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Indian Stock Market: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to remain net sellers in the Indian stock markets for the second consecutive month, with November following a pattern similar to that of October. This shift comes after a period of sustained net buying, which lasted for four months from June to September.  The recent decline in FII investments reflects changing market dynamics and investor sentiment, which are influenced by various global and domestic factors, as per experts. “After selling equity for ₹113,858 crores through exchanges in October, FIIs have sold another ₹41,872 crores of equity through exchanges in November through 22nd. The total FII selling through the exchanges for the period 1st October through 23rd November stands at a whopping ₹1,55,730 crores.  This is the kind of selling that happens in a year when FIIs are on selling mode,” said Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services . 3 factors behind massive F...

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to welcome a new thematic attraction as a Chrysanthemum Theme Park, named Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, is being developed at the Botanical Garden in Srinagar. The ambitious project, which will span 100 kanal of land, is being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.87 crore and is expected to open to the public by next autumn. The initiative, according to an official spokesman was reviewed today by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a meeting of the Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Department. The meeting, attended by senior officials including the Commissioner Secretary of the Floriculture Department and representatives from SKUAST-K, assessed the progress of the project and explored its viability. Dulloo emphasised the potential of such gardens to extend Kashmir’s tourism season, particularly during the autumn months. He encouraged the department to collaborate with local agricultural universities and the Tourism Department to establish similar gardens in ot...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) on Saturday conducted a successful flight test of long range hypersonic missile from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast in what was termed as a ‘major milestone’ by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Rajnath Singh called he successful flight test of the long range hypersonic missile a historic moment which put India in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies. India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. This is a historic moment and this significant achievement has put our country in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies,” Singh said in a post on X on Sunday, congratulating DRDO and the armed forces. This hypersonic missile can reportedly carry various payloads for ranges ov...

Manipur violence news today: On Saturday, Manipur witnessed a dramatic escalation of violence as an enraged mob attempted to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal. Security personnel, in a swift response, used tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Chief Minister Biren Singh was not at his residence during the incident and was confirmed to be safe in his office. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi took to microblogging site X (formerly Twitter), urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ‘visit Manipur and work towards restoring peace’. Manipur violence news: Residences of Ministers Targeted The violent unrest extended beyond  the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Minister. These attacks underscored growing dissatisfaction among protesters, who blamed government officials for failing to contain the escalating violence in the state. Manipur violence news: Protests Outside BJP Legislator's Home Protesters also assembled outside the Sagol...

Thursday saw a dramatic decline in gold prices on the MCX, following a two-month low in worldwide bullion prices due to a stronger US dollar. Additionally, the price of silver fell by over 1%. The price of MCX gold was down ₹609, or 0.82%, at ₹73,873 per 10 grams at 9:05 am, while the price of MCX silver was down ₹1,067, or 1.20%, at ₹88,130 per kg. Following a two-month low earlier, gold prices were unchanged on the global market. After plunging to its lowest level since September 19 earlier in the day, spot gold was unchanged at $2,573.73 an ounce, while US gold futures dropped 0.3% to $2,578.00, according to Reuters. A spike in US dollar and uncertainty regarding the pace of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts pressurized the yellow metal prices. After touching 106.56 for the first time since November of last year, the US dollar index, which compares the currency to six major peers, including the euro and yen, gained 0.1% to 106.55, according to Reuters. Due to rising bond a...

Niva Bupa Share Price Live Update at 11:22 am: Shares of Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company declined 5.3% to ₹74 on the NSE. Niva Bupa Share Price Live Update at 11:06 am: Trading statsTraded volume: 244.94 lakh Traded value: ₹189.31 crore Total market capitalisation: ₹13,810.49 crore Niva Bupa Share Price Live Update at 10:47 am: Price information Current price: ₹75.74 (-3.07%) Issue price: ₹74 Open: ₹78.14 High: ₹81 Low: ₹75.11 Live update on Niva Bupa's share price at 10:32 a.m. The market value of the firm is ₹14,026.08 crore, and its shares are now down 1.68% at ₹76.83 per. Live update on Niva Bupa's share price at 10:16 a.m. After listing at a 5.5% premium, Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd.'s shares fell 3.5% to ₹75.39 per on the NSE. Live update on Niva Bupa's share price at 10:03 a.m. On the NSE, Niva Bupa's shares fell 1.45% to ₹77 per share after being listed at a premium of 5.59%. Live update on Niva Bupa's share price at 9:50 a.m. On the BSE, t...

According to live assessments from Swiss organization IQAir, Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) decreased marginally on Tuesday to fall below the 1000-mark, although it was still dangerous at 856. However, the AQI was much lower than the 1,900 it reached in certain locations earlier this month. Anything over 300 is seen as harmful to health, while a number between 0 and 50 is excellent.  Every winter, chilly air collects dust, pollutants, and smoke from field fires, causing a poisonous haze to spread across regions of South Asia. Punjab has attributed this year's poisonous air to pollution from India, where northern regions have also been experiencing dangerous air. The province has stated that it will discuss the matter with the neighboring nation through its foreign ministry. The most recent IQAir data indicates that Delhi's AQI is 301.

