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George Floyd Case: How the verdict 'ripped blinders off' US systemic racism [Analysis]

In a catharsis for a nation rocked by protests and racial tension for nearly a year, a White former policeman has been convicted of murdering an African American man by kneeling on his neck.

Apr 21, 2021

Lord Of The Rings season 1 to cost a whopping sum; see how much Amazon Prime Video is spending

One paycheque to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.

Apr 19, 2021

Hoardings inviting 'investiment in Turkey' appear in Srinagar

Mysterious "Invest in Turkey" hoardings in Srinagar spark debate; no clue who put them [details]

Relations between the two countries are strained after the abrogation of Article 370 from J&K.

Apr 18, 2021

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With Quad at its strongest, US, Japan pledge to work with India on free Indo-Pacific

Declaring that the Quad "has never been stronger", the US and Japan have reiterated their commitment to work with India and Australia to build a free and "thriving" Indo-Pacific where, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga warned the "security environment has become increasingly severe".

Apr 17, 2021

Raul Castro (R), speaks to Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel

Castro era ends in Cuba as Raul confirms he's retiring

Raul Castro, 89, said the new leadership would be party loyalists with decades of experience, passion and anti-imperialist spirit

Apr 17, 2021

India reacts to withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan; expresses concerns [full statement]

The Ministry of External Affairs expressed concerns over increased violence and targeted killings in Afghanistan.

Apr 16, 2021

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Second COVID wave poses threat to India's economic recovery: Moody's

The second wave of infections presents a risk to Moody's growth forecast for India as the reimposition of virus management measures will curb economic activity and could dampen market and consumer sentiment.

Apr 13, 2021

Adani Ports removed from S&P index, Yes bank asked to pay Rs.25 Cr penalty

Adani Ports with aproject to build $290 million port in Yangon in Myanmar faced wrath for paying rent to the military-backed Myanmar Economic Corporation

Apr 13, 2021

India's Airline operators fear repeat of 2020 situation as Govt ponders ban on in-flight meals

The in-flight meal ban will be applicable to flights with duration of less than hours, while staggered meals will be given at flights with a longer duration

Apr 12, 2021

Overshooting runway: SC asks DGCA to respond on plea seeking preventive system at airports

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to address the concerns raised in a plea claiming there was a deliberate omission for years to install Engineered Materials Arrestor System (EMAS) at airports, which prevent aircrafts from overshooting runways at vulnerable airports such as Mangaluru and Kozhikode.

Apr 12, 2021

Fire at scrapyard leads to panic in Andhra SEZ

A massive fire broke out in a scrapyard situated at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Duvvada, near here, on Sunday.

Apr 11, 2021

Covid Impact: CEOs prefer strict safety norms over partial lockdowns, shows CII Survey

Amid rising Covid cases and possibility of lockdowns, most of the CEOs in India believe that along with the ongoing vaccination drive, stringent implementation of safety norms should be adopted instead of going for partial lockdowns, according to a CII survey.

Apr 11, 2021

External Affairs Ministry raises concern over US Navy patrol in India's EEZ; Pentagon defends action

The development may strain the relationship between the two countries who are seeking greater cooperation under Quad to contain China in the Indian Ocean Region.

Apr 10, 2021

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China makes example out of Alibaba's $2.7 billion penalty; beware of anti-monopoly rules violation

The fine on Jack Ma's company by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) was more than double the previous record of 6.1 billion yuan paid by chip-maker Qualcomm.