ind Oreo Ice Cream with Samosa? Bizarre Food Combination Leaves Twitter in Two Minds By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:08:35 +0530 As soon as the post went viral, people couldn't keep their calm and Twitter wanted the person to be 'banned from the kitchen'. Full Article
ind Believe It or Not: Loud Fart Helps Police Find Suspect’s Hiding Place By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:43:30 +0530 This may sound unbelievable but something similar happened close to Nottinghamshire in the UK. A suspect, who was on the run and was trying to hide himself in the bushes, was caught by cops all because of his loud fart. Full Article
ind WATCH: This Cat Has an Open Letter to Humans on The Migrant Crisis in India By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:45:29 +0530 With a 'heavy heart', Billooji's open letter on the recent migrant crisis is actually a 2-minute long video. Full Article
ind WATCH: David Warner Grooves to Thala Ajith’s Tunes With Wife Candice and daughter Indi on TikTok By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:55:55 +0530 The Aussie cricketer is spending the lockdown time with his family – wife Candice and daughters Ivy Mae, Indi Rae and Isla Rose. Full Article
ind Indian Gaur Showing off its Jumping Skills in Lockdown Has Stunned the Internet By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 02:00:19 +0530 While some users were awestruck by the Gaur’s jump, some believe that this is no mean feat for the animal. Full Article
ind How to Find if a WhatsApp Forward is True? This Team is Fighting Fake News in India By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 02:21:51 +0530 That's the thing about fake news - it appears believable. But how can you verify it? Full Article
ind Industry Dialogue: It is Not True That Employees Working From Home Are Lazying Around By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:14:52 +0530 If you’re still unsure whether remote work can work for your business, you may not have had a choice, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to assure employees that you not only care about but also trust them—that you have their best interests at heart. Full Article
ind Citing Economic Cost of Covid-19 Shutdown, Moody's Slashes India Growth Forecast to 0.2% for 2020 By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:58:40 +0530 In its report titled Global Macro Outlook 2020-21 (April 2020 update), Moody's lowered G-20 advanced economies as a group to contract by 5.8 per cent in 2020. Full Article
ind With an Oil Barrel Costing Less Than a New York Pizza, Will the Industry Ever Recover? By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:19:44 +0530 Oil prices were declining even before the pandemic hit as producers flooded the market with more oil than the world could use. Full Article
ind India's Serum Institute to Make Millions of Potential Coronavirus Vaccine Doses By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:09:33 +0530 Serum, the world’s largest maker of vaccines by volume, is mass-producing the vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford. Full Article
ind Indians Venture into US Stocks as Markets Slump at Home By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:18:58 +0530 India's equity markets have lost more than a fifth of their value this year, while the S&P 500 has corrected by just over 11 per cent. The S&P 500 also has almost no correlation with India's markets, making it an ideal hedge for domestic investors. Full Article
ind Coronavirus Crisis: With Rock-bottom Prices, Will The Oil Industry Recover? By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:34:16 +0530 The Energy Information Administration expects jet fuel use to fall 34% in the second quarter. In addition, the agency expects gasoline use to drop by 25% from April to June. Full Article
ind 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
ind Hotel Industry Mulls Pay Cuts, Reducing Manpower to Tide over Lockdown Woes By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:07:07 +0530 Industry representatives said while some hotels have chosen not to entertain new guests, some have stepped up hygiene and sanitisation measures. Full Article
ind Lockdown Impact: India's March Infrastructure Output Contracts 6.5% Compared to Last Year By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:38:50 +0530 The infrastructure output growth for February was upwardly revised to 7.1% from an earlier estimate of 5.5%, the data showed. Full Article
ind RIL Q4 Results: Reliance Announces India's Biggest Rights Issue of Rs 53,125 Crore, Jio Profit Zooms 177% By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:05:45 +0530 Revenue from operations for the March quarter stood at Rs 136,000 crore, against Rs 152,939 crore in December quarter and Rs 138,659 crore in the year-ago period. Full Article
ind Sebi Exempts Four Family Trusts Linked to Lux Industries' Promoters From Open Offer Obligation By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:16:36 +0530 The proposed acquisition involves settlement or contribution of equity shares of the company to the four trusts by Ashok Todi, Bimla Todi, Pradip Todi and Shobha Todi. Full Article
ind 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
ind Covid-19: AP Govt to Clear All Industrial Incentives, Waive Power Charge for 3 Months to Boost MSMEs By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 04:07:15 +0530 The state government has also decided to provide working capital loans to MSMEs at lower interest rates. A fund to the tune of Rs 200 crore would be created to lend loans between Rs 2-10 lakh. Full Article
ind 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
ind India Set to Cap Stimulus Package at $60 Billion to Protect Credit Rating: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 09:13:58 +0530 On Tuesday, Fitch warned India's sovereign rating could come under pressure if its fiscal outlook deteriorates further as the government tries to steer the country through the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
ind 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
ind Tata Steel Announces Plans Aimed at Creating World's First Zero Carbon Industrial Cluster in UK By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:04:23 +0530 Phase one of the Tata Steel's European business project will create a plan for a series of local zero-carbon areas, create skilled jobs and enhance well-being across South Wales. Full Article
ind Covid-19 Not an End to Coworking Culture, Says Industry By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 12:49:50 +0530 Reeling under pressure due to sharp drop in footfalls following the COVID-19 pandemic, operators in the country's coworking industry believe the blip could be temporary and demand for flexible space would go up again as some key factors are going for them. Full Article
ind Sebi Imposes Total Rs 1.05 Cr Fine on 21 Entities in Jolly Plastic Industries Case By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 12:56:37 +0530 Sebi has imposed a total penalty of Rs 1.05 crore on 21 entities for executing fraudulent trading in the scrip of Jolly Plastic Industries Ltd. Full Article
ind 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
