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Indian companies ready for 10% salary hike next year: Report
[ad_1] Companies in India are expected to give a salary hike of 10 per cent in 2023 as they struggle with rising attrition in the tight labour market, according to […]
Hundreds of TikTok employees previously worked for Chinese state media: Report
[ad_1] Three hundred current employees at TikTok and its parent company ByteDance previously worked for Chinese state media publications, according to public employee LinkedIn profiles reviewed by Forbes. Twenty-three of […]
Huawei earned $44.8 billion, revenue down 5.9 percent in first half of 2022
[ad_1] Huawei’s revenue dipped by just under six percent in the first half of 2022, company figures showed Friday, as the Covid-19 pandemic and US-China trade rivalry hit sales. The […]
US Prez signs major semiconductors investment bill to compete against China
[ad_1] Published on Aug 09, 2022 09:05 PM IST The Chips and Science Act includes around $52 billion to promote production of microchips, the tiny but powerful and relatively hard-to-make […]
Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on Chinese cutting tool
[ad_1] The tool is used in various sectors ranging from welding and cutting. Countries initiate anti-dumping probes to check if their domestic industries have been hurt because of a surge […]
Oil prices shoot above $95 per barrel ahead of OPEC+ meet
[ad_1] Oil prices edged higher in a choppy session after closing at the lowest level in more than five months, as traders counted down to an OPEC+ meeting on supply […]
China belt and road spending in Russia, Sri Lanka falls to zero
[ad_1] Financing and investments were at $28.4 billion in the first six months, compared with $29.4 billion in the same period a year earlier, according to the center which is […]
Unstoppable dollar risks worsening $71 billion Asia stock exodus
[ad_1] The dollar’s relentless rise is threatening to trigger more outflows from Asia’s emerging-market shares, spoiling hopes of the region making a comeback in the second half. A gauge of […]
IMF to cut global growth outlook ‘substantially’ at next review
[ad_1] The International Monetary Fund will cut its global economic growth outlook “substantially” in its next update, as finance chiefs grapple with a shrinking list of options to address the […]
It’s in China’s interest to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt: US treasury secretary
[ad_1] China is a “very important” creditor of Sri Lanka and it would likely be in the interest of both countries if China participated in restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt, US […]
US inflation accelerates to 9.1%, once again exceeding forecasts
[ad_1] Economists projected a 1.1% rise from May and an 8.8% year-over-year increase, based on the Bloomberg survey medians. US inflation accelerated in June by more than forecast, underscoring relentless […]
Essay: Yoga and the healthy mind in a healthy body
[ad_1] While yoga has become immensely popular across the globe, most of us – whether in India or abroad – think of it in terms of a series of asanas […]
US surpasses China as India’s biggest trading partner in FY22 at $119.42 bn
[ad_1] The US surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner in 2021-22, reflecting strengthening economic ties between the two countries. According to the data of the commerce ministry, in […]
Quad warns against status quo change, aims to counter China
[ad_1] New Delhi The Quad on Tuesday unveiled several initiatives to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific, including a partnership to monitor regional waters and plans to provide $50 billion […]
PM Modi to attend Quad summit today, hold key bilateral talks
[ad_1] The Quad summit is aimed at further bolstering cooperation among the member nations – US, Australia, India, Japan – and discussing developments in the Indo-Pacific region. New Delhi: Prime […]
Starbucks to completely exit Russia as Ukraine war drags on
[ad_1] Starbucks said Monday it will cease operations in Russia, shuttering its 130 cafes in the country in the aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine. The move comes a week […]
Recession fears, rising inflation spook global markets
[ad_1] European and Asian markets took a beating Thursday, while the dollar tumbled a day after Wall Street suffered one of its worst batterings in two years over recession fears […]
India monitoring reports of bridge coming up in Pangong’s ‘occupied’ area: MEA
[ad_1] Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said he is aware of reports that a bridge is coming up across the Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, adding, […]
Beyond politics, Indo-Nepal relations are set to take off
[ad_1] A few hours before Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi landed at Lumbini, Nepal, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, Nepal’s aviation sector made history. Kuwaiti airline Jazeera flight number […]
WHO chief as Covid cases rise in 4 regions: ‘increasingly difficult to know…’
