Day: February 25, 2020

US to donate ventilators to India to fight coronavirus: Trump

US to reduce more regulations, says Trump

6:42 pm February 25, 2020

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised to reduce more regulations in his country as he looked for overseas investment to boost American economy. Speaking at a meeting with CEOs, he said a trade deal with India is in the works, but did not share any details. “It has been an honour to […]

Trump slams media for 'blocking' alleged graft cases against Biden

US President says coronavirus problem to be over soon

6:33 pm February 25, 2020

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the coronavirus epidemic will soon be brought under control as China has been working very hard. Addressing Indian CEOs here, Trump said the US plans to spend about USD 2.5 billion in fighting the deadly coronavirus. “China is working very very hard, I have spoken to […]

Sensex ends 82 pts lower; Nifty slips below 11,800

6:24 pm February 25, 2020

Mumbai: Benchmark Sensex ended 82 points lower after a highly volatile session on Tuesday, extending losses for a third day, as investors continued to weigh the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy. A day after a steep fall due to concerns over Mauritius being added to the “grey list” of Financial […]

Gold tumbles Rs 954 on strong rupee, global cues

6:21 pm February 25, 2020

New Delhi: Gold prices on Tuesday tumbled by Rs 954 to Rs 43,549 per 10 gram in the national capital on stronger rupee and selling in global market, according to HDFC Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 44,503 per 10 gram in the previous trading session. Silver prices also fell by Rs 80 […]

Yaas: NDRF deputes highest-ever number of teams for Odisha, Bengal; over 10L evacuated

Rain disrupts normal life in Odisha

6:19 pm February 25, 2020

Bhubaneswar: Unseasonal rain, coupled with squally winds, threw life out of gear in parts of Odisha, uprooting trees and causing massive traffic snarls during the morning rush hour. Several areas reeled under power cuts on Tuesday as distribution lines snapped after trees fell on them. The Met department has predicted downpour in the coastal districts […]