eco India's Scrap Gold Supplies Seen at Record High on Price Rally, Coronavirus, Says WGC By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:15:16 +0530 Rising scrap supplies amid a fall in demand could dent the world's second-biggest bullion consumer's imports and cap a rally in global prices, which hit a more than seven-year high earlier this month. Full Article
eco Infrastructure Development Critical for Achieving $5 Trillion Economy by 2025: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:36:23 +0530 The report further said that the supply additions through infrastructure development boost short-term as well as the potential rate of GDP growth. Full Article
eco Reckitt Benckiser's Sales Hit Record On Coronavirus Disinfectant Boom By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:02:13 +0530 Reckitt Benckiser recorded a 13.3% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales, that was its best performance since the company was formed in 1999. Full Article
eco Amazon Sees Possible Second-quarter Loss as it Forecasts $4 Billion in Covid-19-Related Costs By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:37:22 +0530 The coronavirus has infected workers at dozens of locations, igniting small protests and prompting labour organisers to demand site closures Full Article
eco Lockdown Period, Global Recession & Changes in Consumer Behaviour to Shape Economic Activity: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 01:06:52 +0530 According to Dun & Bradstreet's latest report, changes in consumer behaviour will determine the segments that are likely to flourish after the pandemic comes under control. Full Article
eco Non-subsidised Cooking Gas Price Cut by a Record Rs 162.50 per Cylinder By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:20:38 +0530 The outbreak of coronavirus and the lockdowns imposed by nations to curb its spread has evaporated demand for oil, sending international oil prices crashing. Full Article
eco Lockdown Led to Subdued Economic Activity But Saved India From Lot of Agony: SBI chairman By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 04:50:04 +0530 Nationwide lockdown should only be lifted once the situation is fully under control, said State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar. Full Article
eco CNBCTV18-CII Poll: What Heads of Top Institutions Said on India's Strategy to Revive Economy After Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 10:03:57 +0530 SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar said he is hopeful of more relaxations by May 31 and expects economic activity to return by the festive season. Full Article
eco PM Meets FM, Home Minister to Discuss 2nd Economic Stimulus Package for Affected Sectors By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 05:55:10 +0530 PM Narendra Modi, who held discussions with Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday held meetings with different ministries including civil aviation, labour and power. Full Article
eco PM Modi Holds Meetings to Firm Up Second Stimulus for Reviving Lockdown-hit Economy By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:38:33 +0530 The prime minister also had discussions with key economic ministries such as Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and MSME to discuss various issues. Full Article
eco CII For Greater Industrial Activities in Districts With High Economic Performance By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 04:17:51 +0530 The government has permitted industrial estates, SEZ and industrial townships with restricted entry within urban areas of 'red zones' to commence operations. Full Article
eco India's Factory Activity Fell to Record Low in April as Lockdown Hit Demand, Disrupted Supply Chains By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:23:47 +0530 With new orders and output shrinking at the steepest pace since at least early 2005 factories cut jobs at the fastest rate in the survey's history, signaling a high chance of recession. Full Article
eco Commerce Ministry Recommends Continuation of Anti-dumping Duty on Chinese Chemical By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 02:22:25 +0530 Imposition of anti-dumping duty is permissible under the World Trade Organization (WTO) regime. India and China are members of this Geneva-based organisation, which deals with global trade norms. Full Article
eco Parliament Has Competence to Make Laws Regarding Recovery of Loans for Cooperative Banks: SC By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:31:18 +0530 The SC said cooperative banks cannot carry on any activity without compliance of the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and any other legislation applicable to such banks relatable to 'Banking'. Full Article
eco Govt to Gain Over Rs 1.5 Lakh Cr this Fiscal From Record Excise Duty Hike on Petrol & Diesel By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 10:37:36 +0530 The government hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up gains arising from international oil prices falling to a two-decade low. Full Article
eco India's Services Activity Collapses as Coronavirus Paralyses Global Economy: PMI By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:00:54 +0530 The grim result for the industry, the engine of economic growth and jobs, underlined the pandemic's sweeping impact across India as authorities extended a nationwide lockdown. Full Article
