SC asks Delhi-NCR states to immediately enforce GRAP 4 restrictions

November 18, 2024 6:24 PM

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SC asks Delhi-NCR states to immediately enforce GRAP 4 restrictions

The Supreme Court today asked the Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to enforce GRAP 4 restrictions, as Delhi-NCR chokes under severe-plus air quality amid dense fog. The court said that the restrictions will remain in effect even if the AQI is below 450. The Court also asked the governmen...

Gabonese voters approves new constitution in referendum

November 18, 2024 6:13 PM

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Gabonese voters approves new constitution in referendum

Gabonese voters have approved of a new constitution by a landslide 91.8 per cent proposed by the country's military rulers. According to media reports, the proposed new constitution introduces a limit of two terms on the presidency, while also increasing the length of terms from five to seven years....

Germany to grant 2 lakh visas for skilled job seeker by year-end

November 18, 2024 6:04 PM

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Germany to grant 2 lakh visas for skilled job seeker by year-end

Germany has announced that it will grant 200,000 visas for skilled job seekers by the end of the year, a 10 per cent jump compared to last year. Europe's largest economy continues to face chronic labour shortages, with around 1.34 million jobs currently vacant. Berlin last year adopted a points-base...

Sensex falls 241 points, Nifty ends below 23,500

November 18, 2024 5:56 PM

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Sensex falls 241 points, Nifty ends below 23,500

Domestic benchmark equity indices today ended with losses amid mixed global cues, extending their losing streak to the seventh consecutive session. The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 241 points, or 0.31 per cent, to close at 77,339, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 79 points, or 0.34 per cent, to settle at 2...

India leads G20 with projected 7% GDP growth in 2024

November 18, 2024 5:01 PM

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India leads G20 with projected 7% GDP growth in 2024

India has taken the lead in the G20 with an impressive 7 per cent GDP growth rate projected for 2024. MyGov said in a social media post that this achievement highlights India's robust economy, showcasing its resilience and fast-paced growth amidst global challenges. Indonesia is in the second spot w...

Biden reportedly allows Ukraine’s use of US-made weapons in Russia

November 18, 2024 8:41 PM

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Biden reportedly allows Ukraine’s use of US-made weapons in Russia

US President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, multiple US media outlets reported. However, the US has not formally announced the decision, but a German government spokesperson said today that Berlin had been informed.   European leaders, includi...