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Nature and spirit of international trade would depart from standard rule post COVID-19

India has firmly established itself as a net steel exporter in FY20 with total steel exports at 11.183 MT (31 % growth over last year) exceeding the total steel imports at 7.164 MT by 4.02 MT.




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Supply crisis looms as arrival of vegetables, fruits down sharply at Delhi’s Azadpur mandi

Delhi’s Azadpur mandi, the country’s largest market yard for these items, saw arrivals of onion, tomato and potato drop by 14-31% during April 16-30 from the previous fortnight.




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MFIs see demand picking up soon due to emergency loan requirement, kharif cultivation

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) believe the industry will bounce back in no time as they see demand for microcredit rising soon because of emergency loan requirements of their customers to restart businesses.




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Co-operative banks can invoke SARFAESI Act, seize and sell defaulters’ assets to recover dues, says SC

The SARFAESI Act, which is now rarely being used after the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has come into existence since 2016, allows banks to seize, take control, manage and sell assets of defaulting borrowers without the intervention of any court/tribunal and also ensures speedy recovery.




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Hollywood artist tutors Arabic-speaking kids during pandemic

There's not nearly enough original Arabic-language content online to keep young Arab kids entertained, so Syrian-born animation artist Reem Ali Adeeb and her sister Sandi set up Susupreemo, a YouTube channel designed to help Arabic-speaking kids weather the coronavirus lockdown through basic tutorials on drawing and such




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MG Motor Hector review: This British SUV ‘listens’ to you and talks back

MG Motor is a British carmaker now owned by SAIC Motor of China. The Hector is its first product for the Indian market—and the company calls it India’s first internet car.




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Zero-emission electric truck showcased by ABB in Switzerland

Electric truck by ABB showcased in Swiss capital, Bern.




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Urban mobility: The need and future in India

As a developing nation, India cannot afford such huge investments and needs to shift from car-dependency to public transport.




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Destination India: Travels to the land of the rising sun

We drive from Guwahati in Assam to Pasighat, the oldest town of Arunachal.




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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: It’s not just another hatchback

The Grand i10 NIOS is not just another Hyundai hatchback; it’s the company’s attempt to make a car that, at least on paper, trumps the best-selling hatchback in the country, the Maruti Suzuki Swift




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Move over Nandi Hills, Gudibande Fort is almost as approachable and far more serene

From 2006-13, Honda Cars India sold what is globally called the eighth-generation Civic. It then skipped the ninth-generation, and earlier this year the tenth-generation arrived in India.




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European Students Union: demands support for international students

The European Students Union has outlined a feature in the Policy Document for 2019. It has urged the Governments and Universities to do better and provide great support to the international students.The institutions of higher educationThere are many…




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Samsung Galaxy A70 | Hands On | Digit.in

We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy A70 and heres what we thought of it.




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Samsung Galaxy A80 | Hands On | Digit.in

We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy A80 and heres what we thought of it.




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Prague Diary: Spies, Skittles, and Joseph Beuys

DMN's editor-in-chief hunts the social through the streets of Prague and the "luxe bunker" offices of Socialbakers




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Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs iPhone XR: Price and spec comparison




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PUBG Mobiles new Arctic Mode is here: How to play and simple strategy guide




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Privilege escalation attacks, their impact on enterprises and mitigation




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Best Android antivirus apps of 2020




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Best unlimited broadband plans




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How to record the screen on Android devices




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Best sci-fi films on Netflix that will expand your mind




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How the lockdown has affected TV manufacturing and distribution in India




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From video conferencing apps to app stores and scam emails - how to stay safe online




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Asus Indias Arnold Su talks about the delayed Zephyrus G14 and other upcoming gaming laptops




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H-1B Visa Lottery Process May Affects Immigrants and Indian IT firms

From April 2019, there will be several changes in the H-1B visa application. Now, the organizations required to register electronically before the visa lottery procedure to obtain H-1B visas for their workers. As per the latest rules, the candidates…




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Changes to H-1B visas, helping the top skilled, and highly paid overseas workers

The Congress has mandated that the H1-B visa has an annual limit cap of 65,000 visas during each fiscal year. Moreover, the first 20,000 petitions filed by beneficiaries having a US master's degree get an exemption from the cap.A few major changes Presently,…




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H1B Visa has an impact and Indians seek Canadian Citizenship

Presently, the United States is imposing severe rules regarding visas and immigration so that Indians remain away from arriving in the country.Canada is welcomingMoreover, Canada has continued to favour immigrants.  50 percent of Indians who migrated…




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US Ending Country Cap in Green Cards Will Help India and China

After the elimination of the country quotas from Green Cards, the present discrimination in the labour market will be over. As per a Congressional report, this will allow for the domination of India and China to gain American citizenship.Green Card is…




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A Startup agrees to finance H-1B visa holders and DACA recipients

