Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision announced overnight, even as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept bullion in focus.
Washington, March 19 (IANS) The United States lacks the commercial maritime base needed to sustain military sealift in a crisis, Pentagon and maritime officials told lawmakers, warning that decades of decline in shipbuilding, cargo access, and fleet capacity have left a critical logistics gap.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Representatives of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), along with players from the national squad, visited hospitals in Kabul to check on those hurt in an alleged Pakistani airstrike targeting a medical facility.
Washington, March 19 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to exempt doctors and healthcare workers from a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that the cost could deepen workforce shortages and restrict access to care across the country.
Abu Dhabi, March 19 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities said on Thursday that operations at the Habshan gas facilities have been temporarily suspended due to falling debris from interceptions of missiles and condemned Iran over the "terrorist attack".
Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) The Ugadi festival is being celebrated throughout Karnataka on Thursday with immense enthusiasm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the public via a special letter on this occasion.
Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a fresh report from Kolkata Police on the violence that erupted on the streets of Girish Park in North Kolkata in front of the residence of a member of the West Bengal cabinet following clashes between ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists in the afternoon of March 14.
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) India's largest lender HDFC Bank's equities came under sharp selling pressure globally on Thursday, with its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) plunging 8 per cent to $26.42 from the previous close of $28.71.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah at Anfield saw Liverpool overturn a first-leg deficit to secire a 4-1 aggregate victory over Galatasaray and book a Champions League quarterfinal versus Paris Saint-Germain.
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the citizens on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, the beginning of the Marathi new year, saying that today, as India continues its journey towards progress and self-reliance, the essence of Gudi Padwa becomes even more relevant.
