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Suzuki Access 125 and Burgman Street Launched with Bluetooth Connectivity at Rs 77,700 in India
Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched Bluetooth-enabled versions of the Access 125 and the Burgman Street in India which come with the newly launched Suzuki Ride Connect technology.
Indian Banks Say Government Interest Waiver Will Add To Costs, Spark Litigation
Indian bankers fear the government's decision to waive some interest payments on loans under a COVID19 support plan will create unnecessary work for lenders and lead to more litigation, without providing much of a boost for the sagging economy.
Sensex Drops Over 100 Points in Opening Trade Amid Weak Global Cues, Nifty Below 11,650
According to Arjun Mahajan, Head – Institutional Business – at Reliance Securities, Indian equities are likely to trade sideways today with chances of profit booking at a higher level.
TSE Sets Up Committee On Outage As Fujitsu Continues Investigation
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has appointed four external board members to a committee to investigate last week's trading outage as its system developer, Fujitsu Ltd , continues to examine the cause of the incident.
Asian Stocks Set To Dip After U.S. Halts Stimulus Talks
Asian stocks were set to open lower on Wednesday, weighed by a weaker Wall Street finish after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a fourth stimulus package with a tweet.
Crews Working To Recover 3 Dead In Houston Building Collapse
Dozens of workers worked with structural engineers Tuesday to stabilize the collapsed portion of a Houston office building so it can be lifted and the bodies of three workers recovered.
Global Central Bankers Say Fiscal Aid Crucial In New Phase Of Pandemic Battle
Top U.S. and European central bankers on Tuesday called for renewed government spending to support families and businesses as the battle against the coronavirustriggered recession enters a newly critical phase.
Trump Stirs Controversy Over COVID-19 Death Toll, Aid Package
President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Tuesday, his first full day as a COVID19 outpatient, by pulling out of talks with Democrats on an economic aid package for the country and drawing rebukes from Facebook and Twitter for spreading misinformation...
Cyprus Slams Turkey's Move To Open Ghost Town's Beach
Cyprus on Tuesday strongly condemned Turkeys decision to open to the public a beach thats been closed since the war of 1974 that divided the island along ethnic lines, a move that could hinder efforts to resume stalled peace talks.
281 New COVID-19 Cases Take Surat District's Tally To 29,876
The COVID-19 tally in Gujarat's Surat district mounted to 29,876 on Tuesday with a single-day addition of 281 fresh cases, state health department said. With four more fatalities, the highest in the state in the day, the cumulative toll in the district...
AP Urges Centre To Draw Up Policy Treating Water As National Wealth
The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday requested the Centre to chalk out a policy treating water as national wealth to balance the needs of both the backward areas and the flourishing areas. It said the requirement of water for drinking and irri...
Lebanon Affirms Deal To Take Back Migrants Sailing To Cyprus
Cyprus and Lebanon on Tuesday reaffirmed an agreement for Lebanese authorities to take back migrants aboard boats trying to reach Cypriot shores.
Compulsory Covid Tests, Physical Checks Of Tourists Being Considered By Karnataka Govt
Compulsory COVID-19 tests and physical checks of visitors to tourist destinations in Karnataka are among the guidelines being considered to prevent spread of the virus, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said here on Tuesday. "Instructions hav...
Online Platform to Track Covid-19 Vaccination, Training Modules for Vaccinators in the Works: Govt
The platform, eVIN, is being enhanced to track COVID19 vaccine administration and movement, from procurement and storage to distribution to individual beneficiaries.
Allahabad HC Disposes Of Plea Seeking Permission For Durga Puja Celebrations
The Allahabad High Court has disposed of a plea seeking permission to organise Durga Puja celebrations in the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic, directing the petitioners to make the request before the district magistrate. A bench comprising Chief Justice...
Activists, Scientists, Authors Among 'Genius Grant' Fellows
An activist speaking out about inadequate waste and water sanitation in rural America, an author of young adult and children's literature reflecting the world's diversity, and a neuroscientist who used mathematics to study the brain's development are amon...