President Murmu confers Padma Awards 2024 in glittering ceremony; full list of 132 recipients (WATCH)

Following thorough deliberations, the committee’s recommendations are presented to the Prime Minister and the President of India for their final approval. President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (April 22) presided over a prestigious ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, where she honoured the Padma Vibhushan award upon former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. Additionally, distinguished personalities … Read more

Indian pharma stocks tumble on Trump’s generic drug tariff plan

Indian pharma shares declined after President Trump announced phased tariffs on generic drugs. But, an expert analysis suggests minimal impact due to India’s manufacturing cost advantage, US subsidiaries, and regulatory hurdles for shifting production. Shares of Indian pharmaceutical companies came under selling pressure in opening trade on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a … Read more

July monsoon revival boosts kharif hopes amid uneven rainfall: Report

India’s monsoon improved in July, cutting the rainfall deficit and raising hopes for kharif sowing. However, regional disparities and below-average reservoir levels persist, keeping sowing behind last year’s pace, notes an ICICI Bank report. India’s southwest monsoon improved significantly in July, boosting hopes for a recovery in kharif sowing in the coming weeks. However, rainfall … Read more

Lisandro Martinez’s emotional message after World Cup final heartbreak

Following Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, Lisandro Martinez posted an emotional message thanking fans and expressing pride in the team, insisting the result does not define their journey. Argentina’s Lisandro Martinez shared an emotional message for fans after La Albiceleste fell short in the FIFA World Cup 2026 … Read more

OKLO, XE Stocks Jump After-Hours — Trump Administration Taps Oklo, X-Energy In $200M Push To Power AI Data Centers

The Trump administration is partnering with advanced nuclear reactor developers and major tech firms in a $200-million initiative to accelerate nuclear power deployment for energy-intensive AI data centers. Advanced nuclear developers Oklo Inc. and X-Energy Inc. are joining tech giants Microsoft and Nvidia in a U.S. Department of Energy program to accelerate reactor development for … Read more

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Ease As Oil Rally Tempers AI Optimism Ahead of Big Tech Earnings: SMCI, OKLO, XE, SKHY, GOOG In Focus

U.S. futures declined amid rising oil prices as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies ahead of the peak earnings season. Oil prices surged to a five-week high, with Brent crude prices jumping over $92 a barrel amid the war with Iran. Alphabet, Tesla, and Intel are among the most noteworthy names reporting Q2 results … Read more

Gold, Silver Prices Today (July 22): Check Latest Gold and Silver Rates in Delhi, Mumbai and More

Gold and silver prices remained firm in the domestic market, tracking gains in international bullion markets. This trend is driven by geopolitical uncertainty and expectations around global central bank policy. In India, prices are also influenced by the rupee-dollar exchange rate, import costs, and local demand. Gold and silver prices remained firm in the domestic … Read more

India, Tanzania review ties; explore cooperation in blue economy, tech

Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi and VP CP Radhakrishnan reviewed India-Tanzania relations, exploring cooperation in blue economy, tourism, and tech. Mwinyi attended the IIT Madras convocation and unveiled the plan for its Zanzibar campus. President of Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Hussein Ali Mwinyi and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan … Read more

Assam floods: All waterfall picnic spots in Karbi Anglong closed

The Karbi Anglong DDMA has closed all waterfall picnic spots due to severe floods. The situation is critical in Teok and Kakojan, with NH-715 submerged. Rescue ops are underway, with the CM monitoring the situation affecting over 1.7 lakh people. Karbi Anglong Closes Waterfall Picnic Spots The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) of Karbi Anglong … Read more