Rising geopolitical tensions in Middle East unsettle markets; Sensex dips 2000 points with investors losing ₹10 lakh crore

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKMUMBAI, MARCH 02 (STC): The Sensex has lost over 2,000 points in just three sessions today, wiping out ₹10 lakh crore in investor wealth. As many as 869 stocks hit their 52-week lows today. In the Sensex index, only three stocks ended with gains.The benchmark Sensex lost 1,048 points, or 1.29%, to…

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Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari urges evacuation of J&K students from Iran

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 02 (STC): Former minister and Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari in a statement has appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the External Affairs Minister Dr SJaishankar to ensure safe evacuation of students from Jammu & Kashmir stranded in Iran.Hundreds of families are in deep distress…

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MHA advisory asks States/UTs to remain vigilant against possible unrest after US–Israel strikes on Iran

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MARCH 02 (STC):All states and Union Territories have been warned of possible violence and sporadic protests in the wake of recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Home Ministry officials said.The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a nationwide security alert to against the backdrop of protests by members…

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CCS meets under chairmanship of PM; expresses concern over safety of Indians in Gulf region

STC NEWS DESKNEW DELHI, MARCH 02 (STC): The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) which met last evening under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed serious concern over the safety and security of the large Indian expatriate community in the Gulf region.Notably. The CCS reviewed the evolving situation in West Asia. The Committee…

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Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian pays tribute to Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, announces 40-days mourning across J&K

STC NEWS DESKBUDGAM, MARCH 01 (STC): Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian has announced 40 days of official mourning across Jammu and Kashmir.The organization, in a statement has described the Iranian leader as a “patron of the oppressed” and confirmed that he has “attained martyrdom.”The announcement was made…

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