Washington, Jun 17 (PTI) Two influential congressmen have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US Congress to designate July 6 as A Day of Compassion in honour of the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lamas 90th birthday. The resolution was introduced on Monday by Republican Michael McCaul and Democrat Jim McGovern. McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced a resolution alongside McGovern designating July 6th, 2025, as A Day of Compassion in honour of His

NEW DELHI, June 17, 2025 (AP) Investigators in India are studying the black boxes of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after recovering them from the aircraft wreckage to ascertain the cause of last weeks plane crash that left at least 270 people dead. The black boxes will provide cockpit conversations and data related to the planes engine and control settings to investigators and help them in determining the cause of the crash. The London-bound Air India aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed on a m

Mumbai, Jun 17 (PTI) The rupee declined 19 paise to close at 86.23 (provisional) against the greenback on Tuesday weighed down by a rise in global crude oil prices amid the escalating Iran-Israel war, and a strengthening dollar. Weak sentiments in the domestic equity markets and FII outflows put further pressure on the rupee, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.96 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 85.96-86.28 during the day before

Melbourne, Jun 17 (The Conversation) If youve been on social media lately perhaps scrolling in the middle of the night, when you know you shouldnt but you just cant sleep you might have seen those videos promoting a get-to-sleep technique called cognitive shuffling. The idea, proponents say, is to engage your mind with random ideas and images via a special formula: pick a random word (such as cake) focus on the first letter of the word (in this case, C) and list a bunch of words starting with

June 17 (Reuters) Gold rebounded on Tuesday as heightened geopolitical uncertainty stemming from Israel-Iran fighting and U.S. President Donald Trumps call to evacuate Tehran led investors to seek safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,388.57 an ounce, as of 0418 GMT, after dropping more than 1% on Monday. U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $3,407.20. Market sentiment continues to swing between escalation and de-escalation regarding events in the Middle East, and these back-and-forth sentimen

Mumbai, Jun 17 (PTI) The rupee rose 11 paise to 85.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday defying pressures from a weak opening in the domestic markets, rise in global crude oil prices, and a stronger dollar. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.96 against the greenback before rising further to 85.93, up 11 paise from its previous close. The rupee had closed at 86.04 on Monday. If rupee closes above 86.20 today (Tuesday) or any day the importers will have hit a s

NEW DELHI, June 16 (Reuters) Air Indias Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Monday told staff that last weeks plane crash that killed at least 271 people should be a catalyst to build a safer airline, urging employees to stay resolute amid any criticism. In a town hall held at the headquarters of the Tata Group-owned airline near New Delhi and attended by 700 staff, Chandrasekaran said the crash was the most heartbreaking crisis of his career, a spokesperson told Reuters. Ive seen a reasonable number

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Obicetrapibs Dual Benefits A new cholesterol-lowering pill, Obicetrapib, may revolutionize treatment for individuals at high risk of heart attacks and strokes. In a significant international study led by Monash University, researchers discovered that this once-daily oral medication effectively lowers both LDL cholesterol and Pill and lipoprotein (a), two major contributors to cardiovascular disease. The study, named the BROADWAY trial, involved more than 2,500 partic

TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Iranian missiles struck Israels Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israels defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would pay the price and soon. Iran said its parliament was preparing a bill to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), adding that Tehran remains opposed to developing weapons of mass destruction. Passing the bill could take several weeks. Israe

Mumbai, Jun 16 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded by nearly 1 per cent on Monday following value buying in IT and oil shares and a rally in global shares amid a drop in Brent crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 677.55 points or 0.84 per cent to settle at 81,796.15. During the day, it surged 747.22 points or 0.92 per cent to 81,865.82. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 227.90 points or 0.92 per cent to 24,946.50. Among 30 Sensex firms, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahind

New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) Wholesale price inflation (WPI) declined to a 14-month low of 0.39 per cent in May on easing prices of food articles and fuel, and experts said geopolitical tensions could push up prices. WPI-based inflation was 0.85 per cent in April. It was 2.74 per cent in May last year. In a statement, the industry ministry said the inflaton in May is in positive zone primarily due to increase in prices of manufacture of food products, electricity, other manufacturing, chemicals and c

New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) Gold prices on Monday declined by Rs 532 to Rs 99,744 per 10 grams in futures trade amid muted spot demand. Analysts attributed the fall in gold prices to weak global cues and profit booking at higher level. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for August delivery traded lower by Rs 532 or 0.53 per cent to trade at Rs 99,744 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 16,754 lots. Gold prices are trading slightly lower on profit-booking, however, the underlying mome

