PM lauds states’ role in Covid-19 fight; India infections near 28,000

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the role played by the states in dealing with the coronavirus crisis while saying helping the poor is his government’s top priority at this moment. Read More
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Global Covid-19 death toll tops 200,000, India cases cross 26,000

The new coronavirus has infected over 2,900,000 people and the death toll from the infection has crossed 200,000 across the world. In India, the virus has infected over 26,000 people and claimed over 800 lives. Read More
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Govt allows some shops to open, India Covid-19 cases top 24,000

After a month into the nationwide lockdown for coronavirus, the government allowed opening of shops in residential complexes and in marketplaces outside municipal areas with strict riders. Read More
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Covid-19 impact: DA hike of govt employees suspended till July 2021

To cut costs and save money due to the coronavirus impact on the economy, the government suspended the 4% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees until July 2021. Read More
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India to make attack on health workers non-bailable offence

After witnessing several attacks on healthcare workers engaged in testing people and treating people for coronavirus, the government has decided to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to introduce strict provisions for offenders. Read More
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Covid-19 reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan, India cases cross 20,000

The Rashtrapati Bhavan said 115 staff houses in the presidential estate have been quarantined after a relative of one of the employees working there tested positive for the new coronavirus. Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 cases crossed 20,000 in India. Read More
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US oil prices in negative; India’s Covid-19 cases cross 18,000

US oil prices dipped below $0 for the first time ever as oversupply of crude left by the coronavirus crisis left North America’s oil producers without space to store it. In India, the number of coronavirus infections crossed 18,000 and death toll neared 600. Read More
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India Covid-19 cases top 17,000, world 2.35m; Trump warns China

The number of Coronavirus infections in India crossed 17,000 and the death toll 550. Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump has warned China of “consequences” if it emerges that Beijing knowingly allowed the spread of the virus outside the country. Read More
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Covid-19: Govt says lockdown working; RBI lifeline to NBFCs, FIs

The government said the coronavirus infection rate in the country has almost halved since the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown from March 25. Meanwhile, the RBI has extended a ₹1 lakh crore lifeline to NBFCs, FIs to stay afloat during the Covid-19 crisis. Read More
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India Covid-19 cases still low, ICMR says ‘can’t say we are testing less’

The official number of people infected by the new coronavirus, COVID-19, in India remains well below 13,000. The ICMR said it will be incorrect to say India is testing less people for the infection. Read More
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