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Rupee Edges Lower To 75.57 Against Dollar

At Tuesday's close, the rupee is down 5.80 per cent against the greenback so far this year. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2VzquMs At Tuesday's close, the rupee is down 5.80 per cent against the greenback so far this year.

News24.com | ANALYSIS | Why is government not collecting statistics on smoking and Covid-19?

The South African government instituted a ban on the sale of tobacco products, citing the problematic relationship between Covid-19 and smoking, but it has not been collecting data to this effect. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/38dGetI

Jet Fuel Price Hiked 7.5%, Third Increase In A Month

In Delhi, the price of ATF was raised by Rs 2,922.94 per kilolitre (kl), or 7.48 per cent, to Rs 41,992.81 per kl, according to notifications by state-owned oil marketing companies. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZEjPSz In Delhi, the price of ATF was raised by Rs 2,922.94 per kilolitre (kl), or 7.48 per cent, to Rs 41,992.81 per kl, according to notifications by state-owned oil marketing companies.

Bharti Airtel Gains More Than 2% On Stake Purchase By US-Based Carlyle

The US-based Carlyle Group will buy a 25 per cent stake in Bharti Airtel's data centre business, Nxtra Data, at a cost of $235 million (Rs 1,774.25 crore at $1 = Rs 75.50). from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3eTkkhO The US-based Carlyle Group will buy a 25 per cent stake in Bharti Airtel's data centre business, Nxtra Data, at a cost of $235 million (Rs 1,774.25 crore at $1 = Rs 75.50).

News24.com | Covid-19: Heartbreak as dad dies 4 days after beloved wife, the morning of her funeral

A Cape Town family is mourning the death of their beloved parents, Eva and Neville Herold, who were married for 45 years. Neville died on the day Eva was buried. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZouWi9

News24.com | Gauteng needs to learn prevention strategies from Western Cape as Covid-19 peak looms - Health Forum

If there is anything Gauteng needs to learn and implement from the Western Cape as the Covid-19 peak looms, it must be prevention strategies, according to the Progressive Health Forum's Dr Aslam Dasoo. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eNJ6A1

News24.com | Melanie Verwoerd | The true value of those we can't live without

We need CEOs and we need essential workers. Yet, over the last century or so, we have gradually degraded the position of essential workers, while we have greatly elevated the positions of business people (and politicians), writes Melanie Verwoerd. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/31yfIK4

China to foreign critics: Hong Kong law 'none of your business'

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China on Wednesday slammed international criticism over a controversial new national security law for Hong Kong, saying other countries should keep their noses out. Western governments and critics have warned the new law will curb the city's freedoms and undermine its "One Country, Two Systems" governance scheme, which technically allows freedoms unseen on the mainland. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eORAqh China on Wednesday slammed international criticism over a controversial new national security law for Hong Kong, saying other countries should keep their noses out. Western governments and critics have warned the new law will curb the city's freedoms and undermine its "One Country, Two Systems" governance scheme, which technically allows freedoms unseen on the mainland.

Pompeo warns Taliban against attacking Americans

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In a telephone call with Taliban negotiator Mullah Baradar, Pompeo "made clear the expectation for the Taliban to live up to their commitments, which include not attacking Americans," a State Department statement said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Bg1KC5 In a telephone call with Taliban negotiator Mullah Baradar, Pompeo "made clear the expectation for the Taliban to live up to their commitments, which include not attacking Americans," a State Department statement said.

Sensex Rises Over 100 Points, Nifty Firm Above 10,300; Auto Stocks Jump

The Sensex had on Tuesday ended 46 points lower at 34,916 and Nifty 50 index declined 10 points to 10,302. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3gj64zj The Sensex had on Tuesday ended 46 points lower at 34,916 and Nifty 50 index declined 10 points to 10,302.

