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Union ministers meet farmer groups to break deadlock over agri laws
- December 30, 2020
As for the arrangement of food and drinks for farmer leaders at the Vigyan Bhavan, where the talks will begin at 2 pm, the farmer leader asserted that they would make their own arrangements. In the latest letter, the Morcha pointed out that in its December 26 communication to the government, it had mentioned "changes" by mistake instead of "withdrawal" in the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 . (more...)
- December 30, 2020
As for the arrangement of food and drinks for farmer leaders at the Vigyan Bhavan, where the talks will begin at 2 pm, the farmer leader asserted that they would make their own arrangements. In the latest letter, the Morcha pointed out that in its December 26 communication to the government, it had mentioned "changes" by mistake instead of "withdrawal" in the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 . (more...)
Most of England to greet 2021 under strictest virus measures
- December 30, 2020
Making clear that hopes for a return to normality now hang on massively scaling up the vaccine rollout, Mr Hancock claimed regulatory approval for the Oxford/University AstraZeneca jab means the crisis can be "over" by Spring. Hancock said Wednesday's authorization of a second vaccine for use in the United Kingdom was good news, but "sharply rising cases and the hospitalizations that follow demonstrate the need to act where the virus is spreading". (more...)
- December 30, 2020
Making clear that hopes for a return to normality now hang on massively scaling up the vaccine rollout, Mr Hancock claimed regulatory approval for the Oxford/University AstraZeneca jab means the crisis can be "over" by Spring. Hancock said Wednesday's authorization of a second vaccine for use in the United Kingdom was good news, but "sharply rising cases and the hospitalizations that follow demonstrate the need to act where the virus is spreading". (more...)
$600 stimulus payments go out despite President Trump's demand for bigger checks
- December 30, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday said the Treasury and the IRS are working with "unprecedented speed" to issue the second round of payments. "The " #IRS expects to send direct deposits before December 31. Officially known as " Economic Impact Payments ", the stimulus will provide up to $600 for individuals or $1,200 for married couples and up to $600 for each qualifying child. (more...)
- December 30, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday said the Treasury and the IRS are working with "unprecedented speed" to issue the second round of payments. "The " #IRS expects to send direct deposits before December 31. Officially known as " Economic Impact Payments ", the stimulus will provide up to $600 for individuals or $1,200 for married couples and up to $600 for each qualifying child. (more...)
Coronavirus vaccine ‘Oxford-AstraZeneca’ approved for use in UK
- December 30, 2020
Taiwan has agreed to buy nearly 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, including 10 million from AstraZeneca Plc, the government said on Wednesday (Dec 30), adding that it had confirmed the island's first case of the new British variant of the disease . (more...)
- December 30, 2020
Taiwan has agreed to buy nearly 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, including 10 million from AstraZeneca Plc, the government said on Wednesday (Dec 30), adding that it had confirmed the island's first case of the new British variant of the disease . (more...)
European Union chiefs sign post-Brexit trade deal
- December 30, 2020
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel will sign the draft agreement on Wednesday morning, according to commission spokesperson Dana Spinant. That will change on New Year's Day. Brexit supporters, including Johnson, say any short-term pain will be worth it. Introducing the legislation to ratify the deal, Johnson told lawmakers it heralded "a new relationship between Britain and the European Union as sovereign equals, joined by ... (more...)
- December 30, 2020
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel will sign the draft agreement on Wednesday morning, according to commission spokesperson Dana Spinant. That will change on New Year's Day. Brexit supporters, including Johnson, say any short-term pain will be worth it. Introducing the legislation to ratify the deal, Johnson told lawmakers it heralded "a new relationship between Britain and the European Union as sovereign equals, joined by ... (more...)
Oil rises to touch $52 after Trump signs aid bill
- December 30, 2020
After US President Donald Trump's surprise signing of the much-awaited stimulus bill, the House members supported the $ 2,000 paycheck demand , but turned down the veto over the defense bill. The report says crude stocks likely fell by 2.1 million barrels in the week to December 25. Still, concerns over coronavirus lockdowns capped gains. (more...)
- December 30, 2020
After US President Donald Trump's surprise signing of the much-awaited stimulus bill, the House members supported the $ 2,000 paycheck demand , but turned down the veto over the defense bill. The report says crude stocks likely fell by 2.1 million barrels in the week to December 25. Still, concerns over coronavirus lockdowns capped gains. (more...)
