Articles by Karan Manral
Travellers from G20 can use UPI for payments at select airports: RBI Governor
Travellers arriving from G20 can use UPI for payments at select airports, RBI Governor announces
Updated on Feb 08, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Karan Manral
One ‘Republican’ to another: Athawale slams Trump over siege
“What Trump did ahead of the transition of power is detrimental to democracy and so he has lost the right to be called a Republican,” Athawale, the Republican Party of India (RPI) leader said in a statement
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 03:41 PM IST
Mumbai | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
Elon Musk named world’s wealthiest: Here are 9 other richest people on the planet
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, of the 20 wealthiest persons in the world, 14 are Americans, with eight, including Musk, in top 10.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 05:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
‘Equalisation levy doesn’t discriminate against any American company’: India rebuts US’ claims
The Commerce ministry in a release said this was because the 2% equalisation levy (EL) applies equally to all non-resident e-commerce operators, irrespective of their country of residence.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 12:58 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
US Congress certifies Joe Biden’s win: The who’s who of president-elect’s cabinet
The names announced by Biden as nominees for various portfolios will have to be confirmed by the Senate only after which they can officially take charge.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 12:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Joe Biden picks Boston mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary
The 53-year-old Walsh has served as the Democratic mayor of Boston since 2014. Biden presided over the inauguration when Walsh took the oath of office in 2018 for his second term.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 10:30 AM IST
Boston | Associated Press | Posted by Karan Manral
Donald Trump prepares pardon list for aides and family, and maybe himself
Trump is hoping to announce the pardons on January 19m his final full day in office. However, biggest question facing his legal team may be whether he has the authority to pardon himself.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 10:15 AM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Karan Manral
Covid-19 vaccination: Second pan-India dry run today, Chinese vaccine found 78% effective in Brazil
Immunisation drives against Covid-19 are currently underway in several countries. Vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech SE and Moderna are being most widely used.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 09:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
US Capitol chaos: Donald Trump faces calls for removal, possible impeachment after violence
The top Democrats in Congress, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, called on Vice President Mike Pence to use the US Constitution to remove Trump for “his incitement of insurrection.”
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 08:14 AM IST
Washington | Reuters | Posted by Karan Manral
Covid-19: 1 new death and 96 cases per million population in India in last 7 days, says govt
The Union health ministry on Wednesday released data comparing India’s numbers on both counts with those in other worst-hit countries.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 07:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Fuel prices hiked for first time since December 7, petrol closes in on all-time high in Delhi
Petrol and diesel became costlier by 26 and 25 paise respectively in Delhi on Wednesday. A litre of petrol costs Rs 83.97 in the city, just short of Rs 84 per litre from October 2018.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 01:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
‘Assault on universal rights’: Incoming US secretary of state on Hong Kong arrests
“The Biden-Harris administration will stand with the people of Hong Kong and against Beijing’s crackdown on democracy,” tweeted Antony Blinken, US President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of state.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 11:41 AM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Karan Manral
Congress set to confirm Joe Biden’s electoral win over Donald Trump
Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is all but certain to fail, defeated by bipartisan majorities in Congress prepared to accept the results.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 11:44 AM IST
Washington | Associated Press | Posted by Karan Manral
India crosses 150,000 Covid-19 deaths: Here’s where other worst-hit countries stand
With 150,114 deaths thus far due to the disease, India is only the third country, after the United States and Brazil, to cross the 150,000 mark.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 12:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
US could soon give 1 million Covid-19 vaccinations a day, says Anthony Fauci
“Any time you start a big program, there’s always glitches. I think the glitches have been worked out,” the nation’s top infectious disease,” Fauci, the US’ top infectious disease expert, said.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 08:38 AM IST
Associated Press | Posted by Karan Manral
Germany extends lockdown until January 31, toughens curbs
In a new move, authorities will allow people in areas with more than 200 new infections per 100,000 residents over seven days to travel only 15 kilometers (just over nine miles) from their hometown unless they have a good reason to go further.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 08:59 AM IST
Berlin | Associated Press | Posted by Karan Manral
UK coronavirus variant detected in 41 countries/territories: WHO
On December 14, 2020, the UK announced that a new coronavirus strain had been detected in the country, with the new variant being 70 per cent more transmissible.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 12:10 PM IST
Geneva | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
Georgia Senate runoffs: Democrats take early leads
Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock of President-elect Joe Biden’s party are challenging incumbents David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler of President Donald Trump’s Republican party.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 07:54 AM IST
Atlanta | Reuters | Posted by Karan Manral
Kerala CM hails completion of Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline project
Addressing the function virtually, Pinarayi Vijayan said that after his government came to power in 2016, it had to “clear obstacles by proactively addressing the genuine concerns of the people”.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 01:56 PM IST
Kochi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
Bill Gates hails India’s leadership in scientific innovation, vaccine manufacturing
“It’s great to see India’s leadership in scientific innovation and vaccine manufacturing capability as the world works to end the Covid-19 pandemic,” the Microsoft founder tweeted.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 01:45 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
Supreme Court okays Central Vista project: Here’s where leaders of other countries sit
Tuesday’s verdict of the Supreme Court means that if things go as planned, India will get a new Parliament building next year, in place of the existing one, which is more than 90 years old.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 12:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
60,000 babies born in India on New Year’s Day, world’s highest: UNICEF
More than 371,500 babies were born worldwide on January 1, 2021, the UN’s children’s agency has said.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 10:35 AM IST
United Nations | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
Will produce at least 600 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine in 2021, says Moderna
The US pharmaceutical company had previously announced it would produce 500 million doses of its vaccine in 2021.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 10:19 AM IST
Washington | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
Sensex drops 112.74 points to 48,064.06 in opening session; Nifty slips 38.25 points to 14,094.65.
Axis Bank, HDFC, TCS and HUL were among the gainers in the Sensex pack, while ONGC was the top laggard.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 10:02 AM IST
Mumbai | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
Covid-19: UK begins immunisation drive of second vaccine, Mexico okays Oxford-AstraZeneca candidate
Israel has become the third country, after the United States and Canada, to approve Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, the American drugmaker said on Monday.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 08:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Muradnagar roof collapse: Main accused Ajay Tyagi arrested, total 4 held so far
Tyagi is the contractor of the crematorium, where the roof collapsed on Sunday, claiming 24 lives and injuring at least 17 others.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 08:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Maiden run of train connecting Bengaluru with its airport begins
“The trains will operate from Bengaluru city station to the newly built KIA, Devanahalli Railway halt station,” Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa tweeted, greeting people on the occasion.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 03:26 PM IST
Bengaluru | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
French regulator head expects Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to arrive this week
Dominique Le Guludec, head of the Haute Autorite de Sante (HAS), further said that France wanted more information on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine shot.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 02:44 PM IST
Paris | Reuters | Posted by Karan Manral
PM Modi should take first shot of Covid-19 vaccine, says Bihar Congress leader
“This will help in winning the trust of the people as there is doubt among them about the vaccine,” said Ajit Sharma of the Bihar Congress.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 02:54 PM IST
Patna | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral