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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...
December sales growth in US revised up to 0.7% from 0.4 %
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales in the U.S. fell by the most in nearly two years in January, likely due to cold weather, wildfires,...
Standard and Poor's 500 closes at new all-time high
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks moved modestly higher on Wednesday with the Standard and Poor's racking up a new all-time closing...
U.S. stock markets finish in black despite early losses
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks crept into the black in late trading Tuesday after spending most of the day in negative territory....
Global stocks close higher, U.S. dollar edges higher
London, UK - Monday's trading session ended with a diverse range of performances across global markets, as major indices posted modest...
Los Angeles mayor ousts fire chief for response to deadly fires
LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city's fire chief...
Brazils Lula refused to sell Germany weapons to kill Russians
The president has reiterated that the Ukraine conflict can only be resolved at the negotiating table Brazilian President Luiz Inacio...
Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth
London [UK], February 22 (ANI): A new study led by Professor Gemma Harvey from Queen Mary University of London has revealed how hundreds...
JP Nadda joins 'Kashi Tamil Sangam' in Varanasi, highlights India's unity in diversity
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda attended the 'Kashi Tamil Sangam...
Germany issues warning to US
Annalena Baerbock insists Europe should make it clear to President Trump that failure to back liberal democracies will come at a price...
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(250221) -- COLOGNE, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- German chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during his election campaign in Cologne, Germany,...
Russian ambassador says Brits tried to make him defect
Media representatives have suggested that the envoy seek asylum in Britain, Andrey Kelin has claimed ...
Half-billion people attend Hindu festival in India
MUMBAI, INDIA — Even for the world’s most-populous nation, the scale of a Hindu religious festival being held in India’s northern...
Odisha govt initiates inquiry into KIIT incident; founder, others summoned
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 21 (ANI): Odisha Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Friday said the state government has constituted...
Jindal Global Law School Launches K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Studies
OP Jindal University New Delhi [India], February 21: On the momentous occasion of the World Social Justice Day, Jindal Global Law...
Financial institutions must invest in digital infrastructure to stay competitive: RBI Deputy Governor
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] February 21 (ANI): Financial institutions must invest in digital infrastructure and adopt a data-driven,...
MP: Bhopal all set to host Global Investors Summit, preparations on final stage
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal is all geared-up to host the 'Invest MP Global...
Trump aide greets Indian-origin new FBI chief Kash Patel in 'Bollywood' style
Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump took a leaf out of Bollywood to congratulate Indian-origin Kash Patel...
Pakistan: Baloch activist, Mahrang Baloch laments crackdowns against Baloch students
Balochistan (Pakistan) February 21 (ANI): Baloch activist and organiser of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Mahrang Baloch strongly...
Union Law Minister highlights philanthropy's role in achieving social, legal equality
New Delhi New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the importance of philanthropy in achieving...
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...
Nepali students have started returning, we are connected to parents through dedicated control room: KIIT University Additional Registrar
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 21 (ANI): Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University Additional Registrar...
As Germans Vote, A Ukrainian Woman Has A Ringside Seat
BERLIN -- Daryna Kolesnykova is a Ukrainian woman who strides confidently through the corridors of power in Berlin. As senior policy...
AUS partners with UT Dallas to launch accelerated 4+1 engineering programme
Sharjah [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have...
Gurbaz's sterling form, bowling options give Afghanistan strong hope in Champions Trophy
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The 'X Factor' of hard-hitting opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, fine run in recent ICC events and a...
Western leaders back Zelensky amid war of words with Trump
The US president has called the Ukrainian leader a dictator over his refusal to hold elections ...
NATO leaders back Zelensky over Trump
The US president has called the Ukrainian leader a dictator over his refusal to hold elections ...
"Textile sector is growing," PM Modi says
By Vanshika Saxena Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar) [India], February 20 (ANI): With each thread, a new story unfolds, turning yarn into...
"Her life will inspire students": Delhi University Vice-chancellor after alumna Rekha Gupta becomes Delhi CM
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh expressed happiness over Rekha Gupta becoming the...
Stocks remain under pressure over tariff uncertainties; Sensex down 203 points
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): Domestic stock markets, on Thursday, ended marginally lower on third consecutive trading...
China's sprawling rail projects around Asia
TOKYO — Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist...
Germany's Scholz hits out at Trump over 'dictator' jibe at Zelensky
The German chancellor has slammed the US president for questioning the Ukrainian leader's legitimacy ...
Germanys Scholz hits out at Trump over dictator jibe at Zelensky
The German chancellor has slammed the US president for questioning the Ukrainian leaders legitimacy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz...
MentorMyBoard Concludes Mastering Boardroom Conclave & Awards in Mumbai
SMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: A remarkable day of corporate thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and recognition...
Aditya College of Architecture hosts their 5th International Design Research Conference
SMPL New Delhi [India], February 20: Aditya College of Architecture successfully hosted their 5th International Design Research Conference...
Delhi: Rekha Gupta to take oath as CM today; six ministers to be sworn in
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Rekha Gupta will be sworn in as Chief Minister at a ceremony in Ramlila Maidan in the national...
"I will stand up to PM Modi's expectations": Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Delhi CM-desingate Rekha Gupta, an elected MLA from Shalimar Bagh seat, expressed her gratitude...
Ayodhya: Crowd control measures in place as devotees throng to city to offer prayers
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 19 (ANI): Police have put in place crowd control measures, including deployment of police...
NFL returning to Brazil; Chargers confirmed for Sao Paolo sequel
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Friday night lights are coming back to Brazil for the second consecutive season with the Los...
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