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Large number of HCQ doses bought by US have come from India: Donald Trump

India on Tuesday allowed the export of hydroxychloroquine to the US, which has emerged as the global hotspot of Covid-19.

RIL's net debt might not rise in 2020-21 despite coronavirus, says report

RIL's share price has dropped 21 per cent year-to-date, but still out-performed the market by 7 percentage points

Coronavirus: Parts of 15 UP districts to be sealed, govt to ensure supplies

The parts sealed are "hotspots"-places reporting high number of coronavirus cases

Flight curbs will be lifted once Covid-19 is under control, says Puri

India has imposed a 21-day lockdown from March 25 to curb the coronavirus pandemic

Centre releases another Rs 34,000 cr GST compensation to states, more soon

States, so far, have been paid pending dues till November and the remaining will be cleared in phases soon

Formula one shutdown period extended by two weeks amid coronavirus pandemic

The decision to prolong the break during which no staff members related to car performance are allowed to work will be extended from 21 to 35 days

Lockdown will not be lifted in one go, will consult CMs: PM to Opposition

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said after the meeting, "It is likely that the government may extend the lockdown"

Qatar denies US claim of bribing Fifa officials to host 2022 World Cup

The allegations are linked to a wide-ranging 2015 corruption scandal that left world football's governing body Fifa in turmoil and led to the downfall of then-president Sepp Blatter.

Covid-19 lockdown: Fuel demand likely to slip 40% in April, says report

India is the world's third-largest energy consumer but the Covid-19 lockdown has shut businesses, suspended flights, stopped trains and brought almost the entire vehicular movement to a halt

Coronavirus: World Athletics suspends Olympics qualification until December

During the period, results achieved at any competition will not be considered for Tokyo 2020 entry standards or world rankings, the publication of which will also be suspended

Covid-19: Home Secy writes to states to ensure supply of essential goods

The Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also urged for steps to be taken to prevent hoarding and black marketing

AIIMS issues guidelines on how to reuse PPE amid falling medical stocks

According to the AIIMS guidelines, the decontamination of PPE kits for the purpose of reuse is currently not recommended, primarily because of concerns that it would degrade the performance

SC asks govt to prevent pvt labs from charging high fee for Covid-19 tests

The Supreme Court also suggested that the government should reimburse the fees charged by labs

Another victim of Covid-19: World's plan to ditch single-use plastic

Governors in Massachusetts and Illinois have banned or strongly discouraged the use of reusable grocery bags

CRISIL postpones 33rd AGM due on April 21 amid coronavirus outbreak

The company will announce a new date for the AGM in due course. The e-voting processes for the AGM and the dividend payment date also stand postponed.

Steve Smith reveals Australia's pet peeve, and story of how he got picked

The Australian batsman says he was selected as a specialist bowler and played his first two Tests for Australia as as a spinner, hoping to fill the big shoes of all-time great Shane Warne

Singapore ramps up rooftop farming plans as Covid-19 upends supply chains

The densely populated city-state produces only about 10% of its food needs but has plans to increase that as climate change and population growth threaten global food supplies

Yuvraj criticizes current culture in Indian team, says it lacks role models

The context of Yuvraj's observation was Rohit's question on the difference between the current team and the ones in which the swashbuckling left-hander turned up.

Covid-19: Supply of essential goods hit as only 15% trucks plying on roads

Of about 1.25 million trucks with national permit only about 200,000 are on road during the 21-day nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19 impact: World watches Italy as firms press govt to reopen economy

About 150 Italian academics have published a letter in financial daily Il Sole-24 Ore, owned by the Italian business lobby Confindustria, urging the government to unblock the economy