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How the Covid-19 Pandemic Will Impact Global Transition to Renewable Energy
According to the Global Energy Review 2020 by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global CO2 emissions are expected to decline by 8 per cent in 2020 to the levels of 10 years ago. The study stated that this would be the largest ever year-on-year reduct...
Anti-Muslim Incidents are Bound to Attract Negative Attention Abroad, Warns Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also demanded that in these difficult times of the pandemic, the Centre must give the state governments their dues.
CBDT Again Defers GST, GAAR Reporting in I-T Audit Report Till March 2021
Business entities having a turnover of more than Rs 1 crore (or Rs 2 crore if they have opted for presumptive taxation) and professionals with gross receipts of more than Rs 50 lakh have to comply with the tax audit requirements.
Rupee Rises 48 Paise to 76.20 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
Forex traders said higher opening of domestic equities supported the local unit, while sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over coronavirus outbreak weighed on the currency.
Infosys Q4 Net Up 6.3% at Rs 4,335 Crore, Suspends FY21 Guidance Citing Uncertainty
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 4,078 crore in the year-ago period as per IFRS accounting norms, Infosys said in a BSE filing. Its revenue grew 8 per cent to Rs 23,267 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 21,539 crore in the corresponding p...
Business Optimism for April-June Quarter Falls to Record Low, Worse Than 2009 Financial Crisis, Says Report
The Dun & Bradstreet Composite Business Optimism Index stood at 49.40 per cent for Q2 2020 (April-June), a record low and worse than during the 2009 financial crisis. The index registered a decrease of 37 per cent as compared to the year-ago period.
Microsoft Adds More Indian Languages to Its Translator: All The Details Here
The Microsoft Translator will now offer real-time translation in five additional languages -- Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam and Punjabi.
Mass Testing Key to Fight Covid-19, India Nowhere in Game, Says Rahul Gandhi
Stating that the country has quite low level of testing for coronavirus infection, he said with only 149 tests per million population, India is currently in the company of countries like Laos, Niger and Honduras.
Bank Credit Growth Slumps to 5-decade Low of 6.14 Percent in FY20
Bank advances growth in FY20 was the slowest since the fiscal ended March 1962, when loans had grown by 5.38 per cent.
With Several Aircraft Grounded Amid Lockdown, Major Airports in India Turn into 'Boneyard'
The aerial shots depict a forlorn airport entrance which otherwise remains busy with arrivals and departure of tourists throughout the year.
Do Not Succumb to Threats as World is Watching, Think About Indians First: Congress Tells PM
The remarks came after US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that his country may "retaliate" if India did not export hydroxychloroquine drug, used for COVID-19 treatment, despite his personal request.
COVID19: You Gave in to Trump's Threat, Sibal Slams Modi Over Lifting of Drug Ban
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party leaders Shashi Tharoor and Jaiveer Shergill also slammed US President Donald Trump for his alleged threat to retaliate in case India refused to lift the ban on exporting the drugs.
SBI Cuts Savings Rate by 25 bps to 2.75 Percent
In view of adequate liquidity in the system, SBI realigned its interest rates on Savings Bank Deposits, with effect from April 15, 2020, SBI said in a statement.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Rapido Ties Up With Essential Suppliers to Aid Last-mile Deliveries
The Bengaluru-based company said it is also in talks with others like Grofers, Dunzo and FreshtoHome to extend its support to help them deliver essential orders.
Give up One Meal to Mark BJP Foundation Day, Asks Nadda to Party Workers
Nadda issued a set of directives to party workers, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted it, urging them to follow these guidelines.
FinMin Asks Banks to Ensure Adequate Cash to Meet Cash Demand Post Salary Transfers
Bank branches have been asked to remain open for facilitating withdrawal of money to be credited through direct benefit transfer to accounts of farmers, old-age person, widow and disabled under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.
