October 16, 2024 1:37 PM

Omar Abdullah takes oath as J&K CM

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, becoming the Union Territory's first elected head of government since its reorganization. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in...

October 16, 2024 11:18 AM

What’s at stake in Moldova’s election and referendum on Oct 20?

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, is seeking a second term in a presidential election on Oct. 20, when the country will also hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Here's a look at what's at stake. WHAT ARE THE ISSUES IN MOLDOVA? Moldova is a small southeast European republic...

October 16, 2024 11:07 AM

Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat

Singapore's air force mobilised two fighter jets late on Tuesday in response to a bomb threat on an Air India Express flight bound for the city-state, its defence minister said. Two Singapore air force F-15SG jets scrambled and escorted Air India flight AXB684 away from populated areas after the ai...

October 16, 2024 10:09 AM

Sensex, Nifty decline on foreign outflows, domestic investors provide support

India’s benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday as continued selling pressure from foreign institutional investors (FIIs) weighed on the market. The Nifty 50 fell by 48.80 points, or 0.19%, to 25,008.55, while the Sensex dropped 173 points, or 0.21%, to 81,646. Despite foreign outflows, dome...

October 16, 2024 9:29 AM

Omar Abdullah to take oath as J&K Chief Minister today

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir today in Srinagar. The ceremony will take place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will adminis...

October 15, 2024 4:38 PM

Business leaders highlight India’s digital transformation at WTSA

Business leaders and telecom industry executives at the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) highlighted India's digital transformation and its significant contribution to the country’s economic growth. Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio, credited Prime Minister Modi for tr...

October 15, 2024 5:29 PM

Stock markets end in red amid mixed global cues, profit-booking

The Indian stock market closed in negative territory on Tuesday, erasing early gains after a positive start at the opening bell. The Sensex, which opened at 81,820.12, ended the day 152.93 points down, closing at 81,667.19. Meanwhile, the Nifty fell by 70.60 points to settle at 25,057.35. The marke...

October 15, 2024 4:08 PM

PM Modi calls for global standards for AI and data privacy at IMC 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized the need for global standards on artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy. Speaking at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, where he addressed industry leaders, tech innovators, and startups, PM Modi called for a unified, international approa...