BJP-JD(S) alliance in K'taka official

Congress on BJP-JD(S) alliance in K'taka: "Long suspected secret is out"

A day after former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy met Union Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J.P. Nadda, the Congress on Saturday said that the long-suspected secret is finally out and urged people of the southern state to take note of this alliance between the conservative parties that want to preserve the old order. Sep 23, 2023
markets, sensex

Sensex down by 625 points due to multiple headwinds in opening session

There are too many challenges for the market in the near-term. Brent crude at $94, the dollar index above 105, the two-year US bond yield at 5.09 per cent and the INR at record lows against the dollar are strong headwinds, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. Sep 20, 2023
New Parliament Building

Govt likely to table Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha today

Amid speculations that the Women's Reservation Bill that seeks to reserve 33 per cent seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women may be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, sources have said the ruling BJP is gearing up to make it a "grand occasion". Sep 19, 2023
markets, sensex

'Triple danger' looming over Indian markets in the near-term

There is a 'triple danger' looming over markets in the near-term: dollar index above 105, steadily rising US 10-year bond now around 4.39 per cent and the Brent crude above $94, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. Sep 18, 2023