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Rupee declines to 87.58, marking worst performance among Asian currencies

The Indian rupee reached a lifetime low of 87.5825, driven by U.S. trade tariff concerns and portfolio outflows.

A day before a significant monetary policy decision, the Indian rupee fell to its lowest level ever on Thursday as a slide in its Asian counterparts exacerbated the already pessimistic outlook on the currency(Bloomberg/Prakash Singh)

business

Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:29 PM IST

Reuters |

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow

Dengue cases in Lucknow are declining as winter approaches, with daily cases dropping from over 40 to just six reported recently.

cities

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Chandigarh logs 19% drop in rape cases from last year

Police data from January 1 to August 30, 2024, reveals that 60 cases of rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act were registered, with nine of these cases being cancelled after the victims’ statement

Police data reveals that only about 1% of the cases involved heinous crimes with unknown perpetrators. (HT FIle Photo for representation)

cities

Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Unrest impacts patient footfall from Bangladesh in Kolkata hospitals

india news

Published on Aug 06, 2024 10:19 PM IST

PTI |

Oil claws back some losses after Israel retaliates against Hezbollah

GLOBAL-OIL/:Oil claws back some losses after Israel retaliates against Hezbollah

world news

Published on Jul 31, 2024 06:18 AM IST

Reuters |

India's population to peak in early 2060s to 1.7 billion before declining: UN

world news

Published on Jul 12, 2024 09:58 AM IST

PTI |

Important to critique, record and lift veil from journalism: Ravish Kumar

entertainment

Published on Jun 03, 2024 04:23 PM IST

PTI |

China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance

CHINA-ECONOMY/OUTPUT-OIL (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance

business

Published on May 17, 2024 09:36 AM IST

Reuters |

Oil Holds Sharp Drop After US Stockpiles Expand to 10-Month High

Oil held the bulk of a large decline amid a slew of conflicting signals that ranged from rising stockpiles to tensions in the Middle East and the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuelan crude.

business

Published on Apr 18, 2024 10:17 AM IST

Bloomberg |

The countdown begins: What the coming dip in global population means for us all

Nations around the world are facing population declines. The projected global dip is a first for humans, in recorded history. Can we do more to prepare?

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 01, 2024 11:15 PM IST

ByRachel Lopez

Odisha’s leopard estimate declines 25% since 2018

Odisha’s principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) Susanta Nanda said the decline in leopard figures could be due to a reduction in number of estimation sites

The leopard population has increased in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, while a decline has been noted in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana (PTI)

india news

Updated on Mar 01, 2024 09:51 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

Steep decline in Haj applications against quota

By the original deadline of December 20 last year, only 6,737 applications were received, prompting an extension of the deadline to January 15.

This year, the Haj process is underway, with the first installment set at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>81,500 and the second installment at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.70 lakhF (File)

cities

Updated on Jan 31, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByHaidar Naqvi

Decline and fall of Test cricket? Don't tell West Indies or England

cricket

Published on Jan 29, 2024 07:31 AM IST

AFP |

Higher edu enrolment on decline in Punjab, reveals Centre’s report

As per the report, released on Thursday, Punjab’s GER stood at 27.4%, below the national average of 28.3%. The report pointed out that Punjab’s GER was 29.2% in the 2017-18 academic session, and it has been declining since then.

When compared to neighbouring states, Punjab’s GER is the lowest. The report revealed that Haryana’s GER was 33.3%; Himachal Pradesh at 43.1%; and Rajasthan at 28.6%. The survey released by the Union Ministry of Education for AISHE 2021-22, was held between November 18, 2022 and March 2023. (File)

cities

Updated on Jan 28, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

Startup founders, unlock golden opportunities through PE-VC investments

The Indian PE-VC space is undergoing transformation, with a focus on adapting to changes. Investors are prioritising profitability and proven business models.

