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Lift coronavirus lockdown gradually to avert 'second wave', warn experts

The strict social distancing measures, including a near 11-week complete lockdown, appear to have paid off, and life is slowly getting back to normal in Wuhan.

Market Ahead, April 9: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets Today

News agency Reuters quoted senior officials saying that the government is poised to announce a second stimulus package in coming days which will be worth around Rs 1 trillion

Trump thanks PM Modi on HCQ decision, says it will not be forgotten

President Trump has been pushing for the use of Hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of Covid-19 patients ever since the United States has emerged as a hotspot of coronavirus.

Bernie Sanders ends US Presidential campaign, drops out of Democratic race

Sanders, 78, cleared the way for rival Joe Biden to become democratic nominee to fight against Republican Donald Trump in November elections

Pending tax refunds up to Rs 5 lakh to be issued immediately: I-T Dept

"It has also been decided to issue all pending GST and Customs refunds which would provide benefit to around 100,000 business entities, including MSMEs," the I-T department said

Three new coronavirus cases in Mumbai's Dharavi; total tally now 10

The three patients are a 25-year-old man from Mukund Nagar locality, a 35-year-old man from Dhanwada chawl, and a 60-year-old woman, who resides in Muslim Nagar

Covid-19 cases increase to 343 in UP, 187 linked to Tablighi event

The Uttar Pradesh government will strictly implement the lockdown in the hotspots located across the 15 districts in the state

After Mumbai, Delhi, UP govt make face masks compulsory for stepping out

The BMC warned of arrest under section 188 of the Indian Penal Court for flouting its order

Global trade may plummet between 13% to 32%, WTO sees 'ugly' numbers

'These numbers are ugly - there is no getting around that,' World Trade Organisation Director-General Roberto Azevedo said

SC asks govt approved, pvt labs to conduct Covid-19 tests for free

The top court issued orders on a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre and authorities to provide free of cost testing facility for Covid-19 to all citizens in the country

Coronavirus impact: Fin Min allows states to borrow Rs 3.2 trn from market

The ministry said that the Centre has decided to permit states to raise open market borrowing on the basis of 50 per cent the Net Borrowing Ceiling fixed for the year 2020-21

Govt may extend coronavirus lockdown: Congress after all-party meet with PM

PM Modi told the meeting that he has received several requests for extension of the lockdown to contain Covid-19

Don't stop MPLAD funds, take full salary instead: TMC at meeting with PM

The cabinet has approved a temporary suspension of the MPLAD funds scheme during 2020-21 and 2021-22

Attempt to drag me into controversy: Modi rejects campaign to honour him

Modi said it has been brought to his notice that some people are running this campaign to honour him by giving him a standing ovation for five minutes

India Inc seeks Rs 2 trillion in govt relief as lockdown hits businesses

The demand comes in the wake of businesses and industry taking a hit as India entered the third week of the 21-day nationwide lockdown

Coronavirus: 30 healthcare workers at AIIMS Delhi advised quarantine

They came in contact with a 72-year-old Covid-19 patient

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

Bolo to ePathshala: World Bank releases resource list for online learning

The list, which compiles learning platforms also marks Indian technologies which are facilitating distance education in the times of the pandemic

Maharashtra has no choice but to stay indoors against coronavirus: Uddhav

Thackeray urged armed forces veterans with medical experience to come forward and join the state in combatting the deadly illness

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