Non-Subsidised LPG Price Hiked Marginally In Metros

LPG Price Today: Indian Oil consumers in Delhi and Mumbai now have to shell out Rs594 and Rs 594 respectively for each refill of non-subsidised LPG. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2AjP50r LPG Price Today: Indian Oil consumers in Delhi and Mumbai now have to shell out Rs594 and Rs 594 respectively for each refill of non-subsidised LPG.

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged Across Metros. Check Rates Here

Petrol, Diesel Price: Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT). from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/38n8vxV Petrol, Diesel Price: Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT).

News24.com | MONEY CLINIC | My wife and I are in financial distress. How should we invest our R1.5m?

A Fin24 reader and his wife facing unemployment are looking to invest in a five-year deposit investment in the hopes of living off the interest accumulated. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eUNrS4

News24.com | Vukile: Why rural and 'township' shopping centres are bucking the retail trend

Vukile's rural shopping centres, township malls and convenience centres have recovered much faster from the lockdown. Why has economic activity remained resilient there? from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gqE1hx

Trump 'more and more angry at China' over coronavirus

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"As I watch the Pandemic spread its ugly face all across the world, including the tremendous damage it has done to the USA, I become more and more angry at China," Trump tweeted. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3dLokiT "As I watch the Pandemic spread its ugly face all across the world, including the tremendous damage it has done to the USA, I become more and more angry at China," Trump tweeted.

US could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day: Fauci

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The United States could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day, top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warned Tuesday. "We are now having 40-plus thousand new cases a day," Fauci said in testimony to the Senate health and education committee. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BRO7c3 The United States could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day, top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warned Tuesday. "We are now having 40-plus thousand new cases a day," Fauci said in testimony to the Senate health and education committee.

Coronavirus: US records 1,199 Covid fatalities in 24 hours

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The United States recorded 1,199 fatalities from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the Johns Hopkins University tally showed Tuesday. The country has suffered 127,322 deaths overall. The US also registered 42,528 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/38ieNiw The United States recorded 1,199 fatalities from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the Johns Hopkins University tally showed Tuesday. The country has suffered 127,322 deaths overall. The US also registered 42,528 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Marginally Lower

The domestic stock markets are expected to open marginally in the red amid concerns over global economy as virus cases show no signs of abating. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2BVIKbI The domestic stock markets are expected to open marginally in the red amid concerns over global economy as virus cases show no signs of abating.

Carlyle To Buy Rs 1,774-Crore Stake In Bharti Airtel Data Centre Business

Nxtra is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel engaged in data centre business. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3igJ5qg Nxtra is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel engaged in data centre business.

ऐप्स बैन के बाद चीन की गुजारिश- इस से दोनों देशों का नुकसान है, विचार करे भारत

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59 चायनीज ऐप्स (India banned 59 Chinese apps) पर बैन लगाने के बाद चीन (China) का रवैया पूरे मामले पर काफी नरम नज़र आ रहा है. चीन ने मंगलवार देर शाम कहा कि इस प्रतिबंध से दोनों देशों का नुकसान है इसलिए भारत (India) को इस कदम के बारे में विचार करना चाहिए. from Latest News चीन News18 हिंदी https://ift.tt/31wQ605

Xi clears Hong Kong law with sweeping powers; UK, Japan voice concern

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Gas explosion at clinic in Iranian capital kills 19

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An explosion from a gas leak in a medical clinic in northern Tehran killed 19 people, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department told state TV that the toll had risen to 19 from 13. State-run IRNA news agency also quoted Maleki as saying the dead included 15 women and four men. Maleki added that firefighters had rescued 20 people. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NFxovc An explosion from a gas leak in a medical clinic in northern Tehran killed 19 people, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department told state TV that the toll had risen to 19 from 13. State-run IRNA news agency also quoted Maleki as saying the dead included 15 women and four men. Maleki added that firefighters had rescued 20 people.

