ESAF Small Finance Bank Q4 PBT up 42% at Rs 74 cr, income rises 32%

Full-year PBT doubles to Rs 256.26 crore from Rs 127.18 crore

Foreign Exchange Reserves Soar To Record High Of $490.04 Billion

The country's foreign exchange reserves swelled by $3.005 billion to a lifetime high of $490.044 billion in the week to May 22.

PayPal: Shares Lack Further Upside At The Current Valuation

PayPal has undergone an explosive rally in its share price. Future expectations are set too high. The current valuation does not justify the company's future po

Texas Ranked Tenth in People Searching for Loans During Pandemic

With so many outlets being forced to close their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people are in need of financial assistance.

New York Community Bancorp: Nice Little Trade

While short-term traders are locking in profit, we think you can stay in this in the longer term. When the company reported earnings, New York and the Tri-State

Is Gambling Considered an eSport?

Due to the advent of technology and science, people have moved to a digital generation from the traditional one. They are more obsessed with the online activities taking place through the internet …

‘Not an Asset Class’ Bitcoin Spiked by 100,000,000% Since 2011

Goldman Sachs is missing the fact that Bitcoin has provided an unprecedented 100,000,000% return on investment since 2011.

Keep It Simple and Avoid Exxon Mobil Stock

Higher oil prices may have investors considering buying Exxon Mobil stock. But, the murkiness surrounding demand makes the stock a poor bet.

Exxon Mobil: Higher Oil Prices To Recover Share Price

Exxon Mobil is one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies. The company’s business has been hit hard by coronavirus outbreak but oil prices may quickly rec

Vodafone-Idea clarifies on reports of Google seeking to buy equity stake, here’s why the stock fell 15%

Cash-strapped telecom major Vodafone-Idea has clarified that its Board is currently not considering any proposal for investment in the comping, a day after The Financial Times reported that internet giant Google could pick up a 5% equity stake in the firm.

India GDP growth dips to 3.1 pc in Jan-Mar; 4.2 pc in 2019-20

The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 5.7 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2018-19, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday.

GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4; fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP in 2019-20

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 4th Quarter Data: The growth in GDP during 2019-20 is estimated at 4.2 per cent, slowing to an 11-year low, as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2018-19.

Market watch: KSE-100 rises despite rupee depreciation

Benchm­ark index gains 235.81 points to settle at 33,931.23

Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in 2019-20, higher than revised estimates of 3.8%

The country's fiscal deficit widened to 4.6 percent of the Gross Domestic Product in 2019-20 mainly on account of poor revenue realisation, according to official data

At 4.6% of GDP, last year's fiscal deficit breached FRBM Act escape clause

The total revenue for FY20 was Rs 17.5 trillion, or 90.6 per cent of revised estimates of Rs 19.32 trillion, compared with 91.4 per cent for the same period last year.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Plays To Benefit As Economies Reopen

Countries all over the world are now reopening their economies, a brief review. Country by country update on coronavirus statistics. Country ETFs, sector ETFs,

Peet's Coffee raises $2.5 billion in an IPO despite the coronavirus pandemic

Peet's Coffee raised $2.5 billion in its initial public offering, one of the largest this year despite the coronavirus pandemic.  The company an...

US stocks slide as traders await Trump's China news conference

US stocks slipped on Friday ahead of President Donald Trump's news conference on China. US consumer spending in April also posted the biggest dr...

Essential Properties: E-Commerce-Resistant Real Estate For The Long Term

Since EPRT focuses on service and experience tenants, it has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, but it should also fare well in the e-commerce dominated wo

Power Ministry prepares ₹3 lakh crore scheme for Discom reforms

The Ministry of Power has drawn up plans for a ₹3 lakh crore new scheme to improve the health of power distribution companies (Discoms). The old schemes of the Ministry will be amalgamated into this n

India’s housing sector facing its worst-ever crisis: CREDAI

IANS New Delhi Already reeling under liquidity concerns, low demand and high inventory levels, India’s housing sector is facing its biggest-ever crisis

Low demand, high inventory; housing sector facing its worst: CREDAI head

Shah said that interest subvention is the "need of the hour"

Pound-to-Australian Dollar Rate Won't be Spared by China's Moves against Australia Or USD/CNH

The Pound vs Australian Dollar: Latest GBP/AUD Forecasts, News and Analysis

Central Bank of Liberia Board Announces Reduction in Monetary Policy Rate

MONROVIA – The Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), during its 28 May 2020 sitting, approved a reduction in monetary policy rate to 25%. This comes three months after the CBL’s Board of Governors approved to maintain the monetary policy rate of 30% in February. This move is indicative of the […]

Main Street’s Pandemic-Led Shift To Digital Innovation

With the lockdown of the United States economy, SMBs faced the choice of finding digital ways to reach customers or run the risk of going out of business.

