April 16 (Reuters) Indias benchmark indexes opened little changed on Wednesday, following sharp gains in the last two sessions, as investors assessed changes in U.S. tariffs. The Nifty 50 was down 0.14% at 23,344.10, while the BSE Sensex fell 0.11% to 76,646.97, as of 09:17 a.m. IST. The benchmarks rose around 4% in the last two sessions, which helped Sensex recoup losses seen earlier in the month after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on April 2. The broader mid-and sma

April 16 (Reuters) Gold prices hit an all-time peak on Wednesday as a weaker dollar, escalating trade tensions and concerns over global economic growth increased demand for the safe-haven bullion. Spot gold rose 1.3% to $3,270.12 an ounce, as of 0319 GMT. It scaled a peak of $3,275.20 per ounce earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures gained 1.4% to $3,286.30. A confluence of factors such as dollar depreciation and ongoing risk aversion are working in golds favour, said Tim Waterer, chief mark

April 14 (Reuters) Gold prices dipped more than 1% on Monday, retreating from a record high hit earlier in the day, as risk appetite improved after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs on China. Spot gold was down 1.2% at $3,199.09 an ounce, as of 09:24 a.m. ET (1324 GMT), after hitting an all-time high of $3,245.42. U.S. gold futures fell 0.9% to $3,215.70. Some risk-on trading here got us off the recent highs, but still the environment is pretty good for

People are urged to look out for two symptoms that appear on the face, these warning signs can indicate high cholesterol a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Also known as hypocholesteraemia, high cholesterol, can be particularly deadly due to the fact it is typically symptomless. But there are some lesser-known signs to spot. High cholesterol occurs when theres too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol flowing through the bloodstream. While our bodies need some cholester

New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) The countrys largest lender SBI (State Bank of India) has reduced its lending rate by 25 basis points following the Reserve Banks policy rate cut, making loans cheaper for both existing and new borrowers.. With the latest round of reduction, the Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) of SBI would come down by 25 basis points to 8.25 per cent. It has also reduced the External Benchmark Based Lending Rate (EBLR) by similar basis points to 8.65 per cent. The revised rates come into

Prayagraj, Apr 12 (PTI) Informing the reason for arrest is a mandatory requirement under Article 22(1) of the Constitution and its violation will be a ground to grant bail even if statutory restrictions on giving bail exist, the Allahabad High Court has ruled. In a significant verdict, the High Court has set aside a December 25 remand order of a magistrate in Rampur, observing that the grounds for the arrest of the petitioner were not furnished to him. The requirement to inform the grounds of ar

New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) Congress governments in Telangana, Rajasthan and Karnataka led the nation and the world in passing legislation to support gig workers, the party said on Saturday and emphasised that GDP growth and wealth creation, and its equitable distribution must go hand-in-hand. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Siddaramaiah-led government passed the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2025.

Adelaide, Apr 12 (The Conversation) Endometriosis affects around 10% of women of reproductive age. Its a chronic inflammatory condition that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis can cause chronic pain, bloating, bowel and bladder dysfunction, pain during sex and infertility. These symptoms can lead to reduced quality of life and mental health challenges. Although endometriosis pain can be treated with medication or surge

Chandigarh, Apr 12 (PTI) Former MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy on Saturday returned to the Congress fold in the presence of party general secretary in- charge of Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel, here. Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring shared information in this regard. Wholeheartedly welcome younger brother @GoldyDS_Dhuri ji to the party fold. He has today formally joined @INCPunjab in the presence of @INCIndia General secretary & state incharge @bhupeshbaghel ji & CLP @Partap_Sbajwa ji, said War

New Delhi, Apr 11 (PTI) Gold prices surged by Rs 6,250 to hit a record high of Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to heavy demand from local jewellers and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Analysts said the precious metal hitting lifetime high levels in the international markets on strong safe-haven demand amid escalating US-China trade tensions boosted the domestic prices. On Wednesday, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 9

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT department incharge Amit Malviya on Friday lashed out at Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the latters criticism of the governments inaction on Employment Linked Incentive scheme, saying that he was gaslighting Indias youth. Either Rahul Gandhis team has completely failed to brief him on the facts, orfar more likelyhes weaponising his trademark ignorance to gaslight Indias youth. This isnt a gaffe; its

BEIJING, April 11, 2025 (AP) China announced countermeasures by raising tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% starting Saturday. The U.S. and China have escalated a new trade war by raising tariffs even as U.S. President Donald Trump hit a pause on tariffs for other countries. China notably had said it would fight the American tariffs with its own countermeasures, calling Trumps actions economic bullying, which led Trump to retaliate by continuously hiking up tariffs this week. Trumps universa