[ad_1] A decline in genome sequencing and testing for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has made it “increasingly difficult” to know where the virus is and how it is mutating, World Health […]
Baloch woman suicide bomber’s bid to target Chinese convoy foiled, claims Pak
[ad_1] Published on May 17, 2022 09:49 PM IST Pak cops arrested a would-be suicide bomber who planned to blow herself up near a convoy of Chinese nationals. The arrest […]
Spotted in the wild: A Wknd interview with Charudutt Mishra, snow leopard man
[ad_1] Nobody knows how many snow leopards there are in the wild, not even Charudutt Mishra, the world’s foremost expert on the big cat, and he’s been studying them for […]
China calls WHO chief’s remark on the country’s zero-Covid strategy ‘irresponsible’
[ad_1] China on Wednesday dismissed the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief’s criticism of its zero-Covid strategy and the remarks were scrubbed from the country’s social media even before the foreign […]
IKEA to spend 3 bln euros on stores as it adapts to e-commerce
[ad_1] IKEA retailer Ingka Group is spending 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) through 2023 on new and existing stores, much of it to modify its trademark out-of-town outlets so they […]
‘U.S slave…’: Imran on how Pak ‘ruined’ relations with Russia; Cites India again
[ad_1] Published on May 08, 2022 11:49 AM IST Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan revealed how Pakistan became U.S slave while virtually addressing the overseas Pakistanis. As he addressed […]
Europe should remain engaged with India for Indo-Pacific challenges: Dutch envoy
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: At a time when the world community’s focus is on Ukraine, European nations need to remain engaged with India to tackle critical challenges in the Indo-Pacific, ranging […]
China: Beijing scrambles to control Covid-19 outbreak
[ad_1] BEIJING: Beijing residents woke up on Wednesday to an early morning announcement that dozens of subway stations and bus routes were shut as city authorities scrambled to restrict people’s […]
Premium Conversations | On China, we told you so: Tibet’s leader Penpa Tse
[ad_1] Washington: During a recent visit to Washington DC, Penpa Tsering, the head of the Central Tibetan administration, met senior officials of the United States (US) National Security Council and […]
China’s President Xi vows to support growth as Covid lockdowns pummel economy
[ad_1] China’s stringent lockdowns to curb Covid infections are taking a significant toll on the economy and roiling global supply chains, with President Xi Jinping under pressure to deliver on […]
Troops firm on LAC, talks way forward to resolve row: General Pande
[ad_1] New Delhi: The new army chief, General Manoj Pande, on Sunday said that Indian soldiers were deployed on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in a “resolute, firm and […]
Covid: Karnataka govt orders surveillance measures for Japan, Thailand arrivals
[ad_1] Amid fresh COVID-19 concerns, the Karnataka government on Saturday instructed officials to initiate surveillance measures for those arriving from Japan and Thailand, including RT-PCR tests for symptomatic cases at […]
General Pande takes charge as army chief, CDS suspense lingers
[ad_1] New Delhi: General Manoj Pande on Saturday took over the reins of the 1.3-million strong army as its 29th chief, replacing General Manoj Mukund Naravane who retired after serving […]
Indians are travelling again. See what’s on the cards for 2022
[ad_1] This March, India resumed regular international flights after a two-year hiatus, and Indians are raring to go. Over 3,200 flights are set to leave for foreign lands each week, […]
World shares jump as Chinese leaders pledge help for economy
[ad_1] World stocks advanced Friday after Chinese leaders pledged to do more to support the slowing economy as the country weathers its worst outbreaks of Covid-19 since the pandemic began. […]
Apple warns of supply constraints, overshadowing record quarter
[ad_1] Apple Inc. predicted that supply constraints would cost $4 billion to $8 billion in revenue during the current quarter, a warning that sent the shares tumbling and cast a […]
Rupee surges 19 paise to 76.45 against US dollar in early trade
[ad_1] The rupee appreciated 19 paise to 76.45 against the US dollar in opening trade on Tuesday, tracking positive trends among Asian and emerging market currencies. At the interbank foreign […]
Modi, Macron likely to meet in May first week
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Europe from May 2 to 6 to have bilateral meetings with re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf […]
Sri Lanka-IMF meet affects credit talks with China, envoy Says
[ad_1] Sri Lanka is facing shortages of food, fuel and medicines as its foreign reserves dry up and it heads for a default on its international debt. Sri Lanka’s meeting […]
‘India has to be strong…’: How Nirmala defended ties with Russia | Watch
[ad_1] Published on Apr 24, 2022 06:13 PM IST India wants to be strong friends with the “liberal world” but it needs Russia’s assistance to defend its borders, Finance Minister […]
‘India has its own problems…’: What Biden said on Quad and China’s Xi