Round 2 of Stimulus Checks Approved, Here's Who Qualifies
- December 30, 2020
Direct deposits will go out shortly while paper checks will be mailed Wednesday. CNET also reports the second round of stimulus checks should start hitting bank accounts in a week, not the almost 3 weeks it took earlier this year. Some young adults who are considered dependents will not be eligible for a payment. Single people earning up to $75,000 can expect to receive $600, while married couples earning up to $150,000 will receive $1,200. (more...)
- December 30, 2020
Direct deposits will go out shortly while paper checks will be mailed Wednesday. CNET also reports the second round of stimulus checks should start hitting bank accounts in a week, not the almost 3 weeks it took earlier this year. Some young adults who are considered dependents will not be eligible for a payment. Single people earning up to $75,000 can expect to receive $600, while married couples earning up to $150,000 will receive $1,200. (more...)
House Votes To Override Trump's Defense Bill Veto
- December 29, 2020
The House's approval - made on a 275-134 bipartisan vote - is the latest in the unusual saga of the second round of coronavirus payments. Some of the president's closest allies, including Representatives Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the No. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The House's approval - made on a 275-134 bipartisan vote - is the latest in the unusual saga of the second round of coronavirus payments. Some of the president's closest allies, including Representatives Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the No. (more...)
Senate Dems see defense bill veto override as avenue to $2G checks
- December 29, 2020
One member of the U.S. Senate who caucuses with Democrats has a plan to jam up Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over increased direct aid - and it is also created to help oust the GOP leader. Now that the bill has passed House of Representatives , it will put McConnell in a tough position of having to decide whether to bring the provision to the floor in the Senate as a standalone bill. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
One member of the U.S. Senate who caucuses with Democrats has a plan to jam up Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over increased direct aid - and it is also created to help oust the GOP leader. Now that the bill has passed House of Representatives , it will put McConnell in a tough position of having to decide whether to bring the provision to the floor in the Senate as a standalone bill. (more...)
US coronavirus cases top 19 million mark
- December 29, 2020
Amid the continuing pandemic, the new strain of coronavirus first found in the United Kingdom has caused a stir as it is reported to be more transmissible than other SARS-CoV-2 variants. India comes in second place in terms of cases at 10,207,871, while the country's death toll soared to 147,901. Brazil records the second highest number of fatalities at 191,139. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Amid the continuing pandemic, the new strain of coronavirus first found in the United Kingdom has caused a stir as it is reported to be more transmissible than other SARS-CoV-2 variants. India comes in second place in terms of cases at 10,207,871, while the country's death toll soared to 147,901. Brazil records the second highest number of fatalities at 191,139. (more...)
German stocks surge to close at record high
- December 29, 2020
European markets rallied strongly at the start of the last trading week of 2020, as traders reacted to Brexit developments and President Donald Trump signing a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill into law. The ongoing deployment of coronavirus vaccines has also fueled sentiment, with Pfizer Inc announcing that it plans to complete distribution of 200 million doses in Europe by September. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
European markets rallied strongly at the start of the last trading week of 2020, as traders reacted to Brexit developments and President Donald Trump signing a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill into law. The ongoing deployment of coronavirus vaccines has also fueled sentiment, with Pfizer Inc announcing that it plans to complete distribution of 200 million doses in Europe by September. (more...)
2020's parting shot: India to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in January
- December 29, 2020
He reminded the audience that SIIPL developed and got license of first indigenous Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine from Government of India during COVID-19 pandemic lock-down in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
He reminded the audience that SIIPL developed and got license of first indigenous Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine from Government of India during COVID-19 pandemic lock-down in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. (more...)
Sensex, Nifty race to new peaks in early deals
- December 29, 2020
Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India, with a 43-points gain. Sectoral gainers and losers of the day on the National Stock Exchange. By backing down from his earlier threat to block the bipartisan bill, Trump allowed millions of Americans to continue receiving unemployment benefits and averted a federal government shutdown. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India, with a 43-points gain. Sectoral gainers and losers of the day on the National Stock Exchange. By backing down from his earlier threat to block the bipartisan bill, Trump allowed millions of Americans to continue receiving unemployment benefits and averted a federal government shutdown. (more...)
