September 11, 2023 5:07 PM

German economy is expected to contract this year, predicts European Commission

The European Commission today said that German economy is expected to contract this year. Germany's gross domestic product is now forecast to shrink by 0.4 per cent in 2023, compared to a previous prediction of 0.2 percent growth. The Commission said, Ukraine conflict and its toll on energy pri...

September 11, 2023 4:14 PM

Sowing area of Kharif Crop has crossed 1,088 lakh hectares: Government

The Government has said that the sowing area of Kharif Crop has crossed one thousand 88 lakh hectares. According to data released by the Union Agriculture Ministry, the sowing area of rice and coarse cereals has increased under Kharif crops this year as compared to last year. The sowing area of rice...

September 11, 2023 2:13 PM

Boat capsizes in north-central Nigeria; Two dozen people killed

A boat capsized in north-central Nigeria yesterday, killing at least two dozen people and leaving many others missing amid a frantic rescue effort, emergency officials said. The victims, mostly women and children, drowned while travelling on the wooden boat in the Nigerian state of Niger in the Mokw...

September 11, 2023 2:10 PM

Delhi Government imposes a complete ban on all kinds of crackers in city

Amid the rise in pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Government has imposed a complete ban on all kind of crackers in the city. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, city Government took the decision to impose ban on production, storage, sell and bursting of crackers to check the ri...