geopolitical tensions

New Delhi, March 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, strongly condemning the recent attacks on the Gulf nation and expressing India's solidarity during what he described as a difficult time.In a...

New Delhi, March 1 The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued companies declined by ₹2,18,902.09 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel experiencing the biggest drop in line with a bearish trend in the stock market.Last week, the BSE benchmark fell by 1,527.52 points, or...

Tel Aviv, February 28 – As the United States and Israel launched a major attack on targets across Iran, flights were cancelled and passengers stranded at Ben Gurion Airport shared their experiences and their plans to ensure their safety on Saturday.One passenger said, "We were instructed to...

New Delhi, February 27 Silver prices rose by more than 3 per cent to Rs 2.67 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Friday, driven by renewed demand for safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over US trade policy.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of...

Mumbai, February 26 Gold's long-term outlook remains positive as global de-dollarization, fiscal stress, and increasing geopolitical tensions reshape the global financial order, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL).In its latest Precious Metals Quarterly Report, the...

United Nations, February 26 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for a comprehensive approach to human rights that includes development and capacity-building, leading to "tangible improvements in the daily lives of the most vulnerable," and confronting terrorism rather than...

Global oil prices remained near seven-month highs yesterday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, despite growing American crude inventories indicating concerns about oversupply. Brent crude futures were trading around $71 per barrel in London, up about...

Mumbai, February 25 The rupee remained within a trading range and closed with a gain of 4 paise at 90.91 against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by foreign fund inflows and a weak dollar.However, the currency faced pressure due to higher crude oil prices and trade-related uncertainties...

Mumbai, February 25 The rupee remained within a narrow range on Wednesday for the second consecutive day, closing at 90.96 (provisional) against the US dollar, amid higher global crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows.Forex traders attributed the rupee's stability to a weaker US dollar and...

New Delhi, February 24 Submarine cable systems face significant challenges from natural disasters, pressures from geopolitical tensions, and growing data demand, TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Tuesday, calling for a multi-pronged approach involving technical innovation, operational...

Mumbai, February 23 The rupee gained 5 paise to close at 90.89 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices and a weaker dollar, amid renewed global trade-related uncertainties.However, fresh geopolitical concerns due to escalated tensions between the...

New Delhi, February 20 Gold prices rose by ₹1,315 to ₹1.56 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, which boosted the safe-haven asset.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April...

Mumbai, February 20 The rupee depreciated by 27 paise to 90.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, weighed down by a strong American currency and higher crude oil prices due to escalated geopolitical tensions.A surge in selling of domestic equities further put pressure on the...

Mumbai, February 19 Investors' wealth eroded by nearly Rs 7 lakh crore on Thursday as the stock markets took a heavy beating, with the BSE Sensex tumbling 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 1,236.11 points...

Mumbai, February 19 – The benchmark Sensex plunged by 1,236 points or 1.5%, while the Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday, following a widespread selling trend amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.Halting a three-day gaining streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell by...

Mumbai, February 19 The benchmark Sensex fell by 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent, while the Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday, following a broad sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.Halting a three-day winning streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 1,236.11...

New Delhi, February 19 In the face of increasing geopolitical tensions, there is a growing sense of urgency to direct all digital tools towards an inclusive approach, and India and France will jointly work to build a framework for artificial intelligence by combining innovation with...

New Delhi, February 19 Silver prices rose by Rs 1,037 to Rs 2,45,305 per kg in futures trading on Thursday, driven by firm global trends.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for March delivery increased by Rs 1,037 or 0.42 per cent to Rs 2,45,305 per kg in a business turnover of...

The 6th Annual India-France Defence Dialogue, held in Bengaluru today, signed agreements to renew industrial collaboration and co-production for the next ten years. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin were present at the event. An agreement was also...

New Delhi, February 15 Precious metal prices are expected to see further consolidation in the next week, with volatility likely to persist as investors track key US economic data, including inflation figures, GDP readings, and policy signals from the Federal Reserve, analysts said.Traders will...