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Customers shifting to 18-carat jewellery from 22-carat as gold rates rise: Malabar Gold

New Delhi, May 28 -- There has been a shift in preference by gold jewellery buyers with the rising prices of the yellow metal. Talking to reporters on Wednesday in the national capital, O Asher, Manag... Read More


Oil India bags potash-halite block in Rajasthan in first-ever successful auction

New Delhi, May 28 -- Oil India Limited has bagged a critical and strategic mineral block under the 5th tranche of auction conducted by the Ministry of Mines, according to a statement from the state-ow... Read More


Maharashtra: Early monsoon brings heavy rain, several stranded; train services halted in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 28 -- The monsoon, which usually hits Maharashtra around June 11, arrived in the state in 15 days earlier this year. This year, the rainy season began in Sindhudurg district on May 25, an... Read More


ASEAN Secy-General lauds Indian Parliament's engagement in promoting inter-parliamentary dialogue

Jakarta, May 28 -- The all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, held a meeting with Secretary-General of ASEAN, Kao Kim Hourn on Wednesday at the ASEAN Headquarters where ... Read More


IMD issues red alert for heavy rains in TN's Coimbatore and Nilgiri districts

New Delhi, May 28 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in Coimbatore and Nilgiri districts of Tamil Nadu. As per the forecast by IMD, heavy to very heavy... Read More


"Indian forces acted with utmost restraint": MP Anand Sharma in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, May 28 -- Congress MP Anand Sharma, member of the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, emphasised India's restrained and targeted response to terrorism. During an intera... Read More


Three Indians missing in Iran, India takes up matter with Iranian authorities

Tehran, May 28 -- Three Indian citizens have gone missing in Iran, and the Indian Embassy in Iran has taken up the matter with the Iranian authorities. The Indian Embassy said that the family members ... Read More


Indian envoy to China pays tribute to Indian soldiers who defended Hong Kong in World War I

New Delhi, May 28 -- Indian Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat on Wednesday laid a wreath at the Indian Soldiers' War Memorial in Hong Kong, paying tribute to the Indian soldiers who defended th... Read More


APGC Junior Championship: Ranveer cards 69 to finish tied fourth after opening round; Kashika placed tied 10th

New Delhi, May 28 -- Ranveer Mitroo led the Indian charge by carding a brilliant two-under 69 to be placed tied fourth after the opening round of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Cham... Read More


Himachal CM rolls out benefits of Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojna to eligible women of Banjar block

Shimla, May 28 -- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday rolled out the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Sammaan Nidhi Yojana for 2238 eligible women of Banjar development block at Dehuri in... Read More