Long Read: Can China’s Digital Currency Challenge The Supremacy Of US Dollar?

China may well have offered the spark for a currency war, apart from the ongoing trade and tech war.

'Historic measure': Spain backs minimum income for most vulnerable

"A country does not prosper if it leaves out part of its population," said Spain PM Pedro Sanchez as his government backed the introduction of a minimum income for the country's most vulnerable.

Some US asset managers are slashing fees on money market funds so their investors don't lose money because returns are so low

Asset management firms in the US are slashing fees charged on short-term debt funds as plunging interest rates and yields on US government debt ...

Crude has best month

Canada's oil patch has little to celebrate even though crude oil prices concluded their best ever month.

RBI imposes monetary penalty on 4 banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday, said it has imposed a monetary penalty on Citibank (₹4 crore), Bharat Co-operative Bank (₹60 lakh), TJSB Sahakari Bank (₹45 lakh), and Nagar Urban Co-operat

RBI Imposes Rs 4 Crore Penalty On Citibank Over Non-Compliance Of Regulations

The action will not affect the bank's customers, RBI clarified

Quarterly growth slides to 3.1 per cent, more pain feared

Worries centre around Covid surge, slow recovery

ReneSola Ltd (SOL) CEO Yumin Liu on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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Rocket Internet SE (RCKZF) CFO Bettina Curtze Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Rocket Internet SE (OTC:RCKZF) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020 04:00 AM ET Corporate Participants Bettina Curtze - Senior Vice President of Financ

GST Council to meet next month; FinMin not for raising rates on non-essential items

If goods and services tax (GST) rates are increased on non-essential items, sources said it will further bring down their demand and impede the overall economic recovery.

India Heads for Recession as GDP Growth Dips to Lowest since 2012

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy had been slowing down since 2018 due to the combined impact of the US-China trade war as well as instability in domestic...

Q4 GDP reveals a sorry picture even before the onset of lockdown

With the coronavirus dragging the world economy into a recession, the Indian economy needs a more convincing stimulus than what has been unveiled so far

India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 as Covid-19 lockdown hits economy

In the services sector, growth in the hotels and financial services sectors fell to 2.6 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the fourth quarter

Etsy: A Niche E-Commerce Poised For Growth

Etsy has been firing on all cylinders since 2017 increasing both growth and profitability. Etsy is facing competitive threats from its larger rivals. However, t

Bears Trade By Day, Bulls By Night

Stock market returns for the month of May have been an overnight phenomenon. Fed liquidity is the only thing fueling this fundamental-less rally. Consensus earn

India's economic growth dips during coronavirus pandemic

NEW DELHI — India’s economy grew by 4.2% in the fiscal year that ended in March, down from 6.1% the previous year, the government said Friday, and is likely to contract this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The growth dipped to 3.1% in January-March, the last quarter of the fiscal year, as the country …

Bulk deals: BlackRock Advisors sells Karnataka Bank shares

Heres who bought and sold what in some of the key bulk deals of the day.

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in ‘vital’ cost-cutting plan

Production capacity will be cut to 3.3m by 2024 from 4m vehicles currently

Volkswagen says it will have full control of JAC-VW Chinese venture

German automaker Volkswagen will have full management control of its JAC-VW joint venture, the company's China CEO said on Friday.

Volkswagen invests 2 billion euros in Chinese electric vehicle sector

Volkswagen said on Friday it will invest around 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in two Chinese companies in the electric vehicle sector, calling it "the world's biggest market".

Coronavirus depresses US consumer spending in April

WASHINGTON, May 29 — US consumer spending suffered another month of record decline in April as the Covid-19 pandemic undercut demand, buttressing expectations that the economy could contract in the second quarter at its steepest pace since the Great Depression. The Commerce Department said today...

