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Sensex, Nifty snap 3-day losing streak as bank shares lend support
Mumbai, Indian benchmark equity indices snapped their three-day losing streak on Thursday, supported by gains in banking and financial stocks even as persistent volatility in oil prices kept investors cautious.…
US proposes end to H-1B job-loss grace
Washington, The Trump administration has proposed ending the up-to-60-day grace period that allows H-1B workers and several other employment-based visa holders to remain in the United States after losing their…
ISRO successfully conducts 220 kN hot test of CE20 engine for upcoming LVM3 mission
New Delhi, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said that it has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at uprated thrust conditions…
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai orders month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan across state from Sept 17
Raipur, Sep 15: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed officials to turn the upcoming month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ into a mass campaign to deliver welfare benefits, employment, healthcare,…
Pandya included as Padikkal and Gaikwad to captain India A against Australia A
New Delhi, Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal and senior opener Ruturaj Gaikwad have been named captains of the India A multi-day and one-day squads, respectively, for the upcoming home series against…
US Bill offers green cards pathway to long-term visa holders with public-service jobs
Washington, Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera and Democratic Representative Deborah Ross have introduced legislation that would offer permanent residency to eligible 'Dreamers' and children of long-term visa holders who take up…
Sensex plunges over 800 points as Brent crude hits $100 amid US-Iran tensions
Mumbai, Indian equity markets extended their decline for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude prices to the crucial $100-per-barrel mark, raising concerns over…
India-US trade deal ‘more or less’ finalised, preferential market access framework being worked out: Commerce Secretary
Mumbai, The proposed India-US trade deal has been more or less finalised, with the two countries now working on a framework to provide preferential market access before formally signing the…
Chhattisgarh cabinet raises job age limit to 45; approves major start-up, skill missions
Raipur, The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, in a meeting on Wednesday, approved a series of significant decisions aimed at expanding career opportunities for government employees, boosting youth entrepreneurship, promoting exports and strengthening…
Sensex, Nifty decline 0.5 pc as IT, metal, PSU bank shares drag markets
Mumbai, Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday, weighed down by sharp declines in IT, metal, PSU bank and media stocks amid escalating geopolitical tensions, volatility in oil prices…