Judge temporarily blocks tell-all book by Trump's niece

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A tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece cannot be published until a judge decides the merits of claims by the president's brother that its publication would violate a pact among family members, a judge has said. The bookhas been written by Trump's brother's daughter, Mary Trump. An online description of it says it reveals "a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vy0Esd A tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece cannot be published until a judge decides the merits of claims by the president's brother that its publication would violate a pact among family members, a judge has said. The bookhas been written by Trump's brother's daughter, Mary Trump. An online description of it says it reveals "a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic com

News24.com | ANC NEC hears fierce debate over VBS-linked Limpopo leaders' reinstatement

The ANC's National Executive Committee heard heated debate over whether two of its Limpopo leaders should be reinstated because they were not arrested in the first group of people hauled before court over the looting of VBS. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YHD0eS

News24.com | FACT CHECK | Were 34 000 hospital beds occupied by alcohol related incidents after liquor ban lifted?

Bheki Cele gave this statistic during an ANC Ethekwini lecture about the role of the ANC during the Covid-19 pandemic on 11 June. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3idrakn

News24.com | 'We are not respected like nurses': Porters, security guards demand more Covid-19 protection

These health workers move around facilities to help transport patients from the moment they're admitted until they're discharged. Why do they get so little PPE? from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YJN5b1

News24.com | WATCH | 'We can't wash our hands' - Makhanda residents have no water for Covid-19 fight

"We are worried because we can't wash our hands and yet the municipality wants us to wash our hands," says one resident of an informal settlement in Makhanda. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CTM47Y

Gold Futures Hover At Rs 48,300 Per 10 Grams Mark

Gold Price Today: According to Mumbai-based industry body IBJA, the closing rate of gold jewellery stood at Rs 48,600/10 grams, and silver at Rs 48,614/kilogram. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZkSLHM Gold Price Today: According to Mumbai-based industry body IBJA, the closing rate of gold jewellery stood at Rs 48,600/10 grams, and silver at Rs 48,614/kilogram.

Tata Steel Soars Nearly 4% Post March Quarter Results

The steel maker posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 1,095.68 crore for quarter ended March 31, compared with a net profit of Rs 2,430.92 crore in corresponding quarter last year. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3icIIwV The steel maker posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 1,095.68 crore for quarter ended March 31, compared with a net profit of Rs 2,430.92 crore in corresponding quarter last year.

News24.com | DA entering 'no man's land' on policy issues, analysts say

From challenging race-based policies used to determine who received government aid, to launching a campaign to declare farm murders as hate crimes, the DA finds itself in 'no man's land'. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/31xT0ll

US ends arms exports, China restricts visas in Hong Kong row

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"We can no longer distinguish between the export of controlled items to Hong Kong or to mainland China," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. "We cannot risk these items falling into the hands of the People's Liberation Army, whose primary purpose is to uphold the dictatorship of the CCP by any means necessary," he said, referring to the Chinese Communist Party. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vt62gk "We can no longer distinguish between the export of controlled items to Hong Kong or to mainland China," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. "We cannot risk these items falling into the hands of the People's Liberation Army, whose primary purpose is to uphold the dictatorship of the CCP by any means necessary," he said, referring to the Chinese Communist Party.

News24.com | PICS | Used bedpans, overflowing bins, no food for hours - claims from Makhanda hospital isolated patients

Going without food for hours, re-using bedpans filled with faeces and overflowing rubbish bins are some of the conditions patients in isolation at Settlers Hospital in Makhanda say they have had to endure. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YOr3UR

News24.com | Mandy Wiener | Remember their names – share stories of Covid instead of stigmatising people

It is fundamentally important that those who have either contracted the virus, or who have lost someone to it, speak out and share their stories, writes Mandy Wiener. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dGXloV

News24.com | Wandile Sihlobo | Forecasts of bumper harvests suggest subdued food prices this year

South Africa's maize harvest is projected to be the second largest on record, says Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/31vzBBI

