Equity benchmark BSE Sensex surged over 645 points to close at 38,177.95 on Wednesday, propelled by gains in banking, financial and metal stocks. After opening on a cautious note, the 30-share index gained momentum in afternoon trade. It finally closed at 38,177.95, showing a rise of 645.97 points or 1.72 per cent. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty zoomed 186.90 points ...
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Xi to visit India from Oct 11 to 12: China
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India from October 11 to 12 to take part in the 2nd informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which they are expected to hold comprehensive talks on a host of issues concerning the bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues. Xi will attend the second informal meeting with Modi ...
Read More »Shah Rukh Khan keen on making a ‘hit kind’ of film
Shah Rukh Khan’s self-imposed sabbatical is making the superstar’s fans antsy but the actor on Tuesday said he is working on his next film, which he hopes will turn out to be a “hit”. The 53-year-old Bollywood star, who is yet to announce to his next project after the debacle of last year’s “Zero”, conducted a Q&A session with admirers ...
Read More »Kejriwal ‘denied political clearance’ to attend climate meet in Denmark
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not be able to attend the C-40 Climate Summit in Denmark as the Ministry of External Affairs refused political clearance to his visit, said official sources on Tuesday. The Delhi government sources said the chief minister was scheduled to leave for the summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, at 2 pm on Tuesday, but could not ...
Read More »Two boys swept away at Robbers Cave
Two boys were swept away by strong water currents at Robbers Cave Guchchu Pani, a popular tourist spot in the city, officials said on Tuesday. The body of one boy has been recovered while the search for the other is underway, State Disaster Response Force sources said. The mishap took place when both the boys were bathing under Chandroti bridge ...
Read More »Vijender’s next fight on November 22, opponent to be announced later
After a winning start in the American professional circuit, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will next be seen in action in Dubai on November 22 against a yet-to-be-finalised opponent. The unbeaten Vijender (11-0, 8 KOs) will look to extend his unbeaten record on a card promoted by Round 10 Boxing and MTK Global, in association with Top Rank — the ...
Read More »Yes Bank shares jump over 4% on fresh investment buzz
Shares of Yes Bank rallied over 4 per cent on Monday on prospects of fresh investments in the company. Shares of the private sector lender rose 4.15 per cent to Rs 43.85 on the BSE. On the NSE, the stock advanced 4.03 per cent to Rs 43.85. According to the bank’s chief executive Ravneet Gill, the private sector lender is ...
Read More »Don’t cut anymore trees, says SC on Mumbai’s Aarey
The Supreme Court on Monday restrained authorities from cutting anymore trees in Mumbai’s Aarey to set up a Metro car shed. A special bench comprising justices Arun Mishra and Ashok Bhushan said it will have to examine the entire thing and posted the matter for hearing on October 21 before its forest bench. “Don’t cut anything now,” the bench said. ...
Read More »India defeat South Africa by 203 runs to win first test in Vizag
India defeated South Africa by 203 runs in the first Test match played in Visakhapatnam to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Rohit Sharma played an important role in this victory, who scored 176 runs in the first innings and 127 runs in the second innings. Rohit Sharma was adjudged ‘Man of the Match’ for his twin ...
Read More »Delhi leg “Paryatan Parv 2019” witnesses 5 days of colourful diversity
The Delhi leg of Paryatan Parv 2019 concludes in New Delhi today. The entire Rajpath lawns between Janpath and Rafi Marg came alive during the 5 day festival which witnessed a colourful array of Dance, Music and cultural performances from various parts of the country. This was the 3rd edition of ParyatanParv.The idea of Paryatan Parv is to propagate the ...
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