Sensex drops 197.97 pts

Mumbai, Feb 7 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained negative for the third straight session on Friday, tumbling down 197.97 pts to settle at 77,860.19 as selling pressure was seen in Oil and Gas, FMCG, Energy and Industrial stocks. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 43.40 pts at 23,559.95. High volatility was seen during the day,…

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Israeli PM thanks Trump for sanctions against ICC

Jerusalem, Feb 7 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday thanked US President Donald Trump for imposing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The US president signed an executive order on Thursday imposing sanctions on the ICC over its persecution of the US and its allies, including Israel. Under the order, the US…

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Cabinet approves Rs 8,800 Cr for Skill India, renaming of Waltair rail division

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the continuation and restructuring of Skill India programme with an outlay of Rs 8,800 crore. “This approval underscores the government’s commitment to building a skilled, future-ready workforce by integrating demand-driven, technology-enabled, and industry-aligned training across the country,” an…

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Industry QA Conclave on theme ‘Collaborative Quality Assurance’ held

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) The Industry Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, on the theme ‘Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence’, was held here on Friday. Delivering the keynote address, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar highlighted India’s strides in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, an official statement said. He underscored…

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Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner summoned to protest negative statements about India

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) India on Friday evening summoned the Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner to protest the statements emanating from Dhaka that “continue to portray India negatively”. In an apparent tit-for-tat move, a day after Bangladesh summoned India’s Acting High Commissioner Pawan Badhe to protest ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s address to her supporters, India said…

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