News24.com | OPINION | Why SA Rugby must investigate 'Greatest Rugby Company' for poor governance at Kings

SA Rugby did the right thing by assuming control of the Southern Kings, but they mustn't stop there, says Sibusiso Mjikeliso. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eN9pGl

News24.com | Australia postpone Zimbabwe ODI series in August

Australia have postponed the one-day international series against Zimbabwe in August, the latest sporting fixtures to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NFzoUr

Sensex, Nifty Rise In Early Trade

On Monday, the Sensex had ended 209.75 points - or 0.60 per cent - lower at 34,961.52, and the Nifty settled at 10,312.40, down 70.60 points - or 0.68 per cent - from its previous close. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3gna6H1 On Monday, the Sensex had ended 209.75 points - or 0.60 per cent - lower at 34,961.52, and the Nifty settled at 10,312.40, down 70.60 points - or 0.68 per cent - from its previous close.

Diesel Remains Costlier Than Petrol In Delhi. Here Are Latest Fuel Rates

Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT). from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Vq6QT5 Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT).

News24.com | Bullet fragment could hold key info after woman shot in the back while walking in garden

Police in Bethal near Secunda, Mpumalanga, are investigating a bizarre murder after a 55-year-old woman died after being shot in the back while visiting her daughter. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/38dnL09

News24.com | Nolwandle Mthombeni | What you're really getting when taking part in a rights issue during Covid-19

Tongaat, Sasol and Sun International are great examples of companies that went on a spending spree that saw debts rise. Now they need shareholders to bail them out to keep debtors happy. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dKlM4L

New swine flu found in China has pandemic potential

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Researchers in China have discovered a new type of swine flu that is capable of triggering a pandemic, according to a study published Monday in the US science journal PNAS. Named G4, it is genetically descended from the H1N1 strain that caused a pandemic in 2009. Tests showed that immunity humans gain from exposure to seasonal flu does not provide protection from G4. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2CLO6qu Researchers in China have discovered a new type of swine flu that is capable of triggering a pandemic, according to a study published Monday in the US science journal PNAS. Named G4, it is genetically descended from the H1N1 strain that caused a pandemic in 2009. Tests showed that immunity humans gain from exposure to seasonal flu does not provide protection from G4.

China passes security law for Hong Kong giving Beijing sweeping powers: Reports

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China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule almost exactly 23 years ago. The legislation pushes Beijing further along a collision course with the United States, Britain and other Western governments. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2VsYObS China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule almost exactly 23 years ago. The legislation pushes Beijing further along a collision course with the United States, Britain and other Western governments.

Many US states reverse openings, require masks amid coronavirus resurgence

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Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3igr1wo Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide.

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Higher Today

The domestic stock markets are expected to start the day in the green, following positive global cues on upbeat US data and hopes for stimulus-backed economic rebound. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2VtCZJk The domestic stock markets are expected to start the day in the green, following positive global cues on upbeat US data and hopes for stimulus-backed economic rebound.

भारत ने 59 चाइनीज ऐप्स पर लगाया बैन, जानिए चीनी मीडिया ने क्या कहा?

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चीनी (China) सरकार ने भले ही इस मामले पर कोई प्रतिक्रिया नहीं दी हो लेकिन चीन की सरकारी मीडिया ने भारत के कदम को अमेरिका (US) की नक़ल करने वाला करार दिया है. चीन के सरकारी अखबार ने कहा है कि चीन की वस्तुओं के बहिष्कार के लिए भारत भी अमेरिका जैसे ही बहाने ढूंढ रहा है. from Latest News चीन News18 हिंदी https://ift.tt/2AksK2Q

US ends sensitive defence exports to Hong Kong: Mike Pompeo

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The United States said Monday it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, no longer treating the financial hub separately from China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was taking the measure due to China's push forward with a security law that Hong Kong activists say will curb the city's freedoms. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vuz673 The United States said Monday it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, no longer treating the financial hub separately from China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was taking the measure due to China's push forward with a security law that Hong Kong activists say will curb the city's freedoms.

