The decision of the government to tighten foreign direct investment norms for investors from neighbouring nations like China was timely, but there is a need to look at all the FDI proposals from other countries particularly in sensitive sectors, according to experts. The government on Saturday made prior approval mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share land border with India to curb "opportunistic takeovers" of domestic firms following the COVID-19 pandemic. Shardul Shroff, Executive Chairman... Читать дальше...
Forty-one cancer patients from West Bengal and Assam, stranded in Chennai for weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus-triggered lockdown, were able to reach home in a convoy of ambulances with the effort of some good samaritans. The convoy of 35 ambulances set out from the Tamil Nadu capital on Tuesday with 41 patients, of whom 38 were from West Bengal and three from Assam, West Bengal Ham Radio Club founder Ambarish Nag Biswas said here on Sunday. The three patients from Assam reached their destinations on Saturday... Читать дальше...
Before the pandemic, the World Bank predicted that 40 per cent of Lebanese people would fall below the poverty line this year. Now more than half the population face this fate
Common man and administration prefer plastic bags
The 37-year-old mother of four shared a romantic throwback photo of the couple on the occasion of the 19th wedding anniversary.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina retail stores and public beach access points that had been closed to halt the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to reopen next week, The Post and Courier reported Saturday.
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Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Greatest number of England and Wales Covid-19 deaths among old, male and infirm data Malaysiakini
The Rev. Johnnie Green dreads answering his cell phone these days, fearing another call about a member of his Harlem congregation succumbing to the coronavirus.
Fore! Police arrest trio playing golf during MCO Malaysiakini
Reality TV won’t be filming for the foreseeable future—except in The Sims.
You don’t have to be an ace reporter to see, hear, or find a human interest story as people find their own ways to cope with coronavirus challenges.
Consider these deals a silver lining to social distancing.
Former president Jacob Zuma has sacked Daniel Mantsha, his lawyer of two years, and will be heading to his long-awaited corruption trial with Mabuza Attorneys, the JG Zuma Foundation has said.
YOURSAY - The stage is set a multiracial vs monoracial coalition Malaysiakini
Underlining that the lockdown situation was "extremely dynamic", the Home Ministry said on Sunday the decision to allow sale of non-essential items through e-commerce platforms was withdrawn after it was felt that the list of goods was extensive and may impact the curbs imposed to fight COVID-19. Addressing a press conference, MHA Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said the situation was "extremely dynamic" and decisions are being reviewed "almost on daily basis". "As you realise, some restrictions... Читать дальше...
Wayne Rooney may be Manchester United and England's record goalscorer but he still believes he should have found the back of the net more often during his career, even though he was not a natural finisher. Rooney, a teenage sensation at Everton, joined United in 2004 and went on to score 253 goals in 559 appearances during a 13-year spell for the Old Trafford club that saw the Red Devils pile up the trophies. Rooney surpassed 1966 World Cup-winner Bobby Charlton as United's all-time leading scorer... Читать дальше...
Members of the Tablighi Jamaat who violated visa norms will be dealt with strictly and action will be taken after several of them complete their quarantine period in connection with the coronavirus outbreak, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Sunday. The outfit is being seen as one of the main causes for the spread of the virus as several people who took part in its gathering in Nizamuddin in Delhi last month, who later tested positive, fanned out nationwide for missionary works. Читать дальше...
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MATT BAKER - a presenter on Countryfile - has taken to Instagram to introduce the new twin lambs on his farm and has asked fans to help him name them.
The third-biggest COVID-19 hotspot in Delhi has been found in the southern end of the national capital, with 38 residents testing positive.
Vodafone have made inquiries about two sites in the town
