UN chief welcomes political progress in Haiti
United Nations, March 22 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed reports that Haitian stakeholders have nominated representatives to the Transitional Presidential Council, a UN spokesman said.
Ukrainian president, senior NATO official meet on support for Kiev
Kiev, March 22 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Robert Bauer, chair of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Military Committee, discussed support for Kiev during a bilateral meeting, the presidential press service reported.
French PM vows to punish perpetrators threatening schools
Paris, March 22 - French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has promised to hunt down and severely punish the perpetrators who sent threatening messages to dozens of schools in the Paris region this week.
South Africa will not tolerate threats, intimidation during elections: President
Johannesburg, March 22 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that threats, intimidation and undemocratic actions will not be tolerated during this year's elections.
Al-Sisi, Blinken discuss Gaza conflict in Cairo talks
Cairo, March 22 - Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza, the Egyptian presidency said.
Ukraine gets $1.5 bn in concessional loan from Canada
Kiev, March 22 - Ukraine received a concessional loan from Canada worth 2 billion Canadian dollars ($1.5 billion), the Ukrainian Finance Ministry said.
US files monopoly lawsuit against Apple
Washington, March 21 - The US Justice Department and 16 states on Thursday accused tech giant Apple of using exclusionary business practices to sustain the monopoly of its flagship product, the iPhone.
IMF, Sri Lanka reach staff-level agreement for $337 million bailout
Colombo, March 21 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday that it has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka to release the next tranche of the promised $3 billion bailout package to recover from the worst-ever financial crisis.
India infuses 50 pc additional funds to ongoing grant projects in Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 21 - To meet the sharp rise in the cost of construction in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing financial crisis, India would provide up to 50 per cent additional funds to grant projects in the island nation.
Agnikul’s suborbital rocket launch postponed
Chennai, March 21 - Private rocket maker Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd has postponed the sub-orbital launch of its rocket Agnibaan scheduled for Friday.
IPL 2024: League is back with new captains, big returns & T20 World Cup selection in mind
New Delhi, March 21 - Shortly after season two of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) ended with a trophy for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the cricket fans' focus immediately shifted to whether the franchise's men's team can do the same in Indian Premier
Jupiter Wagons announces acquisition of Bonatrans India for Rs 271 crore
Chennai, March 21 - Railway wagon and passenger coach major Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) announced the acquisition of Bonatrans India Private Limited (BIPL) for a sum of Rs 271 crore on Thursday.
Gautam Gambhir settles defamation suit with Punjab Kesari
New Delhi, March 21 - The Delhi High Court recently disposed off former India cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's defamation lawsuit against Hindi daily Punjab Kesari seeking damages of Rs 2 crore, after the parties submitted that the matter has been settled
NDTV Battleground: Decoding Maharashtra’s Political Landscape
New Delhi, March 21 - NDTV's legacy programme 'Battleground' is back with Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, NDTV Network at the helm.
Mahindra inks pact with Adani Total Energies for expanding EV charging infra
Mumbai, March 21 - Leading SUV maker Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL) for expanding the EV charging infrastructure in the country.
RBI issues new rules for self-regulatory organisations of banks, NBFCs
Mumbai, March 21 - The RBI on Thursday issued an omnibus framework for recognising self-regulatory organisations (SROs) for its regulated entities such as banks, NBFCs and housing finance companies.
US Fed’s remarks trigger relief rally in global equities
Mumbai, March 21 - The inline outcome from the US central bank brought cheer to the global and domestic markets, Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Retail Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said on Thursday.
NCC, NPCIL ink memorandum to raise awareness on peaceful use of nuclear power
New Delhi, March 21 - National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) on Thursday signed an MoU to enhance public perceptions on peaceful use of nuclear power and disseminate scientific and authentic information.
Uddhav Thackeray meets Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj in Kolhapur
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), March 21 - Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) President, Uddhav Thackeray paid a courtesy call on Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj at his Kolhapur palace on Thursday and promised to campaign for him
Indian markets respond favourably to US Fed cues
Mumbai, March 21 - Indian markets responded favourably to the positive global sentiment on Thursday, spurred by the outcome of the US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting, which bolstered hopes for three rate cuts in FY25, said Vikram Kasat, Head-Advisory, Prabhudas Lilladher.