‘Amid prolonged trade disputes and wide-ranging policy uncertainties, the world economy has seen a significant and broad-based deterioration over the past year,’ declared the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2020 report from UN (United Nations), released recently.
China claims fourth coronavirus death
A fourth person has died in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, authorities said as more places stepped up medical screening of travelers from the country as it enters its busiest travel period. The increased control measures followed a sharp rise in the number of infections to more than 200 people since last month, with epidemiologists still uncertain of its nature and mode of transmission. Chinese health authorities confirmed late Monday that some cases had been transmitted person-to-person, a development that means the illness could spread faster and more widely, particularly at the start of the Lunar New Year travel rush.
Editorial: Justice prevails
The Supreme Court Monday rejected the plea of a death row convict in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case challenging the Delhi High Court order which had dismissed his claim of being a juvenile at the time of commission of offence. A bench comprising Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bushan and A S Bopanna dismissed the plea of the death row convict, Pawan Kumar Gupta, and upheld the Delhi High Court verdict.
Periyar row: Rajini says I will not ask sorry
Days after a Dravidian outfit demanded an apology from him for his comments on a rally taken out by social reformer Periyar decades ago, actor Rajinikanth today asserted that he will neither express regret nor tender an apology and maintained that his remark was factual.
Leather Fashion Show to be held along IILF
The 35th edition of India International Leather Fair (IILF) Chennai, will be held from 31 January to 3 February at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai.
Airtel ties up with Bharti AXA
After the launch of its prepaid bundles with built-in life insurance cover, Bharti Airtel introduced its most affordable prepaid bundle with built in life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh.
Stuart McCann to Join CBRE
CBRE announced the appointment of Stuart McCann as head of International Capital, Pacific and Southeast Asia. According to a press release, he will assume the newly created role on 3 February 2020.
G7CR Technologies partners with Microsoft
G7CR Technologies, a global information technology and cloud services company, recently announced the launch of the SSB 360 program in partnership with Microsoft. According to a press release, the initiative will provide for start-ups and small businesses benefits of up to $3 million and strategic association.
