October 12, 2024 5:56 PM

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S&P 500, Dow hit record highs

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 and the Dow ended at record highs yesterday, with big boosts from financial stocks after banks reported strong quarterly results, while the latest inflation data fueled expectations for a US Federal Reserve rate cut in November.   Major financial companies kicked...

October 12, 2024 5:48 PM

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China pledges to significantly increase debt to revive economy

In a move to revive its economy, China today pledged to "significantly increase" debt but did not disclose the size of this stimulus package. In a press conference, Finance Minister Lan Foan said that Beijing would help local governments tackle their debt problems, offer subsidies to people with low...

October 12, 2024 5:20 PM

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President Murmu, PM Modi to attend Dussehra programme at Lal Quila Maidan

The auspicious festival of Dussehra is being celebrated nationwide today with grandeur and enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil. It is believed that Lord Rama killed Ravan on this day.  With this belief, the culture of burning the effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran...

October 12, 2024 7:40 PM

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Women’s T20 WC: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

In the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in a Group A fixture in Sharjah today.  New Zealand chased the target of 116 in 17.3 overs with Georgia Plimmer scoring 53 runs off 44 balls and Amelia Kerr 34 not out off 31 balls.  Earlier, electing to bat first, Sri Lan...

October 12, 2024 5:32 PM

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Puja Mandap Attack: India urges Bangladesh to ensure safety of Hindus, Minorities

India has called upon the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of all minorities and their places of worship, especially during festival time. In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry has expressed serious concern over the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and t...

October 12, 2024 3:57 PM

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Akashvani Darbhanga former radio presenter Indranand Singh Jha passes away at 77

Indranand Singh Jha,  the famous former radio presenter and compere of Akashvani Darbhanga passed away this morning at his ancestral village Chanaur in Darbhanga. He was 77 years old. Well-known for his rural radio talk programme Gamghar from Akashvani Darbhanga station with the pen name of Khur Khu...

October 12, 2024 6:36 PM

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Registration begins for PM Internship scheme

Registration has begun for the Prime Minister Internship scheme this evening at the online portal pminternship.mca.gov.in and will remain open till the 25th of this month. About 91 thousand internship opportunities have been offered by 193 companies so far on the portal for the Scheme. The governmen...

October 12, 2024 2:28 PM

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Nicaragua Announces Break in Diplomatic Relations with Israel

The government of Nicaragua has announced that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel. Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo announced the move yesterday after the country’s Congress passed a resolution calling for action. The announcement comes at a time when Israel is under growing dip...