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Asian equities enjoyed a strong start. (Photo- AFP)

Asian stocks rise after Wall Street rally but traders remain nervous

After another rally on Wall Street, which saw all three main indexes jump more than three percent, Asia picked up the...

31 March 2020 5:57 AM GMT

Fitch cut its outlook for India to negative from stable on Thursday. (PTI/AFP Photo)

Fitch cuts India's outlook to 'negative'

Fitch expected economic activity to contract by 5 percent in the fiscal year ending March 2021 due to the strict...

18 Jun 2020 4:57 AM GMT

Vehicles heat up through the greenhouse effect, the combination of heat from the exterior surfaces of the vehicle and sunlight entering through the windows can turn it into an oven unbelievably fast.

Soaring temperatures may up risk of workplace injuries: Study

The information was analysed in relation to the daily temperatures in the province where each injury occurred.

11 Jun 2018 1:32 PM GMT

The SC had banned liquor shops within 500 meters of state or national highways in December 2015.

Bihar turning to expensive clothes, honey, cheese after liquor ban,...

The studies pointed out that 19 per cent of households acquired new assets from the money they earlier splurged on...

17 Jun 2018 9:15 AM GMT

Indias GDP growth for the current fiscal is expected to slow down to 4.8 per cent. (AFP Photo)

India's GDP may dip to 4.8% in FY21: UN report

Negative impacts of covid-19 on economic performance of countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific will likely be...

9 April 2020 7:11 AM GMT

An Indian woman works on a sewing machine during lockdown to prevent the spread of new coronavirus in Jammu, India, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo)

South India better equipped to deal with lockdown: ISB study

Companies in the peninsular part are better equipped to deal with prevailing conditions to adopt work-from-home...

9 April 2020 3:59 AM GMT

HSBC Q1 pre-tax profits plunge 48% to $3.2bn. (AFP Photo)

HSBC's pre-tax profit falls 48% as virus batters global economy

Lender reported pre-tax profits of $3.2 billion, down 48 percent citing credit losses from clients hit by the economic...

28 April 2020 5:04 AM GMT

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RBI unveils Rs 50,000 cr credit line for mutual funds

RBI also stressed it remains vigilant and will take whatever steps are necessary to mitigate the economic impact of...

27 April 2020 5:54 AM GMT