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Trump, Putin discuss expansion of G7 summit, oil markets over phone
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the phone on Monday and discussed plans of expanding the Group of 7 to include a more diverse gathering of countries, such as India and Russia, that would better represent th
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Majority of Americans in favour of controlling pandemic outbreak rather th
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 2 (ANI): Despite the coronavirus ripping through US economy and upending everything- from junk bonds to prices for orange juice- a majority of Americans are still in favour of controlling the pandemic outbreak first, rather than restarting economy, a survey found.
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Moody's downgrades India's ratings to Baa3, maintains negative outlook
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New York, June 2 (ANI): Moody's Investors Service has downgraded India's foreign-currency and local-currency long-term issuer ratings to Baa3 from Baa2 and local-currency senior unsecured rating to Baa3 from Baa2.
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Vidya Balan thanks those who helped in sending PPE kits to frontline COVID
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): Taking a step forward to help the relentless frontline warriors, actor Vidya Balan has thanked the donors, who helped to send out PPE (personal protective equipment) kits to those battling in the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19: Rugby Australia axes one-third of its staff in organisational re
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], June 1 (ANI): The Rugby Australia on Monday announced that "over 75 per cent of its workforce has been stood down, or on significantly reduced hours since April 1" as part of phase one of its planned organisational restructure as the game continues to navigate the impa
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'Don't think it's great': Steve Smith on saliva ban
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], June 1 (ANI): Australia batsman Steve Smith on Monday said that he does not think it is great to ban saliva as a method to shine the ball and added that it might tinker with the balance between bat and ball.
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V-Guard's Q4 profit dips 47 pc to Rs 32 crore due to Covid-19 lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Consumer electricals and electronics major V-Guard Industries on Monday reported 47 per cent plunge in its consolidated profit after tax at Rs 32 crore for the quarter ended March 31.
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Khelo India e-Pathshala will motivate more young athletes to take up sport
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda on Monday inaugurated Khelo India e -Pathshala programme through a webinar which was attended by young archers, archery coaches and experts of the discip
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English cricket family set to "Raise The Bat" for key workers
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 1 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday launched the #raisethebat campaign, which highlights key workers from the world of cricket who are helping to support their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], June 1 (ANI): The MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the organisers announced on Monday.
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Shanti Foundation distributes thousands of ration bags to the needy amid C
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): "Each one of us can make a change. Together we can make a difference". Togetherness is the need of the hour! Reckoning the current situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the vulnerable community, small farmers and daily wage workers
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Steve Smith willing to play IPL if T20 WC gets postponed
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], June 1 (ANI): Australian batsman Steve Smith on Monday said that he is open to playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) if the T20 World Cup gets postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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