eco Asia Gasoil Margins Drop to Record Low Amid Signs of Indian Export Surge By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:02:43 +0530 India's April gasoil exports closed at a four-month high of 2.73 million tonnes, compared with 2.53 million tonnes in March, according to Refinitiv oil research assessments. Full Article
eco Hopes of Gradual Economic Recovery Weigh on Gold By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:32:45 +0530 Gold prices ended higher in the previous three sessions, and have risen about 17% since mid-March, as uncertainty remained with the virus spreading and as U.S.-China trade tensions re-emerged. Full Article
eco Govt Working on Financial Package for all Sectors of Economy, Says Official By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 05:37:20 +0530 Participating in the same meeting, Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also said "a package is going to be declared". Full Article
eco Government Should Now Let the Economy Function Post-lockdown: Kaushik Basu By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:35:22 +0530 The global market is fearing that India would slide into a 'controlled economy', which would be very damaging, Basu added. Full Article
eco Record Excise Duty Hike Unlikely to Help Bridge Fiscal Gap: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:25:35 +0530 Despite crude prices trading at a two decades low, the government had earlier this week hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 a litre and on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenue this fiscal. Full Article
eco Indian Economy May Contract 0.4% in FY21 on Coronavirus Pandemic, Say Two Foreign Brokerages By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:46:45 +0530 Japanese brokerage Nomura warned of a likely downgrade of the sovereign by global ratings agencies while American brokerage Goldman Sachs (GS) said RBI will cut rates by another 1 percentage point to arrest the economic slide. Full Article
eco US Open Winner Bianca Andreescu Stays Focused on Becoming World No. 1 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 09:15:22 +0530 Bianca Andreescu's bid to return to competitive tennis suffered a further jolt when the season was halted in March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
eco India Suffers Two Defeats on Second Day of Online Nations Cup Chess By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:12:04 +0530 India, on the second day of the FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup, lost its third and fourth round matches to Europe and China by similar 1.5-2.5 margins Full Article
eco Lara Dutta's Hundred to Get Second Season By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 09:38:35 +0530 Actor Makarand Deshpande has revealed that Laa Dutta and Rinku Rajguru's web-series debut Hundred will be back with another season. Full Article
eco Ariana Grande Teases Single with Justin Bieber with Stylish Photo from Recording Session By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:59:47 +0530 Ariana Grande shared a stylishly lit photo of herself in the studio, which also revealed her newest tattoo. Full Article
eco Second gaur moving towards its natural habitat: Forest department officials By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 IST The second gaur, that had taken refuge in a puddle on the banks of Phalguni river near Kulur bridge last evening, moved from there in the early hours on Thursday. Full Article
eco Covid-19: Karnataka govt should demand economic package of Rs 50,000 crore from centre, says Siddaramaiah By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:59:05 IST Former chief minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Friday asked the state government to demand a special economic package of at least Rs 50,000 crore from the centre to deal with the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
eco MIT student sets Guinness record with smallest working drill By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:26:00 IST Full Article
eco Showsha Recommends: Thriller Movies On OTT | Showsha By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 04:55:45 +0530 While we are all quarantined at home with ample time in our hands, here's a list of 'Must Watch Thriller Films on OTT' Check the list right here... #Showsha Full Article
eco Global Smartphone Output to See Record 16.5% Slump in June: TrendForce By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:10:38 +0530 Both Apple and Samsung will retain their first and third spots respectively but they are also expected to lose market shares as well. Full Article
eco 5G Spectrum Price Suggested by Department of Telecom Too High: Finance Ministry Task Force By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:40:03 +0530 A finance ministry task force acknowledged stress in the telecom sector and said the SC judgement mandating companies to pay around Rs 1.35 lakh crore. Full Article
eco Apple Services Business Hits All-Time Record to Soften The COVID Impact on The iPhone Sales By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 09:10:40 +0530 Services such as Apple Music, App Store, iCloud, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ are raking in record revenues for the company. At the same time, products such as the AirPods, HomePod and accessories for the Apple Watch and the iPad Pro, to name a few, are also doing well. Full Article
