GLOBAL NEWS

Mediapersons sat stunned as an extraordinary Oval Office clash ensued between US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian President was accused of not being "thankful" for US help in the three-year war. "You don't have the cards right now," he said. "You're either going to make a deal or we're out, and if we're out, you'll fight it out and I don't think it's going to be pretty." Zelensky left without a minerals deal painted as a significant step towards a US-brokered truce, while Trump said the leader was simply not ready for peace with Russia. The meeting followed Trump's phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which his government made it apparent that Moscow did not want Ukraine to be a part of NATO. Voters accused Trump and Vance of carrying out Putin's "dirty work" when they scolded Zelensky in front of the internat...

Gold Price and Silver Rate Today on February 24, 2025:10 grams of 24 carat gold was at Rs.87933.0 in Delhi whereas 1 kg of silver was Rs.103500.0 in Delhi. The price of gold and the rate of silver February 24, 2025, today: Monday saw a little decline in the price of gold. In India, a gram of 24 carat gold costs Rs. 8793.3, which is a decrease of ₹ 10.0. In India, 22 carat gold costs 8061.3 per gram, which is a decrease of ₹10.0. Over the previous week, the price of 24 carat gold has fluctuated by -0.87%, and over the last month, it has fluctuated by -5.68%. In India, the price of silver is currently 103500.0 per kilogram, which represents a 100.0 per kilogram drop. Gold Prices and Silver Rates in North Cities Top 5 North Cities for Gold Prices in India Gold Price in Delhi Delhi: Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹87933.0/10 grams. Yesterday’s gold price on 23-02-2025 was 87563.0/10 grams, and last week’s gold price on 18-02-2025 was ₹86803.0/10 grams. Gold Price in Jaipur Jaipur: Gold Pr...

Following US President Donald Trump's announcement that tariffs against Canada and Mexico will proceed as planned, the dollar nudged up on safe-haven flows, causing the Indian rupee to record its worst day in three weeks on February 25 by dropping 50 paise. The rupee dropped from 86.85 to 87.25 due to month-end dollar demand over fixing and the RBI's reversal of attitude, according to Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. The rupee saw its largest one-day decline since February 5 and closed the day at 87.21 to the US dollar, down from 86.6950 the day before. Throughout the day, the rupee and other Asian currencies lost value in relation to the US dollar. The rupee, Thai Baht, and Indonesian Rupiah are all down 0.51, 0.52, and 0.43 percent from the previous day's closing, according to Bloomberg statistics. In afternoon trading, the dollar index, which compares the value of the US dollar to six key international peers, i...

The tall Friedrich Merz, who has never held a position in the German administration, led the CDU/CSU to victory on Sunday. Here's what you need to know. The results of Germany's parliamentary elections on Monday, February 25, were as anticipated. With the biggest percentage of the vote (28.5%), the Conservative Democratic Union party and its Bavarian counterpart, the Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), have won. Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become the next Chancellor or head of state, is in charge. At the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday, he said to his supporters, "Let's get the party started." The 69-year-old will be serving in the German cabinet for the first time after this election. With 20.8% of the vote, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) came in second, despite surveys and opinion polls predicting the CDU/CSU's rise. This was the first in a nation whose political parties have worked to prevent parties with radical views from gaining...

In two weeks, the "Trump Gold Card" will take the place of EB-5 visas, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, that he intends to replace a 35-year-old investment visa with a $5 million "gold card" visa that offers a road to citizenship. president Donald Trump announced plans to introduce a 'gold card' visa, offering a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing the existing 35-year-old EB-5 visa for investors. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump stated that the initiative aims to attract wealthy and successful individuals who will contribute significantly to the economy through spending, taxes, and job creation

In the past, the US has supported resolutions that denounced Russia and favored Ukraine. New Delhi: On Monday, the United States supported Russia in a draft resolution of the UN General Assembly that demanded a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine, an early suspension of hostilities, and a de-escalation of hostilities. In the midst of a growing verbal spat between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, Washington, which previously supported resolutions that praised Kyiv and denounced Moscow, changed its position. The resolution 'Advancing a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine', presented by Ukraine and its European allies, was approved by the 193-member UN General Assembly with 93 votes in favor, 65 abstentions, and 18 votes against. India did not cast a ballot, despite having advocated for a diplomatic and dialogue-based peaceful settlement of the dispute. Russia was harshly criticized in the resolution, which had sign...

