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Biden to host first virtual meeting with PM Trudeau to unveil US-Canada partnership roadmap

4:51 pm February 23, 2021

Washington: US President Joe Biden will host his first-ever virtual bilateral summit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday during which they will jointly unveil a new initiative, a roadmap for partnership between the two neighbours. The US and Canada are close allies, sharing the world’s longest land border and trading hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods and services annually. ASTRO ACCENT […]

Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications

2:06 pm February 19, 2021

Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) to prevent its unauthorized use by other countries. A GI tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess origin-based qualities and reputation in the region. The precious salt is extracted from the Salt Range in Punjab which extends along the south […]

Rishi Sunak sees ‘signs of resilience’ as UK economy suffers biggest drop since 1709

11:10 pm February 12, 2021

London: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on Friday pointed to signs of resilience and indicated further support measures in his Budget statement next month as latest statistics showed the British economy, devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, suffered its biggest decline in more than 300 years in 2020. As most businesses, shops and restaurants continue to struggle through the coronavirus-induced […]

Tempo driver arrested for attacking policeman in Delhi

Haryana govt grants exemption in motor vehicle tax to autos, taxis operating within Delhi-NCR

10:10 pm February 10, 2021

Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Wednesday decided to grant exemption in motor vehicle tax to auto rickshaws and taxis operating within the Delhi-national capital region (NCR), an official statement said. The decision was taken during a meeting of the state cabinet held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. It will ensure seamless movement […]

Israel’s Netanyahu ‘determined’ to continue Gaza operation

Israeli PM’s corruption trial resumes weeks before election

2:05 pm February 8, 2021

Jerusalem : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Jerusalem courtroom Monday to respond formally to corruption charges just weeks before national elections in which he hopes to extend his 12-year rule. Netanyahu was indicted last year for fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases. In recent months, Israelis have held weekly protests calling on him […]