AHMEDABAD, India, June 13 (Reuters) The investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people is focusing on the engine, flaps and landing gear, a source said on Friday, as the aviation regulator ordered safety checks on the airlines entire Boeing-787 fleet. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people on board bound for Gatwick Airport south of London began losing height moments after take-off over a residential area of the western city of Ahmedabad and erupted in a huge

NEW DELHI, June 13, 2025 (AP) The lone passenger who survived the Air India crash that killed 241 people onboard couldnt believe he was alive when he opened his eyes, surrounded by flames, debris and charred bodies. The British national of Indian origin, Viswash Kumar Ramesh, was headed to London when the flight crashed minutes after taking off from Indias northwestern city of Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. It was one of Indias worst aviation disasters and the first crash for a Boeing 787-8 D

New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Equity investors became poorer by Rs 8.35 lakh crore in two days of market fall, where the benchmark Sensex dropped nearly 2 per cent amid heightened Middle East tensions, which drove Brent crude oil prices to sky-high levels. Falling for the second day in a row on Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex dived 573.38 points or 0.70 per cent to settle at 81,118.60. During the morning trade, it tanked 1,337.39 points or 1.63 per cent to 80,354.59. In two days, the benchmark has los

New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Rising for the third consecutive day, gold prices on Friday surged Rs 2,200 to trade near a record high of Rs 1,01,540 per 10 grams in the national capital amid heightened tensions following Israels military strike on Iran, which drove investors to the safe-haven asset. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity rallied by Rs 1,900 to Rs 1,00,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). On April 22, the yellow metal had climbed

MUMBAI, June 13 (Reuters) Indian gold futures rose above the psychologically important 100,000 rupees ($1,161.02) per 10 grams mark for the first time ever on Friday morning, on a weak rupee and tracking gains in overseas markets, dealer said. Domestic gold futures rose 2% to a record high of 100,403 rupees per 10 grams in early trade, squeezing demand in the worlds second-biggest consumer of the precious metal, dealers said. ($1 = 86.1310 Indian rupees)

June 13, 2025 (The Associated Press) The notion that only one person survived the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people on board Thursday is sparking interest on social media about how that could happen and if such a thing has happened before. A medic has said Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was thrown out of the plane and walked to a nearby ambulance for aid. Dr. Dhaval Gameti, who treated Ramesh, told The Associated Press that Ramesh was disoriented with multiple injuries all over his body, but

AHMEDABAD, India, June 12 (Reuters) More than 200 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off fromthe western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities said, in the worlds worst aviation disaster in a decade. The plane came down in a residential area, crashing on to a medical college hostel outside the airport during lunch hour. It was headed for Gatwick Airport, south of the British capital. City police chief G.S. Malik

June 12 (Reuters) A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India, one of its home countrys largest airlines, crashed moments after take-off on Thursday on a flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. Here are the facts about the airlines long history: FOUNDED IN 1932 Air India was started by entrepreneur JRD Tata in 1932, before being taken over by the Indian government in 1953. Under the government, years of mismanagement and rising competition led to ballooning debts at the carrier. Tata Group t

Mumbai, Jun 12 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tanked 1 per cent on Thursday, in tandem with weak global market trends amid growing tensions in the Middle East. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 823.16 points or 1 per cent to settle at 81,691.98. During the day, it plunged 991.98 points or 1.20 per cent to 81,523.16. The broader NSE Nifty tumbled 253.20 points or 1.01 per cent to 24,888.20. Fresh foreign fund outflows also dented investors sentiment, traders said. From the Sensex firms, T

Mumbai, Jun 12 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the trade with modest gains on Thursday and later traded lower in-tandem with sluggish global market trends amid growing tensions in the Middle East. Fresh foreign fund outflows also dented investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 108.02 points to 82,623.16 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 38.7 points to 25,180.10. However, later both the benchmark equity indices slipped in the negative territory and were

Mumbai, Jun 12 (PTI) Rupee rose 7 paise to 85.46 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by a weak American currency, a drop in global crude oil prices, and a positive opening in the domestic equity markets. However, FII outflows capped further gains in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.43 against the greenback before falling to 85.46, up 7 paise from its previous close. The rupee had settled at 85.53 against

New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) The US is constantly making statements which can only be interpreted to mean that it is hyphenating India and Pakistan, the Congress said on Thursday and stressed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should leave aside his stubbornness to call an all-party meeting and a special session of Parliament. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh asserted in a post on X that decades of diplomatic progress cannot be allowed to be weakened so easily. It is r