India quarterly growth worst in 2 decades as lockdown bites

India, Asia's 3rd largest economy, expands by just 3.1% in January-March 2020

Decision on accelerating easing of restrictions to be made next week

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the country is on track for phase two of the lockdown exit plan but any easing of restrictions cannot be “accelerated unsafely”.

TWSS open to women returning from maternity leave

The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme has been amended to allow women who were on maternity leave to access the payment.

Decision to open shops in malls soon after taking into account health ministry's guidelines

The decision to open shops in malls, will be taken soon, after taking into account the guidelines of the health ministry, the commerce and industry ministry said on Friday.

When will shops in malls open? Commerce Ministry clarifies after Piyush Goyal meets traders

Issues of retail traders were discussed in a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday with representatives of traders associations through video conferencing.

Ukraine expects US$5 bln IMF loan approval on June 5 – PM Shmyhal

The first tranche of US$1.9 billion may be disbursed the following day.

EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro steadies above the 0.9000 figure vs. Pound

EUR/GBP refreshed the monthly tops while holding above the 0.9000 figure and its main SMAs on the four-hour chart. The buyers remain in charge as a daily close

EUR/GBP retreats from two-month highs, returns below 0.9000

The euro is giving away previous gains against the British pound, pulling back below 0.9000 and turning negative on daily charts. The pair peaked at

British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled

This year's British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday.

Sound the trumpet! Debt jubilees have arrived

Some of the pandemic relief policies around the world are a grand gesture towards forgiveness

SpiceJet Gets DGCA Approval To Conduct Drone Trials; To Be Used In Delivery Of Essential Supplies

Airline major SpiceJet plans to use drones for cost -effective delivery of medical, essential supplies and e-commerce. The airline company, the only one till now, has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct drone trials.

GetSwift: A Smart Bet On The Post-Corona Delivery Revolution

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EUR/USD: ECB and a packed US data could wane the optimism

EUR/USD is awake, alive, and kicking, hitting the highest in two months. The all-important ECB decision and potentially another devastating US jobs re

Coronavirus Update: How COVID-19 Reforms the Mobility Industry

The coronavirus pandemic has already taken more than 300,000 lives worldwide and caused massive joblessness, but there are a few sectors that are currently booming and benefiting from this crisis.

Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates

IANS New Delhi The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June. A top government so

Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates

IANS New Delhi The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June. A top government so

Sebi imposes Rs 28 lakh fine on 14 individuals for fraudulent share trading

Sebi has levied Rs 28 lakh fine paid jointly or severally by 14 individuals.

Sun Pharma To Test Pancreatitis Drug In COVID-19 Patients

The company joins other drugmakers Glenmark and Strides Pharma Science that are conducting trials in India for potential drugs for COVID-19.

Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

While several countries further relax restrictions designed to contain the coronavirus, with Italy and England due to restart their top-flight soccer leagues next month, Russia, Brazil and Mexico kept struggling with rising numbers of cases and deaths.

Libertex Parent Pays €160,000 to Settle Violations with CySEC

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has just announced that it has reached a settlement with Indication Investments Ltd, fining the firm €160,000.

Tesla (TSLA) gets optimistic outlook from Wall St as Q2’s final month approaches

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) recently received an optimistic outlook from Goldman Sachs analysts, with the Wall St. firm maintaining a “Buy” rating on the electric car maker. The updated price target on the company was posted by Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney, who raised TSLA stock’s target from $864 to $925 per share, AnalystRatings reported. TSLA […]

Doubts Remain over Readiness of Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania for Schengen

The closure of national borders has helped limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, but it’s also dealt a devastating blow to tourism, travel and trade. That’s especially true across the EU, where the bloc’s Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has called for a return to open borders as soon as possible.

Economy needs the support of PSBs, says Union Bank chief

The country’s economy, which has been hit by the Covid-19 outbreak, needs support from the public sector banks (PSBs) to boost credit growth, said an official on Friday. The number of PSBs has come d

Economy needs support from PSBs: Union Bank chief

Speaking at a webinar session organised by the BCCI, Rai said that there will be a shift of credit growth in favour of the PSBs, adding that depositors will expect an interest rate of 5.5 per cent.

