In Myanmar, many mafia kingpins are involved in illicit trades but live in Yangon, Mandalay or Shan and Kachin states along the China-Myanmar border.
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Bihar Polls: State explores ways to get more people to vote safely amid Covid
On Sunday Patna recorded 316 new Covid-19 cases while Araria and Saharsa recorded 72 and 15 new cases respectively. Some other districts, such as Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur and Purnia, are also under watch as they have been recording a constant increase in numbers.
Businesses leaning towards apps to regenerate customer interest digitally
Smartworks’ formula is pretty much the new standard for companies trying to find their feet after the Covid sucker punch. Apart from being innovative, businesses are becoming more tech savvy to reach customers easily to ensure employees can work remotely.
India to expand economic partnership with Chile as part of Indo-Pacific vision
The JCM with Chile was a significant development, being the first institutionalized dialogue between the two countries at the level of Foreign Ministers. Chile is a member of Pacific Alliance comprising Chile; Peru; Colombia and Mexico. The Pacific Alliance seeks closer ties with India and the Alliance can be an anchor for India in one geographical part of the Indo-Pacific region.
Air Canada CEO Rovinescu departing after great success, but amid uncertainty for airlines
Air Canada on Friday said chief executive Calin Rovinescu will retire in February, following a long-term stint at the top that started with him turning the company around after the global financial crisis, but likely ending with the coronavirus pandemic continuing to hammer airlines. Read More
China denies 'coercive' diplomacy with Canada, urges release of Huawei executive
Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, a Chinese citizen, was arrested in Vancouver in late 2018 on a bank fraud warrant issued by U.S. authorities. Meng has said she is innocent and is fighting extradition in a Canadian court. Shortly after Meng’s arrest, Beijing detained two Canadians on national security charges and halted imports of canola seed.
View: With no real recovery, GoI needs to know why its splurges have been ineffective
Sitharaman’s package this time is smaller than the May package. But that is not because of a fresh sense of responsibility or caution. She knows that she is getting close to the next budget. So, she will not have to wait too long to fling around more money.
View: Has the Modi government given up on relief for the Covid-hit economy?
Instead, it has played it safe by accepting RBI’s decisions to address the stress caused by the pandemic, in the hope that it will find favour with the Supreme Court. RBI’s recent Covid-19 resolution framework (RF) allows for one-time loan restructuring for borrowers whose accounts are standard, and not in default for more than 30 days and continue to be so until the date of invocation of the resolution process.
Apple unveils new iPhone 12 with 5G, including ‘Mini’ and ‘Pro’ versions
Apple Inc. on Tuesday launched the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity starting at US$799, which the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its sales booming through the end of the year. Read More
Bihar election opinion polls: NDA projected to win 160 seats; BJP to emerge as single-largest party
The NDA alliance is likely to emerge as the clear favourite to win the Bihar assembly elections by securing 160 of the 243 seats, according to an opinion poll conducted by Times Now-C-Voter. The survey conducted on all 243-assembly seats of the state predicted that the BJP is likely to emerge as the single-largest party by securing 85 seats.