December 24, 2024 4:24 PM December 24, 2024 4:24 PM

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ADB provides $5 million grant for Vanuatu earthquake relief

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said today, it has provided 5 million dollars in disaster financing for emergency relief efforts in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake.   The situation in Vanuatu remained concerning after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Port Vil...

December 24, 2024 5:20 PM December 24, 2024 5:20 PM

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Sensex, Nifty End Marginally Lower

Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended marginally lower. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, slipped 67 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 78,473. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange, Nifty-50 fell slightly by 26 points, or 0.11 percent, to end at 23,728.   Mean...

December 24, 2024 4:21 PM December 24, 2024 4:21 PM

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VP Jagdeep Dhankar condoles demise of Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed condolences on the death of renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal. In a social media post, the Vice President said that Mr. Benegal’s path-breaking films addressed social realities with unmatched depth and sensitivity. He also said that his contribution to art, c...

December 24, 2024 4:10 PM December 24, 2024 4:10 PM

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US: Kilauea volcano erupts again in Hawaii

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, started erupting again on Hawaii's Big Island. The US Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said that elevated earthquake activity beneath the volcano's summit began at approximately 2:00 a.m. local time yesterday.   The USGS Hawaiia...

December 24, 2024 2:51 PM December 24, 2024 2:51 PM

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VP Jagdeep Dhankhar to be on two-day visit to Medak & Hyderabad

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a two-day visit to Medak and Hyderabad in Telangana from tomorrow. During his visit, Mr Dhankhar will preside as chief guest at the Natural and Organic Farmers Summit at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Tuniki, Telangana...

December 24, 2024 2:18 PM December 24, 2024 2:18 PM

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Temperature across Kashmir valley continues to plummet; Srinagar records minus 6.6°C

The temperature across Kashmir valley continues to plummet further with Srinagar recording minus 6.6°C last night. Several places including Shopian in South Kashmir recorded a low of minus 8.8°C.   The fresh snowfall was recorded at tourist destination Sonamarg and other high altitude areas in ...

December 24, 2024 2:15 PM December 24, 2024 2:15 PM

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ributes flow as renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away

Condolences are pouring in for renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who passed away in Mumbai last evening at the age of 90, following a prolonged battle with chronic kidney disease. His last rites will be performed today at 2 PM at Mumbai's Shivaji Park.       Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan ...

December 24, 2024 2:12 PM December 24, 2024 2:12 PM

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Sensex & Nifty trade flat in afternoon trade

Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading flat in the afternoon trade today. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 30 points, to 78,510, and the NSE Nifty50 declined marginally by 6 points, to 23,747, when reports last came in. Meanwhile, the broader market at the Bombay Stock Exchang...