October 10, 2024 6:01 PM

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Four major Asian indices report gains

Four out of five major Asian indices logged gains today. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed 2.8 per cent, China's Shanghai Composite advanced 1.3 per cent, Japan's Nikkei gained 0.2 per cent and South Korea's Kospi added 0.1 per cent. Conversely, Singapore's Straits Times Index fell 0.2 percent. Major Eu...

October 10, 2024 6:52 PM

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J&K: Omar Abdullah unanimously elected as NC Legislature Party Leader

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Vice President of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah, has been unanimously elected as the Legislature Party Leader today. After emerging as the single largest party with 42 elected MLAs, the National Conference held its legislature party meeting i...

October 10, 2024 6:29 PM

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Monthly income of rural households rises over 57% in 5 years: NABARD Survey

The average monthly income of rural households has grown by over 57 per cent from 2016-17 to 2021-22. According to the second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), the average monthly income increased from 8,059 rupees in 2016...

October 10, 2024 5:13 PM

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India’s textile sector expected to grow $350 billion by 2030

India’s textile sector is expected to grow to nearly 350 billion dollars by 2030. As per the country’s trade data for August 2024, the sector has seen 11 per cent year-on-year growth in ready-made garments. The Ministry of Textiles, in a statement, said that the Government of India aims to achieve t...

October 10, 2024 4:59 PM

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Hurricane Milton slams Florida as Category 3 storm

In the USA, more than three million homes and businesses are now without power in Florida after Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast last night as a Category 3 storm. The US National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Milton has completed its transit of Florida and has moved off t...

October 10, 2024 4:36 PM

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West Bengal: Phulpati processions mark Mahasaptami in Darjeeling & Siliguri

On the eve of Mahasaptami, Phulpati processions (पूलपाती शोभायात्रा) are being held in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (Darjeeling Hills) and the Siliguri, Terai-Dooars areas with enthusiasm and great religious fervour. The Nepali-speaking Gorkha community especially celebrates Phulpati tr...

October 10, 2024 6:30 PM

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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis

Spain’s tennis legend Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has announced his retirement from professional tennis today. He shared the news through a video on social media, expressing his gratitude for the support throughout his career. Nadal's final tournament will be the Davis Cup f...

October 10, 2024 5:57 PM

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Sensex gains 144 points, Nifty ends flat

Domestic benchmark indices today ended with marginal gains amid positive global cues. The Sensex added 144 points, or 0.1 per cent, to close at 81,611 and the Nifty ended nearly flat with a marginal rise of 16 points, to settle at 24,998.  At the National Stock Exchange, 75 companies hit their 52-we...

October 10, 2024 6:31 PM

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Indian men’s team secures bronze at Asian Table Tennis C’ships

The Indian men’s team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, after losing 0-3 to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals today. Sharath Kamal went down 0-3 to Lin Yun-Ju in the opening singles rubber. In the second singles match, Manav Thakkar fought hard before losing 1-3...

October 10, 2024 4:00 PM

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UNGA elects 18 members to Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly elected 18 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The 18 countries, including Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Qatar, and Thailand, were elected by a secret ballot yesterday. The elected members will serve three-year terms beginning on January ...