On Tuesday (February 25, 2025), the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse site has seen an increase in rescue attempts thanks to advanced equipment, including as endoscopic and robotic cameras. On Tuesday, February 24, 2025, a group of skilled rat miners, who are well-known for their successful rescue operation at the Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi last year, arrived in Domalapenta, the district, to support the ongoing efforts at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse site. Coal extraction through tiny trenches, known as "rat-hole mining," was outlawed in 2014 due to its lack of scientific backing. However, skilled manual miners known as "rat miners" were called in after sophisticated machinery failed to free workers who had been stranded in a tunnel in Uttarkashi for 16 days. They were able to approach the stranded workers and help them escape by using hand tools. Two engineers and two technicians were among the eight pe...

Despite the influx of prayers, the Pope is still attentive and responsive, and he attended Mass. As the 88-year-old pope fights pneumonia and a complicated lung illness, Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday, February 23, 2025. Blood tests revealed early kidney failure, but he is nevertheless alert, responding, and attended Mass, the Vatican announced. According to a late update from the Vatican, Francis was still needing high amounts of supplementary oxygen even though he hadn't experienced any more respiratory crises since Saturday night, February 22, 2025. Francis' physicians came to the conclusion that the prognosis should remain guarded due to the intricacy of the clinical picture and the need to wait for medication therapy to offer some feedback. Meanwhile, Francis received prayers from people all across the world, including kids in Rome, the seat of Sunni Islam in Cairo, and his own Argentina. The Catholic people were united "at the bedside of a d...

The jets hovering over Nasrallah's burial procession in Beirut, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, were meant to serve as a message that attacking Israel would lead to reprisals. Israeli Air Force planes flying over Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral in Beirut on Sunday, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, are sending a "clear message" to anyone who poses a threat to Israel. According to a statement from Katz, "Israeli Air Force planes flying over Beirut during Hassan Nasrallah's funeral are sending a clear message: Anyone who threatens to destroy Israel and attacks Israel –- this will be their end." Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut in September. Tens of thousands of black-clad mourners vowed support for Hezbollah at the Beirut funeral of slain leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday, after the group was dealt major blows in its last round of hostilities with Israel. Women wailed as a...

Top Gainers and Losers Today : The Sensex lost 424.9 points, or -0.56, to settle at 75735.96, while the Nifty lost 139.55 points, or -0.61, to close at 22913.15. The following are today's top winners and losers: **Top Winners and Losers Today** With a 0.61% decrease, the Nifty index ended the trading session at 22,913.15. The index fluctuated between a high of 22,921.0 and a low of 22,733.3 over the day. The Sensex, meanwhile, moved between 75,748.72 and 75,175.97 before finishing at 75,735.96, a drop of 0.56% and 424.9 points from the opening price. The Nifty Midcap 50 closed down 1.45%, indicating that the Midcap index did not do as well as the Nifty 50. On the other hand, small-cap stocks performed better; the Nifty Small Cap 100 ended the day at 15,747.7, down 91.95 points, or 0.58%. - In the last 1 Week: 2.3% - In the last 1 Month: 0.34% - In the last 3 Months: -2.14% - In the last 6 Months: -1.49% - In the last 1 Year: 8.84% Nifty Index Top Gainers and Losers Today The top ...

By July or August 2025, approval letters for qualified manufacturers may be sent out, opening the door for a rush of high-end EVs to enter the Indian market. According to reports, the Indian government is preparing to implement a revolutionary Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy that would lower import duties and draw in international automakers like Tesla. This important step has the potential to completely transform India's EV market by lowering the cost of luxury EVs for Indian buyers. Massive import duty cut to attract global giants Under the new policy, the import duty on premium EVs (priced above USD 35,000) will be reduced from the current 110 per cent to just 15 per cent. This dramatic tax cut is aimed at luring international EV makers and encouraging them to invest in India’s growing EV market. Investment and turnover requirements for manufacturers To qualify for the reduced import duties, global EV manufacturers will need to meet the following conditions: A minimum investment ...

