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November 18, 2024 5:41 PM

Gold prices dip 9% from peak, experts suggest support at current level

Gold prices showed a modest recovery on Monday, breaking a six-day losing streak. However, both international and domestic gold prices remain around 9% below their recent peaks, driven by global economic conditions and market sentiment. Internationa...

November 18, 2024 4:53 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for seventh straight session

Benchmark stock indices slumped on Monday, extending losses for seventh straight session and touching a new multi-month low. The Sensex dropped 241.30 points (0.31%) to close at 77,339.01, while the Nifty declined 78.90 points (0.34%) to settle at 2...

November 18, 2024 4:44 PM

India rated fastest growing G20 economy with GDP growth projected at 7% for 2024

India is projected to be the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries with a 7% GDP growth rate for 2024, followed by Indonesia in the second spot with 5% while China is ranked third with an economic growth rate of 4.8%. "India takes the lead...

November 18, 2024 3:29 PM

Electronics, engineering, agricultural goods propel India’s export growth: CRISIL

India's core group exports surged 27.7 per cent in October with growth being particularly strong in categories such as engineering goods, electronic goods, chemicals, textiles, marine products and rice, according to a CRISIL report released on Monday...

November 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Nine Delhi-bound flights diverted as low visibility and smog disrupt air and rail services

Nine Delhi-bound flights were diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun on Monday due to low visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), officials said. While eight flights were diverted to Jaipur, one flight was diverted to Dehradun. The ha...

November 18, 2024 2:37 PM

4 lakh elderly women enroll for Ayushman Vay Vandana Card since launch: Health Ministry

About four lakh elderly women aged 70 and above have enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in the last three weeks since its launch in October-end, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. Of these, more than 1,400 females have...

November 18, 2024 1:26 PM

Over 77 lakh Digital Life Certificates issued to ease life for pensioners: Centre

The Centre’s campaign to ease life for pensioners has made considerable progress with over 77 lakh Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) being issued to them nationwide by the end of second week of its launch, it was announced on Monday. As many as 1,7...

November 18, 2024 12:44 PM

NIA takes over three key Manipur violence cases

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of three cases linked to the recent outbreaks of violence in Manipur, which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread disruption to public order. The cases were transferred from M...

November 18, 2024 11:07 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as IT, bank shares drag markets

India’s benchmark indices fell on Monday, dragged down by selling across the IT, PSU banks, and pharmaceutical sectors. The Sensex slipped 333.13 points, or 0.43%, to 77,247.18, while the Nifty declined 98.70 points, or 0.42%, to 23,434.00 by 9:51...

November 18, 2024 11:57 AM

Delhi air pollution remains at ‘severe plus’ level, intensifying health concerns

Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to a hazardous 483, classified as 'severe plus.' The alarming rise in pollution prompted authorities to impose strict measures, including a ban on con...

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