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Taiwan promises to address US chip concerns, boost trade

Taiwan pledges chip talks and investment to mollify Trump

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan has vowed to address U.S. concerns over the semiconductor industry while increasing investment and trade with...

Hong Kong airline expands Australian connection

Hong Kong Airlines Launches Daily Direct Flights to Sydney

HONG KONG - Hong Kong Airlines has expanded its international network with the launch of a new daily direct service to Sydney, Australia,...

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

Australian central bank lowers offical interest rates

SYDNEY, Australia - The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered official interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.10 percent on Tuesday, the...

China accelerates coal expansion, surpasses 100GW in 2024

China's coal boom: 100GW added in 2024, highest in a decade

BEIJING, China: China's coal power expansion surged in 2024, with nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity breaking ground—the...

Cup Series in need of another 'fantastic finish at Atlanta'

Cup Series in need of another 'fantastic finish at Atlanta'

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images) No race track did a better job last year with its racing product than Atlanta Motor Speedway,...

Karnataka govt to form contingency plan to address potential dry spell

Karnataka govt to form contingency plan to address potential dry spell

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 21 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the Department of Rural Development...

Maha Kumbh 2025 is incredible, green, and digital, says UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh

Maha Kumbh 2025 is incredible, green, and digital, says UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Friday lauded the ongoing Maha...

"PM Modi prioritised cleaning Ganga": Union Minister CR Patil visits Mahakumbh

"PM Modi prioritised cleaning Ganga": Union Minister CR Patil visits Mahakumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Friday lauded the efforts of Prime Minister...

"It's their mentality": Delhi minister Manjinder Sirsa retorts to Alka Lamba's 'Photo Op' jibe on Yamuna clean up

"It's their mentality": Delhi minister Manjinder Sirsa retorts to Alka Lamba's 'Photo Op' jibe on Yamuna clean up

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday hit out at Congress leader Alka Lamba over her...

Indian stocks open flat, remained under pressure due to muted earnings outlook and persistent FPI outflow

Indian stocks open flat, remained under pressure due to muted earnings outlook and persistent FPI outflow

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Wednesday as selling by foreign portfolio...

'We have called meeting with PWD, Jal Board officials today: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

'We have called meeting with PWD, Jal Board officials today: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude while meeting supporters on Friday and said...

Indian stocks open in red amid concerns over global trade tensions

Indian stocks open in red amid concerns over global trade tensions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): The bears are continuously pulling the Indian markets down as the Nifty, and Sensex...

NASCAR penalizes Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing for modified spoiler

NASCAR penalizes Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing for modified spoiler

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images) NASCAR penalized driver Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing on Wednesday for modifying a...

Rajasthan Ministers praise Budget 2025, address Bengal CM's remark

Rajasthan Ministers praise Budget 2025, address Bengal CM's remark

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): Rajasthan Ministers Jawahar Singh Bedham and Madan Dilawar have lauded the 2025 state...

"There is no innovation in this budget": Ashok Gehlot criticizes Rajasthan Budget 2025

"There is no innovation in this budget": Ashok Gehlot criticizes Rajasthan Budget 2025

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has voiced strong criticism...

Rajasthan Budget puts thrust on employment, tourism and green infra

Rajasthan Budget puts thrust on employment, tourism and green infra

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Budget...

Decisions in favour of farmers: Rajasthan Minister on Budget 2025-26

Decisions in favour of farmers: Rajasthan Minister on Budget 2025-26

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Affairs, Jawahar Singh Bedham, shared his views...

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': DK Shivakumar

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': DK Shivakumar

Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday emphasized the importance...

Rajasthan Budget: Dy CM & FM Diya Kumari announces key infrastructure, irrigation, and governance reforms

Rajasthan Budget: Dy CM & FM Diya Kumari announces key infrastructure, irrigation, and governance reforms

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday presented...

Rajasthan CM, Union Minister CR Patil pay tributes at Maharana Pratap Memorial in Udaipur

Rajasthan CM, Union Minister CR Patil pay tributes at Maharana Pratap Memorial in Udaipur

Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 18 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil...

Delhi LG chairs high level meeting regarding Summer Action Plan

Delhi LG chairs high level meeting regarding Summer Action Plan

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena chaired a high level meeting on Tuesday with top officials...

