And a sweeping lockdown that came early on, dealt a devastating blow to the country's migrant workers. Millions of them - all in informal jobs - suddenly found themselves without work and running out ... ( read original story ...)
India on cusp of winning 2nd test against Australia at MCG
India needs just 70 runs to win the second cricket test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after bowling Australia out for 200 in its second innings at lunch on ... ( read original story ...)
Car bumper stickers are a new front in India’s caste war
From Bentleys to bangers, the car one drives has always denoted status. In India it is not the car but the sticker you slap on the bumper that literally spells out your class.Police in Uttar Pradesh ... ( read original story ...)
India in strong position to level test series vs Australia
Australia faces a big challenge to avoid defeat in the second cricket test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after the home side suffered another ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s growth may ‘never return’ to its pre-virus path after trade trouble with China, says economist
Australia's gross domestic product (GDP) could be hit by as much as 2.8% due to the escalating trade tensions with China, according to Capital Economics. ( read original story ...)
US extends China military investment ban to subsidiaries
The US Treasury department said on Monday that an executive order issued by Donald Trump banning investments in Chinese companies with suspected military ties would apply to subsidiaries, embracing a ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s COVID-19 case curve as of December 27
Georgia has seen a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases since September with this latest rise now moving past what many hoped would be the worst of it back in July. Georgia's average daily cases ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Banks Get More Flexibility in Financing Stock Investments
Oman’s central bank said it approved a recommendation that would provide more flexibility for banks in financing stock market investments. ( read original story ...)
Iran to receive 150,000 Pfizer vaccines
Amid a controversy over Iran's ability to purchase the coronavirus vaccine, Tehran is set to receive 150,000 doses from US donors. ( read original story ...)
The face behind an audacious bid for Air India
Meenakshi Mallik, who serves on the flag carrier’s board as director (commercial) and has worked at the airline for 31 years, is the face behind the employees’ bid to acquire Air India ... ( read original story ...)