Month: October 2023

Rupee pares initial gains, settles 3 paise lower at 83.27 against U.S. dollar

October 5, 2023 admin

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared initial gains and settled 3 paise lower at 83.27 against the U.S. dollar on October 5, following a recovery in the American currency. Forex traders said the rupee consolidated in a narrow range as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of…

Business

Gold declines ₹150; silver climbs ₹300

October 5, 2023 admin

A jewellery shop in the old quarters of Delhi. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS Gold price declined ₹150 to ₹57,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a fall in the yellow metal prices globally, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at ₹57,500 per 10…

Business

Global bond rout deepens before receding on relief rally

October 5, 2023 admin

U.S., European, Japanese bond rout deepens; 10-year Treasury yields hit 16-year high above 4.88%; Wall Street mixed, Euro STOXX 600 lower NEW YORK/LONDON A rout in government bond markets deepened early on October 4 with benchmark U.S. yields hitting fresh 16-year highs as investors bet that persistently high interest rates will slow world growth and…

Business

Norwegian author Jon Fosse awarded 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature

October 5, 2023 admin

Literature laureate Jon Fosse’s magnum opus in prose is ‘Septology’ which he completed in 2021. | Photo Credit: X/@NobelPrize The 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature is being awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”, the Royal Swedish Academy announced on October 5, 2023. Literature…

World

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Marine Ecosystems

October 5, 2023 admin

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Marine Ecosystems 1 / 5 | What is the name of the zone in the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate and photosynthesis cannot occur? Abyssal zone Twilight zone Mesopelagic zone Aphotic zone The aphotic zone is the portion of a lake or ocean where there is little or…

Science

Asian Games: Dipika-Harinder Clinch Mixed Pair Gold In Squash

October 5, 2023 admin

Veterans Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu on Thursday survived some anxious moments to win the mixed doubles gold as Indian squash players recorded their best-ever performance at the Asian Games. Dipika and Harinder eked out a 11-10 11-10 win over Malaysian duo of Aifa Binti Azman and Mohammad Syafiq Bin Mohd Kamal in…

Sports

Supreme Court’s Strong Remarks On Manish Sisodia Case: 5 Big Points

October 5, 2023 admin

The Supreme Court heard the bail requests of Manish Sisodia today New Delhi: The Supreme Court heard two separate bail requests of former Delhi Deputy Chief and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case being probed by the CBI, and a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate. Here’s…

Nation

Ahead Of Announcing Poll Schedule For 5 States, Election Body To Hold Meet

October 5, 2023 admin

Assembly polls are to be held in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram and Rajasthan. New Delhi: Ahead of announcing schedule for assembly polls in five states, the Election Commission has convened a meeting of its observers on Friday to finalise strategy for smooth conduct of the democratic exercise. The day-long meeting of Election Commission’s police,…

Nation

Pakistan Seek To Allay Major Concerns In Cricket World Cup Opener

October 5, 2023 admin

Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday. Following a pre-mature Asia Cup exit and defeats in the two warm-up games, Pakistan definitely need to raise their game to go deep…

Sports

Golf Industry Association Announces Annual Golf And Turf Summit 2023

October 5, 2023 admin

The Golf Industry Association (GIA) has announced the staging of its Annual GIA Golf and Turf Summit 2023. The Summit is scheduled to take place at the prestigious DLF Golf and Country Club on October 5th-6th. This event will bring together golf industry professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts from around the world, providing a valuable platform…

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