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CJP welcomes SC clarification on FIRs against NEET protesters, seeks immediate implementation of assurances

New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s clarification on the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters, saying it expected the Centre and BJP/NDA-ruled states to immediately implement the assurances given to agitating students under the July 25 agreement. The Supreme Court clarified that the expression “criminal antecedents” in its earlier order referred only to persons involved in grave and heinous offences and said states were at liberty to close or withdraw FIRs against the remaining student protesters in accordance with law. The clarification came after the Centre told the court it was

Gold falls Rs 900 to Rs 1.47 lakh/10g in Delhi amid firm rupee, subdued global cues

New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 900 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday due to appreciation of the rupee and subdued movement in international markets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity declined Rs 900 to Rs 1,47,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 1,48,300 per 10 grams in the previous session. “Gold prices traded in a narrow range on Monday due to subdued movement in the international market, and a stronger Indian rupee,” Saumil

Stock markets surge in early trade as crude oil prices drop sharply

A screen displays an image of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India. (Photo: Reuters

Mumbai, Aug 3 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early deals on Monday following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical tensions. Foreign fund inflows also added to markets’ optimism during the initial trade. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.06 points to 78,564.70 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 150 points to 24,532.95. From the Sensex pack, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys were among the major winners. Sun Pharma and Maruti were the laggards. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 4.97 per cent

Rupee rises 31 paise to 95.12 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Aug 3 (PTI) The rupee surged 31 paise to 95.12 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday over a steep fall in global crude oil prices and a softer greenback after US President Donald Trump decided to hold off strikes against Iran. FII inflows, a rise in the country’s forex reserves, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) support further strengthened the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.15 against the greenback before rising further to 95.12, up 31 paise from its previous close. The rupee stayed in positive

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