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Meet Uğur Şahin, the Muslim founder of BioNTech behind Pfizer's COVID vaccine

BioNTech founder Uğur Şahin, a Turkish Muslim, came across a research paper on the novel coronavirus outbreak in China and realised that the technology he was working on can be very useful in making a viral vaccine. Scroll down to read about his journey.

Nov 15, 2020

Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries sign world's biggest free trade deal, India opts out; here's why

Asia Pacific nations including China, Japan and South Korea on Sunday signed the world's largest regional free-trade agreement, encompassing nearly a third of the world's population and gross domestic product.

Nov 15, 2020

Huge coup for China as 15 Asian Nations sign RCEP Trade Pact, world's largest in terms of GDP

Fifteen Asia-Pacific economies formed the world's largest free trade bloc, a China-backed deal that excludes the United States, which had left a rival Asia-Pacific grouping under President Donald Trump.

Nov 15, 2020

Indian Economy has entered first-ever technical recession [what it means]

Indian Economy is going through its toughest phase as the GDP numbers are tumbling due to severe lockdown. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 12, 2020

Atmanirbhar 3.0 to new job schemes: FM Sitharaman announces stimulus package | Highlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has started announcing several measures under the new Atmanirbhar 3.0 stimulus package. This is yet another stimulus package ahead of Diwali on Saturday.

Nov 12, 2020

'Respect each other's sovereignty': PM Modi's stern message for China, PAK at SCO | 10 key highlights

PM Modi has delivered a stern message to its neighbours Pakistan and China via SCO Summit. Addressing the annual event virtually, PM Modi said that all member nations should respect each others' territorial integrity.

Nov 10, 2020

PM Modi to meet Xi Jinping for first time since Galwan clash [detailed agenda here]

At Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) virtual meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share the platform with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping and Pakistan PM Imran Khan. It will be the first time when Modi and Xi will come face-to-face after the Galwan clash.

Nov 9, 2020

I'm a burden on my family: How Delhi student ended life due to financial troubles

Poor financial condition and eviction from her hostel allegedly drove Delhi's LSR student to end her life. "I am a burden on my family. I can't live," Aishwarya Reddy wrote in a purported note.

Nov 9, 2020

Powerful video of Biden's 1986 speech against apartheid in South Africa goes viral | Watch

A powerful video has remerged online showing US President Joe Biden speaking powerfully against the then apartheid government in South Africa in 1986 and in favour of the black majority.

Nov 8, 2020

Jharkhand coal mines e-auction subject to SC's final orders [details of dates and more]

There are a total 38 coal mines listed for e-auction, out of which nine are located in Jharkhand. The e-auction was scheduled from November 2-9.

Nov 7, 2020

Will escort trespassers out of White House; Biden campaign warns Trump

Andrew Bates, Biden's director of rapid response compared Trump to a trespasser if he refuses to concede after losing the election and refuses to leave the White House.

Nov 6, 2020

Can't prosecute upper caste person just because complainant is from SC/ST community: SC

The Supreme Court said that an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is not made out on the fact that the complainant is a member of SC or ST.

Nov 6, 2020

Saudi Arabia's PIF to buy 2.04% in Reliance Retail for Rs 9,555 cr

Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) announced that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will invest Rs 9,555 crore (approximately $1.3 billion) for an equity stake of 2.04 per cent into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries.

Nov 5, 2020

To woo investment, PM Modi to meet top global pension, wealth funds leaders | All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with the top officials of top 20 global pension and sovereign wealth funds in a virtual conference today. The move is aimed at accelerating foreign direct investment flow in India.

Nov 5, 2020

Day after bypolls, Karnataka hikes power tariff by 40 paise

Just 24 hours after polling ended for two Assembly seats in the state, the KERC announced a hike in power tariff by 40 paise per unit with an average increase of 5.4 per cent against the Electrical Supply Companies' (Escoms)

Nov 5, 2020

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Search Results for: economic sanctions

Meet Uğur Şahin, the Muslim founder of BioNTech behind Pfizer's COVID vaccine

Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries sign world's biggest free trade deal, India opts out; here's why

Huge coup for China as 15 Asian Nations sign RCEP Trade Pact, world's largest in terms of GDP

Indian Economy has entered first-ever technical recession [what it means]

Atmanirbhar 3.0 to new job schemes: FM Sitharaman announces stimulus package | Highlights

'Respect each other's sovereignty': PM Modi's stern message for China, PAK at SCO | 10 key highlights

PM Modi to meet Xi Jinping for first time since Galwan clash [detailed agenda here]

I'm a burden on my family: How Delhi student ended life due to financial troubles

Powerful video of Biden's 1986 speech against apartheid in South Africa goes viral | Watch

Jharkhand coal mines e-auction subject to SC's final orders [details of dates and more]

Will escort trespassers out of White House; Biden campaign warns Trump

Can't prosecute upper caste person just because complainant is from SC/ST community: SC

Saudi Arabia's PIF to buy 2.04% in Reliance Retail for Rs 9,555 cr

To woo investment, PM Modi to meet top global pension, wealth funds leaders | All you need to know

Day after bypolls, Karnataka hikes power tariff by 40 paise

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]