Global Market Update: Asia-Pacific stock markets trade mix

Global Market Update: Asia-Pacific stock markets trade mix

Delhi, 1 May (H.S.): Japanese and Australian markets showed gains on Thursday amidst volatile trading, responding to concerns over a potential U.S. recession indicated by recent economic data. Many Asia-Pacific exchanges, such as South Korea, Hong Kong, China, and India, were closed for Labor Day. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose by 0.54%, while the Topix index…

PM Narendra Modi and other leaders congratulate Maharashtra on its 65th anniversary of state formation

PM Narendra Modi and other leaders congratulate Maharashtra on its 65th anniversary of state formation

Delhi, 1 May (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of Maharashtra on the 65th anniversary of the state’s formation, acknowledging its crucial role in India’s development. In a social media post, he highlighted Maharashtra’s rich history and the courage of its people, referring to the state as a strong pillar of…

TMC MP Saugata Roy Hospitalised Again, Pacemaker Implanted in Kolkata Hospital

TMC MP Saugata Roy Hospitalised Again, Pacemaker Implanted in Kolkata Hospital

Kolkata, 1 May (H.S.) – Senior Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy has once again been hospitalised after experiencing health complications on Wednesday. The 77-year-old parliamentarian from Dum Dum was rushed to a private hospital in Belgharia, where doctors implanted a pacemaker in his chest following a thorough medical evaluation. His condition is currently reported to…

Al Nassr's Asian Champions League dream ended with a 2-3 loss to Kawasaki Frontale

Al Nassr's Asian Champions League dream ended with a 2-3 loss to Kawasaki Frontale

Jeddah, May 1 (H.S.): A major upset occurred late Wednesday night in the semifinals of the Asian Champions League when the Japanese club Kawasaki Frontale beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s team Al-Nassr 3-2, securing a spot in the tournament finals. The expensive team from the Saudi Pro League was shocked when Yuto Ozeki and Akihiro Ienaga scored…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with India and Pakistan, emphasizing US commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with India and Pakistan, emphasizing US commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation

Washington, 1 May (H.S.): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, emphasizing US support for counter-terrorism cooperation with India. He encouraged both countries to de-escalate tensions, urging Pakistan to assist in investigating the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed…

Pakistani forces continue ceasefire violations despite India's warnings

Delhi, 1 May (H.S.): Pakistani forces continue to breach the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Kashmir, despite India’s warnings. On the night of April 30 and May 1, unprovoked small-arms fire was initiated by Pakistan Army posts in Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army responded appropriately in defense. India issued a warning…

NGT Quashes Ministry’s Order Allowing Power Plants to Change Coal Without Impact Study

Chennai, 30 April (H.S.): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has quashed a Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) order that allowed thermal power plants to change their coal source without conducting an environmental impact assessment. The NGT’s decision came in response to a petition challenging the Ministry’s order, which was seen as a…

US President Donald Trump highlights potential trade deals with China, India, South Korea, and Japan

US President Donald Trump highlights potential trade deals with China, India, South Korea, and Japan

Washington, 1 May (H.S.): US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about potential trade deals with China, India, South Korea, and Japan, emphasizing the benefits of tariffs imposed on these nations. During a town hall event on NewsNation, he highlighted the possibility of agreements, stating, We have potential deals with India, South Korea, and Japan. Trump…

Delhi HC rejects plea challenging Chirag Paswan’s election from Hajipur Lok Sabha seat

Delhi HC rejects plea challenging Chirag Paswan’s election from Hajipur Lok Sabha seat

New Delhi, April 30 (H.S.). The Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition challenging the election of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Chirag Paswan from the Hajipur seat in Bihar. The bench of Justice Amit Bansal stated that since the election took place in Hajipur, the Delhi High Court does not have the jurisdiction…