New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): BJP MP in the Lok Sabha Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday offered prayers at the Jhandewalan Devi Temple on the occasion of the first day of 2025 and called for the formation of a double-engine government of the BJP for the upcoming assembly polls in Delhi. Following her visit to the temple, the BJP MP extended New Year greetings to the public and wished for a government in Delhi that ensures
SINGAPORE: Shell has temporarily shut down an oil processing unit at its Pulau Bukom facility in Singapore to investigate a suspected leak, according to statements from Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and National Environment Agency (NEA).
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): India's unmanufactured tobacco exports reached a record Rs12,005.89 crore in 2023-24, reflecting a staggering 87 per cent growth over the past five years. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, export volumes surged from 218.84 million kg in 2019-20 to 315.51 million kg in 2023-24, bolstered by effective government policies and the Tobacco Board's relentless efforts.India,
Tokyo [Japan], January 1 (ANI): Japan's House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga, visited the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and signed the condolence book opened in memory of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away in Delhi on December 26. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Tokyo stated, "H.E. Mr. Fukushiro NUKAGA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, visited the Embassy of India, Tokyo, a
BRUSSELS, 1st January, 2025 (WAM) -- Poland is set to take over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from Hungary on Wednesday.
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SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export revenue hit a record high last year thanks to strong demand for locally-made semiconductors and other tech products, government data showed Wednesday.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): North India feels the winter chill as temperatures dip on New Year's Day, with temperatures continuing to plummet across several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the national capital. On Tuesday, the city recorded a temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius at 8:30 amThe Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement B
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1 (ANI): The Indian stock markets, in the first trading session of the year 2025, opened marginally higher on Wednesday, despite most global markets being closed for New Year celebrations. The BSE Sensex opened at 78,265.07 on the first day of the year and the Nifty50 at National Stock Exchange (NSE) at 23,637.65The stocks of Adani Enterprises, Apollo Hospitals, Sun Pharma and LT secu
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 1 (ANI): Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir have recorded the second-highest number of pilgrims in a decade, with 94.83 lakh devotees visiting the shrine in the year 2024, said the CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Anshul Garg, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SMVDSB, said, "94.83 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in 2024, the s
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1 (ANI): The Indian stock market witnessed substantial growth in 2024. The National Stock Exchange's growth across listings, market capitalisation, investor participation, and funds mobilisation is better than the previous year. The NSE annual report data reveals that as of December 31, 2024, a total of 2,671 companies were listed, up from 2,527 in 2023. The market capitalisation of t
RICHMOND, Virginia: A female pygmy hippopotamus delivered a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo earlier this month, officials said.
Читать дальше...Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India will sell government bond worth Rs 4.73 lakh crore in January-March quarter of 2025 on State Governments and Union territories. The weekly schedule of auctions to be held during the quarter along with the name of States/UTs who have confirmed participation, the RBI added in its notification. The central bank informed that the actual amount of borrowi
STORY: Companies listed in Hong Kong totals 2,631 in 2024: HKEX
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1. various of HKEXSTORYLINE:The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced on Tuesday that the number of listed companies in Hong Kong totaled 2,631, an increase of 22 companies since the begin
SYDNEY, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Two teenagers have been hospitalized after being stabbed during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney and Melbourne.
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ALBANY, New York: Under a newly signed law by Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State will charge major fossil fuel companies for their contributions to climate change.
Читать дальше...Beijing [China], January 1 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping underlined that no one could prevent China's 'reunification' with Taiwan, and affirmed that China will continue its "united front" efforts. In his New Year's message on Tuesday, Xi also highlighted China's aim to strengthen international cooperation, promote mutual understanding, and build a community with a shared future for humanity. Earlier, Chinese Ambassa
NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, as the U.S. equity market failed to end 2024 on a high note.
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SANAA -- A series of airstrikes hit Yemen's capital Sanaa on Tuesday afternoon, targeting military sites under Houthi control, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network) In what appears to be a one-time gig, Jordan Spieth's caddie Michael Greller will pick up the bag for Max Homa at The Sentry this weekend in Maui. PGATour.com first reported that Greller would join Homa for this event. Spieth did not qualify for The Sentry -- the PGA's 2025 season opener -- and has not announced when he will make his season debut after undergoing left wris
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): In a major step toward revitalising the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Union Minister of Steel HD Kumaraswamy held discussions with the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to outline a comprehensive strategy for the steel plant's revival, according to a press statement. The PMO conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering commitment to restoring RINL's operational and financial s
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks finished a stellar year on a limp note Tuesday, as investors and traders downed tools to celebrate the upcoming new year.
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