Новости за 25.12.2024

WUHAN, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the largest of its kind globally, has dramatically transformed northern and southern China over the past decade.

Washington DC [US], December 25 (ANI): Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna criticised those targeting Indian-born Sriram Krishnan, who was recently chosen as a senior policy advisor for Artificial Intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump, over his Indian origin. Khanna emphasised that the ability of the United States to attract talent from around the world shows America's "exceptionalism" which puts it ahead of othe

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): India's real GDP growth is projected to remain steady at 6.5 per cent for the financial years 2025 and 2026, according to the latest EY Economy Watch report. The report highlighted key fiscal and economic measures that could sustain and boost this growth trajectory. It said, "In the medium-term, India's real GDP growth prospects can be kept at 6.5 per cent per year provided the GoI ac

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 25 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary and called him a great thinker of Indian politics and a true son of Mother India who dedicated his entire life to the prestige, service and development of the country. Speaking to ANI, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "The birth centen

© Provided by Xinhua People attend the 6th Türkiye-China Economic Forum in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 18, 2024. The 6th Türkiye-China Economic Forum opened

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): The demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has remained subdued in most months of the current financial year, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It said, "The total number of households demanding work under MGNREGA during the current year so far (Apr-Nov) in most months remained lower in comparison to post-pand

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): Dense fog and poor visibility in New Delhi caused major disruptions on Christmas morning, with 20 trains departing from the city delayed, including major services like the Mumbai Central Rajdhani Express and Dakshin Express. The fog, coupled with the persisting cold temperature and poor visibility, added to the problems. The trains delayed included the Mumbai Central Rajdhani express

Beijing [China], December 25 (ANI): A court in Changde city, located in China's Hunan province, has sentenced a man to death for driving his car into a crowd outside a primary school last month, injuring over two dozen people, according to a report by CNN, citing Chinese state media Xinhua. Huang Wen, who was detained at the scene, injured 30 people, including 18 children, during the incident on November 19. He was senten

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, hailed him as a statesman whose leadership continues to inspire the nation, while recalling Vajpayee's pivotal role in India's transition to the 21st century. In his tribute, PM Modi lauded Vajpayee for his foresight in projects like the Golden Quadrilateral, his leadership duri

LYONS, Georgia: Twisted equipment and fallen trees still litter Chris Hopkins' farm in rural Toombs County, Georgia, more than two months after Hurricane Helene tore through the South.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered specialty pharmacies and online companies to phase out knockoff versions of Eli Lilly's blockbuster drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro, following the resolution of a nationwide shortage.

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): Delhi Airport authorities issued an advisory on Wednesday, warning passengers that flights not compliant with CAT III standards could experience potential disruptions due to low visibility conditions. In a post on social media platform X, the authorities stated, "While landings and take-offs continue at Delhi airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may be affected."The authori

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 25 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Wednesday due to the Christmas holiday. This was in line with many other major Asian markets, which also observed a holiday. However, a few markets in the region were open and displayed mixed trends. Japan's Nikkei 225 saw a marginal decline during the trading session at the time of reporting. Meanwhile, Taiwan's Weighted Index record

BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank conducted 192.3 billion yuan (about 26.76 billion U.S. dollars) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.5 percent on Wednesday.

BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 8 pips to 7.1868 against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows a Honda dealer in Tokyo, Japan. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Churachandpur (Manipur) [India], December 25 (ANI): In a joint operation, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police recovered 3.6 kg of explosives, along with detonators and other accessories, under a bridge on the Imphal-Churachandpur route in Churachandpur district on Tuesday. "Acting on specific intelligence on presence of IEDs in general area Leisang village, Churachandpur district, Manipur, AssamRifles format

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): Two persons were injured in a firing incident in the Aman Vihar area of the city on Tuesday night, police said. According to officials, the shooting occurred after a scuffle. The injured were identified as Bharat and Tushar. Both were rushed to the hospital, where Bharat has since been discharged, and Tushar is undergoing treatment, they said. A case has been registered under relevant

Islamabad [Pakistan], December 25 (ANI): Amid criticism over the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by military courts, Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday defended the country's legal system, saying it complies with international human rights standards, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Dawn reported. This response came after concerns raised by the United States, the United

ROME, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Jubilee Year was officially launched on Tuesday in Rome under heightened security measures.

Karachi [Pakistan], December 25 (ANI): One of Karachi's most important roads, MA Jinnah Road, has fallen into a state of disrepair. Known for its central location, MA Jinnah Road is integral to the city's daily life, but years of neglect have led to a deteriorating condition, impacting the flow of traffic and daily commutes, as reported by The Express Tribune. MA Jinnah Road, originally known as Bandar Road, has a rich hi

JUNEAU, Alaska: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has asked President-elect Donald Trump to issue a state-specific executive order that includes oil and gas exploration in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and reversing restrictions on logging and road-building in a temperate rainforest that provides habitat for wolves, bears, and salmon.

FRANKFORT, Kentucky: Kentucky's economy continues to thrive with the announcement of a significant investment from Kitchen Food Co., an Australia-based premium ready-meals business.