eco Mobile Phone Manufacturing Resumes as Economy Slowly Reopens, ICEA Lauds Govt for Move By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 12:20:10 +0530 The government, on Friday, issued a directive to ease restrictions on manufacturing and sale of handsets across the country as the lockdown was extended for two more weeks. Full Article
eco Coronavirus Has Enabled the Telecom Sector to Contribute 35% GDP in India By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 12:41:21 +0530 The leading industry experts said that many of the patterns and trends that have emerged during the pandemic situation are going to stay and the telecom sector needs to get prepared for that. Full Article
eco Fortnite Sets All-time Total Players Record With 350 Million Registered Users Worldwide By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:15:13 +0530 In April, players spent over 3.2 billion hours in-game which is also a record. Full Article
eco Jasprit Bumrah Will Become World-class But Bowlers in Our Times Were Better: Abdul Razzaq By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:49:20 +0530 The standard of cricket has gone down, according to Razzaq. Full Article
eco Harbhajan Singh Says He's Not Jealous of Ashwin, Expects Him to Become a Legend By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 05:34:14 +0530 Harbhajan is not yet retired but last played for India in 2016. The 39-year-old has played 103 Tests with his final game coming in 2015. Full Article
eco MCC to Offer President Kumar Sangakkara Second Term Due to Coronavirus Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 06:25:28 +0530 The former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman became the first non-British President of the club when he assumed office on October 1 last year. Full Article
eco Love Aaj Kal Movie Review: The Second Round of Love and Longing Disappoints Big Time By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:35:08 +0530 Imtiaz Ali'sLove Aaj Kal’s reprised version of the same theme of love across different generations starring Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Randeep Hooda and Aarushi Sharmais disappointing. Full Article
eco Focus on Fitness, Recovery Ahead of Olympics: Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Rani Rampal By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:56:54 +0530 The Indian women's hockey team is currently in Bengaluru for the ongoing national coaching camp, which will end on December 15. Full Article
eco Rani Rampal Wins 'World Games Athlete of the Year' Award, Becomes 1st Hockey Player To Do So By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:03:49 +0530 Rani Rampal became the first-ever hockey player in the world to win the prestigious 'World Games Athlete of the Year' award, after 20 days of polling by sports fans. Full Article
eco FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India Beat Australia Via Shoot-out in Second Match By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:15:46 +0530 FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India won the second game of the two-leg tie against Australia 2-2 (3-1). Full Article
eco Team Has Become Much More Aggressive Under Graham Reid: Gurinder Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:42:31 +0530 Gurinder Singh said Graham Reid spent time on the development of each player during the national camp last November. Full Article
eco Shashi Tharoor's New Book Explains India's Potential To Become A 'Major Global Power' By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 03:44:26 +0530 The authors argue that India has a major role to play in shaping the regimes the world in future, given its size, growing clout, and stake in practically every major multilateral organization. Full Article
eco Reviving the Indian Economy: Montek Singh Ahluwalia's Method of Combating 'Very Serious Slowdown' By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:46:07 +0530 During the launch of the book, Ahluwalia said that there is no doubt that we have entered a period of a very serious slowdown. Full Article
eco Happy Birthday David Beckham: 5 Best Goals of the Decorated English Footballer By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:46:18 +0530 A look at some of the most memorable goals David Beckham has scored over the span of his brilliant career. Full Article
eco AIFF Technical Committee Recommends Foreign Players Cap in ISL, I-League By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:16:29 +0530 All India Football Federation recommended the implementation of the 3+1 foreigners' rule in Indian Super League and I-League starting XIs. Full Article
eco AC Milan President Says Some Club Players Recovering from Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:32:43 +0530 AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni said that they have to get used to living with coronavirus. Full Article
eco Max Verstappen Reconciles With Charles Leclerc, Says His Austrian GP Win is Right for Formula One By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 1 Jul 2019 07:06:55 +0530 Max Verstappen registered a dramatic Austrian GP win over Charles Leclerc by overtaking the Ferrari driver just three laps before the finish. Full Article