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New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest outlook raised India's growth projections for 2024 from 6.5 per cent to 6.8 per cent, with the country maintaining the fastest-growing status in emerging markets and developing economies. For the year 2025, the IMF maintained India's growth rate at 6.5 per cent. It attributed robustness and strength in domestic demand and a rising worki

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Nagpur, one of the 48 parliamentary constituencies of Maharashtra, will go to polls on April 19 in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. The seat will witness the contest between senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari and Vikas Thakre, who is currently the Nagpur West MLA. In 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Nitin Gadkari registered victory with a massive vote share of 55.7 per cent. He defeated the cur

The 17-year-old traveled 650 kilometers on the exterior of service from Moscow to St. Petersburg

It would be ?difficult? to exclude Moscow from marking 80 years since the Allied landing in Normandy, Europe 1 said

The donations on the first anniversary of the armed conflict will help to prevent starvation in the African nation, says France

Purnea (Bihar) [India], April 16 (ANI): Invoking neighbouring Pakistan to take a swipe at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday the country, which used to strike India and pose a grave threat to the security of fellow citizens under the grand old party, has been going around the world with a 'begging bowl' since his government was elected for the first time in 2014. Addressing a public rally in Bihar'

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Justice Department has announced the finalization of a rule that mandates gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks, regardless of where they sell firearms, closing the so-called "gun show loophole."

New York [US], April 16 (ANI): Human Rights Watch has condemned Pakistan's eviction of thousands of farmers for a plan to build the 'world's largest riverfront city' near the city of Lahore. Pakistani authorities are forcibly evicting thousands of farmers claimed to have been developed for the betterment of Pakistan. Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its recent report criticised Pakistan for imposing laws of the 'colonial era',

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16 (ANI): The Indian stock markets closed on Tuesday with the third successive weak session in line with global market weakness after the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict. The Nifty concluded 0.56% lower at 22,147.90, while the BSE Sensex ended 0.62% lower at 72,943.68 on Tuesday's trading session. The IT sector witnessed the most significant decline, plummeting by 2.53. The broad

Tehran [Iran], April 16 (ANI): Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, during a phone call with Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani, issued a stern warning, emphasising that any action against Iran's interests will be met with a severe and extensive response against all those involved, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. Raisi highlighted recent regional developments, emphasising the ongoing plight of Palesti

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 16 (ANI) Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have urged residents to stay at home after large parts of the region was lashed by torrential rain, hail and thunderstorms on Tuesday. schools have shifted to online classes and government employees have been asked to work from home. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has asked residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah that they should prepare

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 16 (ANI): Pakistan has initiated discussions with the global lender, International Monetary Fund (IMF), over a new multi-billion-dollar agreement to support its economic reform programme, stressing that the country will at least be appealing for a three-year programme, Dawn reported, citing Pakistan's Finance Minister. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on his visit to Washington, will attend

WASHINGTON, D.C.: To contain the spread of bird flu, U.S. dairy farmers have banned visitors, cut down trees to discourage wild birds from landing, and disinfected vehicles driving on their land.

The incident in Copenhagen has been described as the country's ?Notre Dame? moment

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 16 (ANI): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday disposed of a petition filed by Pakistan's former first lady, Bushra Bibi, seeking her transfer from Bani Gala sub-jail to Adiala Jail, Dawn reported. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb disposed of the plea after Bushra Bibi's lawyers failed to appear before the court. The wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan's wife was taken into

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Sporting Club Bengaluru were crowned champions of the 2023-24 I-League 2 with two rounds to spare as they beat Sudeva Delhi FC 1-0 at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. The Golden Tigers have been promoted to the I-League 2024-25 for the first time. Formed as recently as 2022, SC Bengaluru's instant success story is one to take note of. It all started with their title-winning c

Berlin remains highly dependent on Beijing for various products and raw materials, data shows

Under the terms of the 2024-2025 cooperation deal, Algeria and Moscow will jointly tackle terrorism and other crimes

MADRID, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Osasuna's Croatian international striker Ante Budimir had a night to forget on Monday as he missed a penalty and then spent the night in hospital as his side lost 1-0 at home to Valencia.

Dubai [UAE], April 16 (ANI/WAM): Trends Research and Advisory organised an international Symposium as part of its European research tour in France on "Gulf-European relations: opportunities and prospects for cooperation and partnership". The event was held at the Napoleon Hotel in Paris in the presence of a number of French and Arab dignitaries. The participants discussed various aspects of relations between France and th

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the status quo in the repo rate for the seventh time this month, investment bank Morgan Stanley sees rate cuts off the table. It expects no easing in policy rates in 2024-2025. In a report titled 'India Economics: Rate Cuts Are Now Off the Table' authored by its economists Upasana Chachra and Bani Gambhir, it believes that improving productiv

TOKYO, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks plunged on Tuesday, as technology issues tracked losses among their U.S. counterparts amid concern over higher borrowing costs.

TOKYO -- Japan is prepared to take all necessary steps to counter excessive currency moves, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday, as the yen tumbled past 154 against the U.S. dollar to a 34-year low.

Dubai [UAE], April 16 (ANI/WAM): Alpha Dhabi Holding has announced that it will divest 49 per cent of its subsidiary Alpha Dhabi Construction Holding (ADCH) to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company. ADH will retain a 51 per cent shareholding in ADCH, continuing its commitment to the construction sector in strategic partnership with ADQ. The partnership will combine the expertise and capabilities of ADCH a

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 16 (ANI): As mercury shoots up, Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur Traffic Police has introduced for its personnel, special AC helmets, designed to keep cool in temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to 42 degree Celsius. Speaking to ANI, DCP Traffic Aarti Singh said that because of the summers, AC helmets have been prepared for the traffic policemen. "At present, the helmets have been give