Philippines: Death toll from tropical storm Trami climbs to 116

October 28, 2024 8:40 PM

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Philippines: Death toll from tropical storm Trami climbs to 116

In the Philippines, the death toll from catastrophic flooding and landslides triggered by tropical storm Trami last week has risen to 116. The search operations are continuing for 39 missing people. According to the local authorities, Trami brought two months of rain, affecting more than 6.7 million...

Haryana implements ‘Rajya Vishisht Yojana’ to curb stubble burning

October 28, 2024 8:36 PM

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Haryana implements ‘Rajya Vishisht Yojana’ to curb stubble burning

The Haryana government has implemented a scheme Rajya Vishisht Yojana to curb the incidents of stubble burning. This scheme provides farmers with financial assistance for managing crop residue, while also setting zero burning targets for panchayats.   A government spokesperson said that red zon...

Sensex jumps 603 points, ending 5-day losing streak

October 28, 2024 6:53 PM

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Sensex jumps 603 points, ending 5-day losing streak

The domestic benchmark indices today ended on a positive note, snapping their five-day losing streak. The BSE Sensex jumped 603 points, or 0.76 per cent, to close at 80,005, while the NSE Nifty advanced 158 points, or 0.65 per cent, to settle at 24,339.   The broader market at Bombay Stock Exch...

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on 2-day visit to Saudi Arabia from Oct 29

October 28, 2024 6:35 PM

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal on 2-day visit to Saudi Arabia from Oct 29

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will be on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia starting tomorrow. The visit aims to further deepen the strategic partnership and explore new avenues of trade, investment, and economic cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia. During the visit, Mr Go...