Asian shares opened mostly higher following a strong performance on Wall Street. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell, mainland Chinese markets rose after interest rate cuts, boosting hopes for economic recovery. US oil prices also climbed amid easing geopolitical concerns.
21 October,2024 01:10 PM IST | Bangkok | mid-day online correspondent
The South Korean author was recently conferred with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first Asian woman to be conferred with the honour. We deep-dive into her books, and her insightful podcast interviews
21 October,2024 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
However, Hockey India sources confirmed that Varun has been included in the squad after being acquitted of all charges
21 October,2024 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Batting first, India laid a solid foundation with an impressive total of 183 runs for the loss of eight wickets
19 October,2024 11:03 PM IST | Oman | mid-day online correspondent
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will also join Biden and Scholz later
19 October,2024 08:28 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have committed $1.6 billion for phase-I development of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's capital city. According to PTI, funds will begin disbursement in January 2025 and must be utilised within five years. The Indian government will contribute Rs 1,400 crore towards the total project cost of Rs 15,000 cr
18 October,2024 05:52 PM IST | Amaravati | mid-day online correspondent
Experts underlined that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continue to exert pressure on Indian stocks. However, they think that the situation will improve, with a sharp comeback in the next weeks
18 October,2024 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Freedom House said that China shared its designation as the world’s worst environment for internet freedom with Myanmar
18 October,2024 08:59 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Tennis, squash, TT, badminton have included the Mixed Doubles section. Track and field events have a Mixed Relay in 4x100m. So why shouldn’t cricket have men and women playing the same event?
17 October,2024 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Fredun De Vitre
Claims pro-Khalistan elements targeted in Canada
16 October,2024 08:43 AM IST | Ottawa | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