[ad_1] US President Joe Biden on Friday said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping once told him that he was strengthening Quad against China. “I indicated to Xi Jinping that I […]
China seals security pact with Solomon Islands
[ad_1] China said Tuesday it has sealed a wide-ranging security pact with the Solomon Islands, an agreement the United States and its regional allies fear could give Beijing a military […]
China’s health minister rules out relaxation of Covid rules: Report
[ad_1] China’s health minister Ma Xiaowei, in an article published on Monday, ruled out easing China’s current policies on containing Covid outbreaks, and pledged even tougher measures to prevent major […]
Shanghai reports first Covid deaths since start of lockdown
[ad_1] Suspicions had been growing about potential Covid-related deaths, particularly among the elderly, before the announcement. Shanghai reported the first deaths of its surging Covid-19 outbreak, the biggest flareup China […]
China airline resumes flying Boeing 737-800 after crash that killed 132
[ad_1] The accident caused China Eastern to ground all of its Boeing 737-800 series aircraft for safety checks, as aviation authorities vowed an extensive two-week inspection of the country’s vast […]
Concerns over Covid surge in Delhi, Mumbai as India sees 1,007 new cases
[ad_1] While India has been registering an average of nearly 1,000 Covid cases a day over the last two weeks (the daily tally dropped to the 800-mark last week), a […]
Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore: Warner Bros defends cutting same-sex romance reference for China release
[ad_1] The recently released Harry Potter universe film Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore courted controversy in its first week itself. It was revealed that for the film’s theatrical cut […]
In Delhi and DC, how realism won
[ad_1] Interests determine the resilience of inter-State relationships. Ensuring interests are not adversarial lays the foundations. Finding and nurturing common interests help build ties. And managing contradictions, when interests collide, […]
Macbook maker suspend operations in Shanghai Plant to comply with Covid curbs
[ad_1] More than 30 Taiwanese companies including Pegatron Corp. and Macbook maker Quanta Computer Inc. have now halted production in the electronics hubs of eastern China to comply with local […]
Louis Vuitton, Dior sales jump, defying war and china gloom
[ad_1] LVMH SE posted strong revenue growth as the world’s largest seller of luxury goods defied disruptions from the war in Ukraine and the resurgence of Covid-19 in China, a […]
Sitting Tai Chi exercise improves recovery outcomes for older stroke survivors: Study
[ad_1] A new study has found that stroke survivors who practised a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of […]
The fine lines of India’s eastern and western borders
[ad_1] The pandemic was a great opportunity to read but, sadly, many books published during those dark days haven’t got the attention they deserve. Avtar Singh Bhasin’s Nehru, Tibet and […]
Instant hit: Swetha Sivakumar on how a war sparked the birth of the noodle craze
[ad_1] In 1945, after Japan surrendered to the Allies, a young man named Momofuku Ando was walking through the streets of war-ravaged Osaka when he saw a long line of […]
Beyond the mouse: How the click became the soundtrack of our lives
[ad_1] The most reassuring sound in modern life is one everyone hears but no one registers anymore. It’s tiny, as sounds go; it’s only got one note. One probably hears […]
Tibetan delegation meets MPs, political leaders, raises China’s ‘hydro-hegemony’
[ad_1] A Tibetan parliamentary delegation has been meeting Indian MPs and political leaders this week, with the focus on interactions with lawmakers from the north-eastern states to discuss China’s “hydro-hegemony” […]
China’s Covid Zero policy defended as Shanghai struggles to contain virus
[ad_1] As China sees its worst coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak since the start of the pandemic, the Chinese Communist Party’s flagship newspaper defended President Xi Jinping’s stringent Covid Zero policy, […]
India logs over 1,000 fresh Covid-19 cases for second straight day
[ad_1] India on Thursday reported over thousand fresh cases of coronavirus for the second straight day. The country recorded 1,033 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the […]
Seeking realignment, not ‘divorce’: US trade chief on ties with China
[ad_1] The US is seeking to realign its commercial ties with China rather than seek a “divorce” between the world’s biggest economies, trade chief Katherine Tai said on Tuesday. Asked […]
Despite US sanctions, this Chinese tech giant pays $9.65 billion in dividends
[ad_1] Guo Ping, Huawei’s current rotating chairman, said last week that the company still hopes to find a solution to sustain its smartphone division and will ramp up investment in […]
India daily Covid tally drops below 1,000-mark for 1st time since April 2020
[ad_1] India on Monday logged less than 1,000 new Covid cases for the first time since April 2020. The country reported 913 fresh cases in the last 24-hours, the health […]
