The Nifty is predicted to stay inside a narrow range in the January F&O series; ONGC and Tata Motors shares are recommended

Both the Nifty and Bank Nifty were mostly unmoved to begin the January series. For the last 8–10 trading sessions, the Nifty has been stuck in a narrow range between support at 17800 and resistance at 18100. Continued range-bound trading is expected with the VIX around 14.5. Due to the rela...

Growth in Germany's third quarter was unexpectedly strong, helping the country stay "afloat"

Data released on Friday revealed that Germany avoided a recession in the third quarter thanks to unexpected growth, but indicators pointed to even greater inflation caused by the hard transition away from Russian energy in Europe's largest economy.

The federal statistics office repo...

S. KOREA RECORDS US$13.8 BILLION IN ONLINE SHOPPING TRANSACTIONS IN NOV. 2020

Highlights –

• S. Korea records US$13.8 billion in online shopping transactions in Nov.2020.
• Coronavirus pandemic led people in S. Korea to buy products via e-commerce platforms.
• Online transactions of food delivery were high at 60.6 pe...

AS COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS RISE, GOV. NEWSOM COMES UP WITH NEW STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS

Highlights

• These orders would be affecting counties in the purple tier of the state’s reopening plan, which currently are facing strictest of the guidelines and nearly 51 counties out of total 58 are in the purple tier

• Gov. Newsom said that the first 327,00...

THAILAND EXTENDS STAY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

HIGHLIGHTS

• The government gave nod for tourist planning for long stays of at least 90 days and who will adhere to coronavirus norms like 4 days quarantine, to support the hailing economy.

Executive Prayut Chan-o-cha said after the bureau meetin...

FEDERAL JUDGE DENIED THE REQUEST OF TRUMP TO DELAY SUBMISSION OF HIS TAX RETURNS

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• Federal Judge denied the request of Trump to delay submission of his tax returns.
• The name of the case is registered as - Trump v Vance et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 19-08694.
• Victor Marr...

HONG KONG BOOSTING ECONOMY FROM RESTAURANTS AND STAYCATION

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hong Kong is emerging from the post lockdown phase
• Staycations are the new staying lodges for outsiders who are opting for outstays

Individuals strolling through the Lan Kwai Fong zone of Hong Kong throughout the end of the week may h...

PROTESTORS VEHEMENTLY REPEL GOVERNOR’S ORDERS

• Protestors carrying signboards was the order of the day in Austin.
• Hundreds of them called an End to Stay-home orders issued by Governor Greg Abbott.

Protestors nearing hundreds marched on the Texas Capital to call an end to the Stay-Home Orde...

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR: FULFILLMENT OF 6 INDICATORS MUST FOR SHUTDOWN RELAXATION

Highlights:

• Governor Newsom assures Californians that the stay-at-home is a temporary order
• He also paints a picture of the new normal with face masks and fewer crowds
• Assures that if his administration can be satisfied on 6 key indicators to save people ag...

NEWARK IN NEW JERSEY DEFIANT OF STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS

Highlights:

• Newark remained defiant of the Governor’s stay at home orders until the police started charging and summoning people
• Newark worried about its poor and coloured communities as they are the most susceptible towards the virus, fatally  

2 SINGAPOREANS CHARGED FOR ELUDING STAY HOME NOTICE

• Two Singaporeans were dealt with charges in 2 separate incidents for breaching the stay-at-home (SHN) notice handed out to them during coronavirus outbreak.
• Both men made an appearance in court yesterday.

One of the two arrested had posted photos of a bak kut ...

COVID-19 BREACHES TO COST DEARLY WITH JAIL TERMS AND FINES LEVELED

• Singapore Tightening reins on Stay-at-Home Offenders
• Jail-term and fines to be imposed.

The administration in Singapore is taking stern action against individuals, premise owners and event organizers who openly flout rules in curbing spread of COVID-19. The vi...

40 MILLION CALIFORNIANS ARE ASKED TO STAY HOME INDEFINITELY

Highlights: 

• Governor Newsom orders people to stay home 
• Essential outdoor runs will be allowed
• Hospital spaces being prepared
• Allows $150 million towards getting the homeless off the streets 

The latest updated d...

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK OFFERS LUXURY STAY IN STRESSFUL TIMES

Highlights:

• La Quinta Resort & Club, Joshua Tree National Park offers adventure seekers and luxury-craving travelers a chance to unwind amid stressful times caused due to the outbreak.

Although a difficult time for travelin...

B-LEISURES AND STAY-VACATIONS DOMINATE THE TRAVEL MARKET-2020

Highlights:

• Over 80% business travelers admit to extending their stay for leisure purposes.

• Staycation-spending sees a 33% year-over-year increase globally

In the last 20 years, India has marked itself...

Clever ideas implemented to increase temple tourism

Japan’s temples are major attractions for the foreign tourists. Despite that, the recent year’s data showed reduced visits to temples. The temple committee monitored the records and realized their main revenue had been from people who spent more on the Buddhist practices like weddings...