Bhubaneswar, Apr 11 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a two per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners. With this hike, the ratio of DA for government employees and TI (temporary increase) for pensioners will rise from 53 per cent to 55 per cent, an official release issued by the CMO said. It said the hike will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2025. Employees will receive the increased DA as cash benefit a

New Delhi, Apr 11 (PTI) Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the governments Employment Linked Incentive scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said while he creates new slogans everyday, the youth are still waiting for real opportunities, and asked if it was just another jumla. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said that after the 2024 election, PM Modi announced the Employment Linked Incentive scheme with much fanfare, promising to provide employment to our youth. Its be

April 11 (BGNES) With so much nutrition advice out there, it can be difficult to navigate how best to balance your plate, especially when youre looking for a range of health benefits. The most beneficial meals should, of course, help you feel good both physically and mentally, but you should also enjoy them and not feel like youre doing a chore. Anyone who strives for health can tell you that its all too easy to fall back on fast food if youre not getting very satisfying tastes. Now a scientist

Mumbai, Apr 11 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices surged in early trade on Friday after the US announced suspension of additional tariffs on India for 90 days until July 9 this year. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,210.68 points to 75,057.83 in early trade. The NSE Nifty surged 388.35 points to 22,787.50. The US has announced suspension of additional tariffs on India for 90 days until July 9 this year, according to the White House executive orders. On April 2, US President Donald Trump sl

Patna, Apr 10 (PTI) Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Thursday voiced a personal opinion that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should be made the Deputy Prime Minister. Talking to reporters here, the BJP leader, who had served in Kumars Cabinet before moving to the Centre, said he wanted to see the JD(U) supremo as the second Deputy PM from Bihar, after the late Jagjivan Ram. Nitish Kumars contribution to the NDA is tremendous. He has been strengthening the ha

Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (PTI) Asserting that an economic storm is coming, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the imposition of tariffs by the US and questioned his silence on the issue. Addressing the AICC session on the banks of the Sabarmati river, Gandhi recalled that when Modi went to the US earlier, he had hugged American President Donald Trump. This time did you see their photograph hugging each other? Where has it vanished? President Trump, whom P

Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Home, auto and other loans are likely to cost less as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and signalled more easing to come as it sought to bolster the economy that is facing further pressure from damaging US tariffs. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consisting of three central bank members and an equal number of external members, voted unanimously to cut the repurchase or repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Gold prices plunged Rs 1,050 to Rs 90,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to poor offtake by stockists and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 91,250 per 10 grams in the previous market close. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated Rs 1,050 to Rs 89,750 per 10 grams against the Tuesdays close of Rs 90,800 per 10 grams. However, silver prices climbed Rs 500 to Rs 93,200 p

Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the BJP of having an anti-Dalit mindset after its leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Rajasthans Alwar to purify it following Congress Tikaram Jullys participation in the consecration ceremony there. He also asserted that the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by Manusmriti which considers Bahujans as second class citizens. The Congress on Tuesday had accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit

April 9 (Reuters) The (RBI Reserve Bank of India) cut its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance to accommodative from neutral to boost the sluggish economy, which is facing further pressure from U.S. tariffs. As expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.00%. It started reducing rates with a quarter-point reduction in February, its first cut since May 2020. COMMENTARY ANIRUDH GARG, PARTNER AND

Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices slumped in early trade on Wednesday after a days breather in line with losses in Asian markets amid escalating trade tensions as domestic investors eye the Reserve Banks monetary policy decision to be announced later in the day. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 554.02 points to 73,673.06 in early trade. The NSE Nifty declined 178.85 points to 22,357. With a whopping 104 per cent tariffs on China likely to kick in today, there is blood on the

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday extended warm wishes to the National Students Union of India (NSUI) on its 55th Foundation Day. Taking to social media, X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, Warm wishes to all members of the NSUI family on the occasion of its 55th Foundation Day! Warm wishes to all members of the NSUI family on the occasion of its 55th Foundation Day! For over five decades, NSUI has stood as an unwavering voice for stude

Ahmedabad, Apr 8 (PTI) Violence and communalism are pushing the country into an abyss of hatred, the Congress said on Tuesday to target the BJP and RSS, while asserting that it was determined to emulate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels resoluteness by fighting the religious polarization frenzy. In a resolution passed at the Extended Congress Working Committee, the party said the ideology of make-believe confrontation and mischievously professed division had led to the spread of a deliberate web of lies

