Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 may decline by 0.15% due to Typhoon Yagi, which caused $1.63 billion in damages to infrastructure and agriculture. Planning and Investment Minister Nguyen Chi Dung reported that GDP growth rates for the third and fourth quarters could decrease significantly as a result of the storm’s impact.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains for Bihar on Sunday. These trains will operate on the Tatanagar-Patna, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Gaya-Howrah routes, and Deoghar-Varanasi route passing through Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the event virtually along with other officials. This marks a significant improvement in modern rail travel...
Read MoreIndia’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to a record USD 689.235 billion, increasing by USD 66 billion this year. The Reserve Bank of India oversees these reserves to ensure market stability and curb rupee depreciation, leading to reduced currency volatility and greater investor confidence in Indian assets.
Read MoreSenior Congress leader Bharat Singh Solanki announced that the party will release its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections within two days. He criticized the BJP’s unfulfilled promises and expressed confidence in a Congress-National Conference alliance victory. The elections are set to occur in three phases, with results to be declared on...
Read MoreDonald Trump recently spread a debunked rumour about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, causing controversy. The city has seen a significant influx of Haitians due to job opportunities and instability in Haiti. Local officials are addressing the challenges posed by this growing community and requesting federal support.
Read MoreICRA ESG Ratings Limited has assigned its inaugural ESG rating to InCred Financial Services, a non-banking financial company. This rating assists investors in assessing non-financial risks and opportunities, facilitating more informed investment decisions. It represents a pivotal move towards promoting sustainable and responsible investing practices in India.
Read MoreJared Isaacman and his team safely returned to Earth after spending five days in space on Dragon capsule — manufactured by Elon Musk’s apce comapny SpaceX. The Polaris Dawn mission featured the first private spacewalk and set a new altitude record of 875 miles, higher than the ISS and Hubble. Future missions are in...
Read MoreNeeraj Chopra, India’s celebrated javelin thrower, competed in the Diamond League finale in Brussels despite fracturing his left hand during training. He finished second with a throw of 87.86m, narrowly missing first place by one centimeter. Chopra aims to return fully fit next season after consulting a doctor for a persistent groin injury.
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