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Markets trade higher in early trade amid fresh foreign fund inflows, rally in US peers

Mumbai, Aug 11 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading in positive territory in early trade on Monday amid fresh foreign fund inflows and a rally in the US markets. A firm trend in Asian markets further contributed to the optimism in equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 104.84 points to 79,962.63 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 55.85 points to 24,419.15. From the Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Trent, NTPC, Tata Motors, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the gainers. However, Titan, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech and Bajaj Finserv were

Rupee rises 8 paise to 87.50 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Aug 11 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 8 paise to 87.50 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, tracking a weak American currency, as investors await cues from the upcoming talks between Russia and the US. Forex traders said the Indian rupee opened with small gains on Monday and is expected to remain within a range of 87.25/87.80 while markets are in a wait-and-watch mode for the US and India CPI inflation and the US-Russia talks on August 15. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 87.56 against the US dollar, then touched an initial

Where is ex-VP Dhankhar: Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah

New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking to know the whereabouts of former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar, claiming that attempts to reach him have been unsuccessful. Dhankhar resigned as vice president on July 21, the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, a development which came as a surprise for many. “There has been no information about the whereabouts of our (former) vice president. What is his current location? How is his health? There is no clarity on these matters. Some members of the Rajya Sabha attempted

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Australian PM Anthony Albanese says

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, August 11, 2025 (AP) — Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. His remarks followed weeks of urging from within his Cabinet and from many in Australia to recognize a Palestinian state and amid growing criticism from officials in his government over suffering and starvation in Gaza. Australia’s government has also criticized plans announced in recent days by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu for a fresh, sweeping military offensive in Gaza. Albanese told reporters after a Cabinet meeting

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