February 11, 2025 6:54 PM February 11, 2025 6:54 PM

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Flash Floods in Philippines’ Palawan Claim 5 Lives, Thousands Evacuated

In the Philippines, the death toll due to flash floods caused by unrelenting rain in Palawan province has climbed to five. Local authorities said rescuers found two remaining bodies after floodwaters swept away a van carrying 12 people on Sunday night.   The bodies of three other people were found y...

February 11, 2025 6:51 PM February 11, 2025 6:51 PM

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Asian Markets Mixed; Hang Seng, Shanghai Fall, Kospi Gains

Three out of five major Asian indices ended in negative territory today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped over one percent, Singapore's Straits Times index lost over 0.3 percent, and China's Shanghai Composite index fell 0.12 percent. Conversely, South Korea's Kospi added 0.7 percent. Meanwhile, Japan'...

February 11, 2025 6:50 PM February 11, 2025 6:50 PM

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Oil Prices Rise on Supply Concerns, Brent Hits $76.79

Oil prices extended gains today amid concerns over Russian and Iranian oil supply and sanctions threats. Brent Crude was trading over 1.2 percent up at 76 dollars and 79 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude gained over 1.1 percent to trade at around 73 dollars and 16 cents per barrel when reports last ca...

February 11, 2025 6:47 PM February 11, 2025 6:47 PM

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WAVES 2025: Reel Making Challenge Sees Over 3,370 Entries from 20 Countries

The Reel Making Challenge at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has received over 3,370 registrations from across India and 20 countries as of the 5th of this month. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a statement, said that this challenge provides a platform f...

February 11, 2025 6:45 PM February 11, 2025 6:45 PM

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Govt Allocates Record ₹4 Lakh Crore for Women’s Welfare in Budget 2025-26

Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi has said that a record allocation of more than 4 lakh crore has been designated for women's welfare in the Union Budget 2025-26, marking an increase of more than 37 percent from the previous year.   Briefing the media in New Delhi today, the minist...

February 11, 2025 6:43 PM February 11, 2025 6:43 PM

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Rupee Gains 64 Paise, Closes at 86.83 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 64 paise to settle at 86 rupees and 83 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 108.28 in intraday trade.

February 11, 2025 6:37 PM February 11, 2025 6:37 PM

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US Stocks Rise as AI, Steelmaker Shares Surge on Tariff Announcement

US stocks closed higher yesterday, led by artificial intelligence-related stocks, while US steelmakers' stocks surged after President Donald Trump announced he would impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The Nasdaq Composite gained nearly one percent, the S&P 500 rose over 0....

February 11, 2025 6:36 PM February 11, 2025 6:36 PM

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Tennis: Mukund Sasikumar Advances to Delhi Open 2nd Round; Ramkumar Ramanathan Exits

In tennis, India’s Mukund Sasikumar has advanced to the second round of the Delhi Open. Sasikumar defeated France’s Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the opening round of Men's Singles today.   Despite a slow start, Sasikumar turned the match around after losing the first set 4-6. He displa...

February 11, 2025 6:04 PM February 11, 2025 6:04 PM

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Sensex Sinks 1,018 Points, Nifty Falls 310

Benchmark domestic equity indices today plunged 1.32 percent each as US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports dampened market sentiments. This marks the fifth consecutive day of declines for both indices. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock ...

February 11, 2025 6:02 PM February 11, 2025 6:02 PM

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Asia Mixed Team Badminton C’ships Begin; India to Face Macau in Opener

In badminton, the Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 kicked off at Qingdao in China today. The tournament features 12 teams, divided into four groups of three. India has been drawn in Group D with two-time runner-up South Korea and Macau, China. It will begin its campaign tomorrow against Macau. Ace...