NZ’s current account deficit widens over rise in imports
Wellington: New Zealand’s current account deficit widened by 1.6 billion NZ dollars ($1.15 billion) to 2.1 billion NZ dollars in the December 2020 quarter, the…
South Korean capital orders tests for all foreigners
South Korea’s capital has ordered coronavirus tests for all foreign workers as the country expands mass testing targeting expatriates in a campaign that has triggered complaints of discrimination.
Syria says Assad and wife are recovering from corona
Syrian President Bashar al Assad and his wife Asma are recovering from Covid-19 and will soon resume their full duties after ending a period of isolation at home, the president’s office said on Wednesday.
Italy returning to lockdown year after Covid outbreak
One year after lockedown due to the Covid-19 outbreak, most regions in the northern Italy are reimposing restrictions to curb a resurgence of the virus, closing down non-essential shops and reducing the movement of people.
Last minute rush to file nominations in Tamilnadu
With tomorrow (19 March) being the last day to file nominations to contest in the 6 April Assembly polls and Kanyakumari Lok Sabha by-election in Tamilnadu, a last minute rush was seen at election offices across the State today.
Plea in HC seeks ban on Dhanush’s ‘Karnan’ song
The song ‘Pandarathi Puranam…’ from ‘Karnan’ starring Dhanush was released few days ago.
Ambani bomb scare: Cops suspect Hiran was thrown into water alive
Mansukh Hiran, the owner of the Scorpio car which was found laden with gelatine sticks outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s house, may have been beaten and thrown into the creek, suspects the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
Modi reacts to Mamata’s challenge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in West Bengal days ahead of a make-or-break election, today used Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Khela Hobe (game on)’ phrase to attack her and said: “Didi, O Didi – you played for 10 years. Now your game will be over and development will begin.”
167,041 electric vehicles sold in 2019-2020, says Minister
The adoption of electric vehicle by commuters is on the rise in the country as falling prices and government support is pushing up demand and increasing adoption of these green vehicles.