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Shimla, Feb 28 – Continuous heavy snowfall and torrential rains for the third consecutive day have thrown life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides, road closures, and disruptions in essential services across multiple districts.Authorities reported that approximately 200 roads, including three national highways, have been shut due to heavy snow, isolating various parts of Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Shimla districts. Educational institutions, including...

India and the European Union are aiming to finalize an unprecedented free trade agreement by the end of this year, marking potentially the largest trade pact globally, announced European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to New Delhi on Friday.Delivering a keynote address at the 'India’s World' think-tank event, Von der Leyen emphasized that both regions need to elevate their strategic partnership to tackle emerging geopolitical challenges effectively.A Strategic...

Heavy overnight snowfall blanketed Kashmir in white on Friday, severely impacting rail, air, and road connectivity throughout the valley, officials reported.The snowfall triggered landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones along the crucial Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, causing severe disruption to vehicular traffic. The highway, Kashmir's primary link to the rest of the country, was closed between Ramsoo and Qazigund due to significant snow accumulation and multiple incidents of...

Mumbai, Feb 28: Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline in early trade on Friday, echoing a global sell-off triggered by the latest US tariff hike on Chinese imports. The 30-share BSE Sensex plummeted 790.87 points to 73,821.56, while the NSE Nifty tumbled 231.15 points to 22,313.90, as investor sentiment remained jittery.Among the worst-hit stocks in the Sensex pack were IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, and Maruti...

Mumbai, Feb 27: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly unchanged on Thursday as volatility gripped the markets amid persistent foreign fund outflows and the monthly derivatives expiry.The BSE Sensex inched up 10.31 points or 0.01% to close at 74,612.43, swinging between a high of 74,834.09 and a low of 74,520.78 during the session, marking an intraday movement of 313.31 points. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty slipped marginally by 2.50 points to settle at 22,545.05, extending its losing...

New Delhi, Feb 27 – Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday, dropping by ₹723 to ₹85,151 per 10 grams in futures trading, pressured by muted demand in the domestic market and weak global trends.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery fell by 0.84% to ₹85,151 per 10 grams, with a total business turnover of 15,248 lots. Market analysts attributed the decline to subdued demand and bearish global sentiments.In the international market, gold futures...

Prayagraj/Lucknow, Feb 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his guidance in the successful execution of Maha Kumbh 2025, which concluded in Prayagraj on Monday. He praised the collective efforts of all stakeholders, emphasizing that "with a little political will and the right support, any result can be achieved."Taking to social media platform X, Adityanath acknowledged Modi’s leadership, stating, “Respected...

Dubai, Feb 27: Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has lauded Rohit Sharma’s evolution as a leader, highlighting his ability to manage pressure situations and foster strong team camaraderie. Dhawan, who shared a formidable opening partnership with Rohit for nearly a decade, believes the Mumbai batter’s maturity and leadership skills bode well for the Indian team.Speaking on The Shikhar Dhawan Experience, a special series on Star Sports and JioHotstar, Dhawan emphasized how Rohit has grown...

Bengaluru, Feb 27: Mumbai Indians (MI) will be seeking redemption as they gear up to face Delhi Capitals (DC) in a crucial Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter on Friday. Having suffered their only defeat in the first leg against DC, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will be eager to continue their dominant run and maintain their top position on the points table.Mumbai Indians’ Winning Momentum Since their setback against DC earlier this month in Vadodara, MI have been on a remarkable three-match...

New Delhi, February 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the recently concluded Maha Kumbh as a reflection of India's "newly awakened consciousness," likening it to a nation moving forward after shedding a "slavery mindset."In a blog post, Modi called the grand congregation a "mahayagna of unity," emphasizing how the scale of participation surpassed all expectations. He stated that the sheer number of devotees taking a holy dip at Sangam signified India's resurgence with...

New Delhi, February 26: The Indian government has entered into a strategic partnership with Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd) to accelerate the growth of fintech and manufacturing startups in the country. Under this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Paytm will extend mentorship, infrastructure support, market access, and funding opportunities to emerging businesses, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.The agreement, signed between the Department for Promotion of...

Kathmandu, February 26 – The revered Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal witnessed a massive influx of devotees from across the country and neighboring India as thousands gathered to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.Since late Tuesday night, devotees formed long queues along the banks of the Bagmati River, eager to have darshan of the sacred Shiva Linga. The temple opened its doors at 2:15 AM, allowing devotees to enter through all four gates to seek blessings.Special...