Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for a two-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, where he is co-chairing the Strategic Partnership Council alongside Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, defence, energy, and regional security. It marks Modi’s third trip to the Kingdom and comes at a time of growing economic and strategic alignment between India and Saudi Arabia. Several key agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed during the visit, further cementing ties between the two nations.In US, the FBI chief Kash Patel hailed the arrested of Harpreet Singh, a terror suspect accused of involvement in attacks both in India and the US, with links to a foreign extremist group. Here are the top stories for the morning news wrap PM Modi to visit Saudi […]

[ad_1] PM Modi with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (X/@HRHMBNS) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Saudi Arabia and described the Kingdom as “a trusted friend, strategic ally and one of the most valued partners for India."PM Modi also said that the partnership between India and Saudi Arabia has "limitless potential,” Modi said in an exclusive interview with Arab News ahead of his visit to the Kingdom. PM Modi is all set to begin a landmark two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. It is notably, his third visit to the Kingdom since 2016. In the interview, he also praised Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership, calling him “a strong advocate of our bilateral ties” and a visionary who has inspired global admiration through the reforms under Vision […]

[ad_1] The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a notice to Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation involving real estate firms. According to reports, the probe centres on alleged fraudulent practices and large-scale financial irregularities by the two real estate companies - Sai Surya Developers and the Surana Group. According to reports, Mahesh Babu has been issued a notice for allegedly endorsing projects linked to the developers and reportedly received a fee of Rs 5.9 crore. Of this amount, Rs 3.4 crore was paid via cheque, while the remaining Rs 2.5 crore was allegedly received in cash — which has now come under the scanner.Reports on TOI state that the ED suspects the cash payments may have been a part of the group's laundered funds. FIRs filed by the Telangana Police, accuse the entities of […]

[ad_1] The news of Pope Francis' sudden demise on Easter Monday, sent shockwaves around the world. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, serving as Vatican camerlengo, delivered the announcement of Pope Francis's death on Easter Monday, stating: "The Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church."He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune."Following the passing of Pope Francis, cardinals must convene in the Sistine Chapel for a confidential assembly to select his successor. The selection process involves specific protocols […]

[ad_1] Market experts anticipate the positive trend to persist, backed by favourable domestic indicators. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, saw a choppy start to trade on Tuesday morning. At 9:21 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 79,319.57, down 89 points or 0.11%. Nifty50 was at 24,107.05, down 19 points or 0.077%.Markets continued their upward trajectory for the fifth straight day on Monday, backed by robust purchasing in major stocks and consistent foreign institutional investments. Market experts anticipate the positive trend to persist, backed by favourable domestic indicators and individual stock/sector movements during the ongoing fourth quarter results season.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “During normal times the correlation between the US market, known as the mother market, and other markets is high. But these are abnormal times […]

[ad_1] Tesla is set to unveil its first-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 22. Both investors and analysts are eagerly anticipating insights into the electric vehicle giant’s financial health, 2025 sales outlook, and potential product roadmap updates. The report comes at a pivotal moment for Tesla, as it navigates a challenging start to the year marked by declining stock prices, tariff uncertainties, and questions about CEO Elon Musk’s expanding influence in the Donald Trump administration.Tesla’s stock has plummeted 53% from its all-time high in December 2024, when shares surged following President Donald Trump’s election victory. The automaker faces mounting pressure to address concerns about softening demand, production hurdles, and the potential impact of Trump’s proposed trade tariffs on its global supply chain and pricing strategy. Wall Street will be closely watching for clarity on how these factors […]