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Euro 2020 playoffs could be in Oct. or Nov.

The playoffs, involving 16 teams, have twice been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic

21 Apr 2020 6:28 PM

Greens at the Augusta National Golf Club. Courtesy LinksGems

Augusta Masters hosts donate $2 million to coronavirus tests, relief

The only years when Masters could not be gone through in April since its 1934 debut were 1943-1945 due to World War II

31 Mar 2020 2:01 PM

Naomi Osaka disappointed but supports Olympic delay

She was looking forward to participating in her home country, but realises that time is not now

29 Mar 2020 2:05 PM

President Donald Trump speaks with CEO of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sarah Hirshland. AP Photo

President Trump praises Olympics delay, says will attend in 2021

Like the Olympics, Trump's reelection campaign also has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic

25 Mar 2020 9:23 PM

United States' swimmer Michael Phelps. AP Photo

Champion swimmer Michael Phelps worries about athletes' mental health

At this point, all the work is done. Athletes are just fine-tuning. Now it's like, 'Oh ... we're not competing': Phelps

25 Mar 2020 12:16 PM

File photo of qualifying for 2017 Azerbaijan race. AP Photo

Azerbaijan GP off; no F1 race until mid-June at the earliest

With this, the first eight races of the 2020 season have now been either postponed or canceled because of the virus

23 Mar 2020 5:34 PM

In return, the United States would suspend tariffs on Chinese goods due to go into effect on Sunday and reduce others, US officials said. (Photo: Representational)

US China trade deal cuts tariffs for Beijing promise of big farm purchases

Beijing has agreed to import at least USD 200 billion in additional US goods and services over the next two years.

14 Dec 2019 1:18 PM

We had GST (goods and services tax). We had IBC (insolvency and bankruptcy code). All these reforms have been implemented in last three years. And as a result, we are in a transition period. A lot of cleanup has happened in the corporate sector, said SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar. (Photo: File)

Indian economy in transition phase, growth to come back: SBI Chairman

Growth can come back. Because of a lot of (reforms), economy is in transition, said SBI chief Rajnish Kumar.

24 Oct 2019 12:36 PM

It (India) is one of the fastest growing (economies) even today. It has the best skilled manpower and a government that is continuously doing what is required in the name of reforms, above all democracy and rule of law, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

No better place to invest than in India: Sitharaman

She assured international investors at an interaction session that the government was continuously working to bring reforms.

17 Oct 2019 8:58 AM

‘On lot of the issues which different countries face with China, frankly, we would weigh the issues on their merit and largely take a bilateral approach,’ he said responding to a question. (Photo: PTI)

India wants ‘complicated’ relationship with China to improve’

Noting the complicated relationship, he said India has given an enormous amount of time and priority to ties with China.

03 Oct 2019 5:22 PM

A study by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and Rutgers University examined how such a hypothetical future conflict would have consequences that could ripple across the globe. (Photo: PTI)

India-Pakistan nuclear conflict may kill up to 125 million people: Study

The researchers found that the exploding nuclear weapons could release 16 to 36 million tonnes of soot.

03 Oct 2019 4:20 PM

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he had not seen the new IMF forecast, but did not expect the impact to be as significant in the United States. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

US, China trade war could lower global GDP by 0.8 per cent in 2020: IMF

IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said trade tensions were beginning to affect a world economy already many facing challenges.

13 Sep 2019 11:56 AM

The return of USD 1 trillion annual deficits comes despite President Donald Trump's vow when running for office that he would not just balance the budget but pay down the entire national debt. (Photo: File)

Report shows US deficit to exceed USD 1 trillion next year

Federal debt, which is already high by historical standards, is on an unsustainable course, said Phillip Swagel of CBO.

22 Aug 2019 5:48 PM

Latest data from the US Treasury Department showed that Japan was the largest holder, with holdings of American government securities worth USD 1.122 trillion, followed by Mainland China whose exposure stood at USD 1.112 trillion. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

India's holding of US govt securities jumps to USD 162.7 bln

Among the major foreign holders of the Treasury securities, India was at the 13th position with holding to the tune of USD 162.7 billion.

18 Aug 2019 4:08 PM

State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus last week said that there is no change in its policy on Kashmir as it called on India and Pakistan to maintain restraint and hold direct dialogue to resolve their differences. (Photo: File | AP)

'Trump’s Kashmir mediation offer not on table anymore,' says India's US envoy

India made it clear to America that any discussion on the issue, if at all warranted, will only be with Pakistan and only bilaterally.

13 Aug 2019 10:42 AM

Facebook agreed to all this in order to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that the company violated a 2012 FTC order by deceiving users about their ability to control the privacy of their personal information. (Representational Image)

Facebook agrees to pay USD 5 billion penalty for privacy violations

In addition to paying the penalty, Facebook has agreed to new restrictions and a modified corporate structure.

25 Jul 2019 10:12 AM

In a split decision by the FTC, two members said the penalty was insufficient. (Photo: File | AP)

US imposes record USD 5 bn fine, restrictions on Facebook in privacy probe

Federal Trade Commission said the penalty was the largest ever imposed on any company for violating consumers' privacy.

24 Jul 2019 7:18 PM

The deal, which follows a lengthy investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), allows Facebook to avoid prosecution for its data protection lapses. (Photo: File)

Is a USD 5 billion fine the least painful part of Facebook's settlement?

The real question, remains what type of restrictions and requirements will be placed on FB to ensure future compliance.

24 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

The US remains the single-largest export market for the Indian IT industry.

Nasscom takes SME delegation to US to strengthen strategic alliances

In a one-of-its-kind engagements programme, the delegation of small and medium enterprises visited several states in the US.

24 Jul 2019 1:00 PM

India has already rejected Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought his mediation on the Kashmir issue. (Photo: File)

Kashmir is India-Pakistan bilateral issue, but 'ready to assist': US

It also said Pakistan taking 'sustained and irreversible' steps against terrorism is key to a successful dialogue with India.

23 Jul 2019 9:23 AM

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