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BS Covid-19 tracker: A comparison of lockdowns in India and Sweden

The BS Covid-19 tracker charts the spread of the pandemic in India, its neighbourhood, and the rest of the world

Mamata warns of action against those posting fake news on coronavirus

"This is totally false. Please don't play with fire. Our detective department, CID are working round the clock to track those behind such posts. We will take strong action after tracking them down," B

Coronavirus lockdown: Indian Navy flies 60,000 masks from Delhi to Goa

The masks had been ordered by the Goa chapter of the Indian Medical Association.

Indians watching more TV amid lockdown, viewership up by 6%: BARC data

With updates about the outbreak being tracked widely by the national and state media, there was an increase in news consumption on TV, with a 57 per cent rise in impressions, it said.

Coronavirus: 3,432 people detained for violating lockdown orders in Delhi

On Thursday, 130 cases were registered under section 188 of IPC till 5 pm and a total of 4,923 people were detained under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.

Kendriya Vidyalayas offer buildings for coronavirus isolation facility

"The schools which allow setting up of isolation facilities, will have to communicate the same to KV authorities the same day," the official added.

Engage Red Cross, religious bodies in coronavirus war: Prez to governors

In the video-conference, 14 governors of the worst-hit parts of the country and Delhi's Lt. Governor were shortlisted to share experiences in their territories.

CA exam 2020 postponed over coronavirus: Know important ICAI announcement

ICAI announcement: CA exam 2020 exam postponed over covid-19 pandemic. Know the new timetable

Reliance to sell some April-loading crude cargoes in a rare move: Report

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance has offered various grades of Middle East crude for sale in Asia's spot market, including grades such as Abu Dhabi's Murban crude and Qatar's al-Shaheen crude.

Central Vista project should be put on hold indefinitely: Jairam Ramesh

He said it is "obscene" that the government is going ahead with the project even now, referring to the country's efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.

PM, FM, industry welcome RBI 'bazooka' of rate cut, liquidity measures

'Today RBI has taken giant steps to safeguard our economy from the impact of the Coronavirus,' said PM Modi

E-commerce giants face disruption in operations amid lockdown: Report

Since Wednesday, when the lockdown bega, most of Amazon India's 60 plus fulfilment centres across India were shut, and the company is still in talks with state authorities to swiftly reopen warehouses

Market Wrap, March 27: Here's all that happened in the markets today

Sensex dips 1,310 pts from day's high

Foreign trade policy, schemes to be extended by 6 months till Sept 30

Some more measures are also expected to be provided to exporters to ease strain caused by the outbreak.

Cabinet Secy raises alarm to states on monitoring of foreigners' arrival

15 lakh (1.5 million) international passengers arrived in India in the last two months and 'there is a gap' between actual monitoring of the international passengers and total arrival.

Top Headlines: RBI joins coronavirus war, cuts repo rate; EMIs put on hold

Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day

Tendulkar to Hima Das: Sports fraternity donates to fight Covid-19 pandemic

Tendulkar's donation is so far the biggest contribution among India's leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment.

IPL to 2011 WC snub: Here's what Rohit Sharma said amid Covid-19 lockdown

Former England cricket team batsman Kevin Pietersen and Indian leggie Yuzvendra Chahal took to Instagram and interviewed India's star batsman Rohit Sharma on Instagram live

Coronavirus: Here's what TV actors are catching up on amid lockdown

To tackle the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a complete lockdown for 21 days beginning March 25

Highlights: RBI reduces repo rate by 75 bps to 4.4%; slashes CRR by 100 bps

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce the reverse repo rate by 90 basis points (bps) to 4 per cent, and cash reserve ratio by 100 bps to 3 per cent