News24.com | Coronavirus: Taxi drivers divided over defying government's lockdown capacity regulations

Taxi drivers in some areas have vowed to honour associations' calls to defy government's regulations on passenger capacity and travel permits, while others were reluctant and said they would comply with Covid-19 protocols. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/31s6KhI

ITC Surges After Profit Rises In March Quarter On Lower Tax Expense

. In quarter ended March 2020, ITC paid tax of Rs 852.70 as against Rs 1,574.38 crore in March quarter last year. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZiuPoj . In quarter ended March 2020, ITC paid tax of Rs 852.70 as against Rs 1,574.38 crore in March quarter last year.

Ruchi Soya March Quarter Loss At Rs 41 Crore, Shares Fall

Ruchi Soya said it is ensuring the movement of edible oils and soya food products to the end-consumer. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2BPBbDq Ruchi Soya said it is ensuring the movement of edible oils and soya food products to the end-consumer.

Insurance Regulator Asks Firms Offer Health Policy For COVID-19 By July

IRDAI has asked the insurance firms to offer two health insurance policies - Corona Kavach Policy, Corona Rakshak Policy. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ib0HUy IRDAI has asked the insurance firms to offer two health insurance policies - Corona Kavach Policy, Corona Rakshak Policy.

Toughest Times May Be Over For Rupee, Asia's Worst-Performing Currency

The rupee may strengthen to 75 per dollar by the end of December, an advance of about 1 per cent from Friday's close of 75.6475, according to a Bloomberg survey. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2NEnSZe The rupee may strengthen to 75 per dollar by the end of December, an advance of about 1 per cent from Friday's close of 75.6475, according to a Bloomberg survey.

उइगर मुस्लिमों को बच्चे पैदा करने से रोक रहा है चीन, जबरदस्ती करवा रहा नसबंदी

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उइगर मुस्लिम (Uyghur Muslim) आबादी पर अंकुश लगाने के लिए चीन बेहद आक्रामक रुख अपनाए हुए है. चीन ने मुस्लिमों की आबादी को कंट्रोल में रखने के लिए बड़े पैमाने पर एक अभियान चलाया हुआ जिसके तहत उइगर समुदाय के पुरुषों-महिलाओं की जबरदस्ती नसबंदी की जा रही है. from Latest News चीन News18 हिंदी https://ift.tt/2CRy1Qf

News24.com | Eskom workers 'held hostage', forced to restore illegal electricity connections

Eskom has said residents kidnapped their employees in Zonkizizwe, Ekurhuleni, and allegedly forced them to unlawfully restore power supply in the area. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/388C324

News24.com | Lions tour of SA to go ahead as originally scheduled - report

The British & Irish Lions' 2021 tour of South Africa looks likely go ahead as scheduled. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZhbK5X

China centralises leadership of military reserve forces: Report

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News24.com | 'Poor social distancing, not wearing masks': People letting guard down at a most crucial time, says Mkhize

South Africans seem to be becoming fatigued and letting their guard down at a time when Covid-19 infections are expected to surge, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YE6hXE

Too-Big-To-Fail Banks Mostly A Thing Of The Past: Regulators

Funding costs for banks have risen in a reflection that banks are more likely to write down the special debt rather than be rescued by taxpayers, the evaluation showed. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2AdpaHJ Funding costs for banks have risen in a reflection that banks are more likely to write down the special debt rather than be rescued by taxpayers, the evaluation showed.

