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in BUSINESSWTI: Second wave of Covid cases to keep oil prices in check; WTI to hover around $36/barrel
Spike in new coronavirus cases in the US stoked fears of a second wave of the virus which in turn hit the crude oil demand, leading to a fall in crude prices. Last week, the crude marked its first weekly fall since April. Going forward, the combination of the US Fed forecasts and a second […] More
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in NEWSDate, Gifts, Wishes And 10 Ideas For Great Day With Your Dad Indoors In COVID-19 Times
Father’s Day 2020: Have a fun-filled day indoors with your dad New Delhi: As with most other events, Father’s Day this year will also be different in the time of coronavirus. Going out is not the best idea, especially with doctors and experts strictly advising older citizens to stay home. So get creative and plan […] More
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Bob, the London street cat who inspired books and a film, dies at age 14
James Bowen, a recovering addict, first discovered Bob, an abandoned and injured cat, in 2007. Bowen took care of the ginger cat and had him by his side as he busked and sold The Big Issue — an enterprise magazine sold by rough-sleepers — on the streets of London. The story of the pair’s unlikely […] More
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McDonald’s to bring back some menu items cut during the pandemic
Customers use the digital screen to place an order at a McDonald’s restaurant. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has led McDonald’s to scale back its menu and shelve any menu additions. Now, as the fast-food chain slowly reopens U.S. dining rooms, it’s looking to bring back some menu items, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski. “We […] More
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AAP’s Atishi Positive For Coronavirus, Third Delhi MLA To Get COVID-19
AAP MLA Atishi was working with Delhi Health Department to fight the COVID-19 outbreak (File) New Delhi: AAP MLA Atishi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 39-year-old, who represents the Kalkaji constituency in south Delhi, had complained a mild fever and cough on Tuesday, after which she was screened for the COVID-19 virus. […] More
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HPCL to invest ₹12000 crore in capital expansion this fiscal
MUMBAI : State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) will invest ₹12000 crore in capital expansion during the current fiscal. The refiner said it has not revised its capex downward despite the covid-19 impact on the company. “We are would be spending ₹12000 crore towards capital expenditure. For new projects, we will be prioritizing or phasing […] More
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in NEWSRussia accuses leading Arctic researcher of spying for China
Investigators allege that Valery Mitko, President of Arctic Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, gave a document containing state secrets to Chinese intelligence in early 2018 at China’s Dalian Maritime University, where he was a visiting professor, his lawyer Ivan Pavlov told CNN. According to Pavlov, the document in question dealt with hydroacoustics,the study of […] More
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How it has impacted India’s insurance industry
A report by professional services firm PwC, titled Covid-19: Impact on the Indian Insurance Industry, says that the two productive months for the insurance industry—March for life insurance and April for non-life corporate renewals—have been hit by around 30% and 15%, respectively. It further emphasizes the changes insurers will have to bring about in terms […] More
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PM Calls All-Party Meet On Friday To Discuss Ladakh
India-China updates: China is reportedly upset with India’s construction of roads, air strips. New Delhi: The sacrifices of Indian soldiers killed in a clash with Chinese troops at Galwan Valley in Ladakh will not go in waste, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, as he chaired a scheduled meeting with state chief ministers on the […] More
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Markets close 1% higher despite India-China tensions; HDFC twins, ICICI Bank top gainers
Welcome to the Mint live blog. Track this space for the latest stock market updates. 16 Jun 2020, 03:37:54 PM IST Market Closing Indian benchmark equity indices closed in the green on Tuesday, recovering losses made in afternoon trade owing […] More
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Vladimir Putin’s home has a walk-through disinfectant tunnel to guard against coronavirus
The walk-through facility has been built into Putin’s Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow. The Russian leader has largely been working from the house via videoconference during the Covid-19 pandemic, with only a few in-person meetings. The tunnel is designed to disinfect everyone passing through it with a “fine water mist,” the RIA report said. The agency […] More
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Supreme Court Says Centre Should Direct States To Pay Salaries To Doctors
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today asked the centre to issue directions to states by tomorrow for payment of salaries and providing necessary quarantine facilities to doctors and healthcare workers engaged in treating COVID-19 patients. The Supreme Court bench of justices Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah also asked the centre to […] More
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