Stock Market Updates: Analysts Say Second Wave Infections Fears Hit Global Markets National stock markets suffered their worst day in three weeks on Thursday with benchmark indices breaking a rally that lasted 10 consecutive days as a record number of new COVID-19 infections in parts of Europe spooked investors across …
Read More »China Prez Xi Jinping pushes the boundaries, not only with neighbors but also at home | Analysis – world news
Chinese President Xi Jinping is not only showing muscles with his neighbors, but has stepped up his efforts to consolidate his leadership in the Communist Party that meets later this month. President Xi is expected to get the Communist Party of China (CPC) central committee to pass a new set …
Read More »Construction of the Zojila tunnel begins. To reduce travel time from 3 hours to 15 minutes
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday launched the first blast for construction-related work on the 14.15 km Zojila Tunnel, one of the longest in Asia, which will provide year-round connectivity between the valley of Srinagar and Leh. To detonate means to explode or break something solid with explosives. All-weather connectivity …
Read More »Only Kerala and WB see a significant increase in active coronavirus cases in the last week
However, the upcoming festival season presents the highest risk to date of spreading the virus. Before Durga Puja, West Bengal is one of the few states where active cases continue to increase. Kerala, the only other major state with an increase in active cases, has already experienced a similar risk. …
Read More »Why hate Tanishq? These tweets are testimony of loving families in interreligious marriages
The ad for jewelry brand Tanishq that featured an interfaith couple sparked a social media storm earlier this week, so much so that the commercial was pulled. The backlash had escalated to threaten the lives of its employees. A shop in Gujarat’s Gandhidham was forced to present an apology. The …
Read More »IPL 2020: ‘Think twice before you hit mid-air,’ Virat Kohli warns KL Rahul after recalling two missed catches – cricket
The last time Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore clashed, an unusual vision developed. RCB captain Virat Kohli, considered one of the best and safest fielders in the world, missed two easy catches. Kohli dropped his counterpart KL Rahul twice in two overs, both opportunities fairly easy, allowing the …
Read More »New Trump administration appointment to scrutinize China’s human rights violations in Tibet
The Trump administration appointed a senior official to oversee Tibetan affairs after a vacancy for nearly four years, as the United States increases pressure on China over its human rights record, including the use of forced labor among ethnic minorities. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Wednesday named Robert Destro …
Read More »Shreyas Iyer: IPL 2020: Shreyas Iyer feels pain but can move his shoulder, says Shikhar Dhawan | Cricket news
DUBAI: Capitals of Delhi (DC) pattern Shreyas Iyer you feel pain after hurting your left shoulder and a full picture will only emerge after your scan reports come in, said the deputy captain Shikhar dhawan after his team expired Royals of Rajasthan (RR) for 13 races in a Indian Premier …
Read More »Movie theaters ready to reopen in new COVID-19 Normal
Coronavirus Cases In India: Movie Theaters Ready To Reopen In New COVID-19 Normal New Delhi: Movie theaters in various parts of the country ready to open after seven months in the shadow of COVID-19. While theaters and multiplexes will remain closed in states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and …
Read More »Chirag Paswan to NDTV My father instigated me to compete alone
However, two-time Lok Sabha MP Chirag Paswan said it was his father who pushed him towards his decision. Patna: Chirag Paswan, whose solo struggle has become the X factor in the Bihar election campaign of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), says it was his father, Ram Vilas Paswan, who …
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