United States government shutdown averted after Trump signs Covid relief package
- December 29, 2020
The 322-87 House vote, in which 109 Republicans voted to override Trump 's veto, leaves the measure's fate to the Republican-led Senate , where a final vote is expected this week. Phil Murphy said there was no need for the delay in the first place. After the robust House vote, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned, "There is no good reason for Senate Republicans to stand in the way". (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The 322-87 House vote, in which 109 Republicans voted to override Trump 's veto, leaves the measure's fate to the Republican-led Senate , where a final vote is expected this week. Phil Murphy said there was no need for the delay in the first place. After the robust House vote, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned, "There is no good reason for Senate Republicans to stand in the way". (more...)
Gold set for best close in seven weeks as Trump signs stimulus
- December 29, 2020
Gold prices stay positive near a one-week high, now up 0.80% while easing from the intraday high of $1,900.35 to $1,895, during early Monday. The March contract of silver on the MCX is now trading at Rs 68,877 per kg, higher by Rs 1,368 or 2.03 per cent from its previous close. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Gold prices stay positive near a one-week high, now up 0.80% while easing from the intraday high of $1,900.35 to $1,895, during early Monday. The March contract of silver on the MCX is now trading at Rs 68,877 per kg, higher by Rs 1,368 or 2.03 per cent from its previous close. (more...)
Coinbase will suspend trading of XRP in January
- December 29, 2020
According to a blog post published today by Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal, the exchange will fully suspend XRP trading starting on january 19 at 10:00 am PST. According to the U.S. regulator, Ripple illegally sold over $1.3 bln worth of XRP. And with the looming lawsuit against the company, some crypto market makers are starting to distance themselves from Ripple owned XRP. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
According to a blog post published today by Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal, the exchange will fully suspend XRP trading starting on january 19 at 10:00 am PST. According to the U.S. regulator, Ripple illegally sold over $1.3 bln worth of XRP. And with the looming lawsuit against the company, some crypto market makers are starting to distance themselves from Ripple owned XRP. (more...)
COVID-19 vaccine | almost 30,000 volunteers recruited for Novavax clinical trials
- December 29, 2020
Phase 3 clinical trials of two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, developed by multinational pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, respectively, are underway in the United States. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are based on a new technology, messenger RNA, while the Novavax vaccine is a recombinant protein vaccine. For the first phase of the vaccine drive, the department has identified 4.31 lakh health workers, 6.93 lakh frontline workers, 1.03 ... (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Phase 3 clinical trials of two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, developed by multinational pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, respectively, are underway in the United States. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are based on a new technology, messenger RNA, while the Novavax vaccine is a recombinant protein vaccine. For the first phase of the vaccine drive, the department has identified 4.31 lakh health workers, 6.93 lakh frontline workers, 1.03 ... (more...)
'Blades can detach during use': Health Canada recalls thousands of ceiling fans
- December 29, 2020
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- December 29, 2020
This covers fans in Matte White (UPC No. 082392519186); Matte Black (UPC No. 082392519193); Black (UPC No. 082392599195); Polished Nickel (UPC No. 082392599188) sold exclusively at Home Depot. Anyone who has this ceiling fan with the model number 71918 or 71919 is at risk, but fortunately there have been no reports of incident or injuries in Canada so far. (more...)
Trump Signs Coronavirus Aid Bill
- December 29, 2020
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would offer Trump's proposal for $2,000 checks for a vote in Senate - putting Republicans on the spot. Pelosi called Trump's veto "an act of staggering recklessness that harms our troops". The bill includes $900 billion for coronavirus aid and $1.4 trillion for government operations through next September. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would offer Trump's proposal for $2,000 checks for a vote in Senate - putting Republicans on the spot. Pelosi called Trump's veto "an act of staggering recklessness that harms our troops". The bill includes $900 billion for coronavirus aid and $1.4 trillion for government operations through next September. (more...)
Asian stocks advance after Trump signs aid package
- December 29, 2020
US stocks finished higher on Monday, kicking off the final week of 2020. Trump stunned markets when he announced on Thursday that he would not sign the Congress-approved USD 900 billion relief bill and an accompanying government funding bill of USD 1.4 trillion unless lawmakers agreed to boost the aid for each American from USD 600 to USD 2,000. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
US stocks finished higher on Monday, kicking off the final week of 2020. Trump stunned markets when he announced on Thursday that he would not sign the Congress-approved USD 900 billion relief bill and an accompanying government funding bill of USD 1.4 trillion unless lawmakers agreed to boost the aid for each American from USD 600 to USD 2,000. (more...)
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