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Israel PM Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet, two key cabinet ministers resig
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet after its two key members resigned, which further prompted demands from far-right politicians for representation in the influential group, The Times of Israel reported citing the Prime Minister's Office.
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Indian textile exports surge by 9.59 pc in May despite global economic cha
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Despite unfavourable economic conditions in major markets such as the European Union (EU), the US, and West Asian nations, Indian textile exports grew by 9.59 per cent compared to the previous year in May 2024, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) said in a report.
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UN Security Council approves US-drafted proposal supporting Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia due to the Israel-Hamas war, which is in its eighth month now, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution vote on the US proposal for a permanent ceasefire and release of the hostages in Gaza on Monday (local time).
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More than 75 world leaders congratulate PM Modi on Lok Sabha election vict
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Leaders from diverse regions including Asia, Europe, Africa, West Asia, and the Caribbean have extended their wishes to PM Modi for his win in the general elections.
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Gold prices decline amid easing geopolitical tensions
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The yellow metal Gold faced its first weekly loss in prices in six weeks as hopes for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve seem to be delayed and amid an ease in geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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Foreign portfolio investors sold over Rs 6,000 crore Indian stocks in Apri
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in Indian stocks lately, after the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, which has likely pushed investors to take money off their portfolios.
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'Last chance' for hostage deal before launch of Rafah offensive: Israel te
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia and fears of the ongoing conflict between the Israeli forces and Hamas spreading to Rafah, which is home to several refugee camps; Israel issued a stern warning, saying that it was giving the ongoing negotiations to secure a hostage deal a 'last chance' b
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Iran asserts "right to self defence" over Israel's "aggression"; slams UN
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, the Embassy of Iran in India said in an official press release that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a responsible member of the United Nations, emphasises its commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the rule of la
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India to remain global growth driver in foreseeable future: IMF Executive
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Krishnamurthy V Subramaniam, the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), predicted that India will have 8 per cent growth in the fourth quarter and called it "good" growth considering the current global economic situation.
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Indian stock market closes in red amid the ongoing tensions in Middle east
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing tensions in west Asia, the Indian market closed with a decline on Monday. The Nifty 50 concluded with a 1.07% decline at 22,277.85, while the BSE Sensex closed with a 1.16% decline at 73,300.78
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Blinken calls up Turkish, Egyptian, Jordanian and Saudi counterparts follo
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Sunday spoke with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan to discuss the 'blatant' and 'unprecedented' attack by Iran and its proxies on Israel, US Department of State spokesperson Mathew Miller said.
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Biden says "US won't participate in any offensive action against Iran", te
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US President Joe Biden made it clear to his counterparts that America will not get drawn into any offensive action against Iran after it launched a barrage of missiles against Israel on Saturday, CNN reported, citing US officials familiar with the matter
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