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German economy may shrink by 10% in 2020 due to coronavirus: Economists

The industrial sector would be hit harder with an 18% decline, the German Economic Institute pointed out.

Iran reports 157 new coronavirus deaths, imposes intercity travel ban

Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour also said that 2,389 new cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours

US Senate offers $58 bn aid to airlines as they struggle to stay afloat

The US Senate passed an industry aid package, half in the form of grants to cover some 750,000 employees' paychecks

Covid-19 relief: FM announces Rs 1.7 trn plan for poor, migrant workers

Package announced includes both food security and cash transfer components

Rescheduling Tokyo 2020 Olympics to involve 'massive' costs: Organisers

The historic decision to postpone the Games over new coronavirus outbreak leaves organisers with a logistical headache as they work to shift the enormous event to an as-yet-undecided date next year

Scientists identify 69 drugs that may be effective against coronavirus

In the new study, published on the pre-print website bioRxiv, the scientists investigated 26 of the 29 coronavirus genes, which direct production of the viral proteins

Steel firms bear the brunt of Covid-19 impact, to scale down production

Sajjan Jindal's JSW Steel has already announced its decision to cut production at its plants

Olympics postponed: Australia seeks higher age limit for men's football

With the 2020 Olympics postponed until 2021, there are fears the delay will shatter the gold medal hopes of many ageing athletes

Extending closures in Wuhan likely to delay second wave of Covid-19: Study

However, they said,maintaining these restrictions until April, may delay a second peak until October, relieving pressure on the health services in the intervening months

70-yr-old Covid-19 patient dies in Guj, state's toll at 3; new cases emerge

The 70-year-old man died at a government hospital in Bhavnagar

Coronavirus: DPIIT to monitor real-time delivery status of essential items

Grivances can be emailed to "controlroom-dpiit@gov.in" or informed through telephone (011-23062487). This number will be functional from 8am to 6pm

Ben Stokes continues to train for IPL 2020 despite cancellation threat

I have to build up and get myself physically in a position that if IPL 2020 does happen, I am good to go; cannot take three weeks off and expect the body to be ready for April 20, says Ben Stokes

Indian shares up for 3rd straight session after US passes virus-relief bill

The US Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a $2 trillion bill

Ram temple in Ayodhya: Trust's meeting postponed due to Covid-19 lockdown

According to reports, the trust, in its second meeting, was to work out the modalities of the 'Bhoomi Pujan'

Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021: Who will pay the bills for another year?

The organisers of the Tokyo Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020) will set up a task force to resolve the issues arising after the postponement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Coronavirus crisis: US Senate passes $2-trn rescue deal to revive economy

The measure cleared the Senate by an overwhelming majority and was headed next to the House of Representatives

Economy to take Rs 40K-cr hit daily during 21-day lockdown: CARE Ratings

Based on this, Q4 growth may not be negative but can go down to 1.5-2.5 per cent

Hand sanitiser supply to improve as liquor makers step in: Industry body

This follows appeals by various state governments amid rising demand for hand sanitisers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Centre to hike monthly quota of subsidised foodgrains to 7 kg per person

From an average allocation of 25 kg for a five-member family, this decision will push it up to 35 kg

Coronavirus: Delhi HC suspends hearings till April 15 amid lockdown

The matters of extreme urgency will have to be mentioned before the registrar or joint registrar telephonically