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Oil Pulls Back Amid New York Coronavirus Curbs, Gains For A 6th Week
Oil prices settled lower on Friday, as demand worries due to new coronavirusrelated restrictions on business in New York overshadowed progress toward vaccination programs.
After Delay, Senate Moves Toward Approval Of Defense Bill
The Senate on Friday moved toward a vote on a wideranging defense policy bill that President Donald Trump has threatened to veto because it doesn't clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased during the election.
Welsh Referee Nigel Owens Retires After 100 Rugby Tests
Welsh referee Nigel Owens announced his retirement from international rugby on Friday after 100 tests.
Mozambique Gets Another $100 Million In Aid From World Bank
The World Bank has approved a $100 million grant for Mozambique to upgrade its urban infrastructure, the global lender said on Friday.
Drugmaker Viatris Says Restructuring Plans Could Affect 9,000 Jobs
Drugmaker Viatris Inc said on Friday that its restructuring plans, announced earlier this year, could impact 20% of its workforce, or 9,000 employees.
'MahaSharad', a Digital Portal for Persons with Disabilities, to Be Launched on Pawar's Birthday: Munde
Munde, the state's Social Justice and Special Assistance minister, said his department aims to help 29 lakh persons with disabilities through 'Maharashtra System for Health and Rehabilitation Assistance' or MahaSharad platform.
Aprilia SXR 160 Bookings Commence across India at Rs 5,000 ahead of Upcoming Launch
Piaggio India has commenced the production of the Aprilia SXR 160 scooter at its Baramati plant in Pune.
For Politics Sake: Rivals Cong, BJP Join Hands at Two Places, Ditch Own Allies in Rajasthan Panchayat Polls
The BTP, a Congress ally which supported CM Ashok Gehlot during the revolt in his party earlier this year, is upset that the ruling party candidates chose the BJP in the tribal Dungarpur district, where the small outfit is trying to expand its influence.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Georgia Senate Elections Threaten Pillar Of Market Rally
Investors are looking ahead to dual U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia early next month, a potential threat to a yearend rally that has pushed stocks to record highs in the midst of a countrywide surge of coronavirus cases.
News18 Evening Digest: Farmers' Union Moves SC Against New Farm Laws; India on Track to Meet Paris Deal Targets and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories of this evening: Farmers' union moves SC against farm laws; India on track to meet Paris deal targets; Boeing 737 MAX resumes flight operations; Choreographer Remo D’Souza suffers heart attack; Greg Chappell makes bold statement o...
Oman Welcomes Morocco, Israel Normalisation As Step Towards Regional Peace
Oman welcomed Morocco's announcement that it was establishing diplomatic ties with Israel and hoped the move would strengthen efforts towards a lasting and just peace in the Middle East, its foreign ministry said on Friday.
Apple Now Selling Yoga Mats, Bike Helmet and Jump Rope Ahead of Fitness Plus' December 14 Launch
Apple Fitness+ will roll out in six countries, and the company is yet to share its India availability details. Apple's premium health training subscription programme includes ten workout modes.
UP Govt to Project Purvanchal Region as Investment Destination to Foreign Companies: State Addl Chief Secy
Emphasizing on the achievements by the Yogi Adityanath-led government, he said that the government is setting up seven Common Facility Centres in Purvanchal and now the state government has touched the mark of 38 per cent in export in the last three years...
No-trade Deal Brexit Now More Likely Than an Agreement: EU Chief
The United Kingdom quit the EU in January but remains an informal member until Dec. 31 when it will finally leave the bloc’s orbit after 48 years. Both sides say they want a trade deal but negotiations are deadlocked.
Jharkhand HC Defers Lalu Yadav's Bail Hearing in Fodder Scam Case by 6 Weeks
Yadav's counsel said he needed six weeks to respond to a supplementary affidavit filed by the CBI on Thursday, and collate verified documents on the RJD chief's judicial custody.
Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates Three-Lane Koilwar Bridge on Sone River Worth Rs 266 Crore
The bridge costing Rs 266 crore would make commuting easier in South Bihar. People will be able to commute between Patna and Bhojpur and Chapra to Bhojpur easily.