June 19, 2024 7:53 PM June 19, 2024 7:53 PM

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BJD president Naveen Patnaik to leader of opposition in Odisha Legislative Assembly

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will be the leader of the opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. He was elected as the leader of BJD legislature party at Bhubaneswar today. Senior BJD MLA Prasanna Acharya has been named as the deputy leader of the opp...

June 19, 2024 7:49 PM June 19, 2024 7:49 PM

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16.47 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in the month of April, 2024

16 lakh 47 thousand new workers have been enrolled under ESI scheme in April this year. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has informed that around 18 thousand 490 new establishments have been brought under the social security ambit of the ESI scheme in the same month ensuring social security to ...

June 19, 2024 7:16 PM June 19, 2024 7:16 PM

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China Floods and Landslides Claim at Least 13 Lives Amid Heavy Rains

In China, at least 13 people have died in heavy rains, floods and landslides, while many were missing. The state news agency reported that continuous rain fell for 24 hours in Shanghang in the south-eastern Fujian province, affecting some 66,500 people. The situation in other areas of southern China...

June 19, 2024 7:13 PM June 19, 2024 7:13 PM

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Gold and Silver Prices Marginally Up in Commodity Market

In the Commodity market, Gold and Silver prices are marginally up today. The precious metal, for August contract, up by 0.06 percent and trading at 71,785 rupees per 10 grams.         Silver for July contract, added 0.03 percent and trading at 89,107 rupees per kilogram when the reports last came in...

June 19, 2024 7:12 PM June 19, 2024 7:12 PM

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North Korea and Russia Sign Mutual Defense Pact, Strengthen Military Cooperation

North Korea and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen their military cooperation, including a mutual defense pledge in case of an attack. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the enhanced relationship as an alliance during a press conference following his meeting with Russian President ...

June 19, 2024 6:50 PM June 19, 2024 6:50 PM

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Bangladesh: At least 9 killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides

In Bangladesh, at least nine persons were killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides which also damaged many dwellings today. Rohingya people live in 33 camps in Cox's Bazar district, which has been witnessing heavy rainfall since yesterday. The authorities are working to evacuate the peo...

June 19, 2024 6:49 PM June 19, 2024 6:49 PM

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Nine killed, 40 injured in explosions at military ammunition depot in Chad

Nine people were killed and more than 40 injured when a fire set off explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital N'Djamena. Government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah said 46 people were being treated for various injuries after the explosions jolted residents from their sleep late...

June 19, 2024 6:28 PM June 19, 2024 6:28 PM

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SBI approves raising up to Rs 20,000 crore via long-term bonds for FY 2025

State bank of india approved to raise up to 20 thousand crore rupees by issuing long-term bonds in the Financial Year 2025 for funding infrastructure projects and affordable housing units. The Central Board at its meeting held today said that the fundraising will be done through a public issue or a ...

June 19, 2024 6:26 PM June 19, 2024 6:26 PM

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Asia’s Markets Rally, Except Shanghai Composite Slips 0.4%

Major Asian indices ended in green today except China's Shanghai Composite Index was down by 0.4 percent. Whereas, Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumped 2.87 percent, South Korea's Kospi climbed 1.21 percent, Japan's Nikkei added 0.23 percent and Singapore's straits times gained 0.07 percent.   In the Europe...