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IMF welcomes India's focus on growth in Union Budget

IMF forecasts deeper Latin America recession in 2020

11:17 pm June 24, 2020

Rio De Janeiro: The International Monetary Fund is forecasting a nearly double-digit recession for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020 – a contraction of 9.4 per cent – as the region is dragged down by its two largest economies, which continue to suffer from the coronavirus. The updated outlook for the region, released Wednesday, is down sharply from the 5.2 […]

Powerful earthquake shakes southern, central Mexico

11:55 pm June 23, 2020

Mexico City: A powerful earthquake centered near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets. Seismic alarms sounded midmorning with enough warning for residents to exit buildings. Power was knocked out to some areas, but there were no immediately reports of damage or injuries. […]

Judge orders Brazil’s Bolsonaro to use face mask in public

11:25 pm June 23, 2020

São Paulo: A Brazilian federal judge on Tuesday ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to comply with local rules to wear a face mask whenever he is outdoors in the capital of Brasilia. In recent weekends, a sometimes unmasked Bolsonaro has joined throngs of people protesting against Brazil’s Congress and Supreme Court and he has often visited bakeries […]

UN chief warns against criminal exploitation of COVID-19 recovery resources

UNSC permanent members congratulate India on election win

2:33 pm June 18, 2020

United Nations: The United Nations Security Council’s permanent and non-permanent members have congratulated India and three other newly-elected countries on their election to the powerful UN organ, saying they look forward to working with them on the issues of international peace and security. Along with India, Ireland, Mexico and Norway also won the Security Council […]

FIDE Online Chess Olympiad to start on July 25

Tripura man’s online chess tournament goes global

7:35 pm May 29, 2020

Agartala: The Lockdown online International Chess Tournament, which was launched by a chess enthusiast from Tripura, has gained popularity worldwide with 29 foreign countries participating in the contest. The tournament which completed its 87th contest with participation of 2000 players from 29 countries will end on June 9 after completing the 100-mark, the organiser, Nirmal […]