June 11, 2025 (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with U.S. President Donald Trump, writing on X that he regrets some of his posts about his onetime ally and that they went too far. Early Wednesday morning, he posted I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far. I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 11, 2025 Musks break with a president whom

New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the deplorable conditions in residential hostels for Dalit, ST, EBC, OBC and minority students and the delay in post-matric scholarships for those from marginalised communities. In his letter to Modi, Gandhi urged the PM to resolve these two critical issues which he said hinder education opportunities for the 90 per cent of students who are from marginalised communities

Mumbai, Jun 11 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 6 paise to close at 85.51 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by strong foreign fund inflows and a weak American currency against major rivals overseas. However, investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the CPI data release on Thursday and restricted the gains, traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.53 and reached an intra-day high of 85.42 and a low of 85.56. It finally settled at 85.51

Magnesium is said to be a natural remedy for a variety of ailments but is it really necessary to supplement, and if so, how much do you need? Fox News Digital spoke to multiple health experts about the multipurpose mineral, which plays a role in over 300 of the bodys enzyme systems and helps with energy production, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. Magnesium may help lower the risk of certain diseases and could help to improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and preven

ISLAMABAD, June 11, 2025 (AP) Pakistan Tuesday hiked defense spending by 20% following last months deadly conflict with India. The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the increase as part of the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, in which overall spending will be cut by 7% to 17.57 trillion rupees ($62 billion). Pakistan and India were pushed to the brink of war earlier this year after a gun massacre of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, marking the biggest breakdown in r

June 11 (Reuters) Gold prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the finalisation of a U.S.-China trade agreement weighed on sentiment and fuelled some safe-haven buying, with investors awaiting key U.S. inflation data for further market direction. Spot gold gained 0.5% to $3,339.60 an ounce, as of 0350 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.5% to $3,361.20. U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove Chinas export

Washington, Jun 10 (PTI) World Bank on Tuesday pegged Indias economic growth projection at a lower level of 6.3 per cent for 2025-26 due to pressure on exports emanating from global uncertainties, though the country will remain the fastest growing major global economy. In April, the World Bank had lowered Indias growth projection for 2025-26 to 6.3 per cent from its January forecast of 6.7 per cent. According to the World Banks latest Global Economic Prospects report, heightened trade tensions a

New Delhi, Jun 10 (PTI) Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Tuesday questioned why Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has not taken any action on the notice for moving an impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court and alleged the government was trying to save the judge who made totally communal remarks last year. Sibal, who is also a senior advocate, said the whole incident smacks of discrimination as on one hand, the Rajya Sabha secretariat wrote to the Chief Justice of

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) The Congress on Monday released a booklet to mark Narendra Modis 11 years at the Centre, highlighting stagnated growth rate, rising hunger, and his unfulfilled promises. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh in a post on X said that the booklet, 11 Saal, Jhoothe Vikaas ke vade, commemorates some of the biggest lies of this Government. To mark the occasion of 11 years of false promises, @INCIndias Research Department has produced a pointed booklet commemorating some of t

LONDON, June 9, 2025 (AP) High-level delegations from the United States and China are meeting in London on Monday to try and shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy, A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng was due to hold talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a U.K. government building. The talks, which are expected to last at least a day, follow negotiation

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) The Narendra Modi governments 11 years have witnessed no accountability but only propaganda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Monday and said the Centre has stopped talking about the present and is now selling dreams of 2047. Gandhis attack on the government came after at least four passengers were killed and six injured after falling off a moving and overcrowded local train in Maharashtras Thane district. In a post in Hindi on X, the leader of Opposition in the Lok

June 9 (Reuters) Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar ahead of U.S.-China trade talks aimed at resolving tensions, while platinum extended gains for a sixth straight session to scale a four-year peak. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,317.97 an ounce, as of 1124 GMT, after dropping earlier in the session to $3,293.29, its lowest level since June 2. The dollar fell 0.2% against a basket of peers, making bullion cheaper for holders of other currencies. Investors recognise that dr

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) Silver prices soared Rs 1,000 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,08,100 per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, in line with firm global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Saturday, the metal traded flat at Rs 1,07,100 per kg (inclusive of all taxes). Prior to that, the white metal on Friday had soared Rs 3,000 to hit another record high of Rs 1,07,100 per kilogram. Traders said silver prices surged due to strong investor demand, a weak dollar against

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) Silver prices on Monday increased by Rs 65 to Rs 1,05,524 per kilogram in futures trade, as participants increased their bets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for July delivery rose Rs 65 or 0.06 per cent to Rs 1,05,524 per kg in a business turnover of 21,115 lots. resh positions built up by participants led to a rise in silver prices, analysts said. Globally, silver was trading 0.21 per cent higher at USD 36.05 per ounce in New York.

