December 24, 2024 6:17 PM

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Indian Stock Markets to Remain Closed Tomorrow for Christmas Holiday

The Indian stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will be closed for trading tomorrow on account of Christmas. BSE and NSE will have no trading or settlement in stocks, derivatives, currency, commodity and securities lending and borrowing segments. Most global mar...

December 24, 2024 5:45 PM

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Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Positive Market outlook Ahead of Christmas

Oil prices rose today, reversing the prior session's losses, supported by a slightly positive market outlook for the short term, despite thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday. Brent Crude was trading at 73 dollars and 35 cents per barrel gaining nearly one percent. WTI Crude also advanced over 0...

December 24, 2024 5:39 PM

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UK PM Keir Starmer hopes for Middle East Peace in 1st Christmas Message

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hoped for peace in the Middle East and a better, brighter future for every person in his Christmas message. In his first festive message since being elected the British Prime Minister, Mr Starmer said he is hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East, the bir...

December 24, 2024 5:34 PM

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Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Cremated with State Honours

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal was cremated with full state honours at Dadar's Shivaji Park crematorium this afternoon. The 90-year-old filmmaker had breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital yesterday evening, where he was admitted for a chronic kidney disease.   Shyam Benegal’s wife, Nira, and daugh...

December 24, 2024 5:10 PM

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Mizoram gears up for Christmas celebration with Joy, Unity & Generosity

In Mizoram, the state gears up for the grand Christmas celebration tomorrow. Decorations of churches, roads, towns, and villages are in place to welcome the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is celebrated for two days across the state, where community feasts are organised on the second day to mark th...

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

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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...