Prices of precious metals rise, silver futures surge 3%
Mumbai: Prices of precious metals rose on Monday, with futures of silver surging over 3 per cent on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX).
The March contract of silver on the MCX is currently trading at Rs 70,479, higher by Rs 2,572 or 3.79…
US imposes more visa restrictions on Chinese officials
Washington, Dec 21 (Sputnik) The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on Chinese officials suspected of being involved in the repression of a wide array of people, including political dissidents, ethnic minorities and religious…
Govt looks to advance 20% ethanol blending with petrol
New Delhi: The Central government has proposed to advance the deadline for blending 20 per cent ethanol in petrol from the earlier announced 2030.
Sources said that the deadline may now be advanced to 2025 or as early as 2023 to allow…
FICCI wants abolition of anti-profiteering provisions
New Delhi: Industry body FICCI has called for abolition of anti-profiteering provisions in the GST law to allow market forces to determine prices of goods and service.
The plea has been made in a set of pre-Budget recommendations…
Zomato partners with InCred on credit to restaurant partners
New Delhi: There is good news for Zomato's restaurant partners as the food-tech unicorn on Monday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with fintech lender InCred for "hassle-free" credit facilities.
The food delivery industry…
Currency Watch: Strong capital inflows to further strengthen rupee
New Delhi: Persistent foreign fund inflows on the back of bullish global cues will strengthen the rupee during the upcoming week, analysts said.
Besides, lesser intervention from the Reserve Bank of India is expected after it was called…
Canada province restarts lockdown on December 26
TORONTO, Dec 21 (Sputnik) The Canadian province of Ontario will go into a lockdown effective December 26 amid a steady rise in new novel coronavirus cases, Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday.
“Ontario will enter a province-wide shutdown…
Ind vs Aus: Smith explains how Ashwin got better of him in 1st Test
Adelaide , December 22 Australia batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday explained how the Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin got the better of him here in the pink-ball Test.
On day two of the first Test, Ashwin dismissed Smith in his…
Two LeT terrorists surrender on appeal by families during encounter in J-K
Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) , December 22 : Two local terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) surrendered on appeal of families during the encounter with security forces at Tongdounu here.
According to the Kashmir Zone Police, during…
Trump Govt reshuffles official handling human rights, democracy
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Sputnik) The US Department of State has selected a new official to handle the functions of promoting democracy and human rights, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in a statement.
"I am pleased to announce that I…
GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo gears up for distribution of Covid-19 vaccines
Hyderabad (Telangana) , December 22 GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo is preparing for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
With the vaccines being developed by various organizations across the world, it is equally important for the…
Biden receives first dose of coronavirus vaccine
Washington, Dec 22 US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine during a televised event in his home state of Delaware.
The 78-year-old former Vice President was administered the Pfizer…
Armenia Opposition starts Save Motherland Movement
MOSCOW, Dec 22 (Sputnik) Armenia’s opposition, which is calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, plans to hold mass protests on Tuesday, the Movement to Save the Motherland announced on Facebook. According to…
63 members of 4 militant groups surrender in Assam
Guwahati (Assam) , December 22 As many as 63 cadres of eight militant groups surrendered at an event in Guwahati here, in presence of the Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday.
Director-General of Police (DGP), Bhaskar…
Telangana Gov. call for making agriculture sustainable
Hyderabad, Dec 21 (UNI) Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday called for use of new technology to make agriculture sustainable.
She said that ensuring environment-friendly and sustainable agriculture that brings profits…
President Kovind condoles demise of Motilal Vora
New Delhi, Dec 21 (UNI) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday condoled the demise of veteran Congress leader Motilal Vora, who passed away here at the age of 93.
In a tweet, the President said, 'Sad to hear that veteran Congress leader…
No more floods in Purvanchal area: CM Yogi
Mau (UNI) Dedicating development projects worth Rs. 136 crore, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that soon the Purvanchal area of the state will get rid of the flood problem permanently.
"The Jalshakti…
HP registers 319 new Covid cases, 6 deaths
Shimla, Dec 20(UNI) Himachal Pradesh registered 319 fresh COVID-19 positive cases on Sunday and six people died of Pandemic in the state.
Nodal officer and Secretary Health, Mr Amitav Awasthi said that as many as 318 People tested positive…
EU Countries and beyond began suspend travel with the United Kingdom
London (Sputnik) :UK government practically locked down parts of the country, including London, after admitting that more than half of all new COVID-19 cases had been caused by a mutated coronavirus strain that can transmit up to 70-percent…