September 21, 2024 6:50 PM September 21, 2024 6:50 PM

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Oil Prices Dip but Secure Second Weekly Gain

Oil prices settled lower on Friday but recorded a second straight week of gains, garnering support from a U.S. interest rate cut and a dip in U.S. supply.   Brent futures settled down 0.5 percent at 74 dollars and 49 cents per barrel. U.S. WTI crude futures settled down 0.4 percent to 71 dollar...

September 21, 2024 6:42 PM September 21, 2024 6:42 PM

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US Stocks Flat After Fed-Driven Rally

U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged on Friday, as investors paused buying after a strong rally in the prior session that was fuelled by an upsized interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, while Nike's gains helped nudge the Dow to a record high.   After notching their biggest daily percentage ...

September 21, 2024 6:34 PM September 21, 2024 6:34 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Hit Record Highs as US Fed Rate Cut Boosts Markets

In the volatile week ended on September 20, the broader indices rallied to a fresh all-time high following a more than anticipated interest rate cut by the US Fed. However, for the week, BSE Mid and Small-cap indices ended on a flat note, while the Large-cap index rose 1.5 percent.   In the wee...

September 21, 2024 6:29 PM September 21, 2024 6:29 PM

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J&K AIDS Control Society organises 5 Kms Red Run for HIV/AIDS Awareness

As part of the ongoing efforts of J&K AIDS Control Society (JKACS) in controlling HIV/AIDS in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a five-kilometre run for creating awareness on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) was organised today in collaboration with the Department of S...

September 21, 2024 4:56 PM September 21, 2024 4:56 PM

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WHO steps up mpox surveillance in South Sudan as cases soars in Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stepped up Mpox surveillance in South Sudan as the number of cases continues to rise across Africa.   Humphrey Karamagi, WHO representative for South Sudan, emphasised the importance of quick and reliable testing in staying ahead of evolving health crises...

September 21, 2024 4:52 PM September 21, 2024 4:52 PM

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses press conference in Jammu

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge who is in Jammu to campaign for Congress candidates in the ongoing assembly elections today said, his party would launch an agitation against threats to Rahul Gandhi. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that Mr. Kharge asserted that the Congress would not be cowed...

September 21, 2024 4:45 PM September 21, 2024 4:45 PM

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Ethnic clashes between Chakma and Bengali residents in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, ethnic clashes between indigenous Chakma and Bengali residents have raised tensions in Chittagong hill tract districts. Amidst escalating ethnic tension, the authority imposed Section 144 on Friday afternoon in Khagrachhari and Rangamati towns, barring public gatherings.   Meanwh...

September 21, 2024 4:29 PM September 21, 2024 4:29 PM

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Junior Doctors join emergency duty in medical colleges in West Bengal

Junior doctors have joined emergency duty in all medical colleges in West Bengal. They have withdrawn their strike after 42 days after the gruesome rape and murder of the PGT doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on 9th August.   The state government had circulated a 10-poin...