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German exports down nearly a quarter in April as virus hits

3:49 pm June 10, 2020

Berlin: German exports plunged by nearly a quarter in April compared with the previous month as coronavirus shutdowns dragged down demand, official data showed Tuesday. The figures from the Federal Statistical Office followed data showing big drops in factory orders and industrial production in Europe’s biggest economy in April, underlining expectations of a sharp economic […]

Bear shot dead in French Pyrenees, government to press charges

3:40 pm June 10, 2020

Paris: A bear has been shot dead in the French Pyrenees, French Environment Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Tuesday, adding that the government will press charges. French authorities have reintroduced bears in the Pyrenees mountain range bordering Spain, but local cattle breeders have protested vigorously, saying the bears attack their herds. “A bear has been […]

At rallies in Bihar, Rajnath touches upon Gilgit-Baltistan

Rajnath holds talks with French counterpart Parly

9:00 pm June 2, 2020

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Florence Parly during which she conveyed that the Rafale jets will be delivered to India as scheduled notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The defence ministry said the two ministers discussed matters of mutual concern including regional security scenario […]

As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracing

12:32 am May 12, 2020

Paris: A top world health official Monday warned that countries are essentially driving blind in reopening their economies without setting up strong contact tracing to beat back flare-ups of the coronavirus. The warning came as France and Belgium emerged from lockdowns, the Netherlands sent children back to school, and a number of US states continued […]

Lockdown: Liquor traders in Goa fear shortage of stocks

1:12 pm May 2, 2020

Panaji: Even as the Centre’s amended guidelines for the COVID-19 lockdown will open up liquor stores in Goa, traders are concerned that they might run out of stocks, as the ban on foreign imports remains in place. According to liquor traders, stocks of foreign-made alcohol may dry up in the next two months, as most […]