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Taiwan to Hold Its First Industry Expo in New Delhi in May
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) President and CEO Walter M.S. Yeh told reporters in New Delhi that India's recent economic reforms and its impressive economic growth had made Taiwanese companies understand the importance of the nation.
Worldsteel Raises Forecast For 2018 Global Steel Demand Growth to 1.8 Percent
In 2018, global steel demand will reach 1.616 billion tonnes, while in 2019, it will hit 1.627 billion, the Worldsteel said.
China's Silk Road Plan Serves Its Political and Military Expansion Goals: Report
The report by the U.S.-based research group C4ADS questions China's portrayal of the trillion-dollar program, called the "Belt and Road Initiative," as strictly meant to promote economic development.
LAHDC Recruitment 2018: 147 District Cadre Posts, Apply Before May 16, 2018
The applicants must be belonging to District Leh. Interested and eligible candidates must apply for the relevant post on or before 16th May 2018.
Security Stepped up for Judge Who Quit After Mecca Masjid Blast Verdict
K Ravinder Reddy, the special Judge for NIA cases and Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge, tendered his resignation on Monday citing "personal reasons", hours after pronouncing the verdict in the 2007 case.
Nigerians Constitute 40% of Foreigners Held for Drug Crimes in India: NCB
The other countries whose nationals were arrested for drug crimes last year include Bolivia (7), Bangladesh (6), Sri Lanka (6), Uganda and Rwanda (5 each) and Venezuela (4) among others.
Another Korean Air Heiress Suspended, This Time For 'Water Rage'
Korean Air's chairman's youngest daughter is facing flak and a police investigation in South Korea for allegedly throwing water on an employee's face during a meeting.
Locals in UP's Saharanpur Thwart Rape Attempt, Hand over Accused to Cops
Police said the two have been taken into custody and a case, under section 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty).
Elon Musk's Boring Co Raises $112.5 Million in Funding, Most From Musk
The funding comes about five months after Musk said Boring Co would compete to fund, build and operate a "loop" to connect downtown Chicago with O'Hare Airport.
Surendra Nihal Singh: The Editor Who Taught Me the Value of Space, Time and Ethics
Probably, the last of the editors, who believed in keeping intact a wall between editorial independence and business, Mr Singh was a fighter, who saw The Statesman through the dark, dark days of the Emergency. He was the only editor, as far as I know, who...
Brett Lee Meet Marvel's Doctor Strange Benedict Cumberbatch in Singapore
Brett Lee recently met with Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War star Benedict Cumberbatch to talk about the Indian Premier League and his upcoming movie.
Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh Wrap the Shoot for Gully Boy
The movie, backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, is reportedly a coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
Teams Ordered Back During Half-time After VAR Awards Penalty Kick
The players of Mainz 05 and Freiburg were ordered back onto the pitch having gone to the changing room at halftime because the video assistant referee (VAR) awarded a penalty for a handball in an eventful Bundesliga game on Monday.
Prince Harry Promises to Listen as He Starts New Commonwealth Job
Queen Elizabeth, who is the head of the Commonwealth, awarded the position to her 33-year-old grandson Prince Harry who is fifth-in-line to the throne and has led a rebranding of the monarchy in a bid to make it more modern and relevant.
Automobiles Drive US Retail Sales Higher in March
Retail sales increased 0.6 percent last month after an unrevised 0.1 percent dip in February, 2018.
Investigative Journalist Who Wrote on Russia's Shadow Army in Syria Dies After Balcony Fall
Maksim Borodin worked for the news service Noviy Den (New Day) and recently wrote on the deaths of employees of the so-called "Wagner Group", the private army Moscow is using in Syria.