Latvia crackdown on Russian journalists
Moscow, Dec 4 (Sputnik) Latvia's crackdown on Russian-speaking journalists under the pretext of the violation of EU sanctions is absolutely unacceptable, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Sputnik reported earlier that…
2.6 magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) , December 4 An earthquake of magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale occurred in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand on Friday, said National Centre for Seismology.
The quake hit Pithoragarh at 3:10 am today,…
Odisha CM launches 15 online services of Fisheries, Livestock Dept
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) , December 4 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched 15 online services of the Department of Fisheries and Livestock Development through video conferencing.
In addition, in the presence of…
US blacklist 4 more Chinese firms to list banning access to military tech
Washington DC , December 4 US President Donald Trump's administration has labelled four more Chinese companies, including Beijing's top chipmaker SMIC and oil giant CNOOC, as being controlled by the country's military, the US…
OPEC+ agrees to increase output by 500,000 barrels a day in January
Vienna , December 4 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries decided at a meeting on Thursday to increase oil production by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in January 2021.
In light of…
Thackeray congratulates Global Teacher Prize 2020 winner Ranjitsinh Disale
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , December 4 Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray congratulated Solapur ZP School teacher Ranjitsinh Disale who has been chosen for the coveted one million dollars Global Teacher Prize 2020.
Disale…
US, Huawei CFO in talks over plea to allow her to return to China
Washington DC , December 4 US Justice Department officials and Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou are currently negotiating a possible plea deal that would allow her to return to China from Canada, the Wall Street Journal reported citing…
Worldwide COVID-19 cases surpass 65 million-mark
Maryland , December 4 The worldwide number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 65 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University's data.
The number of coronavirus cases stood at 65,048,192 as of 06:08 IST on Friday.…
California Guv announces new plans to implement restrictions
Los Angeles, Dec 4 California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans for a regional stay-at-home order to contain the COVID-19 pandemic based on hospital capacity, which is designed to be triggered when fewer than 15 per cent of beds are…
US readies for initial doses
Washington, Dec 4 (Sputnik) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted recommendations from an advisory panel that the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine be reserved for elderly care residents and health workers,…
India’s service sector recovery weakens in November: PMI
New Delhi: India's services sector recovery weakened in November despite further upturn in new work supported business activity growth.
However, the sector reported the first rise in employment for nine months.
Moreover, the overall…
Rabi crop sowing to be 2% more than all-time high levels
New Delhi: The good performance of the agricultural sector during the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to result Rabi crop sowing (corresponding to marketing year, or January-December 2021) increasing by 2 per cent more than the all-time high…
IOC, IPC praise engagement and optimisations central to Paris 2024’s plans to deliver new era…
Lausanne , December 3 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that a joint delivery partners meeting, a coordination commission update and a joint steering forum, involving the IOC and International Paralympic Committee…
India calls on UN member states’ to condemn attacks on all religions
New York , December 3 : India on Wednesday called out UN member states' for selective condemnation of attacks on Abrahamic religions, leaving religions-like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. At the 75th session of the United…
Canada unable to supply safe drinking water
Toronto, Dec 3 (Sputnik) The Canadian government will miss a deadline to supply all First Nations communities with clean drinking water, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller announced at a press briefing. During his first…
IIT-B study confirms effectiveness of social distancing norms, face mask to curb virus spread
The study said protective measures like face mask and face shield effectively reduce the leakage and reach of the sneeze within 1ft3ft.
Nissan prices all-new Magnite SUV at Rs 4.99L
New Delhi: Automobile manufacturer Nissan India on Wednesday announced the special introductory price of all-new Nissan Magnite, starting at Rs 4,99,000 (ex-showroom) valid until December 31, 2020.
Accordingly, the company commenced the…
Rolls-Royce, Infosys enter into partnership for aerospace engineering in India
Mumbai: Leading aerospace and defence technology company Rolls-Royce and IT major Infosys on Wednesday announced their strategic partnership for aerospace engineering in India.
As part of the overall partnership, Rolls-Royce will…
NSE launches futures contract of crude degummed soybean oil
Mumbai: The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has launched its first agricultural commodity futures contract on crude degummed soybean oil (CDSO Futures).
It was launched on December 1, an NSE statement said on Wednesday.
The…
RBI expected to maintain rates on elevated inflation levels: Brickwork Ratings
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain a rate pause in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meet, considering elevated inflation levels, Brickwork Ratings said on Wednesday.
As per the agency, to support…
