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July 27, 2024 11:12 AM

G20 financial chiefs flag global economic ‘soft landing’, warn of risks from war

G20 financial leaders said on Friday the global economy was likely heading for a "soft landing", but warned wars and escalating conflicts could endanger this outlook, while more global cooperation could make growth stronger. In a joint communique af...

July 27, 2024 10:21 AM

Olympics-Flotilla on Seine, rain and Celine Dion mark start of Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Olympic Games open on Friday after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine, dancers took to the roofs of Paris and Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song. France'...

July 27, 2024 9:58 AM

Trump vows return to site of assassination attempt, Obamas endorse Harris

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Friday he will return to the Pennsylvania town where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt, while Vice President Kamala Harris capped her week-long bid to become the Democratic presidential...

July 26, 2024 5:13 PM

Typhoon Gaemi lashes China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines

Typhoon Gaemi pummelled towns on China's coastal Fujian province on Friday with heavy rains and strong winds as the most powerful storm to hit the country this year began its widely watched trek into the populous interior. The storm has affected alm...

July 26, 2024 4:38 PM

WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children

The World Health Organization is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected after the virus was detected in sewage samples, its chief said on Friday. "While no cas...

July 26, 2024 4:05 PM

What you need to know about the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

France's trainlines were attacked by saboteurs on Friday, just hours before the Olympics officially begin with fears that travel chaos could mar the Opening Ceremony. Here's what you need to know about the Olympics on Friday. RAILWAYS AT...

July 26, 2024 3:55 PM

Nifty hits record high, Sensex gains 1,300 points

Indian benchmark indices ended a five-day losing streak on July 26, with the Nifty reaching a fresh lifetime high of 24,861.15. The Sensex surged 1,292.92 points, or 1.62%, closing at 81,332.72. The Nifty rose by 428.70 points, or 1.76%, ending at 24...

July 26, 2024 3:52 PM

Delhi University announces new anti-ragging measures

Ahead of the new academic year, Delhi University (DU) has implemented stringent anti-ragging measures to ensure campus safety. Effective immediately, the penalties for ragging include suspension, expulsion, cancellation of degrees and prohibition fro...

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