India, Australia to sign interim trade deal on Saturday
[ad_1] India and Australia will on Saturday sign an interim trade deal encompassing goods and services that is expected to cement strategic relations between the two sides and enhance bilateral […]
India says no plans for now to buy Russian oil in rupees
[ad_1] India is not considering buying oil from Russia or any other country using Indian rupees, the junior oil minister told parliament on Monday, after Western nations imposed sanctions on […]
Second black box of crashed Chinese plane found, could help find the cause
[ad_1] The other black box – the cockpit voice recorder – was found on Wednesday, and has been sent to Beijing for examination by experts. Recovery crews on Sunday found […]
Lakshmi Manchu takes to Kalaripayattu: World celebrates our art forms, we don’t embrace them
[ad_1] The actor-producer points out that there are more yoga studios in Los Angeles than in India; worries about the lack of a culture rich in such physical and spiritual […]
India-China boundary resolution a tough grind with PLA dragging feet
[ad_1] With no firm commitments on restoring the April 2020 status quo ante on Ladakh Line of Actual Control (LAC) forthcoming from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the road to […]
Complete Ladakh disengagement for normal ties: Doval to Wang
[ad_1] During the meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, national security adviser Ajit Doval stressed the need for complete disengagement on Line of Actual Control (LAC) to allow the […]
Rhino Bond Sold by World Bank in First Issuance of Its Kind
[ad_1] The World Bank said it has priced the world’s first wildlife bond, raising $150 million that will be partly used for the conservation of black rhinos in South Africa. […]
Nepal artist breathes life into sacred painting tradition
[ad_1] With a shaved head and an empty stomach, artist Ujay Bajracharya dips his brush to line the eyes of the deity Tara as a soothing Buddhist hymn warbles in […]
China’s Evergrande baffled (and worried) after lenders claim $2 billion in cash
[ad_1] Chinese developer Evergrande said Tuesday it is investigating how lenders have laid claim to deposits valued at more than 13.4 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) for its subsidiary, the latest […]
Covid-19: India records 1,778 cases in 24 hours, daily positivity rate at 0.28%
[ad_1] India on Wednesday reported a total of 1,778 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, around 11% higher as compared to Tuesday’s figures. With this, the overall tally […]
China Eastern Airline plane crash: Experts baffled by aircraft’s steep dive
[ad_1] A day after the China Eastern Airline plane crashed, killing all the people on board, the investigation is still underway. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the […]
China LAC issues discussed with Japan: Harsh Shringla
[ad_1] letters@hindustantimes.com India on Saturday said it could not be “business as usual” in relations with China until the dragging military standoff in Ladakh sector of the Line of Actual […]
Alibaba increases share buyback size to record high $25 billion
[ad_1] Alibaba raised its share buyback programme to $25 billion on Tuesday, the largest ever repurchase plan by the e-commerce giant, to prop up its battered shares as it fights […]
China plane crash: Video shows debris and wreckage at site
[ad_1] A China Eastern Airlines aircraft carrying 132 passengers, including nine crew members, from Kunming to Guangzhou in China crashed into the mountains on Monday. The number of casualties is […]
Evening brief: Foreign secy Shringla says this on Pak PM’s word of praise for India, and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. […]
Premium Conversations with Ashley Tellis: Decoding India-US ties post-Ukraine
[ad_1] Washington: Ashley J Tellis, the Tata chair for strategic studies at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, is among the foremost experts on Asia in the United States. As a […]
‘On the right side of history…’: China’s defiance amid the Ukraine war
[ad_1] In the midst of Ukraine war, China has said it is “on the right side of the history” even as the global pressure mounts to isolate Moscow. Chinese foreign […]
Probability of 4th Covid-19 wave extremely low but need to be vigilant, cautions Virologist Jacob John
[ad_1] Eminent Virologist and Former Professor, Christian Medical College (CMC )Vellore Dr T Jacob John on Saturday said that the chances of the fourth Covid-19 wave are low, however, he […]
US vows to increase cost on Russia until Putin ends war on Ukraine
[ad_1] As US and China continue to clash over what has been claimed as Beijing’s support to Russia, Joe Biden will speak to Xi Jinping on a telephone call to […]
Covid-19: Mansukh Mandaviya tells officials to stay alert, enhance surveillance
[ad_1] Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday directed officials to maintain a high-level of alertness, conduct aggressive genome sequencing, and intensify Covid-19 surveillance across the country as cases reported […]
Number Theory: How rich are India’s richest – and how poor are the rest?
[ad_1] The scourge of wealth inequality is a global phenomenon. Perhaps what distinguishes India, if only slightly, is that most of its population is basically very poor; few would even […]
Daily brief: Pakistan rejects Rajnath Singh’s statement on missile incident, and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion at 9pm. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Pakistan rejects Rajnath Singh’s statement on […]
‘False and sensationalist’: Paytm on report it leaked data to Chinese firms
[ad_1] Paytm on Monday described as ‘false and sensationalist’ a Bloomberg report which stated that the recent action taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) against Paytm Payments Bank […]
Russian seeking Chinese hardware help, sparks concern in Delhi
[ad_1] While Cold War relics in Indian diplomacy are batting for Russia in the Ukraine war, it is only a matter of time before New Delhi will come under serious […]
China sees biggest-ever Covid spike, 9 million Changchun residents under lockdown
[ad_1] China on Friday ordered a lockdown for the nine million residents of the northeastern city of Changchun amid a new spike in Covid-19 cases in the area. Mainland China […]
Watch: ITBP Women troops patrolling in Arunachal near border with China
[ad_1] The modern Indian woman is leaving no stone unturned to make her mark in diverse spheres. From patrolling the borders of India and guarding us from enemies to carving […]
Climate and Us | IPCC’s focus on ‘loss and damage’ is a message to world leaders
[ad_1] The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Working Group II report published last week spells out that extensive and, in some cases, irreversible damage to ecosystems is already done […]
Centre plans export incentives in textile sector
[ad_1] New Delhi: Textile exporters may soon get a fresh set of incentives to expand their business in European and other markets, according to proposals being considered at the commerce […]
China plans 7.1% defence spending rise this year, outpacing GDP target
[ad_1] China will spend 7.1% more on defence this year, outpacing last year’s hike and the government’s modest economic growth forecast as Premier Li Keqiang seeks to safeguard the country’s […]
China denies it asked Russia to stall Ukraine attack till after Games
[ad_1] Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin described the allegations as a ‘fake and very despicable attempt to shift blame for the ongoing conflict.’ BySutirtho Patranobis, Beijing The Chinese foreign […]
Ecostani | The IPCC report is a reality check for India’s climate preparedness
[ad_1] The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released on Monday has cited huge environmental challenges for India — disease burden, a fall in agriculture production, a spike in […]
Why a Russian chocolate store on Chinese e-commerce platform is thanking people
[ad_1] A Russian-run online store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com thanked Chinese shoppers for their support after it sold out of most items including chocolate and fabric softener, saying it […]
India’s GDP grows by 5.4% in October-December quarter of 2021-22
[ad_1] The Indian GDP had expanded by 0.7 per cent in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Indian economy grew by 5.4 per cent in the October-December quarter […]
China urges calm after Putin puts nuclear deterrent on high alert
[ad_1] China on Monday said all sides involved in the Ukraine issue should remain calm after Russian President Vladimir Putin put his country’s nuclear deterrent on high alert, but reiterated […]
No single service can win war on its own, says Indian Air Force chief
[ad_1] Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Thursday said no single service can win wars on its own, and integration should focus on tapping into […]