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In Bahrain, PM Modi Launches $4.2 Million Project At 200-Year-Old Temple

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 25, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the USD 4.2 million redevelopment project of the 200-year-old Lord Sri Krishna temple in the Bahraini capital during his two-day visit to the Gulf nation.

Aim Of Becoming $5-Trillion Economy Possible: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2019

Former president Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said the government's ambitious target of becoming a USD 5-trillion economy by 2024-25 is possible through prudent fiscal management.

Rupee Ends At Over 8-Month Low Against Dollar: 10 Things To Know

Business | Edited By Abhishek Jejani (with inputs from PTI) | Thursday August 22, 2019

The rupee on Thursday plunged by 26 paise and closed at an over eight-month low. The rupee opened weaker at 71.65 a dollar and touched an intraday low of 71.97 before closing at 71.81 against the American currency. The depreciation in rupee's value came on the back of sharp declines in equity markets and foreign fund outflows. The sudden drop in Ch...

Nirav Modi To Remain In Custody In UK Prison Until September 19

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India in connection with the nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case, was on Thursday further remanded to judicial custody until September 19.

Nirav Modi To Appear Via Videolink For Remand Hearing In UK Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, wanted in India in connection with the nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank or PNB fraud and money laundering case, is set to appear before a UK court for his customary 28-day remand hearing today.

Rupee Closes Higher At 71.55 Against Dollar

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Starting off on a bullish note, the rupee surged to a high of 71.36 per dollar during the day before settling at 71.55, clocking a gain of 16 paise.

"Truly Speechless," Says Indian Woman On Winning $1 Million Dubai Lottery

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Dubai Jackpot: A 34-year-old Indian woman in the UAE has hit a jackpot by winning a whopping USD 1 million in a raffle in Dubai on Tuesday, while another compatriot has won a luxury motorbike in the lottery game, according to a media report.

Rupee Extends Slide Against Dollar, Ends At Fresh 6-Month Low: 10 Points

Business | Edited By Abhishek Jejani (with inputs from PTI) | Tuesday August 20, 2019

The rupee depreciated for second day in a row and fell 28 paise to close at a new six-month low against the US dollar. In the intraday trade rupee fell to a day's low of 71.80 before settling at 71.71 against the greenback, news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) reported. Investors remained risk averse on the back of slowing economy and outlook on ...

Mumbai Attacks Mastermind Hafiz Saeed Challenges Arrest In Pak Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, a UN designated Pakistani terrorist whom the US has placed a USD 10 million bounty on, challenged his arrest in the terror financing cases in the Lahore High Court in Pakistan on Tuesday.

India Changes E-Tourist Visa Fee, Lowers Prices For Summer Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

India will offer 30-day e-tourist visa with USD 10 fee during lean period April to June.

Rupee Declines By 34 Paise Against Dollar Amid Rising Oil Prices

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from agencies) | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Extending its decline for a second straight day, the rupee fell by as much as 34 paise - or 0.53 per cent - to 71.81 against the dollar on Tuesday. After opening lower against the greenback at 71.56, down 13 paise from the previous close, the rupee slumped to as much as 71.81 during the session. Rising crude oil prices along with strength in the do...

Rupee Closes At Over 6-Month Low Against Dollar: 10 Things To Know

Business | Edited By Abhishek Jejani (with inputs from PTI) | Monday August 19, 2019

The rupee fell by 29 paise to close at an over six-month low against the US dollar on Monday, news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) reported. The fall came on the back of growing worries over economic slump and sustained foreign fund outflows. The rising crude oil prices and strengthening of the greeback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas also to...

"Cutting Back" $1.3 Billion Aid Improved Relations With Pak: Trump

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

President Donald Trump has said the US' ties with Pakistan have improved after he cut USD 1.3 billion in security assistance to Islamabad for not doing enough to rein in terror groups operating in the country.

Indian-American Teen Wins Spelling Bee Contest, Gets $3,000 Grand Prize

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

Navneeth Murali, an Indian-American teenager from New Jersey, has won the 2019 South Asian Spelling Bee contest by correctly spelling "flipe" to earn the annual title and USD 3,000 grand prize.

Bayern Munich Offer Philippe Coutinho Fresh Start On Loan

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 19, 2019

Philippe Coutinho has joined Bayern Munich on a one-year loan worth 8.5 million euros (USD 9.5 million) with an option to buy.