JPMorgan on Pace for Another Strong Quarter of Trading Revenue

The bank's investment banking head said trading revenue in Q2 could be 50% higher on a year-over-year basis.

Swiss National Bank Has $3.19 Billion Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Swiss National Bank increased its position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 23.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,635,551 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 309,700 shares during the period. Amazon.com comprises about 3.4% of Swiss National […]

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock Position Increased by Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc.

Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc. increased its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 0.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 17,475 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 24 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com comprises […]

Lucia Wealth Services LLC Has $521,000 Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Lucia Wealth Services LLC raised its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 25.9% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 267 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the quarter. Lucia Wealth Services LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $521,000 at the end of the […]

How will consumption shape up post Covid?

With consumers confined indoors and worried about the future, health and ‘homebody’ products may be chosen over indulgences

Maharashtra Govt to soon announce economic package, says DCM Ajit Pawar

Odisha unveils ₹17,000 cr livelihood package

Support for rural population up to March 2021

Star Media Group records Q1 net loss of RM3.98m amid Covid-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Star Media Group Bhd today reported a net loss of RM3.98 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. The Edge Markets, citing a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, reported that the group’s quarterly revenue declined 20.36 per cent to RM65.76 million from RM82.57...

Visa Is Buy-Worthy Stock as the U.S. Continues to Reopen

Investors forget just how profitable Visa is. With the country reopening, V stock is worth a closer inspection to see if it's a buy.

Over 120 Billion Idle XRP Tokens Moved: Volatility Is Near

Ripple’s XRP token is going through a stagnation phase without giving any clear signs of where it is headed next. The cross-border remittances token has been co

COVID-19: Act now or risk ‘unimaginable devastation’ globally, warns UN chief

COVID-19: Act now or risk ‘unimaginable devastation’ globally, warns UN chief

Powell speech: Evidence on whether negative rates work is mixed

The Federal Reserve's Main Street Facility is very challenging because of the wide diversity of companies, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Rese

Powell Speech: Fed is strongly committed to using its tools

The Federal Reserve is committed to using its tools, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System, reiterated on Friday while delivering a sp

United Airlines Is a Little Bit Less Ugly

While UAL stock is less ugly today, that’s not enough of a reason to buy shares.

COVID-19 Impact on Online Lending: Report

The online lending industry has probably suffered more than any other sector of Fintech during the COVID-19 crisis. Borrowers, both businesses and consumers hav

Hospitality sector expects demand to pick by Q4 2020: Survey

Buy Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Before Consumer Spending Surges

Depressed BBBY stock could surge over the next 12 months and beyond, as turnaround initiatives gain momentum alongside consumer spending.

Pandemic pain: Output of 8 core sectors contracts 38.1% in April

As expected, the lockdown wreaked havoc on the output of eight core industries in April, contracting 38.1 per cent for the month under review.The eight core industries — coal, crude oil, natural gas,

Google Pay now allows you to find nearby essential stores; here’s how

Here's how you can get to know which store is open near you via the Google Pay app.

ZTE and A1 launch the first 5G SA test network in Belarus

PRESS RELEASE: ZTE Corporation and A1, a Belarusian telecommunications operator have launched a 5G SA ...

Federal government to clear all Centrelink robo-debts, refund money

More than $720 million raised through the Morrison government's controversial Centrelink robo-debt program will be refunded.

Coronavirus lockdown | Eight States, UTs yet to lift foodgrains meant for migrant workers

Eight States have so far not lifted any foodgrains allocated by the Centre under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package, which aims to ensure free supply of foodgrains to all migrants who are not covered und

COVID-19: CBN introduces regulatory forbearance for financial institutions

the CBN intervention facilities availed through participating OFIs are granted a further one-year moratorium on all principal repayment effective from March 1, 2020

Telecom services unaffected by lockdown in May

‘Nearly 97 per cent of the 1.1 billion SIMs are pre-paid, and all of them are being recharged’

COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info

The Central government's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has denied to share the information related to the expenses incurred to combat the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, saying that it has no

COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info

After 22 days of filing the RTI application, Galgali received a response stating that the CPIO deals with matters related to HLL Lifecare Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Brazil GDP shrinks 1.5% in Q1 2020 due to pandemic

