International market trends upward; gold nears $3,350 on Comex amid rising demand and weak dollar concerns

International market trends upward; gold nears $3,350 on Comex amid rising demand and weak dollar concerns

New Delhi, May 22 (H.S.): The international price of gold has risen significantly, reaching nearly $3,350 per ounce on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (Comex). Factors driving this increase include economic uncertainty in the US, a weakened dollar index, and rising bond yields, which have unsettled global investors. In April, gold peaked at $3,500 per ounce…

Cryptocurrency market skyrockets; Bitcoin reaches record high of $1,11,861.22 for first time

Cryptocurrency market skyrockets; Bitcoin reaches record high of $1,11,861.22 for first time

New Delhi, May 22 (H.S.): Today, stock markets are facing selling pressure globally, while the cryptocurrency market is booming. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has hit a new all-time high of $1,11,861.22 before slightly retreating to $1,11,361.46 at around 7 PM Indian time, marking a 4.60 percent increase. The bullish trend in cryptocurrencies has been notable…

Weak global signals causes stocks to fall, lose ₹2.09 lakh crore

Weak global signals causes stocks to fall, lose ₹2.09 lakh crore

Delhi, 22 May (H.S.): A significant decline hit the domestic stock market today, beginning with weak trading as sellers dominated immediately after the market opened. The intense selling pressure led to the Sensex dropping 1,106 points and the Nifty plunging 351 points during intraday trading. However, late buying interest allowed both indices to recover somewhat;…

Harmanpreet to lead Indian squad for FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 European leg

New Delhi, May 22 (H.S.): Hockey India announced the 24-member Indian men’s hockey team for the European Leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 on Thursday. This phase will be played from June 7 to June 22, 2025, in Amstelveen, Netherlands, and Antwerp, Belgium. The team once again will be led by the experienced…

Seven rebels arrested in Manipur, huge cache of weapons seized

Seven rebels arrested in Manipur, huge cache of weapons seized

Imphal, 22 May (HS): The security forces in Manipur are continuing their drive against illegal weapons and rebels. Police have seized a huge quantity of sophisticated illegal weapons by conducting a drive at various places in West Imphal and Kakching district. Along with this, seven outfits have been arrested. According to the state police headquarters,…

India U-19 tour of England: Ayush Mhatre to captain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named also in 16-member squad

India U-19 tour of England: Ayush Mhatre to captain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named also in 16-member squad

New Delhi, May 22 (H.S.): The Indian Junior Cricket Committee has announced the Under-19 team for the tour of England. This tour will take place from June 24 to July 23, 2025, during which India’s young team will showcase their talent on English soil for a month. The tour will include one 50-over warm-up match,…

India's diplomatic dialogue initiates with visits to Japan, UAE

New Delhi, May 22 (HS): India has embarked on a diplomatic initiative to showcase its global anti-terrorism efforts, particularly emphasizing Operation Sindoor. Two delegations are actively engaged in this dialogue, visiting Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative marks a key advancement in India’s foreign policy aimed at enhancing international cooperation. A multi-party…

Global outrage after Israeli forces target diplomatic visit near Jenin

Jerusalem/Jenin, May 22 (H.S.): A shooting incident involving Israeli soldiers near a diplomatic delegation in Jenin, West Bank, has ignited global diplomatic outrage. The delegation, which included representatives from the EU, Turkey, Ireland, Spain, and France, faced no casualties, but concerns for the diplomats’ safety have escalated. Several countries have condemned the soldiers’ actions as…

VP lauds global centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar

VP lauds global centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar

Goa/New Delhi, 22 May (H.S.): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the importance of alternative medicine and the evidence-based validation of ancient Indian texts to address contemporary challenges. Speaking at RajBhavan, Goa, he stated, We are a nation with a difference, rediscovering our roots. He advocated for the dissemination of ancient knowledge beyond library confines to…