New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Gold prices on Tuesday rose Rs 695 to Rs 87,623 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 695 or 0.8 per cent at Rs 87,623 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 14,966 lots. Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in gold prices, analysts said. Globally, gold futures increased 0.67 per cent to USD 3,003.41 per ounce in New

April 8 (Reuters) Shares of Indian jeweller Titan Company rose as much as 5% on Tuesday to be the second-biggest gainer on the benchmark Nifty 50 index, as demand for costlier jewellery and gold coins boosted its quarterly revenue by one-fourth. Titan was last up 3.4% at 3,126 rupees in Mumbai as of 11:20 am IST while the Nifty 50 index gained 1%. In the January-to-March period, Titans stock underperformed compared with the broader market, which analysts attributed to concerns that a record ral

New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside part of the Calcutta High Court judgement ordering a CBI probe into the West Bengal cabinets decision to create supernumerary posts in state-run and aided schools. The top court, however, made it clear the CBI probe as directed by the Calcutta High Court into other aspects related to the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in West Bengals state-run and aided school would continue. A supernumerary post refers to a temporary pos

April 8 (Reuters) Indias benchmark indexes on Tuesday rebounded from the previous sessions sharp selloff as bargain hunting and a broader recovery across Asia lifted sentiment amid hopes of U.S. tariff negotiations. The Nifty 50 rose 1.08% to 22,409.15 while the BSE Sensex gained 1% to 73,860.7 respectively, as of 10:22 a.m. IST. Both had risen about 1.9% earlier in the morning. The rebound comes as no surprise as markets are oversold and remain ripe for a rebound led by tariff-agnostic compani

Sydney, Apr 8 (The Conversation) Youre about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings. You probably think your sensitive data is now safe. But there is more to be done: hackers may still be able to retrieve passwords, documents or bank details, even after a reset. In fact, 90% of second-hand laptops, hard drives and memory cards still contain recoverable data. This indicates that many consumers fai

Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The rupee stayed on sliding track and depreciated 7 paise to 85.83 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday due to massive withdrawal of foreign funds amid global economic turbulence triggered by the escalated tariff war. A recovery in crude oil prices pulled the domestic currency further down even as it found some cushion due to a weaker American currency and strong recovery in the domestic equity markets, forex traders said. The global markets have been facing extrem

New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The domestic cooking gas LPG price on Monday was hiked by a steep Rs 50 per cylinder across India and CNG by Re 1 per kg, while the government raised taxes on petrol and diesel to shore up its revenues. The increase in cooking gas price will be for the Ujjawala poor beneficiaries who got LPG connection free of cost and general users, and will be effective from April 8 and has been necessitated due to the rise in input cost, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. Cooking g

NEW DELHI, April 7, 2025 (AP) Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American Youtuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean and left an offering of a Diet Coke can and a coconut in an attempt to make contact with an isolated tribe known for attacking intruders. Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, from Scottsdale, Arizona, was arrested on March 31, two days after he set foot on the restricted territory of North Sentinel Island part of Indias Andaman and Nicobar Islands in a bid t

April 7 (Reuters) Indias stock benchmarks clocked their worst session in 10 months on Monday as a tariff-fueled selloff intensified and investors dumped riskier assets on growing fears of a global recession. The Nifty 50 lost 3.24% to 22,161.1 while the BSE Sensex fell 2.95% to 73,137.9. Both benchmarks posted their worst single-day decline since June 4, 2024. Other global markets slumped, with the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index losing 8.3%. Japans Nikkei 225 dropped 7.8%, while European stocks plung

New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the stock market crash, saying both he and US President Donald Trump are experts in giving their economies self-inflicted wounds and that markets are reacting predictably in a tariffying manner. Stock market benchmark indices went into a tailspin in early trade on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty crashing over 5 per cent, mirroring a sharp fall in global equities, after US President Trumps tariff hik

New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna took note of the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, that the petitions needed to be listed for urgent hearing. He said several other petitions have already been filed. I will see the mentioning letter in the afternoon and take a call. We will list

Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices went into a tailspin in early trade on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty crashing over 5 per cent, mirroring a sharp fall in global equities, after US President Donald Trumps tariff hikes and retaliation from China fanned fears that a full-blown trade war will impact economic growth across the globe. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex crashed 3,939.68 points or 5.22 per cent to 71,425.01 in early trade. The NSE Nifty tumbled 1,160.8 points or 5.0

Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The rupee declined 19 paise to 85.63 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, facing the heat of the global trade war triggered by the US reciprocal tariff and Chinas retaliatory move that also crashed equity markets worldwide to their record lows. According to forex traders, a steep decline in crude prices and a weaker American currency failed to support the domestic currency amid the incessant foreign fun outflows in line with the global sell-offs. Meanwhile, they sa

April 7 (Reuters) Indian shares opened sharply lower on Monday, as concerns over a global trade war and growing recession fears in the U.S. triggered a stock market rout on Wall Street and in other Asian markets. The Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex trimmed some losses from the pre-open trade, declining 3.84% to 22,030.25 and 3.72% to 72,600.53, respectively, as of 09:17 a.m. IST. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. All 13

Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) on Friday said it will shortly issue Rs 10 and Rs 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing the signature of Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to Rs 10 and Rs 500 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, the central bank said in a statement. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs 10 issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender. Also, all banknotes

Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) Indian rice exporters are adopting a wait-and-watch approach following United States decision to impose 27 per cent tariff on imports, though industry leaders say the long-term impact may be limited due to Indias inherent competitiveness. While there may be short-term price fluctuations, the market is expected to stabilise within the next two to three months. The 27 per cent tariff is a temporary hurdle, not a roadblock. With strategic planning and flexibility, we cannot onl

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Gold prices plunged by Rs 1,350 to Rs 93,000 per 10 grams, bringing an end to its five-day record rally, in the national capital on Friday amid weak trend in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Thursday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had climbed Rs 200 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 94,350 per 10 grams. Snapping a five-day winning streak, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also declined by Rs 1,350 to Rs 92,550 per 10 grams from T

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday stressed the need for a law that ensures a fair share of the budget for schemes specifically designed for Dalits and Adivasis, and called for concrete steps to give them participation in power and a voice in governance. The former Congress chief said he recently met researchers, activists, and social workers associated with Dalit and Adivasi communities. Gandhi said the delegation demanded that a national law be enacted to ensure

BANGKOK, April 4 (Reuters) Indias prime minister met with the head of Bangladeshs interim government on the sidelines of a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, the Bangladesh governments press office said, their first meeting since the ouster of Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina last year. Relations between the South Asian neighbours, which were robust under Hasina, have deteriorated since she fled the country in August in the face of massive student-led protests and sought shelter in India. M

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Prominent celebrities, including actors Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee and filmmaker Karan Johar, on Friday paid tributes to cinema icon Manoj Kumar, celebrating his legacy of highlighting social issues and patriotism through his films. The industry veteran, whose films ruled the box office in the late 1960s and 1970s, had been ailing for a while and died of age related issues at the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital around 3.30 am. In a statement, Aamir cond

Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in initial trade on Friday due to heavy selling in metal, oil & gas shares as President Donald Trumps sweeping tariff salvo reignited the fears of global trade war. Besides, foreign fund outflows have also dented the investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex slumped 591.05 points or 0.77 per cent to 75,704.31 in the morning trade. The broader NSE Nifty declined 202.55 points or 0.87 per cent to 23,047.55. From the Sensex pac

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that his party firmly opposes it as the proposed legislation raises concerns regarding the countrys secular fabric. It is a crucial bill which has again put the question of secularism in this country to the test. DMK is against the bill. Our leaders have categorically expressed this. Yesterday, all the opposition parties decided to vote against the bill. They (the BJP) a

Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (PTI) As the Parliament begins a debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Odishas opposition party Biju Janata Dal on Wednesday said it will oppose the contentious legislation. The party said it had made some suggestions to be incorporated into the Bill which were rejected. The BJD, which has seven members in the Rajya Sabha, will oppose the Bill, BJDs Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sasmit Patra told PTI. The regional party headed by former chief minister Naveen Patnaik,

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Lok Sabha on Wednesday took up for consideration the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which incorporates suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee that examined the bill tabled in Parliament in August last year. The House also took up the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 for consideration and passing. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the two bills for passing in the House. Congress member KC Venugopal accused the government of trying to bul

Lucknow/Varanasii, Apr 2 (PTI) All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has expressed strong opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it would be detrimental rather than beneficial for Muslims. The AIMPLB and other Muslim organisations have conveyed their concerns over the Bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), but they were not considered. Following this, protests were held in cities, including Delhi and Patna, where demonstrators symbolically wore black bands to emph