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Stock markets end lower as escalating US-Iran tensions, foreign fund outflows dent sentiment

Mumbai, Jun 11 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday, as investors remained cautious amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. Unabated foreign fund outflows and a spike in US inflation also led to the muted trading in the markets, according to analysts. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 150.63 points, or 0.20 per cent, to settle at 73,832.55. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 74,394.34 and a low of 73,518.75, gyrating 875.59 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 53.35 points, or 0.23 per cent, to end

Rupee slumps 50 paise to close at 95.75 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jun 11 (PTI) The rupee plunged 50 paise to settle at 95.75 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday amid heightened tensions in West Asia and a stronger greenback. Heavy FII outflows and weak sentiments at the domestic equity markets put further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.55 against the greenback and traded in the range of 95.55 to 95.76 before settling at 95.75 (provisional), down 50 paise from its previous close. The local unit appreciated 16 paise to close at 95.25 against the US

Three Indian sailors dead after US attack on ship off Oman coast; India summons US deputy chief of mission

NEW DELHI, June 11 (Reuters) – India reported an incident involving a ​vessel off Shinas port in Oman earlier ‌Thursday, the Indian embassy in Oman said, a day after three Indian sailors were killed in a U.S.-led attack on ​a separate ship. It was the third such incident ​this week, after the U.S. military said ⁠it attacked MT Marivex and Settebello. Both vessels had ​Indian sailors on board. The Indian embassy in Oman did ​not specify if the vessel involved in Thursday’s incident had Indian sailors on board. “We are closely monitoring the situation and ​coordinating with the local authorities

Greater international co‑operation is needed to achieve the UN’s global forest goals

While many people tacitly appreciate the intrinsic and aesthetic value forests and trees provide, governments and policymakers have struggled to take firm action to protect the Earth’s forests. The Global Forest Goals Report 2026, to which we contributed, was released at the recent United Nations Forum on Forests in New York. It represents an urgent call to action. The report takes stock of progress made towards meeting the six Global Forest Goals and 26 associated targets of the UN Strategic Plan for Forests, emphasizing the importance of forests in meeting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Compiled from voluntary reports

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