The 1st quarter drop in Brazil's gross domestic product only reflects the early effects of the coronavirus crisis, with 2nd quarter numbers expected to be much worse

Chandi Yagam, Sudarshana Yagam performed

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Bengaluru's hotels likely to reopen in June

Bengaluru's hotels likely to reopen in June: The hotel industry is one of the worst-hit industries due to lockdown, along with the tourism industry. Bengaluru's hotel industry has incurred a loss of around Rs 1200 crore during the lockdown period however, the hotels here are likely to open in June if the State government issues guidelines for the resumption of their services.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Desilting of Pallapalayam Raja Vaical begins

Work on desilting of the Pallapalayam Raja Vaical in Karur district has begun under the kudimarathu scheme. The work would be executed at an estimate of ₹43.50 lakh and would include construction of r

Theni CPI-(M) blames it on officials

THENIAccusing the district administration of ‘anti-people’ and ‘anti-poor,’ the cadre of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration in front of the Collectorate here on Friday.The peopl

Hertz Burns Carl Icahn in Bankruptcy

Even the best investors can make a bad move. Here's how much Carl Icahn lost on Hertz.

COVID-19: Police arrests, cautions and releases suspects

The targeted shops included those situated along Kampala Road, Nasser Road, Nkurumah, Nakasero, Ben Kiwanuka, Kyaggwe, Dastur streets, among others.

Travel industry using cleanliness, celebs to woo customers

NEW YORK/LONDON/BEIJING – Lysol is starring with celebrities and rock-bottom prices in the US$8 trillion (S$11.3t) global travel industry’s pitch to get people back on the road and in the air. What was scrubbed from view now leads marketing campaigns as cleanliness is...

ED attaches `385-cr assets of Agusta middleman Rajiv Saxena

PTI New Delhi The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has attached assets, including five Swiss bank accounts, worth Rs 385.44 crore of Rajiv S

Smoke from major Normandy fire visible from Jersey

A HUGE plume of smoke stretched across the sky to the south-east of Jersey today (29 May) after a large fire broke out at a recycling site in Normandy.

SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order

The top court had on January 10 granted relief to Tata group by staying the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order of December 18 last year, by which Mistry was restored as the executive chairman of the salt-to-software conglomerate.

Tencent raises USD 6 bln in bond offering, pledges investment of USD 70 bln into cloud, AI, cybersecurity

China’s Tencent has raised USD 6 billion through a number of bond offerings, Reuters reported, calling it the largest debt deal by an Asian corporate this year. The notes will be issued on 3 June. About USD 1 billion was raised with 5-year notes, nearly USD 2.3 billion with 10-year notes, USD 2 billion with 30-year notes and USD 750 million with 40-year notes. The 40-year term is a first for the company. 

Amazon looks to offer full-time jobs to thousands of Arizona seasonal workers

After announcing in March that online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. would hire 6,500 seasonal, part-time employees in Arizona to cope with increased demand for products amid the spread of the coronavirus, the company is looking to turn many of those jobs into full-time positions.

NY Fed's GDP Nowcast for Q2 2020 falls to -35.5%

The US economy is expected to contract by 35.5% in the second quarter of the year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Nowcasting Report sho

Williams: "Expecting to have new investors within four months"

Due to the breakup of the short marriage between ROKit and Williams, the British team has to look for a new title sponsor. The team has ridden under the name of ROKiT for one season, but before the 2020 season has started, the old team has to start looking for a new sponsor.

Williams set to sell Formula One team following financial losses

Williams are considering selling their Formula 1 team due to growing financial pressures.This mo...

Debate over USD 600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

A debate in Congress over whether to extend USD 600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million one in five workers.

Google reportedly rescinds 2,000 contract worker jobs

Google said it would slow hiring "given that we are faced with a global crisis of uncertain depth and duration."

Google has rescinded thousands of job offers to temporary and contract workers, as the company continues to feel the sting of the pandemic

In its latest cost-cutting measure, Google has reportedly rescinded job offers to more than 2,000 contractors who were preparing to join the company.

SNAP Stock Has Some Fundamental Issues That Should Worry You

Snap stock won't see sustained gains unless it broadens its user base, changes its monetization strategy, and markets itself outside the U.S.

