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Meghalaya Completes over 1,300 km of Rural Roads under PMGSY Despite Coronavirus Crisis
The PMGSY was launched by the Centre to provide connectivity in rural areas as part of a poverty alleviation strategy.
'Always an Inspiration': Leaders Remember Sushma Swaraj on Her First Death Anniversary
As external affairs minister in the previous Modi government, Swaraj brought a rare human approach in helping out the Indian diaspora in distress with her social media outreach.
Deutsche Bank ups 2020 growth outlook on faster COVID-19 recovery
Deutsche Bank said on Thursday it had revised up its GDP forecasts for 2020, noting that recovery from the coronavirusinduced plunge in economic activity was progressing faster than it had earlier expected.
Undekhi Director Ashish R Shukla On Nepotism: Have Seen Insiders Who Are Humble, Outsiders With Attitude
Undekhi director Ashish R Shukla shared his views on the raging debate on nepotism in Bollywood. He said that in every industry a person who is successful wants their children to inherit the same.
Glencore scraps $2.6 billion dividend as first-half earnings fall
Glencore said on Thursday it was scrapping its dividend to focus on lowering debt as the COVID19 pandemic forced it to book a $3.2 billion impairment charge.
Insurer AXA says 1 billion euro asset sale collapses, income slides
French insurer AXA said on Thursday the planned 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) sale of its AXA Life Europe unit to Cinven had collapsed, and that it would make no fourthquarter shareholder payouts after net income fell 40% in the first half.
Dazed and wounded, Lebanese emerge from massive blast angry at rulers
Walid Assi was cooking at a Beirut pizza joint on Tuesday night when a huge blast wave pushed him down. The ground beneath him shook. He saw a flash of white. The roof caved in.
UK housing starts this year could be down 40% due to COVID - minister
The number of new housing starts in the United Kingdom could be down as much as 40% this year because of the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, British Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said on Thursday.
Karnataka SSLC Result 2020 Date and Time: KSEEB Class 10 Results to be Declared on Aug 10 at 3pm at karresults.nic.in
Karnataka SSLC Result 2020 Date and Time: Once announced, the Karnataka 10th Result 2020 can be checked on the official website of KSEEB at karresults.nic.in.
Adidas predicts profit rebound after pandemic hit
German sportswear firm Adidas said on Thursday it expects a rebound in profits in the third quarter after it plunged to a big loss in the second quarter when the majority of its stores were closed due to coronavirus lockdowns.
Siemens profit beats forecasts helped by accounting gain
Siemens posted betterthanexpected industrial profit for its third quarter as the German engineering group weathered the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tests and mask for U.S. health chief on Taiwan visit
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and his delegation will have to be tested for the novel coronavirus before getting to Taiwan and again when they arrive, and they must wear masks, a government official said on Thursday.
Zynga raises bookings forecast, buys another Turkish game-maker
Zynga Inc raised its fullyear bookings forecast after topping quarterly estimates on Wednesday, encouraged by strong engagement from stuckathome players and its recent acquisition of Turkish mobilegame maker Peak.
Manchester United Should Target Harry Kane Over Jadon Sancho: Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes feels Manchester United should go for Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane rather than Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
Australia to spend $1.2 billion on cyber security for private sector after rise in attacks
Australia will spend A$1.66 billion ($1.19 billion) over the next 10 years to strengthen the cyber defences of private companies and households following a rise in cyber attacks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce on Thursday.
Closer India-US Ties Important Amidst Chinese 'Aggression': US Lawmakers
Writing jointly to demonstrate the strong bipartisan support for the US-India relationship Minister S Jaishankar said members of both the parties recognise the impact that a strong US-India partnership will have on the trajectory of the 21st century.
