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India pips China in FDI inflows first time in 20 years
Published On: December 29, 2018 01:29 PM NPT By: Agencies
Even though China has remained favorite destination for investors for decades, India has pipped its neighbour in 2018 for the first time in the last 20 years in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI), changing the dynamics of attractive Asian market.
Strong quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warning withdrawn
Published On: December 29, 2018 12:38 PM NPT By: Reuters
MANILA, Dec 29: A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn.
Trump and China loom over a tumultuous year in Asia
Published On: December 29, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SEOUL, Dec 29: To judge by the stream of extraordinary images on the Korean Peninsula, you might think 2018 marked the beginning of an elusive peace in one of the world’s last vestiges of the Cold War.
Earthquake of 6.9 strikes off Philippines, small tsunami possible: centre
Published On: December 29, 2018 10:58 AM NPT By: Reuters
MANILA, Dec 29: An earthquake of 6.9 magnitudes struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday and small tsunami waves were possible on parts of the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia and Palau, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
Thousands demonstrate in Sudan against Bashir’s rule
Published On: December 29, 2018 10:49 AM NPT By: Associated Press
CAIRO, Dec 29 : Thousands demonstrated Friday in nearly two dozen neighborhoods of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, calling for President Omar Bashir to step down, according to activists, keeping up the pressure on the autocratic general-turned-president who has been in power for nearly 30 years.
Bomb strikes tourist bus near Egypt’s Giza Pyramids, kills 4
Published On: December 29, 2018 10:46 AM NPT By: Associated Press
CAIRO, Dec 29: A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Friday near the Giza Pyramids, killing three Vietnamese and their Egyptian guide, officials said.
47% of Americans blame Trump for government shutdown
Published On: December 28, 2018 04:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Dec 28: More Americans blame President Donald Trump than congressional Democrats for the partial U.S. government shutdown, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Thursday found, as lawmakers returned to Washington with no quick end to the shutdown in sight.
India's court rejects exemption plea from Ramdev’s company
Published On: December 28, 2018 03:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
UTTARAKHAND, Dec 28: The Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a petition filed by yoga guru Ramdev’s company Divya Pharmacy to challenge the requirement that it should share profits with farmers from whom it procures resources. The requirement is part of the provisions of the Fair and Equitable Benefit Sharing of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Runaway lion, wounded elk find home in Russian shelter
Published On: December 28, 2018 02:00 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS
RUSSIA, Dec 28: A lion that escaped from an airport, a crocodile found at a rubbish dump and an elk attacked by stray dogs -- all these animals have found refuge in an unusual private shelter in Russia.
Indian parliament passes controversial Triple Talaq bill amidst opposition walkout
Published On: December 28, 2018 01:25 PM NPT By: Agencies
NEW DELHI, Dec 28: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a controversial bill that criminalizes the practice of triple talaq among Muslims, amidst walkout by the Congress and the BJP ally AIADMK as opposition parties attacked the government saying the measure was aimed at political gains in view of the coming general elections.
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