China’s massive economic stimulus is not coming back – The Diplomat

During the 2008 global financial crisis, China’s then-premier Wen Jiabao stated, “In the face of economic difficulties, confidence is more important than gold and currency.” Consequently, a Chinese economic stimulus worth 4 trillion Chinese yuan ($586 billion) was issued that year to support the economy. This economic measure was Beijing’s biggest step in responding to…

Iron ore freight train causes massive casualties in Odisha, Railway says as revised death toll of 275 – ABP Live

The Railway Board said on Sunday that the freight train involved in the Odisha triple rail accident was carrying iron ore, leading to the huge number of casualties and injuries. Jaya Varma Sinha, Member of Operation and Business Development, Railway Board said the freight train was not derailed but as it was carrying iron ore…