October 10, 2024 5:13 PM October 10, 2024 5:13 PM

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India’s textile sector expected to grow $350 billion by 2030

India’s textile sector is expected to grow to nearly 350 billion dollars by 2030. As per the country’s trade data for August 2024, the sector has seen 11 per cent year-on-year growth in ready-made garments. The Ministry of Textiles, in a statement, said that the Government of India aims to achieve t...

October 10, 2024 4:59 PM October 10, 2024 4:59 PM

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Hurricane Milton slams Florida as Category 3 storm

In the USA, more than three million homes and businesses are now without power in Florida after Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast last night as a Category 3 storm. The US National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Milton has completed its transit of Florida and has moved off t...

October 10, 2024 4:36 PM October 10, 2024 4:36 PM

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West Bengal: Phulpati processions mark Mahasaptami in Darjeeling & Siliguri

On the eve of Mahasaptami, Phulpati processions (पूलपाती शोभायात्रा) are being held in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (Darjeeling Hills) and the Siliguri, Terai-Dooars areas with enthusiasm and great religious fervour. The Nepali-speaking Gorkha community especially celebrates Phulpati tr...

October 10, 2024 6:30 PM October 10, 2024 6:30 PM

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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis

Spain’s tennis legend Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has announced his retirement from professional tennis today. He shared the news through a video on social media, expressing his gratitude for the support throughout his career. Nadal's final tournament will be the Davis Cup f...

October 10, 2024 5:57 PM October 10, 2024 5:57 PM

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Sensex gains 144 points, Nifty ends flat

Domestic benchmark indices today ended with marginal gains amid positive global cues. The Sensex added 144 points, or 0.1 per cent, to close at 81,611 and the Nifty ended nearly flat with a marginal rise of 16 points, to settle at 24,998.  At the National Stock Exchange, 75 companies hit their 52-we...

October 10, 2024 6:31 PM October 10, 2024 6:31 PM

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Indian men’s team secures bronze at Asian Table Tennis C’ships

The Indian men’s team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, after losing 0-3 to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals today. Sharath Kamal went down 0-3 to Lin Yun-Ju in the opening singles rubber. In the second singles match, Manav Thakkar fought hard before losing 1-3...

October 10, 2024 4:00 PM October 10, 2024 4:00 PM

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UNGA elects 18 members to Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly elected 18 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The 18 countries, including Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Qatar, and Thailand, were elected by a secret ballot yesterday. The elected members will serve three-year terms beginning on January ...

October 10, 2024 3:55 PM October 10, 2024 3:55 PM

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Delhi: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of boy’s death in open drain incident

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Delhi Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner over the reported death of a boy who fell into an open drain in North West Delhi. Taking suo moto cognizance of media reports, the commission has sought a detailed report within four w...

October 10, 2024 4:00 PM October 10, 2024 4:00 PM

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Sri Lanka EC releases postal voting schedule for General Election

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has released the schedule for postal voting in the upcoming General Election. Postal voting will take place on the 30th of October and on the 1st and 4th of November at all District Secretariats and election offices.   For those unable to vote on these dates...

October 10, 2024 3:39 PM October 10, 2024 3:39 PM

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Cameroon: 15 dead, 10 injured in bus-truck collision

At least 15 people were killed and 10 others injured in a collision between a bus carrying passengers and a truck in Cameroon's South region. According to media reports, the accident occurred when the bus collided head-on with the truck coming from the opposite direction in the Kombe locality of the...