November 18, 2024 6:04 PM November 18, 2024 6:04 PM

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Germany to grant 2 lakh visas for skilled job seeker by year-end

Germany has announced that it will grant 200,000 visas for skilled job seekers by the end of the year, a 10 per cent jump compared to last year. Europe's largest economy continues to face chronic labour shortages, with around 1.34 million jobs currently vacant. Berlin last year adopted a points-base...

November 18, 2024 5:56 PM November 18, 2024 5:56 PM

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Sensex falls 241 points, Nifty ends below 23,500

Domestic benchmark equity indices today ended with losses amid mixed global cues, extending their losing streak to the seventh consecutive session. The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 241 points, or 0.31 per cent, to close at 77,339, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 79 points, or 0.34 per cent, to settle at 2...

November 18, 2024 5:01 PM November 18, 2024 5:01 PM

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India leads G20 with projected 7% GDP growth in 2024

India has taken the lead in the G20 with an impressive 7 per cent GDP growth rate projected for 2024. MyGov said in a social media post that this achievement highlights India's robust economy, showcasing its resilience and fast-paced growth amidst global challenges. Indonesia is in the second spot w...

November 18, 2024 8:41 PM November 18, 2024 8:41 PM

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Biden reportedly allows Ukraine’s use of US-made weapons in Russia

US President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, multiple US media outlets reported. However, the US has not formally announced the decision, but a German government spokesperson said today that Berlin had been informed.   European leaders, includi...

November 18, 2024 7:36 PM November 18, 2024 7:36 PM

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Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla in Chhattisgarh notified as India’s 56th tiger reserve

Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav today stated that the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been notified as the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country. In a post on the social media platform, the Minister said Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is spread over 2,829 sq ...

November 18, 2024 2:12 PM November 18, 2024 2:12 PM

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G20 Summit to begin in Brazil today; PM Modi to present India’s positions on various global issues & outcomes of New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration

The 19th G20 Summit is set to start today at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro of Brazil. The heads of member states and representatives of international organizations will participate in the various sessions and deliberate on the priority areas of this year’s declaration.   Akashvani ...

November 18, 2024 2:11 PM November 18, 2024 2:11 PM

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Political parties make last ditch efforts to woo the voters, as election campaign for Jharkhand and Maharashtra Assembly polls to end today

Today is the last day of campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Leaders of various parties are making all out efforts to gain support of the voters. Polling in the state is scheduled on 20 November and the counting of votes will be held on 23rd November.   Congress leader Rahul Gandhi h...

November 18, 2024 1:52 PM November 18, 2024 1:52 PM

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman hails SBI for their unmatched growth story

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman today hailed the State Bank of India for their unmatched growth story.   Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Mumbai Main Branch Building of SBI in Mumbai, the Finance Minister recounted that three Presidency Banks that were am...