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Global economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic may take 5 years: World Bank chief economist

The global economic recovery from the crisis originated by the coronavirus pandemic may take as much as five years, the World Bank's chief economist Carmen Reinhart said on Thursday.

Sep 17, 2020

Why MP Manoj Jha wants Parliament to apologise to the nation

Coming down heavily on the government over its reply about the death of migrant labourers during the nation-wide lockdown, Jha also urged the government to address the plight of migrant workers.

Sep 16, 2020

RBI stands battle-ready to take whatever steps needed for Covid-hit Indian economy: Governor Shaktikanta Das

Governor Shaktikanta Das said some high-frequency indicators including agricultural activity, Purchasing Managers Index for manufacturing, certain private estimates for unemployment point to "some stabilisation" of economic activity in the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

Sep 16, 2020

Yoshihide Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister, replaces Shinzo Abe

The 71-year-old head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) replaces outgoing leader Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister.

Sep 16, 2020

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial in US on hold until at least midweek

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trial remains on hold in the United States pending a US investigation into a serious side effect in Britain even as other trials of the vaccine resume, sources familiar with the details told Reuters.

Sep 15, 2020

Who is Yoshihide Suga; Japan's Prime Minister to-be fills in Shinzo Abe's shoes

The 71-year-old was elected at a joint plenary meeting of party members from both houses of the Diet (Parliament) and delegates from local chapters earlier in the day, reports Xinhua news agency.

Sep 14, 2020

Both Khare and Khullar will hold their new assignments for a period of three years.

Meet Samir Khare and Rajesh Khullar - the new Exec Directors of Asian Development Bank and World Bank

Khare was previously the Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance while Haryana IAS officer Rajesh Khullar was the Principal Secretary to Haryana Chief Minister.

Sep 14, 2020

US deadline on TikTok sale coercive robbery: China

The US President has categorically said that he will not extend the September 20 deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell the US business of TikTok or face the complete ban.

Sep 12, 2020

Palestine accuses US of pressurising Arab countries to make peace with Israel

A senior Palestinian official on Saturday accused the United States of pressurising Arab countries into normalizing relations with Israel.

Sep 12, 2020

Apple, WWDC 2018, Ashna Narulla, developer scholarship

6 Delhi University college teachers get salaries after four months

Due to non-release of grants, hundreds of teachers in 12 different colleges of DU could not get their salaries for the last four months.

Sep 12, 2020

Navid Afkari executed; Iran ignores international outcry, hangs champion wrestler

Despite international outcry and appeals to spare the life of champion wrestler Navid Afkari for a crime he was allegedly forced to confess, Iran executed Afkari in a shocking development.

Sep 12, 2020

Ayushmann Khurrana joins David Beckham to end violence against children

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has joined UNICEF India to front its campaign EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children) as a Celebrity Advocate. He will work in India, while David Beckham works on this issue globally.

Sep 11, 2020

Kim Jong-un holds meet to discuss typhoon damage at large mine area

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has presided over a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the ruling workers' party to discuss damage by typhoon Maysak in the country's eastern region last week, state media reported on Wednesday.

Sep 10, 2020

Amazon India to launch 5 sort centres before festive season

Amazon India said on Tuesday it will launch five new sort centres and expand eight existing ones across the country ahead of the festive season, in a bid to strengthen its delivery speed and connectivity for customers as well as sellers.

Sep 8, 2020

African hair 'dry and damaged': Racist shampoo ad sparks protests in South Africa

The 'Clicks' advertisement depicted pictures of African hair labeled dry, dull and damaged, while an example of white hair was described as fine and flat.

Sep 8, 2020

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Search Results for: economic recession

Global economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic may take 5 years: World Bank chief economist

Why MP Manoj Jha wants Parliament to apologise to the nation

RBI stands battle-ready to take whatever steps needed for Covid-hit Indian economy: Governor Shaktikanta Das

Yoshihide Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister, replaces Shinzo Abe

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial in US on hold until at least midweek

Who is Yoshihide Suga; Japan's Prime Minister to-be fills in Shinzo Abe's shoes

Meet Samir Khare and Rajesh Khullar - the new Exec Directors of Asian Development Bank and World Bank

US deadline on TikTok sale coercive robbery: China

Palestine accuses US of pressurising Arab countries to make peace with Israel

6 Delhi University college teachers get salaries after four months

Navid Afkari executed; Iran ignores international outcry, hangs champion wrestler

Ayushmann Khurrana joins David Beckham to end violence against children

Kim Jong-un holds meet to discuss typhoon damage at large mine area

Amazon India to launch 5 sort centres before festive season

African hair 'dry and damaged': Racist shampoo ad sparks protests in South Africa

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]