Dubai

US military’s mystery space plane rockets back into orbit 0
- International, United States
- May 18, 2020
1 of 6 The U.S. military’s mystery space plane rocketed into orbit again Sunday, this time with an extra load of science experiments. It’s the sixth flight of an X-37B, a solar-powered plane that’s flown by remote control without a crew. Officials aren’t saying how long the spacecraft will remain in orbit this time or
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Dubai 22K gold price touches Dh200 a gram for first time in nine years 0
- Business, Covid19, Economy, Gold
- 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 – for consumers and retailers,” said a trader. “At these levels, it’s
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With 42% living in slums, virus casts long shadow across Mumbai 0
- Covid19, India, 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. Their measures shaped modern Bombay. Amidst a new pandemic, it’s clear the
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Govt Raises Borrowing Limit for States to 5% of Their GDP to Beat Covid-19 Blues But Puts Reforms Rider 0
- India
- 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 economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sitharaman said states were
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