HighlightsUtility payments for things like fuel, water, and electricity are subject to the Google Pay convenience fee. This fee is not applied to UPI payments you make to others. These fees are also collected from the user by PhonePe, Paytm, and other platforms. With over 37% of the Indian market, Google Pay (GPay) is a prominent UPI (Unified Payment Interface) payment provider; hence, any increase in convenience fees makes headlines. The company already charged Rs 3 for cellphone recharges, and now there will be a cost in addition to relevant taxes when using the app to pay bills with debit and credit cards. The specifics are as follows: GPay levies fees. According to Economic Times, if you use a debit or credit card to pay your bills through Google Pay, you will be charged 0.5–1% plus GST. This covers fuel, water, electricity, and other bill payments. Several variables, such as the mode and amount of payment, would affect the fee. These costs cover the processing of debit and credit...

On February 19, search engine giant Google announced the opening of its new Bengaluru campus, "Ananta." It is said that Ananta is one of Google's biggest headquarters worldwide. "With the opening of Ananta, one of Google's largest offices worldwide, we are thrilled to share another significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to India today," the company wrote in a blog post. Through AI-powered flood predictions, specialized AI models to detect tuberculosis early, and assisting millions of individuals in entering the formal sector through Google Pay, among other initiatives, Google claimed to have contributed to greater transformation for the past 20 years. Here are five essential facts regarding Google's biggest office in India, Ananta. The importance of Ananta "Ananta," the name of the new Bengaluru campus, is a Sanskrit term that means "infinite" or "limitless." According to Google's blog, "it also signifies...

Stock Market Today: The relief surge in the markets also helped Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' share price rise by 11% during intraday trading on Wednesday. Before today's surge, the market had seen a more than 20% correction in February 2025. Change in the share price of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders On Wednesday, the share price of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders began at ₹1948.55 on the BSE, which was marginally less than the closing price of ₹1961.30. Following that, the share price of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders increased and reached intraday highs of ₹2177.5, representing intraday gains of almost 11%. Before today, the share price of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has been sharply declining. With a sharp decline in the markets, the share price of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has corrected more than 20% in February after plunging to closing lows of ₹1961.30 on Tuesday, compared to ₹2499 at the end of January. Extend the article's logo Go on reading Currently, the markets' relief surge i...

Sensex and Nifty Real-time updates for February 19, 2025: Blue-chip IT companies drove Wednesday's tumultuous trading, which saw benchmark indices the Sensex and Nifty close slightly down. The benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex fell 28.21 points, or 0.04%, to end the day at 75,939.18. It fluctuated 757.2 points over the day, peaking at 76,338.58 and falling to 75,581.38. At 22,932.90, the NSE Nifty fell 12.40 points, or 0.05 percent. Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys both had declines of more than 2 percent from the Sensex pack. Those that fell behind included Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tech Mahindra. Zomato was one of the gainers, rising by almost 5%. Among the other winners were Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Real-time stock market updates for today: In erratic trading, the Sensex and Nifty close a little down. Indexes of benchmarks Wednesday...

Russia-US talks: The Kremlin said Monday that senior Russian and US officials will meet for high-stakes discussions on repairing bilateral relations to negotiate a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine and getting ready for a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov will visit Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, later today for the discussions set for Tuesday (February 18), Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US team, with Trump's ambassador Steve Witkoff and national security advisor Mike Waltz joining him. Witkoff confirmed this in an interview with Fox News on Sunday. Zelenskyy's comments regarding US-Russia negotiations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters during a conference call from the United Arab Emirates on Monday that his nation will participate in the negotiations th...

On social media, a number of videos showing passengers getting off the Delta Airlines aircraft that crashed during landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport and landed upside down on the snowy ground have gone viral. In the videos, terrified passengers are seen leaving the airplane with the help of the ground crew. After a Delta Airlines plane crashed and landed upside down on the icy ground at the Toronto airport, at least 18 people were hurt, three of them were badly injured: a lady in her 40s, a guy in his 60s, and a kid. There have been no known casualties in the Delta Airlines disaster. in the moment, all of the injured are being treated in a nearby Toronto hospital. People are seen staggering away from the CRJ-900 airliner, lying belly-up on the tarmac, protecting their faces from the snow and high gusts, according to dramatic social media photos and videos. The Endeavor Air flight 4819 with 76 passengers and four crew was landing in the afternoon in Canada's biggest...