Private equity and venture capital investments in Indian companies declined about 40% to $27.9 billion in 2023, compared to $47.62 billion in 2022(Pixabay)

opinion

Published on Jan 23, 2024 11:53 PM IST

ByShrija Agrawal

China’s population dip is a global concern

China’s declining — and aging — population brings with it crippling economic and social problems

TOPSHOT - People are seen on a street in Beijing on January 17, 2024. China's population decline accelerated in 2023, official data showed on january 17, 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)(AFP)

editorials

Published on Jan 19, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByHT Editorial

White collar hiring dips 16 pc in December amid cautious recruitment in IT, other sectors: Report

business

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 04:22 PM IST

PTI |

Road fatalities in Chandigarh down by 19% in a year

67 people killed in 64 accidents in 2023 compared to 83 deaths in 79 accidents in 2022, data by Chandigarh Police reveals

Deputy superintendent of police (Road Safety) Jaswinder Singh attributed the reduction in fatal road accidents to strict enforcement and engineering changes in city, among other factors. (HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Jan 06, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Punjab saw drop in road fatalities last year: Report

The decline in road fatalities in the state is against the countrywide trend, which has witnessed an increase of 9.4% in road fatalities in 2022

In 2022, Punjab registered 4,578 road accident fatalities.

cities

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Gautam Adani fortune tanked ₹3 lakh crore in 2023. How Mukesh Ambani fared?

Gautam Adani faced a loss of $21 billion ( ₹1.7 lakh crore) on January 27 alone, triggered by allegations from short-seller Hindenburg Research.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.(REUTERS)

business

Updated on Dec 29, 2023 06:19 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Wipro shares buzzing as leadership uncertain; Sanjay Jalona refuses association

Informed sources told Moneycontrol that investors were actively discussing the possibility of Wipro recruiting former L&T Infotech CEO Sanjay Jalona.

This move was seen as a strategic effort to reinvigorate momentum and enhance the company's turnaround initiatives. (Bloomberg)

business

Published on Dec 26, 2023 02:21 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Global coal demand set to fall, will continue to be robust in India and parts of Asia: IEA

The likely fall in coal demand is significant in view of the UAE Consensus agreed upon by nearly 200 countries at COP28 in Dubai on December 13.

Diggers pile coal after it was unloaded from a ship at the coal terminal of Lianyungang Port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on December 15, 2023. (AFP)

india news

Updated on Dec 15, 2023 11:15 PM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

Road fatalities dip by 31% in Shimla

As compared to 160 lives lost in road accidents during the corresponding period last year, the count is at 110 this year

Road accident injuries have also recorded a 36% dip (iStock)

cities

Updated on Nov 28, 2023 07:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Tourist flow slows down at Atal Tunnel

Local businessmen associated with tourism remain optimistic, attributing the recent decrease to normal fluctuations in tourist patterns

After the season’s first snowfall, the site had seen a surge in tourist inflow in the first week of November. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Nov 24, 2023 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

World’s most expensive city to face first rental slump in four years

Singapore's decade-long rally in housing rents may be ending, with residential rents expected to decline by up to 10% in 2024.

The city skyline is seen in Singapore.(AFP)

real estate

Published on Nov 08, 2023 05:04 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

Haryana records 36% decline in farm fires

This is for the third consecutive year that the state reported a fall in farm fires. During kharif harvesting season from September 15 to November 30, 2022, Haryana reported 3,661 incidents of stubble burning against 6,987 in 2021

cities

Updated on Oct 26, 2023 06:50 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Karnataka govt mulls purchasing electricity from external sources

Karnataka is also suffering from a sever water shortage that has further increased the need for electricity.

cities

Updated on Oct 13, 2023 06:30 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack

Macron and Germany's Scholz both emphasised Israel's right to defend itself against attacks on its territory.

world news

Published on Oct 10, 2023 04:19 PM IST

Reuters |

AAP government taking credit for Centre’s schemes: Lekhi

Speaking to the media at the PM Vishwakarma Yojna event for artisans and craftspeople at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Sunday, Lekhi expressed concerns about the “AAP government’s strategy of claiming credit for the central government’s initiatives”.