'टिड्डी अटैक' के बहाने अपने सामान का बहिष्कार न करने की अपील कर रहा चीन

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गलवान घाटी (Galwan Valley) भारत-चीन सैनिकों के बीच हुई हिंसक झड़प (India-China Standoff) के बाद से ही दोनों देशों के बीच शांति के प्रयास जारी हैं. हालांकि शांति के दिखावे के बीच चीनी सेना (PLA) और चीन की सरकारी मीडिया लगातार आक्रामक रुख अपनाए हुए हैं. from Latest News चीन News18 हिंदी https://ift.tt/2VrnWQw

News24.com | Nelson Mandela Bay: Govt should consider Level 4 for metro, says acting mayor

Nelson Mandela Bay acting mayor Thsonono Buyeye believes the government should consider reverting the metro to Level 4, with burdened hospitals and a lack of social distancing among the growing concerns. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gbLm43

News24.com | Adriaan Basson | Covid-19: Carnage in Eastern Cape, while people still not wearing masks

It is extremely selfish and obnoxious not to do the basic things required of each of us to keep our fellow citizens safe and healthy, writes Adriaan Basson. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZibR15

News24.com | OPINION | The good news about Mboweni's adjusted budget

SA should be applauded for responding to this economic shock with a set of unmatched measures despite having limited wiggle room, say Edward Kagiso Molefe. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NCCmJ5

WHO announces new worldwide daily coronavirus record

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The World Health Organisation has announced another daily record in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases across the world - topping over 189,000 in a single 24-hour period. The tally Sunday from the UN health agency eclipses the previous record a week earlier at over 183,000 cases, showing case counts continue to progress worldwide. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BRNbUU The World Health Organisation has announced another daily record in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases across the world - topping over 189,000 in a single 24-hour period. The tally Sunday from the UN health agency eclipses the previous record a week earlier at over 183,000 cases, showing case counts continue to progress worldwide.

Sensex, Nifty Decline In Early Trade

Shares elsewhere in Asia began the week with caution as the relentless spread of the coronavirus made investors question their optimism on the global economy. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3g5OG0B Shares elsewhere in Asia began the week with caution as the relentless spread of the coronavirus made investors question their optimism on the global economy.

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Lower Today

The global number of deaths from COVID-19 reached half a million people on Sunday, according to a tally by news agency Reuters. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iaBMAr The global number of deaths from COVID-19 reached half a million people on Sunday, according to a tally by news agency Reuters.

Petrol, Diesel Rates Hiked In Metros After A Day's Pause

Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT). from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2CTz5mR Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT).

News24.com | Covid-19: Mbalula urges taxi industry to reconsider decision to break lockdown laws

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says it is unfortunate and regrettable that taxi operators have decided to violate Covid-19 lockdown regulations, after they announced that they will fill their taxis to 100% capacity. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gbFUOD

Coronavirus: Covid-19 global death toll surpasses 500,000

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The respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for the elderly, although other adults and children are also among the 500,000 fatalities and more than 10 million reported cases. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31lkGtI The respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for the elderly, although other adults and children are also among the 500,000 fatalities and more than 10 million reported cases.

खुलासा! हिंसक झड़प से पहले चीनी सैनिकों ने ली थी मार्शल आर्ट्स की ट्रेनिंग

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15 जून को हुई हिंसक झड़प (India-China Standoff) में 20 भारतीय सैनिक (Indian Army) शहीद हो गए थे जबकि 43 चीनी सैनिक (PLA) भी हताहत हुए थे. अब चीनी मीडिया ने दावा किया है कि भारतीय सैनिकों से झड़प के लिए चीनी सेना को बाकायदा मार्शल आर्ट्स की ट्रेनिंग दी गई थी. from Latest News चीन News18 हिंदी https://ift.tt/2CN804t

China to vote on Hong Kong law on Tuesday

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News24.com | Sifiso Skenjana | What's it going to take to get SA's young people working?