J-K staring at a water crisis this year: CM Omar Abdullah

J-K staring at a water crisis this year: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 19 (ANI):Jammu and Kashmir is staring at a water crisis this year, the state's Chief...

Despite opening in green after eight trading sessions, Indian markets are still under pressure of FPIs selling

Despite opening in green after eight trading sessions, Indian markets are still under pressure of FPIs selling

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 18 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened flat on Monday as foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows...

Japan approves new climate, energy and industry policies through 2040

Japan approves new climate, energy and industry policies through 2040

TOKYO —  Japan's government approved on Tuesday new targets to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions through 2040, alongside a...

Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 8

Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 8

A plane crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, officials said, with CBC television reporting the plane flipped...

Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport, 19 injured

Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport, 19 injured

A Delta Air Lines plane flipped upon arrival at Torontos Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 19 people including...

Global benchmarks trade mixed as investors continue to eye Trump

Global benchmarks trade mixed as investors continue to eye Trump

Tokyo —  Global shares traded mixed on Monday as investors continued to watch economic data and policy moves from U.S. President Donald...

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami attends workshop organized by NITI Aayog in Dehradun

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami attends workshop organized by NITI Aayog in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 17 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in the workshop...

Japan's GDP grows annualised real 2.8% in October-December period

Japan's GDP grows annualised real 2.8% in October-December period

TOKYO, 17th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Japan's economy grew an annualised real 2.8 percent in the October-December period of 2024, marking...

Nifty Sensex decline in opening because of persistent FPI selling & weak corporate earnings

Nifty Sensex decline in opening because of persistent FPI selling & weak corporate earnings

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 17 (ANI): Indian stock markets are continuously moving into the hands of bears amid persistent...

OT crash clears way for William Byron's repeat win at Daytona

OT crash clears way for William Byron's repeat win at Daytona

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) William Byron made a late run with a melee unfolding in front of him in a two-lap overtime...

Two Kenyans allegedly abducted in broad daylight, held for 32 days

Two Kenyans allegedly abducted in broad daylight, held for 32 days

Nairobi —  Since June 2024 — when a series of mass protests took place in Kenya — 82 cases of alleged forced disappearances were recorded...

2nd edition of All India State Water Ministers' Conference on February 18-19

2nd edition of All India State Water Ministers' Conference on February 18-19

New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): Building on the outcomes of the First All India State Ministers Conference on Water in Bhopal...

Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 0.5%, highest in 17 years

Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 0.5%, highest in 17 years

TOKYO, 24th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its policy interest rate to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent, its...

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser GR-S Launch Price Rs 2.41 Crores

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser GR-S Launch Price Rs 2.41 Crores

Launch Price Rs 2.41 Crores Land Cruiser enjoys quote a cult following within the off-roading community. The current LC300 model is...

Suzuki Cappuccino Sportscar Rendered Based On Swift Design

Suzuki Cappuccino Sportscar Rendered Based On Swift Design

ed Based On Swift Design Suzuki is a known brand in Kei cars and Cappuccino has been a prominent Kei car of the past. Speculations...

2025 Toyota Innova Electric Debuts 59.3 kWh Battery, 134 kW/ 700 Nm

2025 Toyota Innova Electric Debuts  59.3 kWh Battery, 134 kW/ 700 Nm

59.3 kWh Battery, 134 kW/ 700 Nm At the IIMS 2025 (Indonesia International Motor Show),Toyotahas showcased the Kijang Innova BEV Concept....

2025 Maruti Grand Vitara 7 Seater SUV Spied Testing Ahead Of Launch

2025 Maruti Grand Vitara 7 Seater SUV Spied Testing Ahead Of Launch

Testing Ahead Of Launch Maruti Suzuki is expanding its SUV lineup with a new three-row version of the Grand Vitara. Internally codenamed...

Tata Curvv Sales Decline To Lowest Since Launch Discounts Announced

Tata Curvv Sales Decline To Lowest Since Launch  Discounts Announced

While Tata Curvv ICE range starts at Rs 9.99 lakh, the Curvv EV is available at a starting price of Rs 17.49 lakh. Both models were...

The GreenPrint Revolution: How Students at SCIT are Powering a Greener Tomorrow

The GreenPrint Revolution: How Students at SCIT are Powering a Greener Tomorrow

SMPL New Delhi [India], January 10: The Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) Committee of SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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