Dubai 22K gold price touches Dh200 a gram for first time in nine years

Dubai 22K gold price touches Dh200 a gram for first time in nine years

May 18, 2020

Dubai: The official gold rate in Dubai has touched Dh200 a gram for the first time in nine years. Anyone buying gold now – few are – will also have to fork out an additional 5 per cent on that. “Gold’s turning super-hot

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With 42% living in slums, virus casts long shadow across Mumbai

With 42% living in slums, virus casts long shadow across Mumbai

May 18, 2020

MUMBAI: In 1898, colonial authorities created the Bombay Improvement Trust on the heels of a devastating plague to upgrade living conditions in the city. The trust opened up congested neighbourhoods, built housing for workers, and laid down strict rules for ventilation and sanitation.

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Govt Raises Borrowing Limit for States to 5% of Their GDP to Beat Covid-19 Blues But Puts Reforms Rider

Govt Raises Borrowing Limit for States to 5% of Their GDP to Beat Covid-19 Blues But Puts Reforms Rider

May 17, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Centre has increased borrowing limits for states to 5 per cent from 3 per cent of their GDP for the ongoing financial year. Announcing the fifth and final tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore

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Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines Today as India’s Covid-19 Cases Near 91,000; Some Relaxations in Air Travel Expected

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines Today as India’s Covid-19 Cases Near 91,000; Some Relaxations in Air Travel Expected

May 17, 2020

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: As India gears up to enter phase 4 of the Covid-19 lockdown, over 30 municipal areas have been identified in 12 states where maximum restrictions are likely to be imposed as the country surpasses China’s rally with over 85,000

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