Despite declining international wheat prices, Russia has been exporting wheat at record levels this season, ahead of a quota set to take effect on February 15. The quota is part of the government’s strategy to bolster domestic supply and curb inflation, which currently stands at 9.5%.
According to Reigo Kebja, a member of the management board of TSO Elering, the repair of the EstLink 2 cable is being impacted by the availability of specialized repair vessels, which are extremely rare globally. These ships are not idly docked in ports but are typically booked two to three years in advance for various cable installation projects.
India's public sector banks are projected to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore profits by 2024-25 due to low NPAs and robust credit growth. Asset quality and profitability have improved significantly, though challenges like slower deposit growth and rising digital frauds remain concerns.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund will pause inflows from existing SIPs in its S&P 500 Index Fund and Nasdaq 100 Fund of Fund due to exhausted overseas investment limits. The pause starts January 5, 2025, but SIPs can be reactivated later.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms and consensus-building, once intervened to protect Jawaharlal Nehru University students' right to protest against him in 2005. He invoked Voltaire's principle on free speech, emphasizing the importance of defying suppression and respecting democratic rights.
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, expressed condolences on the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, crediting him with envisioning a liberalised India and earning global respect through inspirational leadership. Singh, a key figure in transforming India, passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi.
The American world number four is coming off a breakthrough year, losing the title match at the ATP Finals in Turin last month to top-ranked Jannik Sinner. That came only weeks after playing the US Open final against the Italian, his first visit to a Grand Slam decider. He arrived in Perth for the 18-nation mixed-teams United Cup this week eager to join teammate and women's world number three Coco Gauff to kickstart their season ahead of the Australian Open next month. Fritz said he had enjoyed his handful of weeks away from the court. Читать дальше...
An extended public consultation into whether Galloway should become Scotland's third national park reaches the halfway point.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in a month due to a left calf strain, ESPN reported late Thursday night.,The five-time All-Star
To most people who read or otherwise consume western media, the fall of the Assad government in Syria was unusually quick and even surprising. For most of this demographic, it seemed that Assad and his rule was fairly stable, albeit somewhat ruthless. Unknown by most, however, was that the relentless attacks by Israeli and US More
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It’s common to feel run down at this time of year, writes Olivia Petter. But how can we start to combat constant feelings of fatigue?
Scenes from some of the stories that made headlines in Malta in 2024.Scroll down for full caption.
Liverpool will be active in the market next year to make new signings and strengthen their squad to stay at the top. They had a quiet summer transfer window in which only Federico Chiesa arrived at the club while goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was signed for next year. However, they are expected to change that next […]
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It includes $55 billion in defense spending
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun on December 24. The spacecraft, which flew 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface, is confirmed to be safe and operating normally. It will send detailed data to help scientists understand more about the Sun's outer atmosphere, the corona.
Devin Haney is back in training and getting ready for whenever his next fight is ... read more
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Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia that Finnish customs officials and the European Union's executive commission describe as part of Russia's shadow fleet of fuel tankers.
There are calls for a military base built to supress Highland dress to be a hub for tartan production.
Dig, ponder, dig some more. A year ago I wrote a column about some of the early moments of my growing up – not just memories but profound moments of awareness; flickers, you might say, of becoming who I am. I was 77 at the time. Now I’m . . . oh yeah, 78. Can you More
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TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Authorities led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorist group have appointed Anas Hassan Khattab as Syria's new spy chief amid a desperate attempt by the administration to tighten its grip on power across the Arab country.
State-owned NBCC has secured contracts worth Rs 368.75 crore for various projects. The major projects include a Rs 300-crore contract for developing a commercial complex in Varanasi, a Rs 24.38-crore contract for constructing a school at IIT Roorkee, and a Rs 44.37-crore contract for building a multi-storey facility at AIIMS Gorakhpur.