Sensex, Nifty post marginal gains as crude prices drop below $100

IANS | September 23, 2026 9:39 AM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) The Indian equity markets inched up marginally early on Wednesday as crude prices eased below $100 per barrel mark. Investors also remain keen on easing global tensions ahead of scheduled talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Indian Americans raise immigration concerns

IANS | September 23, 2026 9:31 AM

Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian American community leaders have raised concerns about immigration challenges affecting students, families and healthcare professionals during a meeting with Congressman Jim McGovern in Massachusetts.

US says Sudan’s warring leaders cannot govern

IANS | September 23, 2026 9:15 AM

Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) The United States has declared that the leaders of Sudan’s two warring military factions are unfit to govern the country, accusing both sides of rejecting a humanitarian truce and intensifying attacks that have killed civilians.

Trump urged to press Xi on political prisoners

IANS | September 23, 2026 9:02 AM

Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) A senior Democratic senator has urged President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping for the release of several political prisoners during their meetings in the United States this week.