ind Foreign Investors Keen To De-risk China Businesses, India Should Seize Opportunity: BJP Leader By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 05:54:40 +0530 Asked about the reluctance of lenders to extend advances to small and medium enterprises, Panda said banks are "afraid" of increasing their lending to businesses despite several policy rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India. Full Article
ind Bad Debt of Indian Banks Could Double From Rs 9.35 Lakh Crore Due to Coronavirus Crisis: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 08:07:00 +0530 Indian banks are already grappling with 9.35 lakh crore rupees ($123 billion) of soured loans, which was equivalent to about 9.1% of their total assets at the end of September 2019. Full Article
ind India Doubles Down on Solar, Gas at Coal's Expense as Electricity Use Falls By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:19:15 +0530 India's solar and gas-fired electricity generation rose in April even as overall power demand fell at the steepest monthly rate in at least thirteen years, a Reuters analysis of provisional government data showed. Full Article
ind Saudi Arabia Says Investment Plans in India 'On Track' Even as Aramco's Net Profit Falls 21% By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:45:57 +0530 On being asked about the effect of the decline in Aramco’s profits on its plans to invest in India, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to India reiterated that investment plans were on track. Full Article
ind 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
ind Indian State Retailers' April Petrol Sales Down 61%, Diesel by 57%: Sources By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 01:21:41 +0530 The state retailers' petrol and diesel sales in first half of April declined by 61% and 64%, respectively, as a nation-wide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus brought economic activity to a standstill. Full Article
ind Abbott's Covid-19 Lab-based Antibody Tests to be Available in India by End of May By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:38:01 +0530 Antibody testing is an important step to tell if someone has been previously infected. It will provide more understanding of the virus. Full Article
ind IRDAI Sets up Panel to Draft Standard Professional Indemnity Policy for Insurance Intermediaries By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 06:48:59 +0530 Professional indemnity policy offers protection to professionals against potential claims for injury or loss resulting from their advice action for failure to fulfil their duties. Full Article
ind India Firms up Plan to Lure Companies Who May Leave China Post-Covid: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 09:50:35 +0530 The PM’s Office, Niti Aayog and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade are firming up a plan to offer incentives in order to attract companies looking to shift manufacturing units out of China. Full Article
ind Tata Steel Leaves Indian Steel Association; TV Narendran Steps Down as President By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:48:53 +0530 An ISA official also confirmed Narendran's resignation but said the reason for his sudden resignation is not known yet. Full Article
ind US Financial Body Gives $15 Mn Loan to Indian Start-up to Expand Access to Quality Education By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 02:09:26 +0530 An American financial organisation has agreed to sanction USD 15 million loan to an Indian education start-up to expand the access to quality education by providing critical financing to schools that serve low-income students in India. Full Article
ind More Fiscal Stimulus Measures Necessary in India to Fight Covid-19: S&P By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:01:03 +0530 In March, the government announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package focusing on providing food security to the poor and providing money in their hands to fight COVID-19. Full Article
ind 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
ind 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
ind Gilead Sciences Scouting For Partners in India, Pakistan for Remdesivir By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 07:13:15 +0530 Remdesivir is an investigational antiviral drug that may be found effective against the virus that causes Covid-19 Full Article
ind Sensex, Nifty Slip as Coronavirus Cases Jump; Hindustan Unilever Drops By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:34:31 +0530 Indian stocks slid on Thursday, with declines led by banks and Hindustan Unilever, as coronavirus cases in the country crossed 50,000 despite a strict weeks-long lockdown. Full Article
ind Britain's GlaxoSmithKline to Sell Entire Stake in Hindustan Unilever for Rs 254.8 Billion By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:59:56 +0530 GSK has agreed to sell its entire stake in Unilever's Indian business for about 254.8 billion rupees ($3.35 billion) on the open market, cashing in late from the sale of the Horlicks brand. Full Article
ind Kotak Mahindra Bank Declares 10 Per cent Pay Cut for Staff with Over Rs 25 Lakh Annual Salary By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:16:43 +0530 The move from Kotak Mahindra comes weeks after the top management voluntarily surrendered 15 per cent of their payments for 2020-21. Full Article
ind India to Send Investment Pitches to More Than 1,000 American Companies to Relocate From China: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:16:32 +0530 India is prioritizing medical equipment suppliers, food processing units, textiles, leather and auto part makers among more than 550 products covered in the discussions. Full Article
ind Coronavirus Lockdown: India's Coal Import Declines by 29 Percent in April By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:18:23 +0530 Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi had earlier written to state chief ministers asking them not to import dry-fuel and take the domestic supply of fuel from Coal India Ltd. Full Article
ind India Exports 33.5 Lakh Tonnes Sugar so Far in 2019-20 Marketing Year By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 05:44:58 +0530 With five months still left for 2019-20 marketing year to end, the association feels the mills have the potential to fulfil their exports commitments. Full Article
ind MSME Sector on Verge of Collapse, Says Nitin Gadkari; Urges Industries to Clear Outstanding Dues By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:57:30 +0530 The minister also noted that the pendency of dues owed to MSME units by the central government, state governments, public sector undertakings and major industries was "very high". Full Article
ind India's Rating Outlook Reflects Rising Risk of Slower GDP Growth, Low Policy Effectiveness: Moody's By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:12:27 +0530 Moody's Investors Service on Friday said the negative outlook on India's rating reflects increasing risks that GDP growth will remain significantly lower than in the past and partly hints at weaker policy effectiveness to address economic and institutional issues. Full Article
ind India May See 0% GDP Growth This Fiscal Year, Says Moody's By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 03:25:30 +0530 The ratings agency said it expected India to see no growth in financial year 2021 and bounce back to a 6.6% GDP growth in FY22. Full Article