New Delhi: Sensex opened at fresh record high on Wednesday as optimism prevailed over firming global cues and buying by domestic institutional investors. The 30-share BSE index spurted by 227.91 points, or 0.62 percent, to hit new high of 36,747.87, surpassing its previous record of 36,740.07 recorded on July 13.Major gainers include Adani Ports, HDFC […]
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No time limit set on North Korea’s denuclearisation, says Donald Trump
Washington DC: United States President Donald Trump has said that there is no time limit set for North Korea to get rid of its nuclear weapons program. According to Yonhap, Trump’s remarks come a month after his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore. During the summit, Kim Jong-un vowed to work towards […]
Tech Giant Apple, Facebook, Twitter celebrates World Emoji Day
New Delhi Apple, Facebook, Twitter and other tech giants celebrated World Emoji Day on Tuesday with declaring most used and favourite emojis, announcement of new ones, acknowledging how emojis make conversataions easy and expressive without words, among others. Apple announced over 70 new emoji characters with hair colour variations, gender-neutral characters, mythical creatures and more […]
More affordable Tata Nexon AMT launched at Rs 7.50 lakh
Tata has launched the mid-spec, AMT-equipped Nexon XMA at Rs 7.50 lakh and Rs 8.53 lakh – depending on whether you want the petrol engine or the diesel motor under the hood. The Indian brand introduced the Nexon AMT in May (only available in the top-spec XZA+ trim), priced from Rs 9.41 lakh for the […]
Veteran actress Rita Bhaduri passes away at the age of 62
Mumbai Veteran Bollywood and television actress Rita Bhaduri breathed her last on Tuesday morning. She was suffering from a kidney ailment. Noted actor Shishir Sharma took to his Facebook account and broke the news. He wrote: “We deeply regret to inform you that Reeta Bhaduri has departed for her journey beyond. The funeral rites will be […]
Won’t wait for majoritarian governments to enact or delete laws: SC on Section 377
New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it cannot wait for a “majoritarian government” to decide on enacting, amending or striking down a law if it violates fundamental rights. The apex court made the observation while hearing a clutch of petitions on the validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. “We would […]
Malaysia hopes to claim its first Badminton world title in Nanjing
Kuala Lumpur Will 2018 finally be Malaysia’s year at the Badminton World Championships? Malaysia have never won a world title with Lee Chong Wei coming close with three silver medals (2011, 2013, 2015). Based on the draw, conducted at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) headquarters on Tuesday, it could be Malaysia’s year at the Nanjing […]
Wholesale inflation shoots up to 5.77% in June from 4.43% in May
NEW DELHI: Inflation based on wholesale prices shot up to 5.77 per cent in June on increasing prices of vegetables and fuel items. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation stood at 4.43 per cent in May and 0.90 per cent in June last year. According to the government data released today, inflation in food […]
Indonesian mob slaughters 292 crocodiles in revenge killing
Jakarta: Indonesian villagers armed with knives, hammers and clubs slaughtered 292 crocodiles in revenge for the death of a man killed by a crocodile at a breeding farm, an official said. Photographs released by Antara news agency showed bloodied carcasses of the crocodiles in a large pile in the Sorong district of the eastern Indonesian […]
People should have rights over their data; firms mere custodians: Trai
New Delhi In significant recommendations concerning privacy, Trai said today firms collecting user data don’t have a right over it and emphasised that consumers’ consent should be mandatory and they should also be given the ‘Right to be Forgotten’. Terming the existing data protection framework as inadequate, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in […]