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) Gold prices on Monday declined by Rs 521 to Rs 96,515 per 10 grams in futures trade amid muted spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for August delivery traded lower by Rs 521 or 0.54 per cent at Rs 96,515 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 13,204 lots. In the international markets, gold futures rose 0.03 per cent to USD 3,311.48 per ounce in New York.

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trumps new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the presidents escalating campaign of immigration enforcement. The new proclamation, which Trump signed last week, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on p

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) The Congress on Monday stepped up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not holding an undoctored press conference and asked why is he still running away or whether it is taking time to prepare the questions and answers and find suitable persons to query him in a servile manner. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday the party had challenged the PM to have his first-ever unscripted, undoctored press conference on the compl

New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) The Congress on Saturday alleged that the Modi government has failed to isolate Pakistan on the global stage after the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it a criminal betrayal of Indian soldiers and citizens. Congress head of media and publicity department, Pawan Khera, said instead of strong action against Pakistan, China armed it with fifth-generation jets and missiles and the World Bank and the ADB gave more aid to the neighbouring country. He claimed that the UN Security

New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Nearly 86.5 lakh deaths were reported in the country during 2022, a significant decline of more than 15 per cent from Covid-affected 2021 which had recorded over 1.02 crore deaths, according to a new data from the Civil Registration System (CRS). The dip of 15.74 lakh from 2021 brought mortality figures broadly back in line with pre-pandemic patterns last seen in 2020, the data for 2022 brought out by the office of the Registrar General of India through CRS report showed.

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has no plans to speak with Elon Musk, signaling the president and his former ally might not resolve their feud over a sweeping tax-cut bill any time soon. Addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wasnt thinking about the Tesla CEO. I hope he does well with Tesla, Trump said. However, Trump said a review of Musks extensive contracts with the federal government was in order. Well take look at everythin

Rajgir/Gayaji (Bihar), Jun 6 (PTI) Rejecting outright the 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday vowed that the barrier will be broken in whichever part of the country his party came to power. The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha made the promise in Bihar, the state which was a hotbed of the Mandal agitation in the 1990s, and where polls to the assembly are likely in a few months. I wonder where did this idea of a 50 per cent cap come from? The p

DHAKA, Bangladesh, June 6, 2025 (AP) Bangladeshs interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that the country will hold national elections in the first half of April 2026. In a televised address to the nation on Friday, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate said that the Election Commission would roll out a detailed roadmap for the election in due course. Yunus took over three days after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a student-led mass uprising in August 2024, ending her 15-year r

Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1 per cent on Friday, driven by a rally in rate-sensitive sectors following the Reserve Banks jumbo rate cut of 50 basis points. Market analysts said in light of benign inflation forecasts, RBI has taken steps to boost growth. A 50 bps repo rate cut supported by phased 100 basis points CRR cut will boost growth and lower the borrowing costs. The policy is broadly positive for growth and investment in a challenging global macro

New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Silver prices soared Rs 3,000 to hit another record high of Rs 1,07,100 per kilogram in the national capital on Friday amid buying rush by local jewellers and stockists. Gold prices were little changed on Friday as a stronger-than-expected jobs report countered support from lingering geopolitical uncertainty, while silver touched its highest since 2012. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal bounced Rs 2,000 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,04,100 per ki

Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) The RBI on Friday cut repo rate by a higher-than-expected 50 basis points to prop up growth, which has slowed to a four-year low of 6.5 per cent in FY25. Following the rate cut, the key policy rate eased to a three-year low of 5.5 per cent, providing relief to home, auto and corporate loans borrowers. This is the lowest repo rate in three years. The repo rate the rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI had last stood at 5.40 per cent on August 5, 2022. After a detaile

KARACHI, Pakistan, June 3 (Reuters) More than 200 inmates escaped from a jail in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi late on Monday when they overpowered prison guards after being allowed to leave their cells following a series of earthquakes, local officials and police said. The jailbreak began just before midnight and continued into the early hours of Tuesday after hundreds of prisoners were allowed into the courtyard of the District Malir prison because of the tremors, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar