Tag: India

Friday, January 24th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
Bolsonaro chief guest at India's Republic Day celebration

The government of India on Thursday defended its decision to invite Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, with a senior official saying he is an elected leader of a democratic country.
Saturday, August 3rd 2019 - 19:57 UTC
Record price for rare Assam tea: 2 kg of Maijan Orthodox Golden sold for US$ 2.035

A rare Assam tea has sold for a world record price at auction in India, highlighting a boom for speciality teas while the industry as a whole is in crisis. A 2kg lot of Maijan Orthodox Golden tea sold for 141,002 rupees (US$2,035) last Wednesday.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:22 UTC
Walmart agrees to pay millions to settle corruption practices in overseas units

Walmart Inc said on Thursday it will pay US$382 million to settle a seven-year-long investigation into whether its overseas units in Mexico, Brazil, China and India violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The retailer will pay more than US$144 million to settle charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission and about US$138 million to resolve parallel criminal charges by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to court and regulatory filings.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
World consumes more alcohol largely because of heavier drinking in China and India

The world consumed 10% more alcohol per adult in 2017 than in 1990, due in large part to heavier and more widespread drinking in China and India, researchers said on Wednesday. On current trends, global consumption per capita will rise another 17% over the next decade, they reported in The Lancet.
Friday, April 26th 2019 - 08:29 UTC
First shipment of Brazilian chicken to India in a year when the world faces a shortage of meat protein

Brazilian meat processor JBS SA said its Seara processed foods unit will start selling chicken products to India, as the group explores new markets in a year when poultry is poised to become the most demanded meat protein in the world.
Monday, April 22nd 2019 - 08:58 UTC
China preparing for a huge muscle showing naval parade: 13 countries are joining

Warships from India, Australia and several other nations arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday to attend a naval parade, part of a goodwill visit as China extends the hand of friendship despite regional tensions and suspicions.
Tuesday, March 5th 2019 - 04:30 UTC
World gigabyte costs: India the cheapest and Falklands among the most expensive

A study into the amount people pay for mobile data has found that the UK has some of the most expensive prices in Europe. Likewise the Falkland Islands and Saint Helena figure among the five worst cases in the site Cable.co.uk. The research found that one gigabyte (GB) of data cost $0.26 (£0.20) in India but $6.66 in the UK, and US$ 47.39 in the Falklands.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Pakistan shows downed Indian pilot; New Delhi demands his release

India has demanded the release of a fighter pilot shot down by Pakistan warplanes in a major escalation between the two nuclear powers over Kashmir. Video showing the pilot, blindfolded and with blood on his face, was shared by Pakistan's information ministry. India described the images as a “vulgar display of an injured personnel”.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 10:20 UTC
Macri invites Indian business people to invest in Argentina underlining its food power capacity

With the aim to reinforce existing business and explore new business opportunities between Argentina and India, President of Argentine Republic, Mauricio Macri addressed the India-Argentine Business Forum on Tuesday at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 10:11 UTC
Argentine foreign minister gives India some advice on Chinese penetration

If India has to compete with China in Latin America, then it has to be “absolutely active” in the region, Argentine Foreign Affairs Minister Jorge Faurie said on Tuesday during the business forum in New Delhi.