New Delhi, May 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the progress in Maoist-affected areas saying that the arrival of the first bus in Katejhari and the rise of education in Dantewada reflects the restoration of peace and success of collective efforts to fight Maoism. Speaking during the 122nd episode of his monthly…
Kabul, May 25 (UNI) Afghanistan’s Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development has initiated 175 vital development projects, valued at over £2.7 million (3.4 million US dollars), in the eastern province of Parwan. The comprehensive programme, detailed in a ministry statement late on Saturday, aims to significantly improve local infrastructure and create much-needed employment opportunities. The…
Geneva, May 22 (UNI) Novak Djokovic cruised into the quarter-finals at the Geneva Open as he began his latest bid for a 100th ATP title with a straight-set victory over Marton Fucsovics. Djokovic, who turns 38 on Thursday, won 6-2 6-3 to record his first win on clay since completing the career Golden Slam at…
Damascus, May 22 (UNI) Emirati airline Flydubai will begin flights to Damascus from June 1, the Government of Dubai Media Office said. “Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the start of direct flights to Damascus from 01 June 2025. Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB),”…
Mumbai, May 20 (UNI) Extending losses for the third consecutive session, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday dropped 872.98 pts to settle at 81,186.44 despite positive global cues amid Moody’s US credit rating downgrade. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 261.55 pts to 24,683.90. High volatility was witnessed during the session, as the Sensex rose 57…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Amid spurt in cases in Singapore and Hong Kong, the number of active COVID cases in India stands at 257 as on May 19, 2025, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Tuesday. This a very low figure considering the country’s large population. Almost all of these cases…
Mumbai, May 20 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday fell two paise to 85.42 in early trade on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers at the Forex Market. The Rupee was seen weak owing to the strong Dollar against other world currencies amid a rebounding stock market in early trade, a dealer informed….
Mumbai, May 20 (UNI) Snapping a negative trend of the last two sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday opened in the green at 82,116.17, recovering 57 pts on the strength of realty, industrials and consumer durable stocks amid a strong Asian Market. The Nifty rose by 51 pts ar 24,996.20. The Sensex registered intra day…
Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday slipped 8 paise at 85.59 in the opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers at the Forex Market informed. The domestic unit was seen weak because of firm Dollar against other world currencies amid improving stock market in early trade, the dealer…
Washington/New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has again claimed success for pulling India and Pakistan from the brink of war, and also that India is “willing to cut 100 percent of their tariffs” for the United States. In an interview to Fox News, the US President, asked about his role in helping…
