Asian stock market today: Indices trade mixed amid Trump’s renewed tariff threat; Hang Seng up 0.2%, Shenzhen dips 0.9%
Asian markets displayed mixed performance amid renewed concerns over President Trump’s tariff plans. Japan’s Nikkei 225 saw gains, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index edged up slightly. Conversely, South Korea’s Kospi and Shanghai’s Shenzhen experienced declines, the latter influenced by slower Chinese economic growth attributed to escalating trade tensions.
From tunnel to Turkey: How Hamas leader Sinwar’s widow escaped and remarried — what report reveals
Reports suggest Yahya Sinwar’s widow, Samar Abu Zamer, entered Hamas tunnels with children and later fled to Turkey using a fake passport. This evacuation of high-ranking Hamas officials’ families, facilitated by falsified documents and external support, has fueled resentment among Gazan residents facing dire conditions. While some leaders’ families have reportedly left, others remain, highlighting…
Farmers Urged to Report Crop Damage from Cyclone Montha Within 72 Hours for Insurance Benefits
Garhwa DC Dinesh Kumar Yadav urged farmers to report crop damage from cyclone Montha within 72 hours to avail benefits under the Birsa PM Fasal Bima Yojna. Farmers can report via toll-free number 14447, WhatsApp, or local agriculture and cooperative offices. Uninsured farmers can apply for disaster management compensation with geo-tagged photos.
Power balance shifts as BJP secures most berths in new cabinet
In a remarkable political comeback, Nitish Kumar has taken the oath of office as Bihar’s Chief Minister for the tenth time, as BJP solidifies its dominance by securing the highest number of seats. The party not only claimed a majority of ministerial posts but also kept the Deputy CM positions, overcoming earlier disputes regarding the…
Arunachal opens first commercial coal mine at Namchik-Namphuk
Arunachal Pradesh has officially launched its first private commercial coal mine, the Namchik-Namphuk project. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the historic venture, expected to significantly boost the state’s economy. With substantial coal reserves, the mine promises over Rs 100 crore in annual revenue and local employment opportunities, aligning with…
Meet Rohit Kumar, a Delhi labourer, finishes 2nd in Spiti marathon
Rohit Kumar, a daily wage labourer from Delhi, defies odds by excelling in marathons. Despite financial constraints after his medical studies in Russia were cut short, the 32-year-old has achieved podium finishes in multiple races, including a recent high-altitude marathon in Spiti.