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Indian exports could take a hit as world food prices dip in February due to coronavirus

The FAO Food Price Index fell 1% from January, with vegetable oil, meat, and cereal indices registering a decline.

Netanyahu wants Israelis to greet with ‘Indian Namaste’ as coronavirus scare spreads

The Israeli Prime Minister said small steps such as adopting the “Indian Namaste” could help in controlling the spread of coronavirus.

Why coronavirus is a global human credit crunch

Coronavirus has hit human mobility globally, subsequently impacting productivity and consumption. Much of that will take far longer to resume even if the spread is contained.

Taliban dropped India from its thank you list. Delhi should face new Afghanistan realities

Economic aid never fails to produce influence, and India should know that. Our aid must not only continue, but it should increase with firm commitments.

Coronavirus impact on India’s trade estimated to be $348 million: UN report

UN economists also announced a likely $50 billion drop in the worldwide manufacturing exports in February as COVID-19 disrupts world trade.

Hit by coronavirus crisis, NITI Aayog plans Rs 3,000-cr scheme to boost bulk drugs industry

Under the proposed incentive scheme, the government will invest 25% of the project cost on an investment of minimum Rs 500 crore.

India was the most cyber-attacked country in the world for three months in 2019

Report says though the US was the most attacked last year, India held top spot in April, May & June and was in the top 5 worst affected throughout the year. 

China blaming US for coronavirus? It refuses to come clean about origin

China and WHO report on coronavirus says origin of COVID-19 one of the ‘key unknowns’. There is also a growing blame-America stench.

NPT turns 50. The first half it lived a lie, the second half it saw its own demise

The Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty was meant to prevent a world catastrophe. Fifty years on, it has done nothing to avert arsenal building.

US hits back at China, orders media outlets to slash staff

Starting 13 March, four outlets will be allowed to employ a combined 100 Chinese citizens in US down about 40% from now. More restrictions are likely to come soon.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.