SA's young people continue to face severe challenges – worsening unemployment, inequality and poverty - and two key areas need attention to address this, says Sifiso Skenjana. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/38ag3DX

News24.com | ANALYSIS | Covid-19 has shown that readers are (again) willing to pay for quality journalism

Over the past three months since the coronavirus pandemic started, confined to their homes, audiences have been flocking to credible sources of online news. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eFuMcP

News24.com | LeBron James on the journey from ‘The Decision’ to ‘Space Jam’

LeBron's production company, SpringHill Co. was formed in March. Next year deliver "Space Jam: A New Legacy," a follow-up to the 1996 animated Michael Jordan picture. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Bk9UZX

News24.com | News24 readers adapting well to lockdown life despite frustration over regulations - poll

Despite unhappiness over lockdown regulations, most News24 readers appear to be adjusting well to lockdown life, a new News24/Ipsos survey has revealed. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/31pYC10

News24.com | OPINION | We can't say black lives matter without holding corporations accountable

If we are to stop violence against black people around the world, we need to go beyond sporadic protests and find a way to hold companies and governments accountable for inclusion. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dCxzC1

Gay Pride events go online to mark 50th anniversary

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While some activists took to the streets to mark the event, much of the movement's energy was channelled into Global Pride, a 24-hour online event broadcast live online. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BkrflF While some activists took to the streets to mark the event, much of the movement's energy was channelled into Global Pride, a 24-hour online event broadcast live online.

News24.com | OPINION | Pitting health against economy is a road to disaster

Polarised thinking means we think of Covid-19 as a battle between two fronts instead of a battle on two fronts, says Deidre Samson. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g8DLUe

News24.com | GRAPHICS | Gauteng now recording more Covid-19 cases a day than the Western Cape has at any point

Gauteng is recording more new Covid-19 cases a day than any province has at any time. But the provincial health department says the surge is expected. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3g9Wa2V

News24.com | Covid-19: Apathy? Just 37% of News24 readers expect to be infected, News24/Ipsos poll finds

Very few young News24 readers in particular expect to get Covid-19 in the future. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eIEFpZ

News24.com | Crusaders hold on to beat Chiefs in wet Christchurch

The Crusaders have made it two from two as they defeated the Chiefs in cold and wet Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Christchurch. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ibdmH9

News24.com | OPINION | Trump wanted asylum and US citizenship for white South African farmers

Much of the world wants America to abandon its role as the world's policeman. Perhaps they did not expect it to happen in this way, writes John Matisonn. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eSwGqF

Curtailed hajj compounds Saudi economic woes

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Vacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness -- and fears of economic ruin -- haunt the usually bustling city of Mecca after Saudi authorities curtailed the hajj pilgrimage over coronavirus. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eHzp5R Vacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness -- and fears of economic ruin -- haunt the usually bustling city of Mecca after Saudi authorities curtailed the hajj pilgrimage over coronavirus.

Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million

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The milestone comes as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3g4LmCX The milestone comes as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available.

COVID-19 Disrupted Business Models Of Insurance Companies: Report

All insurers have seen a degrowth in April and May due to the coronavirus lockdown, MD and CEO of IFFCO-TOKIO Anamika Roy Rastrawar said at a webinar. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2YDeonh All insurers have seen a degrowth in April and May due to the coronavirus lockdown, MD and CEO of IFFCO-TOKIO Anamika Roy Rastrawar said at a webinar.

Petrol, Diesel Price Hike Paused After 21 Days

Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT). from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/31oeLEg Domestic petrol and diesel prices are determined broadly by crude oil and forex rates, and vary from state to state due to value added tax (VAT).

News24.com | How lockdown affected the lives and finances of sex workers

As darkness falls, a group of women emerge from the shadows, ready to ply their trade near the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/384Ump4

News24.com | WATCH | 'I don't sleep. I'm always getting Covid-19 calls' - PE undertaker called on to store bodies

An undertaker says his job is becoming more and more difficult as hospitals and families look for safe spaces to store the bodies of Covid-19 patients. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/389H3Uj

Two killed in Wal-Mart shooting: US media

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US sees 45,000+ cases, global count up by 1.9L

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Like HIV, corona hits immune cells: Studies

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