New York and NI COVID-19 response leaders lined up for transatlantic summit

A major transatlantic conference celebrating and forging links between Belfast and New York will move online this year for the first time bringing together some of the senior leadership tasked with the fight against coronavirus in both cities.

German official sees Lufthansa bailout in reach, demands fairness

The Berlin government is likely to reach a deal with Brussels on a US$10 billion government bailout of stricken airline Lufthansa , senior ...

EU says conditions needed in Lufthansa bailout, seeks deal

The EU competition chief said Friday that she is not 'creating extra hurdles' for Lufthansa after the airline balked at accepting a 9 billion-euro German government rescue package because of what it said were tough EU conditions.

Corona cess on liquor: Delhi HC seeks detailed reply from Kejriwal government

The Delhi government, in its earlier affidavit, has opposed the petitions which have challenged a May 4 notification levying a 'special corona fees' on liquor in the national capital.

3 Women In The Oil Industry On Life At Sea During The Coronavirus Pandemic

On April 20, the cost of oil fell below zero for the first time. Since then, barrel prices have risen, but the $2.47 trillion industry still expects to finish the year with 40% less revenue than 2019. What does this mean for the 151,000 Americans…

Gujarat farmers rush for groundnut seeds as monsoon rains approach

Mills make a killing as seed prices jump in a short span

Brazil’s Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift, say sources

SAO PAULO, May 29 — Aircraft makers are circling Brazil’s Embraer weeks after Boeing ditched plans for a historic commercial aviation tie-up, people familiar with the matter said. Boeing axed plans to buy 80 per cent of Embraer’s commercial unit in April, ending a planned move into regional...

Winter Push For Visitors To Boost Whanganui Economy

A push to boost visitor numbers and consumer spend in Whanganui over winter is the objective for Whanganui & Partners’ latest tourism campaign.

Kylie Jenner stripped of billionaire status as Forbes makes major U-turn

A huge U-turn.

Saudi Arabia sees drop in new COVID-19 cases, spike in recoveries

Saudi Arabia on Friday recorded 1,581 new coronavirus cases and 2,460 new recoveries over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry. This brings the number of total confirmed COVID-19 infections and recoveries in the Kingdom to 81,766 and 57,013 respectively.

The chef and owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin on the future of fine dining in NYC — and what you can expect from the seafood menu after the pandemic

Menus at top tier restaurants could change weekly following the pandemic, according to the chef at NYC's iconic seafood spot, Le Bernardin.

Railways denies reports of trains 'losing' way; says only 4 shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach destination

The Railways defended itself on Friday in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and they can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers.

IOA finance chairman refuses hotel bookings for Tokyo Games without president’s sanction

PTI New Delhi Indian Olympic Association’s finance committee chairman Anil Khanna on Friday defended his decision not to give clearance for hotel bookin

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Covid-19: ‘Not worried about virus, but government apathy,’ say AIIMS healthcare workers

Over 206 healthcare workers have tested positive at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.

Water And Wastewater Price Changes From 1 July 2020

Prices for water and wastewater services in Auckland will increase by 2.5 per cent from 1 July 2020.

Vanishing jobs for young could create ‘lock-down generation’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

GENEVA >> Bashar Ali Naim used to work in a perfume and accessories store in Baghdad, earning $480 per week on average. About three months ago, the coronavirus outbreak swept into Iraq, and the 28-year-old father of two has been out of work ever since.

Irrawaddy Dolphin population triples in Odisha’s Chilika Lake! Here’s IIT Madras’ dredging methodology brought Dolphins back

The searchers conducted geotechnical, hydraulic and satellite imagery studies and developed a dredging methodology with minimum impact on the lake ecosystem.

Diane Dodds says north faces 'long, hard road to recovery'

Economy minister Diane Dodds has warned the north faces a "long, hard road to recovery" as it battles the "economic shock" of the coronavirus lockdown.

Council Approves City Recovery Fund

Wellington City Council has adopted a framework to manage the new Tipu Toa: Build back better, City Recovery Fund.

South Korea closes over 200 schools again after biggest COVID-19 spike in weeks

More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close -- barely a few days after they re-opened -- due to a dramatic spike in the COVID-19 cases.

