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UK government debt hits £2 trillion for first time

The UK government debt has increased above 2 trillion pounds ($2.6 trillion) for the first time amid heavy spending to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Friday.

Aug 21, 2020

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio, that ran aground on a reef, at Riviere des Creoles, Mauritius, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 11, 2020. French Army command/Handout via REUTERS

Japan ship deviated from shipping lane before Mauritius impact, data shows

The Japanese-owned bulk carrier that ran aground off Mauritius and spilled oil over pristine waters and fragile coral reefs diverted more than 100 kilometres from a regular shipping lane, data from a maritime analysis firm showed.

Aug 21, 2020

India's crude imports fall to lowest in over a decade in July

India's crude oil imports fell in July to their lowest since March 2010 as fuel demand slowed amid renewed coronavirus-induced lockdowns and closures of refinery units for maintenance, government data showed on Thursday.

Aug 21, 2020

Covid invasion halts India's rural recovery, longer economic slowdown on cards

The world's No.5 economy reports first-quarter GDP data on August 31 and, according to a poll, it is likely to have contracted 20% over April-June.

Aug 20, 2020

COVID-19: Hong Kong's jobless rate down slightly in May-July

Hong Kong's jobless rate edged down during the May-July period, ending a gaining streak for nine three-month periods, but still remained at a relatively high level as the COVID-19 epidemic continued to weigh on the economy.

Aug 20, 2020

Here's how Dream 11 bagged title sponsorship of IPL 2020 after VIVO's exit

Big India companies including behemoths like Tata Sons and starts-ups such as Unacademy and Byju's, the ed-tech platforms had also placed bids for title sponsorship.

Aug 19, 2020

Mauritius arrests Indian captain of stricken Japanese ship that spilled 1,000 tonnes of oil

Mauritius has arrested the captain of a Japanese bulk carrier that ran aground off its coast, causing a devastating oil spill in one of the world's most pristine maritime environments, police said on Tuesday.

Aug 19, 2020

British Airways resumes Hyderabad-London flights under Air Bubble pact

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Monday resumed its direct connection with the UK with the British Airways operating its flight to London.

Aug 18, 2020

Madras High Court dismisses plea; Thoothukudi Sterlite plant to remain shut

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea made by Vedanta Limited to reopen the Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin. The move comes amid protests against the opening of the plant.

Aug 18, 2020

'Wrong President for our country': Michelle Obama slams Trump at Democratic convention 2020

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama, in an 18-minute speech on Day One of the virtual Democratic convention, tore into Donald Trump's presidency painting a picture of a man who does not understand what she described as the "immense weight and awesome power of the presidency".

Aug 18, 2020

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Search Results for: market economy

UK government debt hits £2 trillion for first time

Japan ship deviated from shipping lane before Mauritius impact, data shows

India's crude imports fall to lowest in over a decade in July

Covid invasion halts India's rural recovery, longer economic slowdown on cards

COVID-19: Hong Kong's jobless rate down slightly in May-July

Here's how Dream 11 bagged title sponsorship of IPL 2020 after VIVO's exit

Mauritius arrests Indian captain of stricken Japanese ship that spilled 1,000 tonnes of oil

British Airways resumes Hyderabad-London flights under Air Bubble pact

Madras High Court dismisses plea; Thoothukudi Sterlite plant to remain shut

'Wrong President for our country': Michelle Obama slams Trump at Democratic convention 2020

OPPO India VP on company's grip on present & sight on future: Exclusive

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New COVID strain, ten times more infectious emerges in Malaysia

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

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