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Fed policymakers say economic growth will be muted until virus contained
The U.S. economic slowdown is likely to continue as more restrictions are put in place to control the coronavirus epidemic, and Americans will have to learn to "live with" the virus for the rest of the year, two Federal Reserve policymakers said on Wednes...
White House, Democrats show no sign of budging on U.S. coronavirus aid
A breakdown in talks between the White House and top Democrats in Congress over how to help tens of millions of Americans suffering in the coronavirus pandemic entered a fifth day on Wednesday, with neither side ready to resume negotiations.
Explainer: The U.S. push to extend U.N. arms embargo on Iran
The U.N. Security Council is preparing to vote this week on a U.S. proposal to extend an arms embargo on Iran, a move that some diplomats say is bound to fail and put an already fragile nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers further at risk.
More Than 1,700 Big Wilful Defaulters Owe Rs 37,020 Crore to Punjab National Bank
As many as 1,787 big wilful defaulters owe outstanding loans of Rs 37,020.27 crore at the end of June, according to the list of wilful defaulters with outstanding of Rs 25 lakh and above as of June 30 uploaded on the PNB website.
Syria: President Assad suffers brief drop in blood pressure
Syrian President Bashar Assad interrupted a speech he was giving to parliament after he suffered a brief drop in blood pressure, the Syrian presidency said Wednesday.
Aggrieved bettor gets $20,000 in unique horse-doping lawsuit
Two years after filing a firstofitskind lawsuit, an aggrieved harnessracing bettor has received $20,000 in the settlement of his claims that he was cheated out of his winnings when a doped horse won a race in New Jersey in 2016.
Israel says it foiled hackers targeting defense industry
Israel said Wednesday it foiled a cyberattack targeting its defense industry by a shadowy group that the U.S. has linked to North Korea.
Odisha Govt Relaxes Shutdown Norms for Few Hours on Independence Day
The fresh notification said that people can unfurl the National Flag in the four districts of Ganjam, Khurda, Gajapati and Cuttack and Rourkela city till 11 am on Independence Day.
No Curbs on Immersion of Ganpati Idols at Mumbai Beaches, Clarifies Civic Body
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued a statement to this effect after some messages started doing rounds on social media that immersion of idols will not be allowed at beaches in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pompeo urges Europe's young democracies to embrace freedoms
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday called upon the young democracies of central and Eastern Europe to embrace their hardwon freedoms as they face threats from Russia, China and others while seeing backsliding closer to home, including in Bel...
Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor Announce Arrival of Second Child, Maanayata Releases Statement on Sanjay Dutt's Health
Sanjay Dutt's wife Maanayata has released an official statement on his health after reports alleged he has lung cancer. Also, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan announced that they are all set to welcome a new member into their family.
Nawaz Sharif's Daughter Maryam Among Over 300 PML-N Leaders, Workers Booked for Hooliganism in Lahore
Maryam, her husband Capt (Retired) Mohammad Safdar, and 35 lawmakers and senators of the Opposition party are among over 300 leaders and workers booked under different sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Delhi Police ASI Dies, Constable Injured as Roof of Building Collapses
The second floor of the building was not occupied by tenants so no one else was injured in the incident. The building was in a poor condition, police said.
Factbox: Aluminium groups compete to sell lower-carbon products
Aluminium companies have in recent years launched a raft of aluminium products with lower carbon dioxide emissions, largely by either using hydro power or recycled material.
Serious injuries after train derails in Scotland, first minister says
A number of people were seriously injured in a passenger train derailment on Wednesday morning on the east coast of Scotland, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said, as she declared a major incident.
Bombardier, GMR Among 23 Players to Attend Meeting on Running Private Trains: Railways
The Railways has invited 12 Request for Qualifications for private participation in operation of passenger trains over 109 origin-destination pair of routes through introduction of 151 modern trains (rakes).
