Trump warns of hard times as projections show 240K deaths
President Donald Trump has warned citizens of the hard times as the pandemic wreaks havoc in the states, with the White House predicting around 100,000 to 240,000 deaths from the …
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COVID-19: Modi, Macron call for human-centric globalisation
As the coronavirus pandemic ravages world, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held telephonic talks and called for enhancing global collaboration to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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India, China safe from corona-induced recession: UNCTAD
Unlike most other world economies, India and China will be safe from a coronavirus-induced recession, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said in a report. While …
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No plan to extend coronavirus lockdown in India beyond April 14
Amid speculation of an extended shutdown in the event of a further deterioration of the coronavirus situation, India’s Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has clarified that there is no such plan. …
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First Made-in-India Covid-19 test-kit hits market
Innovations are often born in times of crisis. India’s first locally-made test-kit for Covid-19 has reached the market, raising hopes of an increase in the screening of suspected cases in …
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UK pledges another $257 million for Covid-19 vaccine
Building on the G20 virtual summit on coronavirus this week, the UK government has pledged an additional $257 million to accelerate research on finding a Covid-19 vaccine. The funding will …
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Covid-19: Nation-wise aid packages to save citizens and global economy
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe and threatens to devour humanity, the governments around the world have announced aid packages for their citizens to help survive the scourge. According …
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UK PM tests positive for coronavirus
The deadly coronavirus is no respecter of status or power. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the first world leader to contract coronavirus. Mr Johnson was tested positive during a …
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SAARC to set up joint knowledge platform to fight Covid-19
In a follow up to the SAARC leaders’ virtual conference on Covid-19, the health experts of the eight-nation bloc in a video conference shared their experiences and proposed to set …
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COVID-19 concession: RBI proposes three-month moratorium on loans
With the coronavirus set to impact the country’s economy, the chief of India’s central bank has assured people that the Indian banking system is safe and sound and announced that …
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