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January 17, 2025 6:34 PM
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US stocks fell yesterday, as investors focused on corporate earnings and a gauge set of macroeconomic data, including strong retail sales numbers in December and a more than-expected increase in the jobless claims for the previous week, which largely remained at levels consistent with a healthy labo...
January 17, 2025 6:31 PM
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In the Forex market, the rupee today fell by 6 paise to settle at 86 rupees and 61 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 109 in intra-day trade.
January 17, 2025 6:28 PM
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The Centre is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability for consumers and to maintain stable prices. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that several measures have been taken by the government, such as incenti...
January 17, 2025 6:40 PM
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In Indonesia, five bodies were recovered today from a fire that broke out at a shopping mall in the western part of Jakarta on Wednesday evening. West Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency chief Syarifudin told reporters that these bodies were found on the eighth floor. He said all victims were unable to b...
January 17, 2025 5:26 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners in over 50 thousand villages across ten states and two Union Territories through video conferencing tomorrow. The scheme, launched by the Prime Minister, aims to enhance the economic...
January 17, 2025 5:24 PM
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A total of 12 Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army have lost their lives so far in the conflict, and 16 are still missing. Briefing the media in New Delhi today, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the death of Binil Babu of Kerala is unfortunate, and the Ministry ...
January 17, 2025 5:22 PM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the need to strengthen the country's offensive and defensive responses in view of the growing tension in the defence and security environment. He said the complexities of a country's defence forces are increasing with time. He was addressing an event organi...
January 17, 2025 4:45 PM
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Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary today flagged off the Solar Community Hub Mobile Van Training Units in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chaudhary said these solar-powered mobile training units represent an innovative approach to empowering unders...
January 17, 2025 7:20 PM
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Benchmark domestic equity indices today logged losses, snapping their three-day winning streak. The broader market indices at BSE, including the Mid-Cap and the Small-Cap indices, ended nearly unchanged. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, dropped 423 points, or 0.55 percent, to...
January 17, 2025 4:22 PM
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Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today highlighted that India has become the world leader in both the telecom and digital sectors. He made this statement while launching the Sanchar Saathi mobile application, the National Broadband Mission 2.0, and Intra Circle Roaming at Digital B...
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