A 2020 Porsche 935 is already up for auction, and it has zero miles

What amounts to a brand-new 2020 Porsche 935 has been listed for auction with zero miles, and it is expected to draw roughly $1.5 million.

Inside Elon Musk’s extravagant array of mansions which the Tesla CEO is selling for more than $100m

INCREDIBLE pictures show inside the vast array of mansions which tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to sell for more than $100 million. The Tesla CEO, 48, who made the bulk of his fortune after co-fo…

Ecolab closes sale of Holchem Group to Kersia

Ecolab Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.) closed on the sale of Holchem Group Limited, a U.K.-based supplier of hygiene and cleaning products and services, to Kersia,

Commissions Releases Guidelines On Approach To Authorisations After Law Change

The Commerce Commission has released guidelines on its approach to authorisation of some agreements as a result of temporary changes made to the Commerce Act under the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act (COVID-19 Response Act).

OYO sales down to half amid COVID-19; Ritesh Agarwal explains why future holds little respite too

Coronavirus has put a spanner in the growth of the otherwise stellar performing unicorn startups of the world with homegrown OYO now saying that the sales of the company have come down to half in the past few weeks.

Twins’ Max Kepler Apologizes For Rocking ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Mask After George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler received a ton of backlash after he posted himself rocking an apparent “Blue Lives Matter”…

Wearing cotton masks is not enough to control coronavirus spread. You must also care for them

Tips from experts: Own at least three masks and wash them after every use.

Work from home is here to stay, but it may put younger workers at a disadvantage

Physical offices often serve as a key place for younger workers to socialize and network, but the post-pandemic workplace may be your laptop screen.

Tobacco farmers ask govt to shun policies aping West

IANS New Delhi The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing farmers and farm workers of commercial crop

Big tobacco heads to court over sale ban, Denel sags under pandemic pressure and Level 3 conundrum for childcare

On Friday, two major tobacco manufacturers announced they would be heading to court to challenge the ban on the sale of tobacco products. Denel has blamed the pandemic for its failure to pay employees, while national sports federations scratch their heads as to who will be allowed to play from 1 June. Meanwhile, there is angst about who will look after small children when parents return to work and childcare centres remain shuttered.

Delhi HC restrains Quikr, Olx from posting ads related to Reliance, Jio

IANS New Delhi The Delhi High Court has granted Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) an interim injunction against Quikr and OLX India and restrained them fr

TPAD 2 System for TSC Teachers: All You Need to Know

The Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system 2 enhances professional growth and learning outcomes as...

Amazon in talks for new 750-worker Dublin office despite virus

Amazon is in talks to rent an office block in Dublin with space for about 750 workers.

Dublin City Council plans to solve lack of public toilets after requests made during lockdown

The Council says it is acutely aware of the lack of public toilets

Crushing the coronavirus uncertainty will be the big ‘unlock’ for economies

IANS New Delhi Crushing the coronavirus uncertainty will be the big ‘unlock’ for economies around the world and to safeguard lives and livelihoods, re

EU expresses 'grave concern' over developments in Hong Kong

The EU’s Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell defended the 'one country, two systems' principle but no sanctions against China have been put on the table.

Fox News Autos Virtual Motorcycle Show: YOUR bikes

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Coronavirus: Three more deaths, 17 new cases reported in North

New statistics show care home residents account for more than half of region’s Covid-19 deaths

Non-payment of dues since lockdown: Notice served to Statue of Unity contractor L&T

On Friday morning, the SoU management in a statement confirmed that L&T, which has constructed the statue and is also responsible for the maintenance of the site, had defaulted on the payment of wages to its outsourced employees -- mostly the housekeeping staff and security personnel.

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18 Reddit Users Shared Items Everyone Needs to Have in Their Home

There are some objects that make our lives so easy, they become essentials in any home. But the funny thing is, the list of those objects varies from person to person. For some, it might be a very simple item, such as a water bottle, and for others, it may be a cool multitool key chain that has thousands of applications. Either way, these and other objects were mentioned when a Reddit user asked, “What’s an item everyone should have?”

CIRCOR International, Inc. 2020 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

The following slide deck was published by CIRCOR International, Inc. in conjunction with their 2020 Q1 earnings call.