Many Indian students need financial help to pursue a master’s degree at the University level in the USA, but cannot apply for a student loan. They are forced to take a loan in India and pledge their home as collateral.Starting the journeyInspired by…




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A New Study Shows that H-1B Serves the Payment of Scholarships and Training

As per a new study of the National Foundation for American Policy, the H-1B visa program for top skilled overseas professionals, presently under the excessive scrutiny of the US administration, earned $4.9 billion in employer-paid fees for the US since…




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H1B Visa Changes Give Priority to MBA and Master's Students

After the implementation of new regulations the odds of MBA candidates increased by more than 10% to get the US work visa.They are burdened with student debt heavily and will be in a position to settle it. They can expect an attractive return on investment…




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USA Administration Announces Fresh Immigration Rules and Measures

A new announcement by the USA Administration amounts to a concentrated effort by the administration to alter the legal immigration and focus on the legal ways for immigration.The rule denotes that the applicants for Green Card and visa will be viewed…




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US Immigration Moves Ahead in H-1B Process and Impacts Indian IT Sector

The US Immigration is moving ahead in changing the process for issuing H-1B visa from next year. The outcome will have an impact on many Indian IT firms. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget, has completed the reviewing process, for the…




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A Report and Trend Analysis on Indian Students to US

There is a decreasing trend among the Indian students reaching the US to seek education over the years, as per a report. As per the Open Doors Report focusing on International Educational Exchange, the yearly growth of students from India, to the US…




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Andhra Pradesh capital relocation: State government defers decision

Recently, an expert committee had recommended for a decentralised development by having three capital cities for legislature, executive and judiciary and putting available resources for balanced regional growth.




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Maharashtra: Power elites stage a comeback as Uddhav Thackerey expands cabinet

With this exercise, the state’s new council of ministers — 33 cabinet and 10 state — has hit the maximum limit, capped at 15 per cent of the Vidhan Sabha strength of 288.




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Jammu and Kashmir: SMS restored, broadband internet back in govt hospitals

SHORT messaging services (SMS) on mobile phones will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday midnight, the 150th day since the government suspended it in the erstwhile state.




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Jammu and Kashmir: Govt to bring domicile provision to protect jobs; land ownership rights to be firmed up

For protection of land ownership in J&K, a handful of provisions, the official said, are being considered which include land ownership protection regimes in force in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.




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Andhra Pradesh plans Rs 10,000-crore greenfield port in Prakasam

According to the project details, the state government is proposing to develop this non-major port to meet the increasing cargo demand in the state. It is expected to be an all-weather port with world-class terminal facilities, well suited to meet the present and future needs of the trades and also suitable to develop as a major port.




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Not sure if states resolutions on CAA, NPR can stand scrutiny: Jairam Ramesh

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on why he chose to write about Indira Gandhi and Nehru, and the reason NDA govt’s NPR is different from UPA’s; says there is no vacancy for Cong president as of now; and warns against the lack of political outreach in Kashmir.




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Andhra Assembly passes Bill to establish three capitals in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Kurnool

This was protested by hundreds of farmers and women in Amaravati region who defied prohibitory orders and broke security cordon to reach the state legislature complex.




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Andhra Pradesh’s three-capital plan could trigger 50% rise in realty prices

Industry experts say that besides the realty sector, the Chennai-Visakhapatnam industrial corridor will spur growth for other allied industries as well.




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Nepal invites PM Modi and Imran to Sagarmatha dialogue

The theme for the first edition of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, scheduled from April 2-4, is ‘Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity’, Gyawali told a group of visiting Indian reporters. It will be held every two years.




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Adani Power net loss narrows to Rs 703 crore in Q3, courtesy lower fuel cost and higher margin

Revenues from operations for the third quarter rose 4.28% y-o-y to Rs6,574.82 crore on account of contribution from newly-acquired companies during the quarter.




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Foreign secy Shringla makes dash to Kabul as US and Taliban ink peace pact today

At his meeting with NSA Mohib, Shringla reiterated India’s commitment to “stand with Afghanistan” as it pursues “sustainable peace and reconciliation."




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SC tells HC to hear hate FIR plea, objects to Mander remarks

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sent the plea to the Delhi High Court with the direction that it be listed for March 6 along with other petitions on the matter.




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Coronavirus outbreak: DGCA mandates stringent sanitary measures for airlines as COVID-19 spreads

The DGCA has mandated that all aircraft need to be equipped with hand sanitisers, soaps and universal precaution kits to protect crew members who assist people.




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Coronavirus: No community spread signs, random sample tests in March negative, says ICMR

This community transmission test is running separately from the testing and tracking of symptomatic travellers as well as those who have come in contact with confirmed Covid-19 cases.




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IAA speaks up for senior citizens and against domestic violence

Many national newspapers and NGOs like Rotary, industry bodies like Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC) and Population First (Laadli) will also play a role in disseminating information and counselling, where necessary.