New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): Gold prices surged an impressive 20.3 per cent in 2024, cementing the precious metal's status as a preferred safe-haven investment amid global uncertainties. From Rs 65,220 per 10 grams of 24-carat gold on January 1 to Rs 78,440 on December 30, gold witnessed significant upward momentum despite intermittent corrections. The rally in gold prices was marked by key milestones. On July 18
ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2024 (WAM) -- Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, has asserted that the preliminary estimates of the UAE's GDP in the first half of 2024, issued by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, reflect remarkable economic growth and competitiveness, solidifying the country's position as a leading economic power for business and investment.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): India is poised to witness a surge in Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) inflows in FY26, as corporate profit to GDP is projected to hit its peak in FY26-FY27, according to a report by Sharekhan, a financial services company. The report highlights a remarkable increase in corporate profits over recent years, driven by favourable economic conditions. It said "Corp. profit to GDP is l
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): Boxing legend Mike Tyson candidly reflected on his highly anticipated return to the ring and his loss to social media star Jake Paul in a bout that drew over 108 million viewers on Netflix, making it the most-streamed sporting event in history. According to People magazine, in an interview, Tyson admitted feeling a wave of depression following the November 15 fight, which marked his fir
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): The gold market remained upbeat throughout the year 2024, accumulating handsome gains for the yellow metal investors, and it is expected that the precious metal will shine going into the New Year. Gold logged about 27 per cent returns in 2024, publicly available data showed. MUFG Bank, Japan's largest bank and one of the world's largest, in a report, asserted that the bull run in gold
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HONG KONG, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.24 percent to close at 20,041.42 points.
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TOKYO, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended lower on Monday, the final trading day of 2024, as markets were weighed down by declines on Wall Street late last week and investors moved to lock in gains after the benchmark Nikkei index soared the previous trading day.
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BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The following are the top 10 world news events in the year of 2024 selected by Xinhua: 1. China's head-of-state diplomacy opens new chapter
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ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey's central bank has reduced its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5, marking the first rate cut in nearly two years as the country grapples with high inflation.
Читать дальше...Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister AK Sharma on Monday said that all preparations have been made for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025. He further stressed that this 2025 event will be "unique" and "divine", guaranteeing an extraordinary experience for all participants. Speaking to ANI, Sharma said, "The Mahakumbh is starting from January 2025, but in reality, lakhs of peo
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): In its pre-budget suggestion to the finance ministry, Industry body FICCI urges the government to consider increasing capex by 15 per cent in FY26 to maintain growth momentum amidst global uncertainties. Investment in physical, social, and digital infrastructure is essential for driving economic progress and ensuring balanced growth says the Industry body. The Union Budget of 2024-25
Nizamabad (Telangana) [India], December 30 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Monday hit out at the Congress government in Telangana over the 'increase' in crimes against women. She said that the state government has failed to give attention to the safety of women since there was a 10 per cent increase in the crime rate. There is a rape case every third hour and there is a kidnapping case every fifth hou
Spain players celebrate with the Henri Delaunay trophy during the UEFA EURO 2024 Final match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, July 14, 2024. /CFP
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Читать дальше...Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 30 (ANI): After facing a prolonged dry spell, farmers in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir have got relief with the arrival of rainfall.The farmers had been struggling with harsh conditions, uncertain about the fate of their crops, given the four-month dry spell. For the past four months, farmers have been struggling with dried-out fields and withering crops due to t
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 30 (ANI): The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,796.90 with a marginal decline of 16.50 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 78,637.90 points with a decline of 61.17 points or 0.08 per cent. Experts noted that weak buying sentiments in the markets have dampened the possibility of a year-end rally. Markets are expected to remain under pressure, and any sharp movement is l
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): Amid the inclement weather conditions, a layer of fog enveloped several parts of the national capital Delhi on Monday, resulting in the reduced visibility. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung recorded the minimum temperature at 8.30 am today is 10.3 degrees Celsius while Palam recorded 8.6 degrees Celsius. The Met Department has forecasted that the minim
Agartala (Tripura) [India], December 30 (ANI): The Tripura Kumbh Mela has begun, filling the sacred banks of the Howrah River at Kumbhnagar, Ranirbazar, with devotion and festivity on Sunday. Starting on December 25, the grand spiritual gathering will continue until January 1, 2025. The site came alive as lakhs of devotees, pilgrims, saints, and Naga Sadhus from all over India converged to immerse themselves in prayers an
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's transport ministry said on Monday that it will inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes in the country after the same passenger jet of Jeju Air crashed on Sunday.
Читать дальше...Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 30 (ANI): As parts of Rajasthan grapple with a cold wave, visibility has been reduced in the city of Jaipur due to fog. The temperature was recorded at nine degrees Celsius in Jaipur on Monday morning. People have been using bonfires to beat the cold and the government and the administration have arranged night shelters for poor people. The locals shared that it has become difficult to
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BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a New Year's message to ring in 2025 at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to remain at 1.1 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), according to a report by ICICI Bank. The report highlighted significant changes in the country's external position in recent months, driven by a widening trade deficit and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows. It said "We expect C
BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:
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BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 4 pips to 7.1889 against the U.S. dollar Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
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