At the opening of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Mr. Jaishankar spoke about "Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared Sunday, February 16, 2025, that the Indian Ocean is a true global lifeline and urged the nations in the region to support one another, complement one another's strengths, and coordinate their policies to meet the region's development, connectivity, maritime, and security goals. At the opening of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Mr. Jaishankar spoke about "Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership." "The Indian Ocean truly serves as a lifeline for the entire world. Its creation, consumption, contribution, and interconnectedness are essential to how the modern world functions," he stated. "The greatest way for us to explore new vistas is as a well-coordinated armada of the Indian Ocean. It makes sense that our group be different in terms of geogra...

In what President Donald Trump's administration characterized as a goodwill gesture to end the war, Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky stated that he was prepared to exchange territory in talks with Russia, which on Tuesday released an American prisoner. Zelensky said he is prepared for difficult discussions with US Vice President JD Vance, a strong opponent of US military assistance to Ukraine, whom he will see with Friday at the Munich Security Conference. In an interview with The Guardian, he declared, "We will exchange one territory for another." Zelensky, who has previously refused to give up any area that Russia has invaded, declared that he was willing to exchange land in the Kursk region of Russia, which Ukraine took in an unexpected attack last year. He agreed that Ukraine could not rely solely on European allies to provide security guarantees. "Real security guarantees are not those that do not include America," he stated. Trump came into offic...

PM Modi France visit Live: Following his speech at the opening of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron landed at Marseille. The prominent AI summit was attended by UN leader Antonio Guterres, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and EU Commission President Urusula Von Der Leyen. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi urged funding for retraining and skill development in preparation for a future driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, he claimed that, particularly in the Global South, governance is about making sure that everyone has access. After PM Modi showed interest, France confirmed that India would host the next AI meeting. India also promised France that it will fully assist its AI ambitions. The prime minister also encouraged commercial collaborations between France and India during the India-France CEOS Forum in Paris. Modi urged companies to enter the Indian market while highlighting advancements in infrastructure,...

Global trade is expected to be disrupted by the announcement by former US President Donald Trump of a new 25% tax on all imports of steel and aluminum. Potential economic disruptions could result from the tariffs, which are anticipated to affect some of the biggest exporters of these metals to the US. The following 10 nations were the largest suppliers of steel and aluminum to the United States in 2023, according to The Financial Times, and these tariffs are probably going to have the biggest impact on them. Here are the potential effects on each nation, and why India, which is ranked eighth, has a lot on the line. 1. $25.26 billion in Canada Canada will be most negatively impacted by the tariffs because it is the biggest exporter of steel and aluminum to the US. It is anticipated that Canadian businesses and policymakers will oppose these restrictions, perhaps requesting exclusions or punitive measures, given the two nations' robust trading connection. China continues to be one ...

NEW DELHI: At a dinner in Paris ahead of the AI Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron embraced Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Monday. Modi wrote on X on Monday, "Happy to meet my friend, President Macron, in Paris." Narendra Modi, who goes by @narendramodi, Modi also met US Vice President JD Vance, who is attending the AI Summit in France, during the dinner. The Prime Minister's Office said on X that PM Narendra Modi "interacts with President Emmanuel Macron and USA VP JD Vance in Paris." When Modi arrived, he was greeted by Macron, and they briefly spoke before beginning their conversation. With discussions on technology, artificial intelligence, and strategic cooperation, the visit aims to improve ties between France and India. Modi and Macron will co-chair the AI Action Summit, where they will discuss AI developments with world leaders and business executives. The opening of India's first consulate in Marseille is part of the visit. PM Modi arriv...

Indian stock market: Due to weak global market signals, Monday's opening of the local equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, is anticipated to be lower. As US President Donald Trump proposed reciprocal tariffs on numerous countries, Asian markets fell and the US stock market closed the week down, with the Dow Jones ending a three-week winning streak. Investors will be keeping an eye on important stock market triggers this week, including the results of the 2025 Delhi Election, Q3 earnings, retail inflation data, the movement of foreign capital, and other significant global market indicators. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis point repo rate drop on Friday, which caused the main indexes of the Indian stock market to close lower. The Sensex dropped 197.97 points, or 0.25%, to close at 77,860.19, while the Nifty 50 settled 43.40 points, or 0.18%, lower at 23,559.95. Investors saw nothing intriguing in the new RBI governor's remarks, and since the...

