India Stocks Hit Record, Rupee Gains as Polls Predict Modi Win (Bloomberg) – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — In India, exit polls showing a landslide victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party sent a wave of enthusiasm across markets, sending stocks soaring to record highs and boosting the rupee and government bonds. Most read articles on Bloomberg The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 3.6% after most polls showed the Bharatiya […]
Delhi temperature hits 52.9C as India’s capital records hottest day | India
Temperatures in Delhi hit a record high of 52.9°C (127.22°F) and officials warned of water shortages in the Indian capital. Heatwave warnings have been in effect across much of India since last week, but the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday that temperatures in the outskirts of Mungeshpur exceeded 50 degrees Celsius for the […]
India, Indonesia Stand Out for EM Investors in Aging World – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — Emerging markets such as India and Indonesia, with robust population growth, are positioned to benefit as demographics start to play a bigger role in investment decisions, according to Fidelity International and the BlackRock Investment Institute. Most read articles on Bloomberg Investors are keeping an eye on the two emerging Asian nations, likely due […]
India amusement park fire leaves at least 27 people dead, police say
A massive fire broke out at an amusement park in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Saturday, killing at least 27 people, including several children, according to police and media reports. The fire broke out in a park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat. Commissioner of Police Raju Bhargava said the fire has […]
27 people killed fire amusement park western India police
A massive fire broke out at an amusement park in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Saturday, killing at least 27 people, including several children, according to police and media reports. The fire broke out in a park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat state. Superintendent of Police Raju Bhargava said the blaze […]
India Cuts Major Port Deal with Iran, Daring Biden to Sanction It
The governments of India and Iran on Tuesday announced a 10-year agreement that gives India control and allows it to develop the Chabahar port, a Gulf of Oman stop that provides India with a favorable shipping route to the Persian Gulf. “The importance of Chabahar Port goes beyond its role as a mere conduit between […]
India: At Least 14 Dead, 75 Injured After Billboard Collapses In Mumbai
Rescuers search for victims under a billboard that collapsed after heavy rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai, India, Monday, May 13, 2024. A large number of people are believed to be trapped after a collapse on the outskirts of Ghatkopar, Mumbai Police announced on social media platforms. X. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) OAN’s Avril Elfie5:13pm – Tuesday, […]
Mom Throws Young Son into Crocodile-Infested Waters in India
A woman in India’s Karnataka state was charged Saturday with allegedly throwing her 6-year-old son with special needs into a canal, where he was reportedly half eaten by a crocodile. Police said the incident allegedly happened after the woman, identified as Savitri, had an argument with her husband Ravi Kumar (NDTV) report On Monday, they […]
Canadian police make arrests in killing of Sikh separatist that caused diplomatic spat with India
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Canadian police on Friday arrested three people in connection with the killing of a Sikh separatist leader last June in a Vancouver suburb that is at the center of a diplomatic dispute with India. announced that he had been arrested. India protests separatist slogans at Canadian event after Sikh leader’s […]
Canadian Police Arrest Three over the Killing of a Sikh Separatist That Sparked a Diplomatic Spat with India
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Canadian police on Friday arrested three suspects and detained them in connection with the killing of a Sikh separatist leader last June, which was at the center of a diplomatic spat with India. announced that it is investigating possible ties to the Indian government. Kamalpreet Singh, Karan Brar and Karanpreet […]