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Oil Gains On Stimulus Optimism Ahead Of Biden Inauguration
Oil prices climbed with U.S. stock markets on Tuesday ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration as U.S. president on optimism that more government stimulus will eventually lift global economic growth.
Proposed Changes To 'Tandav' Only A Step Forward: BJP MP
The makers of Amazon Prime Video series "Tandav" deciding to implement changes to the political drama is only "one step forward", local BJP MP Manoj Kotak said on Tuesday, adding he will "strive" for regulation of content on OTT platforms. The Mumbai No...
Former HDFC Bank Chief Aditya Puri Backs Corporates in Banking, Says No Harm in Trying it
In order to become a USD 5 trillion economy, India needs to have more banks and a corporate with a good set of ethics and a strong brand might just be the right candidate, Puri argued. Puri, who has taken up an advisory role at a private equity fund and a...
Britain To Give COVID-19 Shots To Key Vaccine Supply Workers
Britain on Tuesday said it would give COVID19 shots to up to 2,000 people working in vaccine supply chains, after AstraZeneca requested protection for its workers trying to deliver an ambitious vaccine rollout programme.
Iran, Turkey Block Rivals From Joining U.N. Disarmament Talks
Talks aimed at overcoming a yearslong deadlock over disarmament at the United Nations began in acrimony on Monday with two countries blocking rivals from taking part in widely criticised manoeuvres that sparked concern about the forum's future.
Adani Group Defamation Suit: Gujarat Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
The Adani Group had filed the defamation suit following his June 2017 article on a "Rs 500 crore bonanza" the group got from the government.
Anushka Sharma Congratulates Team India on Their Historic Win Against Australia
Actress and film producer Anushka Sharma took to social media to congratulate Team India on their historic Test and series win against Australia at the Gabba.
Factbox: Who Is Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny?
Alexei Navalny is the most vocal and effective critic of Russia's government and President Vladimir Putin. He is in pretrial detention after returning to Russia from Berlin, where he was treated for the nearfatal effects of a militarygrade nerve toxin tha...
Israeli Pensioners Party After COVID-19 Booster Shots
The rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines amongst older people in Israel has lifted the spirits of an age group that has endured confinement and isolation during the crisis.
Google Backs Indian Courier Startup Dunzo in $40 Million Fundraising
Besides Google, Lightbox, Evolvence, Hana Financial Investment, LGT Lightstone Aspada and Alteria also participated in the fundraising round. Dunzo saw a surge in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kartik Aaryan’s Dhamaka to Have an OTT Release, Deal Locked for Rs 7 Crore
Kartik Aaryan has reportedly offered Rs 7 crores over his usual fee for his film Dhamaka to release on an OTT platform. Dhamaka will be directed by Ram Madhvani.
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Palestinians Expect First COVID Vaccine By Weekend
Palestinians expect to receive a first batch of COVID19 vaccine by the weekend, officials said on Tuesday at a time when more than a quarter of their Israeli neighbours have already been inoculated.
European Countries Struggle To Make Most Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Some European countries are drawing fewer than the approved six doses from Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID19 vaccine vials, meaning shots are likely going to waste even as nations plead for more.
Apara Mehta Reveals Popularity of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Got Her Devdas
Apara Mohta explained that she was shooting simultaneously for the TV show and the film and went on to work for 17 days and nights.
Iraq Tightens Security Along Flashpoint Syria Frontier, Military Says
Iraq is tightening security along its 600 km (400 mile) border with Syria to curb the movement of Islamic State militants, drug smuggling and other illegal activities.