Union minister of state for external affairs and culture Meenakshi Lekhi launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, accusing them of trying to take credit for schemes initiated by the central government. Lekhi also criticised the state government for its “poor handling” of the economy, warning that Punjab’s GDP could plummet to last place if immediate action is not taken. (Manish/HT)

cities

Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Majority of bird species in India face decline: Report

There are now 178 bird species in India classified as “high conservation priority”

Birds with special habitats, as opposed to generalists that can live in multiple habitat types are far more threatened, the report has flagged. A Montagus Harrier in the photograph above. (Albin Jacob)

india news

Updated on Aug 26, 2023 04:30 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

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The Indian rupee reached a lifetime low of 87.5825, driven by U.S. trade tariff concerns and portfolio outflows.

Dengue cases in Lucknow are declining as winter approaches, with daily cases dropping from over 40 to just six reported recently.

Police data from January 1 to August 30, 2024, reveals that 60 cases of rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act were registered, with nine of these cases being cancelled after the victims’ statement

Unrest impacts patient footfall from Bangladesh in Kolkata hospitals

GLOBAL-OIL/:Oil claws back some losses after Israel retaliates against Hezbollah

India's population to peak in early 2060s to 1.7 billion before declining: UN

Important to critique, record and lift veil from journalism: Ravish Kumar

CHINA-ECONOMY/OUTPUT-OIL (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance

Oil held the bulk of a large decline amid a slew of conflicting signals that ranged from rising stockpiles to tensions in the Middle East and the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuelan crude.

Nations around the world are facing population declines. The projected global dip is a first for humans, in recorded history. Can we do more to prepare?

Odisha’s principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) Susanta Nanda said the decline in leopard figures could be due to a reduction in number of estimation sites

By the original deadline of December 20 last year, only 6,737 applications were received, prompting an extension of the deadline to January 15.

Decline and fall of Test cricket? Don't tell West Indies or England

As per the report, released on Thursday, Punjab’s GER stood at 27.4%, below the national average of 28.3%. The report pointed out that Punjab’s GER was 29.2% in the 2017-18 academic session, and it has been declining since then.

The Indian PE-VC space is undergoing transformation, with a focus on adapting to changes. Investors are prioritising profitability and proven business models.

China’s declining — and aging — population brings with it crippling economic and social problems

White collar hiring dips 16 pc in December amid cautious recruitment in IT, other sectors: Report

67 people killed in 64 accidents in 2023 compared to 83 deaths in 79 accidents in 2022, data by Chandigarh Police reveals

The decline in road fatalities in the state is against the countrywide trend, which has witnessed an increase of 9.4% in road fatalities in 2022

Gautam Adani faced a loss of $21 billion ( ₹1.7 lakh crore) on January 27 alone, triggered by allegations from short-seller Hindenburg Research.

Informed sources told Moneycontrol that investors were actively discussing the possibility of Wipro recruiting former L&T Infotech CEO Sanjay Jalona.

The likely fall in coal demand is significant in view of the UAE Consensus agreed upon by nearly 200 countries at COP28 in Dubai on December 13.

As compared to 160 lives lost in road accidents during the corresponding period last year, the count is at 110 this year

Local businessmen associated with tourism remain optimistic, attributing the recent decrease to normal fluctuations in tourist patterns

Singapore's decade-long rally in housing rents may be ending, with residential rents expected to decline by up to 10% in 2024.

This is for the third consecutive year that the state reported a fall in farm fires. During kharif harvesting season from September 15 to November 30, 2022, Haryana reported 3,661 incidents of stubble burning against 6,987 in 2021

Karnataka is also suffering from a sever water shortage that has further increased the need for electricity.

Macron and Germany's Scholz both emphasised Israel's right to defend itself against attacks on its territory.

Speaking to the media at the PM Vishwakarma Yojna event for artisans and craftspeople at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Sunday, Lekhi expressed concerns about the “AAP government’s strategy of claiming credit for the central government’s initiatives”.

There are now 178 bird species in India classified as “high conservation priority”

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