark side: Its supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults or children, and theyre on the rise. New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down symptoms. Dozens of clinical trials

Purnea (Bihar) [India], November 6 (ANI): A day after levelling fresh allegations of voter fraud in the 2024 Haryana assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister amid the first phase of polling in 121 constituencies underway in Bihar. Wherever they are contesting elections, they are winning elections by stealing votesYesterday, we showed the whole world that the BJP and the Election Co