Day: October 14, 2019

Sensex jumps over 150 pts on positive global cues

11:06 am October 14, 2019

Mumbai: Equity benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 150 points on Monday led by gains in HDFC Bank, ITC and HUL, amid positive global cues and foreign fund inflow. After opening on a volatile note, the 30-share index swung over 200 points in early trade. It was trading 105.79 points, or 0.28 per cent, higher at […]

Rupee rises 28 paise to 70.74 against USD in early trade

11:04 am October 14, 2019

Mumbai: The Indian rupee appreciated by 28 paise to 70.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as gains in domestic equity market and positive developments on the US-China trade talks front strengthened investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange the rupee opened at 70.83, then gained further ground and touched a high […]

Britain, EU enter make-or-break Brexit week

11:01 am October 14, 2019

London: Britain and the European Union on Monday enter a pivotal week that determines if they are still on course to reach amicable divorce terms — and when Brexit might finally occur. Queen Elizabeth II is due to step into the fray by performing her ceremonial duty of informing parliament about the government’s agenda for […]

Hungary opposition wins Budapest in blow for PM Orban: partial results

10:57 am October 14, 2019

Budapest: Hungary’s opposition scored a shock win in the Budapest mayoralty election Sunday, the first electoral blow for nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban since he came to power in 2010. With around 89 per cent of votes counted, centre-left challenger Gergely Karacsony led by around 50 per cent of the vote ahead of the incumbent […]

Bale on target as Wales’ Euro hopes on knife-edge

10:46 am October 14, 2019

Cardiff: Gareth Bale claimed a point for Wales as they drew 1-1 with World Cup runners-up Croatia on Sunday which left their Euro 2020 qualifying hopes on a knife-edge. Bale, who has had a difficult start to the season at Real Madrid, scored during first-half injury time after Nikola Vlasic’s opener for Zlatko Dalic’s men. […]