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Global coronavirus deaths exceed 800,000 as numbers continue to skyrocket in US, Brazil, India

Nearly 5,900 people are dying every 24 hours from COVID-19 on average, with the United States, Brazil and India leading the rise in fatalities.

Aug 23, 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

Millions likely infected by coronavirus in New Delhi, survey finds

The survey, which tested a sample of the population for the presence of antibodies, was done in the national capital territory in the first week of August, its health minister Satyendra Jain told a news conference on Thursday.

Aug 20, 2020

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Asia to import record LPG in 2020 as pandemic boosts demand for protective gear, cooking

The region will buy some 67-69.5 million tonnes of the gas from abroad this year, surpassing last year's record, analysts from consultancy firms IHS Markit, FGE and Wood Mackenzie said.

Aug 19, 2020

More infectious coronavirus mutation may be 'a good thing', says disease expert

An increasingly common mutation of the novel coronavirus found in Europe, North America and parts of Asia may be more infectious but appears less deadly, according to a prominent infectious diseases doctor.

Aug 18, 2020

Who is Ankhi Das of Facebook; why everyone is Googling her

WSJ in its report had said that Facebook India's public policy director Ankhi Das didn't allow company's hate speech policy action against BJP ministers for their inflammatory messages despite finding them dangerous and capable of inciting violence.

Aug 17, 2020

Reliance in talks to buy online furniture retail, milk delivery startups: Report

The oil-to-telecoms conglomerate's talks with Urban Ladder are at an advanced stage, the report said, citing four unnamed sources briefed on the matter.

Aug 17, 2020

MS Dhoni retirement: From Amit Shah to Mahesh Babu; how political leaders, cricketers, celebs reacted

Amit Shah, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag, Mahesh Babu and a host of celebs from politics, sports, film and other walks of recalled the historical moments of MS Dhoni after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Aug 16, 2020

Thousands protest against Moon as South Korea capital scrambles to curb virus resurgence

For the second day in a row in over four months, the country has reported a sudden jump in locally transmitted cases, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

Aug 15, 2020

PM Modi greets people at Red Fort after addressing India on I-Day

PM Modi sends stern message to China on Independence Day: Respect for India's sovereignty is supreme

PM Modi said India is connecting its relations with its neighbours, whether they are connected to it on land or from the sea, with the partnership of security, development and trust.

Aug 15, 2020

Oil PSUs ban foreign vessels and chartering tankers with China connection for oil trade

This move will unlikely impact trade flow between two of Asia's largest economies, as use of Chinese vessels is anyways limited to transport and supply of liquefied petroleum gas.

Aug 13, 2020

DGCA suspends Captain Manish Uppal, Mukesh Neema over safety violations by Air Asia

The DGCA suspended Captain Manish Uppal, the Head of Operations, Air Asia and Captain Mukesh Neema, Chief of Flight Safety, Air Asia, over safety violations by the airline.

Aug 11, 2020

Media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Apple Daily (C) is detained by the national security unit in Hong Kong, China August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong media mogul arrested over suspected foreign collusion

Lai, 71, has been one of the most prominent democracy activists in the Chinese-ruled city and an ardent critic of Beijing, which imposed the sweeping new law on Hong Kong on June 30, drawing condemnation from Western countries.

Aug 10, 2020

Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight grounded in Ranchi due to bird-hit, passengers safe

On Saturday a Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight was grounded after a bird hit the plane at the Ranchi Airport. All the passengers are safe.

Aug 8, 2020

India surges past 2 million coronavirus cases, angry health workers launch a strike

Over 3.5 million health workers, who have been the foot-soldiers in the Covid-19 detection efforts across India, embarked on a two-day strike from Friday to secure better wages and proper protective equipment.

Aug 7, 2020

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