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Rural poverty falls below 5% for first time

Rural poverty in India has seen a significant decline. According to SBI research, rural poverty fell below 5 percent for the first time.

Apple's foreign phone sales sink for 4th mth

Apple's China troubles continue to mount, with foreign phone sales sinking for the fourth month. Apple also faces stiff competition from Chinese rivals, such as Huwaei.

Will Bitcoin end 2025 at $60k or $1mn?

As 2025 kicks off, the Crypto "Experts" have returned with their price predictions. Even if we're all still in awe of Bitcoin's 100,000 milestone, it's hard not to think about the future of the leading token in 2025. Take a look at this next report as we dive into the wide-ranging price predictions for the OG token...

China's new plan to boost growth

Officials in China are attempting to raise morale and stimulate consumption by giving certain government workers their first substantial salary hike in years. This is according to a Bloomberg report quoting sources.

Washington DC shooting: Five injured 'in dispute between known parties'

World: As per DC Police Department, the preliminary probe reveals that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between known parties.

Kenya's Inflation Rises For The Second Month

The Kenyan shilling's outstanding performance this year was somewhat offset by rising food and transport expenses, leading to a second consecutive month of increases in the annual inflation rate in December.

Indian stocks recover to outperform China

Chinese stocks tumbled in the worst start to a new year since 2016. While Indian stocks showed a recovery after pullback towards the end of last year.

Teenage sensation Luke Littler storms to world darts title at 17

Sports: Littler also came above British prime minister Keir Starmer and King Charles in Google's most searched for people of 2024 in the UK.

Driver in New Orleans terrorist attack acted alone and was ‘100% inspired by ISIS: FBI

The suspect in the car-ramming attack in New Orleans has been identified as a US military veteran from Texas. Watch to know more.

Elon Musk’s Tesla experiences first-ever annual sales decline

Business & Economy: Tesla reported its first annual sales drop, with a 1 per cent decline in 2024. Despite rising competition, the company retained its position as the world’s largest EV maker.

Key issues for Canada's voter

Recent opinion polls indicate a shift in Canadian public preference for the role of Prime Minister. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has gained significant support, with 48% of Canadians viewing him as the best candidate for Prime Minister, compared to 23% for incumbent Justin Trudeau.

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder to record 14th straight win

Sports, NBA: The Thunder matched the longest win streak in franchise history from the 1995-96 season, when they were the Seattle SuperSonics, and snapped New York's streak.

Bellingham guides Madrid to top of Liga table after Vinicius' send off against Valencia

Sports, football: Madrid were trailing at the time but Bellingham set up veteran midfielder Modric to level in the 85th minute and spark a superb comeback.

BGT: Bumrah leaves SCG amid injury scare post lunch on day 2 – WATCH

Cricket, Sports: Even in Bumrah's absence, the Indian pace attack made the most of the conditions, dismissing Australia for 181, four short of India's first-inning total.

US: Johnson elected House speaker in close vote

After initially facing internal dissent, the Trump-endorsed Republican Mike Johnson secured the House speakership in the first round of voting on Friday.

Suchir Balaji’s death: Whistleblower’s backup drive on OpenAI testimony ‘missing’, claims journalist

World | Balaji’s body was recovered from his apartment on November 26 and authorities determined the death as suicide without giving any further details.

Syria's De facto leader opens doors to the West

European foreign ministers meet with Syria’s interim leader. Watch in for more details!

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to visit India from January 15

India News | India, Singapore already have strong ties and have seen high level engagements including a visit by PM Modi to the country last year when India was marking 10 years of its Act East policy.