Oil prices rose as bullish forecast on oil demand for next year from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and a weaker dollar boosted prices. Brent futures reached USD 76.70 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed to USD 71.68. The US Federal Reserve’s mid-week announcement of likely borrowing cost cuts next...
Read MoreA 12-year-old student was killed and his mother and sister were critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Lucknow. The victim, Abhimanyu Singh, was riding a two-wheeler with his mother when a reckless driver of a UP Roadways bus hit them from behind. Abhimanyu succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while his mother...
Read MoreNorthern Railway cancels 62 trains, reduces frequency of 40 trains, and partially cancels 6 trains as a precautionary measure for the fog season. The cancellation is done in advance to ensure passengers’ safety and prevent long delays. Trains affected include New Delhi to Malda Town Express, Malda Town to New Delhi Express, Anand Vihar...
Read MorePathak’s soul-stirring message to docs: Ignore patients & you will repent later
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors see Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension as an opportunity for him to address his history of rough play. General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is optimistic that this suspension, the sixth of Green’s career and the fourth in 2023, will lead to personal and professional progress.
Read MoreSouth Korean official warns of possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test-launch by North Korea this month. The focus of Washington’s ‘extended deterrence’ strategy is North Korea’s ballistic missiles. South Korea has stepped up efforts to strengthen its defenses against North Korea, including the use of US strategic military assets. Proposed real-time data sharing program...
Read MoreDelhi Police’s fingerprint bureau, aided by the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), has seen a significant increase in the use of fingerprints to solve crimes. The bureau has collected over 3,74,061 prints in its database, with 2,269 slips of convicted individuals documented last year alone. Chance prints, including patent, plastic, and latent prints,...
Read MoreOn December 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swarveda Mahamandir temple in Umraha, Varanasi. The temple is a representation of the spiritual treatise ‘Swarved’ by Sadguru Sadafal Deo, founder of Vihangam Yog Sansthan. This temple combines ancient philosophy, spirituality, and modern architecture. It will be a meditation center with a capacity for...
Read MoreUS stocks end higher as Dow Jones hits record close for second day; optimism about lower borrowing rates next year lifts market; Apple reaches intra-day record high; Tesla shares surge, turnover double that of Nvidia; underperforming sectors like energy and real estate also rise; S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes climb; heavy volume on...
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