Business & Economy

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

Monsoon causes havoc in Nepal

In Nepal, the monsoon season has brought various challenges and havoc due to the heavy rainfall and flooding. Eighty-three people have so far died in disaster-related incidents, including landslides and floods, triggered by relentless rains across the country.      The Police Headquarters state...

July 10, 2024 5:42 PM

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

In a dusty plain in northern Argentina's mountains, black tubes stretching two stories high fill a massive tank with salty brine sucked from deep below ground. The brine contains lithium, a silvery white metal essential for making electric vehicle batteries and in high demand as the world shifts to...

July 10, 2024 5:06 PM

Sensex, Nifty fall as investors book profit

Indian benchmark indices declined on Wednesday, erasing the previous session's gains. The Sensex fell 426.87 points, or 0.53%, to 79,924.77, while the Nifty shed 108.70 points, or 0.44%, to end at 24,324.50. A majority of the NSE sectoral indices traded in the red. "Markets fluctuated sharply and ...

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

PM Modi, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer hold delegation-level talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a state visit to Austria, held high-level talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna on Wednesday. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and ...

July 10, 2024 4:39 PM

Dubai Hosts Fourth India-GCC Buyers Sellers Meet on Food and Beverages

The fourth edition of the India-GCC Buyers Sellers Meet on Food and Beverages kicked off today in Dubai, bringing together key players from the food and beverage industry across India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The event, organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India, ...

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

India-France-UAE trilateral focal points meeting held virtually: MEA

Officials from India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) convened virtually on Wednesday for a trilateral focal points meeting, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The discussions focused on collaborative efforts outlined in the Joint Roadmap agreed upon in February 2023...

September 16, 2024 6:01 PM

India-Russia summit sets new strategic priorities

Following the 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit between Russia and India on Tuesday, in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Russia-India Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The two sides outlined nine key areas for futur...

July 10, 2024 11:12 AM

Sensex, Nifty plummet after reaching record highs

Indian benchmark indices witnessed a sharp decline after opening at record highs on Wednesday. The Sensex opened at 80,481.36, up 29.72 points, or 0.16%, and the Nifty at 24,459.85, up 26.65 points, or 0.11%. However, by 10:45 AM, the Sensex had dropped by 810.0 points (1.01%) to 79,541, while the N...

September 16, 2024 6:06 PM

India-Russia agreement has provided stability to global fuel market: PM Modi

During a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the fuel agreement between India and Russia, stating it has brought stability to the global market. PM Modi emphasized the long-standing ties between the two nations, noting that he has...