"This extremist, occupying mentality does not understand what Palestinian land means to brotherly people of Palestine," the Saudi Foreign Ministry stated on Sunday. Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, recently stirred some controversy when he implied that Saudi Arabia possesses sufficient territory to create a Palestinian state. He made this statement in response to inquiries about Saudi Arabia's stance that repairing relations with Israel requires the creation of a Palestinian state from the broadcaster Channel 14. After the events of October 7, Netanyahu stated, "We cannot allow a Palestinian state to be established here." He added, "The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there." Netanyahu asserted that Saudi Arabia's claims that normalizing relations with Tel Aviv would require the creation of a Palestinian state "are not necessarily an indication of its final position." ...

Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election. Getty Images The victory is a shot in the arm for Prime Minister Modi's BJP Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party will form the government in Indian capital Delhi for the first time in 27 years as it scripted an impressive election victory. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won or is leading in 48 seats in the 70-member legislative assembly, while the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is ahead in 22 seats, according to data from the Election Commission of India (EC). A party that wins more than the halfway mark of 35 seats can form the government. "Development wins, good governance triumphs," Modi wrote on X, adding his party would leave "no stone unturned" in developing Delhi . In a video message on X, the AAP's former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said he and his party "humbly accepted" the verdict of the people and congratulated the BJP on its win. "I hope they live up to t...

Additionally, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Emergency Relief and Humanitarian Affairs stated that he was "about to cross into northern Gaza with a convoy of aid." The UN humanitarian head reported Thursday (February 6, 2025) that since a tenuous ceasefire began on January 19, more than 10,000 relief vehicles have entered Gaza. In Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, trucks transporting aid travel during an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire, February 5, 2025. Authorities in Gaza demand tents and blame Israel for impeding help. The "most pressing" humanitarian need in Gaza, according to the Government Media Office, is to get temporary shelters. In order to help house Palestinians whose homes have been destroyed by Israel, local officials in the Gaza Strip have urged humanitarian organizations and donors to give priority to supplying tents and temporary shelters. Thousands of Palestinian families are sleeping outside in the bitter cold throughout the territory, according to a Monda...

The fourth time nitrogen gas has been used for the death penalty in the United States, an Alabama prisoner convicted of killing a woman in her home while she slept was put to death Thursday night. At 6:36 p.m. CST, 52-year-old Demetrius Frazier was pronounced dead in a jail prison in south Alabama for the 1991 rape and murder of 41-year-old Pauline Brown. After executions in Texas and South Carolina, this was Alabama's third execution in 2025 and its first this year. "I want to start by saying I'm sorry to Pauline Brown's family and friends. Frazier had already declared, "What happened to Pauline Brown should never have happened." He also criticized Gretchen Witmer, the governor of Michigan, for failing to act on his requests to be transferred back to complete his prior life sentence in Michigan. "Everyone on death row is loved by me. He said, "Detroit Strong." Before Frazier was transferred to Alabama, his mother and opponents of the death ...

According to a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity, the United States flew Indian immigrants back to India on February 3. On Tuesday evening, February 4, 2025, a U.S. official said that the first U.S. military flight deporting migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay had touched down in Cuba. It marked the beginning of an anticipated spike in the number of migrants brought to the U.S. naval facility, which was mostly used to hold foreigners linked to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks for decades. According to a US official, the first US military plane that deported Americans to Guantanamo Bay touched down in Cuba Tuesday night. The US naval installation, which for decades was mostly used to hold foreigners connected to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, saw an anticipated spike in the number of migrants transported there. According to President Donald Trump, the facility can house up to 30,000 people and has been considered as a holding center. Guantanamo Bay has been describ...

In the days leading up to Donald Trump's July campaign rally in Pennsylvania, where he was shot in the ear, security was stepped up in response to an Iranian threat against him. US President Donald Trump said he has given his advisors the order to strike, warning Iran on Tuesday that it would be "obliterated" if it tried to kill him. He stated, "If they did that, they would be obliterated," as he signed an executive order to put Tehran under the greatest amount of pressure. Nothing will remain after this. Vice President JD Vance would take over as president in the event of Trump's assassination and would not be obligated to carry out Trump's orders. Iranian threats against Trump and other politicians have been monitored by federal investigators for years. Trump oversaw the 2020 attack that killed Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to US sources, Trump was shot in the ear during a ...