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Paytm Money Come up With Loans Against Stocks, Mutual Funds
In February, it reported investments worth Rs 5,000 crore through its platform. The company launched direct stock trading for its customers in September.
Thailand Criticised Over Royal Insult Charges As More Summoned
Thailand faced criticism from international rights groups on Wednesday for bringing charges of insulting the monarchy against protest leaders who have challenged King Maha Vajiralongkorn as well as the government.
'Will Make Bengal Police Lick Boots': BJP Leader Raju Banerjee's Warning Ahead of 2021 Polls
Ahead of the 2021 Bengal elections, BJP has often alleged "lawlessness" in the state in various rallies and party statements.
Gupkar Candidates Allege Foul Play, Seek Freedom from 'Safe Haven' Ahead of DDC Polls
Bharatiya Janata Party rivals- National Conference and People's Democratic Party have targeted the government for restraining their candidates from campaigning under the guise of security.
HAL Intermediate Jet Trainer Successfully Completes First Spin Test in Bengaluru
The IJT is indigenously designed and developed by HAL to replace the ageing Kiran aircraft fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Entire South India to be Saffronised in 2-3 Years, BJP Flag Will Fly High: Tejasvi Surya
Campaigning for BJP in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections scheduled on December 1, the MP from Bengaluru said Hyderabad and Telangana deserved a change and this change can only be brought by BJP.
Stocks Hit Record High As Biden, Vaccine Lift Global Prospects
World shares rallied to a record peak on Wednesday, following an overnight surge that saw the Dow Jones benchmark crack 30,000 for the first time as investors cheered a dramatically improved global outlook.
Taapsee Pannu Shames Abusive Social Media Troll
Taapsee Pannu has shared instances of online abuse she faced recently from a social media user.
Factbox: UK On Course For Highest Borrowing Since World War Two
Britain's government is on track to borrow roughly 400 billion pounds this financial year as it struggles with the social and economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 55,000 people.
Syrian Army Says Israel Hits Southern Damascus In Second Strike In Week
The Syrian army said early Wednesday that Israel launched air strikes on an area in the southern outskirts of Damascus, where military defectors believe has a strong Iranian military presence in the second such attack within a week.
Amazon, Pharma Firms Should Help COVID-19 Vaccine Reach Poorest - German Minister
Companies that have benefitted from the coronavirus crisis, such as Amazon and drugmakers, should join wealthy countries in helping to fund access to vaccines for poorer nations, Germany's international development minister said on Tuesday.
U.S. Pledges $600 Million In Afghan Aid, But Half Depends On Peace Talks
The United States on Tuesday pledged $600 million for humanitarian aid to civilians in Afghanistan next year, half of it conditional on peace talks underway with the Taliban in Doha.
Carrefour Brasil Expresses Regret After New Protests About Black Killing
Supermarket chain Carrefour Brasil said on Tuesday that it deeply regretted that a Black man was beaten to death by security guards last Thursday at one of its Brazil stores, after hundreds of demonstrators again protested the killing.
Czech Nuclear Plant Expansion May Be Delayed Amid Concerns Of Opposition, Secret Services
A tender to decide who builds a new unit at a Czech nuclear power plant may face delays after security services and opposition parties raised concerns about the possible participation of bidders from China and Russia, officials said.
Kerala Moves SC Against Centre's Decision to Lease Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Adani Enterprises
The LDF government has filed the appeal challenging the Kerala HC which dismissed the plea on October 19 on the grounds that it was directed against the privatization policy of the Centre and hence devoid of merits.
Ifo Institute Expects German Economy To Shrink In Fourth Quarter
German business morale fell for the second month in a row in November, suggesting that Europe's largest economy will shrink in the fourth quarter due to curbs to slow a second wave of coronavirus infections, the Ifo institute said on Tuesday.