Coronavirus Crisis
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NTPC converts its hospitals into COVID-19 units
Business | Mar 28, 2020, 06:08 PM ISTState-owned power giant NTPC Ltd on Saturday said it has has stepped up vigil against global coronavirus pandemic by converting its hospitals into dedicated Covid-19 units.
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Day-to-day shenanigans in times of coronavirus around the globe | Photos
World | Mar 28, 2020, 11:15 AM ISTIn the times of coronavirus, though millions of people are staying home from school or work, those who must continue to use trains, streetcars and buses are doing what they can to minimize the risk.
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Coronavirus lockdown: UP groom takes bride home on motorcycle
India | Mar 27, 2020, 11:25 AM ISTThe groom Vikas Kumar, 22 was eagerly waiting for his wedding since the past 18 months when he got engaged to a girl of his choice. Vikas wanted his wedding to held with much fanfare and had been preparing for it. However, with the corona outbreak and the lockdown, his plans fizzled out but Vikas was unwilling to postpone the wedding.
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Repo rate slashed, RBI also announces 3-month loan moratorium | HIGHLIGHTS
Business | Mar 27, 2020, 12:46 PM ISTRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das addressed a press conference on Friday. The RBI chief's address comes a day after the central government announced a coronavirus relief package of worth Rs 1.7 lakh crore.
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Sitharaman announces ₹ 1.7 lakh crore economic package to blunt COVID-19 impact | BIG TAKEAWAYS
Business | Mar 26, 2020, 10:59 PM ISTSitharaman today announced an economic package that will benefit migrant workers, urban and rural poor which will be known as the Prime Minister Gareeb Kalyan scheme.
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Extending closures in Wuhan may prevent second wave of COVID-19
World | Mar 26, 2020, 11:47 AM ISTExtending school and workplace closures till April, rather than March in the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese city of Wuhan, can likely delay a second wave of cases until later in the year, relieving pressure on health services, according to a new study.
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Before-and-after photos show how Indian Railways has come to halt amid Coronavirus lockdown
India | Mar 25, 2020, 01:53 PM ISTIndian Railways - India's colossal passenger railway system --also known as India's lifeline- has come to a halt as the country took emergency lockdown measures to keep the coronavirus pandemic from spreading. We bring you before-and-after photos that show how Indian Railways have come to halt amid Coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus Pandemic: COVID-19 lockdown likely to cost India Rs 9 lakh crore, say experts
Business | Mar 25, 2020, 12:44 PM ISTPegging the cost of the COVID-19 lockdown at $120 billion (approximately Rs 9 lakh crore) or 4 per cent of the GDP, analysts on Wednesday sharply cut their growth estimates and stressed on the need to announce an economic package.
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COVID-19: Blood banks in Bengal run dry due to lockdown
India | Mar 25, 2020, 12:16 PM ISTWith various political parties, community clubs and NGOs having to stop organising blood donation camps due to the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, blood banks in West Bengal are facing an acute shortage of supply, officials said on Wednesday.
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Spicejet to turn tickets booked between Mar 25-31 into credit, can be used in one year
Business | Mar 25, 2020, 11:39 AM ISTThe airline's announcement came a day after the central government decided that no domestic flights will operate in India from March 25 to March 31. The government has also banned international flights till March 29.
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Ivanka lauds Indian hotel chain OYO for offering free stays to doctors in US amid COVID-19 crisis
Business | Mar 25, 2020, 09:40 AM ISTIvanka Trump, the senior advisor to President Donald Trump, has lauded an initiative by Ritesh Agarwal-founded Indian start-up OYO Hotels to offer free stays to doctors, nurses in the US helping in the fight against the novel coronavirus, describing the gesture as “impactful acts of benevolence”.
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COVID-19 cases cross 4 lakh-mark worldwide; these are 10 worst-hit countries
World | Mar 24, 2020, 09:49 PM ISTThe number of confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide has surged past the 4 lakh figure. The virus that initially emerged out of wet markets in Wuhan City in China has now become a global pandemic. To date, there have been 17,200 deaths worldwide.
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21-day All India Lockdown: Bigbasket services affected as COVID-19 leads to large-scale panic
India | Mar 24, 2020, 09:53 PM ISTAs Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nation-wide lockdown, people have rushed to their nearest grocery stores to buy daily-use commodities. Bigbasket, one of India's biggest online grocery delivery service, has had its service affected.
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Good News: China's coronavirus-hit Hubei province to lift outbound travel curbs from tomorrow
World | Mar 24, 2020, 01:06 PM ISTAmid all the grim news related to coronavirus pandemic across the globe, there's good news. The good news has come from China's Hubei province -- where the coronavirus outbreak began.
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World headed to COVID-19 recession at least as bad as during global economic crisis, warns IMF
Business | Mar 24, 2020, 09:32 AM ISTObserving that the human costs of the coronavirus pandemic are already immeasurable, the IMF on Monday said the world is headed towards a recession at least as bad as during the global financial crisis or worse.
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India reports 415 positive cases of coronavirus
India | Mar 23, 2020, 12:42 PM ISTTotal number of positive Coronavirus cases in the country is 415 and 7 deaths, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed on Monday.
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Amidst lockdown, Delhi govt to present budget today
India | Mar 23, 2020, 10:47 AM ISTChief Minister Arvind Kejrial on Monday said the Delhi government will present its budget today amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Ola encourages citizens to limit travel only for emergencies amid COVID-19 crisis
Business | Mar 23, 2020, 09:58 AM ISTCab service provider Ola on Monday issued a statement urging the citizens to limit travel and advised them to go out only during an emergency situation. Meanwhile, the company also announced that they will enable a minimal network of vehicles to support essential services.
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Coronavirus crisis: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces lockdown until March 31
News | Mar 23, 2020, 08:36 AM ISTThe National Capital of Delhi will go into lockdown from 6 am tomorrow, which will last till March 31, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday. Kejriwal announced the suspension of public transport services, including buses, metro, taxi and auto-rickshaw services.