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Budget 2020: Govt likely to raise spending to revive economic growth

India is facing its worst economic slowdown in a decade. Growth slipped to 4.5% in the July-September quarter, worsening the job prospects for millions of youth entering the workforce each year.

Jan 29, 2020

Coronavirus updates: Indian shares fall as China virus spreads, metals stocks slide

India's NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.44% at 12,194.00 by 0420 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex was 0.43 lower at 41,32.75.

Jan 27, 2020

US pushing India to buy $5-6 bn more farm goods to seal trade deal

Ahead of a Trump visit to New Delhi to meet PM Modi, negotiators on both sides are hammering out terms for a trade deal that would include New Delhi rolling back higher tariffs on some farm goods such as almonds, walnuts, and apples.

Jan 26, 2020

Turkey earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake kills 21, injures hundreds

The magnitude 6.8 quake shook Elazig province, about 550 km (340 miles) east of the capital Ankara, and was followed by more than 270 aftershocks, 12 of which had magnitudes over 4.

Jan 25, 2020

Malaysia to buy more Indian sugar to resolve palm oil spat?

MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad will buy 130,000 tonnes of raw sugar from India worth 200 million ringgit ($49.20 million) in the first quarter.

Jan 23, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll rises to 9 in China, 440 cases registered; WHO to decide if it's global health crisis

The virus, originating in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei, has spread to Beijing, Shanghai and Macau, as well as the United States, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

Jan 22, 2020

'We are too small to take trade action on India,' says Malaysian PM after palm oil boycott

India, the world's largest edible oil buyer, this month halted Malaysian palm oil imports after Mahathir's comments criticising New Delhi over its policy on Kashmir.

Jan 20, 2020

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and US President Donald

China will increase imports from US according to 'market principles': Report

China will boost purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over two years in exchange for the rolling back of some tariffs.

Jan 19, 2020

To defuse palm row, Davos diplomacy likely between India, Malaysia

Hindu-majority India has repeatedly objected to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaking out against its recent policies.

Jan 19, 2020

Budget 2020: Centre may impose customs duty hike on more than 300 items

Besides giving relief to the domestic industry and boosting employment, the move is expected to keep imports down and help to raise revenue.

Jan 17, 2020

Girl buried under Pakistan avalanche for 18 hours found alive

The death toll from avalanches in Pakistan's Neelum Valley, in the Himalayan region disputed by Pakistan and India, rose to 74, according to Pakistani officials, as rescuers continued to recover bodies.

Jan 16, 2020

India plans cuts to imports from Malaysia, Turkey in Kashmir row: Report

India, the world's biggest buyer of edible oils, has already effectively stopped importing palm oil from Malaysia by asking Indian importers to look elsewhere.

Jan 16, 2020

Honor 9X, Magic Watch 2, Band 5i launched: Price, features, launch offers

Honor has launched several new products in India, expanding its smartphone, smartwatch, fitness tracker and earphones range with attractive options.

Jan 14, 2020

New Sultan of Oman: 10 facts you need to know about Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said

In his first public speech, the new Sultan of Oman, Sayyid Haitham asserted that he will continue to pursue former Sultan Qaboos bin Said's peace-oriented foreign policy and focus on Oman's economic growth.