Those who held the position during Mr. Trump's first term included Nikki Haley, who ran against him for the GOP nomination. Rep. Elise Stefanik has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be his ambassador to the UN. In a statement announcing his choice on Monday, November 11, 2024, Mr. Trump said, "Elise is an America First fighter who is exceptionally strong, tough, and intelligent." Those who held the position during Mr. Trump's first term included Nikki Haley, who ran against him for the GOP nomination. One of Mr. Trump's most devoted supporters in the House, Ms. Stefanik, 40, is the chair of the House Republican Conference and was mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate.

By: RGK Kapoor, Air Marshal (R) After more than four years of military standoff, the situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) appears to be normalizing as India and China disengage in the Depsang and Demchok areas of the Ladakh sector. Near-term stability on the LAC is probably going to be provided by disengagement followed by de-escalation, which is being discussed between China and India. On the other hand, the borders are still stable despite a recent spike in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. From World War II to the current wars in Russia and Ukraine and Israel's war against Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran, airpower has been essential to every fight. Due to the technological sensitivity of air power, air forces must constantly modernize. This was demonstrated during the most recent Israeli airstrikes against Iran, where Israel used cutting-edge aircraft and weaponry to destroy specific targets without losing any aircraft. CHINA IN U.S. BACKYARD: BEIJING FUNDED “LARGES...

Hezbollah has earlier pledged retaliation and blamed its arch-enemy for the explosions that inflicted the Iran-backed terrorist group a serious setback. The first time Israel has acknowledged its role in the September attack on Hezbollah communications devices that exploded in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday, November 10, 2024, that he approved the attack. Hezbollah had earlier pledged retaliation and blamed its arch-enemy for the explosions that delivered a serious damage to the armed group supported by Iran. Regarding the strikes, his spokesperson Omer Dostri told AFP, "Mr. Netanyahu confirmed Sunday that he greenlighted the pager operation in Lebanon." In mid-September, Hezbollah operatives' handheld devices exploded twice in a succession in stores, on the streets, and at funerals. They took place before Israel's current military campaign in Lebanon and resulted in about 40 fatalities and approximately 3,000 injuries. After its all...

According to an ARY News story on Friday, Pakistan kept setting new records for air pollution, with seven of its cities ranking first on the list of the most polluted cities worldwide. With an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 2,135, Multan had dangerously high air quality, while Lahore came in second (676). When Lahore topped a real-time list of the world's most polluted cities on Sunday, recording its highest-ever pollution levels of 1,900 near the Pakistan-India border on Saturday, Pakistan had just a week before accused India of being to fault. The Pakistani government must act due to pollution. Only after air pollution reached dangerous levels did the Pakistani Punjab province government take decisive action, closing schools, museums, and amusement parks for ten days, from November 8 to November 17, according to ARY News. Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Gujarat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Chiniot, Jhang, and Toba...

Trump was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt in July and will be back in the White House in January. The nation's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has accused a "Iranian asset" of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, the US president-elect who has already escaped two assassination attempts. The Republican leader was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt in July and is scheduled to return to the White House come January. Farhad Shakeri was described by the Justice Department as a "Iranian asset" who was assigned by the Iranian government to plan Trump's murder on October 7. According to an official statement, Shakeri, 51, allegedly informed police that he had no intention of coming up with a plot to kill Trump within the time window the IRGC had set. Iran has refuted the accusations. "The Justice Department has charged an asset of the Iranian regime who was tasked by the regime to direct a network of criminal associates to...

At least 24 people were killed, and more than 40 others injured after an explosion occurred at the Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan's Balochistan on Saturday. At the time of the blast, a train was ready to depart from the platform for Peshawar, reported news agency Reuters. Quetta senior superintendent of Police (SSP) operations Mohammad Baloch said the incident “seems to be a suicide blast” but it would be too early to say for sure, adding that an investigation was underway to ascertain the nature of the blast. Speaking to reporters, SSP Baloch added that “around 100 people" were present at the site, Dawn News reported citing footage seen by him. Mohammad Baloch, a senior police officer, said the bomb exploded when passengers were waiting for a train to travel to the garrison city of Rawalpindi from Quetta, the capital of the restive Balochistan province.a In a statement, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said police and security forces had reached the site ...

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was fired by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who attributed the decline in trust to Israel's continuing battle against Hamas in Gaza. Following repeated disputes between Netanyahu and Gallant on the military strategy in reaction to the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel last year, this decision was made. Netanyahu underlined the need of having "full trust" with the defense minister, particularly during times of conflict, and pointed out that this trust had been solid at first but had declined in recent months. Foreign Minister Israel Katz has been appointed as the new defense minister. Netanyahu praised Katz’s capabilities, citing his experience and contributions to national security. Netanyahu stated in a statement released by his office that "complete trust between the prime minister and the defense minister is required more than ever in the midst of a war." "Even though there was a lot of trust and extremely produc...

Make sense of the news of the day with Swarajya's summary of this morning's top stories, dear reader. In a call following his election victory, Trump praises Modi. On Wednesday, US President-elect Donald Trump received a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating him on his resounding win in the US presidential election. Trump called Modi a "magnificent man" and said that the world admired him during their talk. He also called India a "magnificent country" and said that he and Modi were great friends. The two presidents reiterated their dedication to promoting global peace via cooperation. Trump praised the Indian Prime Minister and said that Modi was among the first international leaders he spoke to following his win. Modi called their conversation "great" in a tweet and said he was excited to further advancing India-US cooperation in areas like technology and defense. The RBI Governor Issues A Rising Inflation Warning Although domest...