Chinese vice president to attend Trump inauguration
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - China said Friday that Vice President Han Zheng will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Monday.
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN - China said Friday that Vice President Han Zheng will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Monday.
Читать дальше...Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 17 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya hailed the opening of the US Consulate in Bengaluru. Speaking to ANI about the inauguration of the consulate, DK Shivakumar expressed pleasure and said, "India is seen through Bengaluru. This is a very great moment for all of us.". Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, while speaking to ANI noted
Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday. Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The government is expected to provide some relief to personal income taxpayers in the Union Budget for FY2026, according to a report by ICRA. While the report predicts minor tax relief measures, it notes that these are unlikely to significantly impact revenue collections. This cautious approach aims to maintain stable and predictable tax inflows. It said "While there may be some tax re
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 17 (ANI): US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti on Friday at the inauguration ceremony of US Consulate office in Bengaluru said that the city 'breathes' the India-US relationship. Garectti, while talking to the reporters, said that although there will not be any visa services in the first year, they will be pushing for it as soon as possible. "It's a great day for Bengaluru. It's a g
BEIJING, 17th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Official data released on Friday showed that China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5 percent year-on-year in 2024.
Читать дальше...Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 17 (ANI): US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti on Friday attended the inauguration ceremony of US Consulate office in Bengaluru. Speaking at the occasion, Garcetti said that it was not a new presence of the US in India, but they are rather expanding their presence. "We are not beginning a new presence here. In Karnataka, but we are expanding our existing presence here, a commitment
© Provided by Xinhua A baby toddles with help of the guardian at the new Daman Village in Jilung Town of Xigaze in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2024
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Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The fiscal deficit in India is expected to shrink continuously, driven by growing tax revenues, according to the latest World Bank report. The report noted that this trend is anticipated to contribute to fiscal consolidation policies of the government. It said "In India, fiscal deficits are expected to continue shrinking, largely on account of growing tax revenues". The World Bank note
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): The pressure in the Indian stock markets returned on Friday morning as both indices opened almost flat in the red. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,277.10 points with a decline of -34.70 points or -0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened marginally higher at 77,069.19 points with a gain of 26.37 points or 0.03 per cent. Experts noted that FPI selling is continuously creati
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Trade restrictions planned by the incoming US President Donald Trump could lead to aggressive exports by China to other Asian markets, including India, according to a report by Crisil. This shift is likely to create tough competition for Indian exporters in both regional and global markets, potentially slowing India's export growth. The report highlighted that "in view of the proposed
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): With cold waves hitting the national capital, the city continued to shudder under the effect of cold, with fog shrouding many areas of the city. Meanwhile, the air quality in the national capital continued in the 'poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 294 in Delhi today at 7 am. Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Mundka recorde
BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Cam Talbot made 41 saves and the Detroit Red Wings scored three power-play goals in a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla. Detroit's Jonatan Berggren, Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane each had a goal with the man advantage. Marco Kasper also scored, and Larkin added an assist and later an empty-net tally. Lucas Raymond notched two assists, and Kane and
(Photo credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images) James van Riemsdyk scored twice, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Kent Johnson scored and added an assist, and Adam Fantilli scored the other goal for the Blue Jackets, who have won six straight and nine of 11. Columbus, which wrapped a two-game homestand on Thursday, has won eight of nine on home ice. El
ROME, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Italy's consumer price index rose by an average of 1 percent in 2024, despite higher year-on-year increases toward the end of the year, the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) reported Thursday.
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BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on agriculture prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Jan. 17.
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BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on metals prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Jan. 17.
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BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on energy and oil prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Jan. 17.
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BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 8 pips to 7.1889 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
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HONG KONG, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dipped 0.12 percent to open at 19,499.1 points on Friday.
Bangkok [Thailand], January 17 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government, which took office in February 2024, is perpetuating a longstanding crackdown on free expression and civil society, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday in its World Report 2025. It further said that blasphemy-related violence against religious minorities, fostered in part by government persecution and discriminatory laws, inten
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network) J.T. Poston carded an eagle and nine birdies en route to a 10-under-par 62 and a one-stroke lead after the opening round of The American Express on Thursday in La Quinta, Calif. Poston started his round on the back nine at the Nicklaus Tournament Course and came in with 32 at the turn with four birdies. He recovered from his lone bogey of the day at the par-4 No. 1 and really