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Japan PM proposes state of emergency over coronavirus, $1 trillion stimulus

"Currently, we are seeing rapid increases of new infections particularly in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka," said Abe

Huawei's technical prowess outshines lack of Google services in P40-series

Huawei is progressively eliminating Google software from its phones after having shipped its first Google-free model last year, but it has not given a date when it expects to complete the switch

'Auto components industry taking a hit of around Rs 1,200 cr/ day'

Auto component manufacturers, especially the tier-2 and tier-3, are facing severe hardship on cash flow front, which if not immediately addressed will lead to insolvency of several companies.

Special, cargo flights dot Indian airspace in times of coronavirus lockdown

In the last few days, at least half-a-dozen special flights have been operated by carriers from various countries, including Japan and Russia, from the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here.

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.

Emergency flights for tens of thousands stranded by virus in South Asia

Almost 17,000 tourists are stuck in Sri Lanka while tens of thousands of travellers and expatriates are in India, according to authorities in the two countries

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.

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.

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.

Govt allows doorstep delivery of drugs to help citizens under lockdown

The health ministry invoked section 26B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 to facilitate the doorstep delivery of drugs to consumers

Opposition welcomes coronavirus relief package, but won't give full marks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the package on Thursday, which was hailed by PM Narendra Modi as one that will go a long way in ensuring food and livelihood security of the poor.

G20 nations pledge $5 trn to boost world economy stung by coronavirus

The talks came amid criticism that the G20 has been slow to address the Covid-19 pandemic

Record 3.3 mn in US seek jobless benefits as coronavirus hammers economy

The normally routine report is at the frontlines of the economic crisis caused by the outbreak, which has forced widespread closures of restaurants, shops and hotels

Air India avoids default; secures refinance loan to service Rs 700 cr NCDs

The debt-laden national carrier's operations and revenue flow have been hit by coronavirus outbreak, which has also resulted in suspension of domestic and international flights.

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid spat with China over Covid-19

Senior Chinese officials have also spread conspiracy theories about the virus' origin

21-day lockdown: E-commerce firms set to resume work after police assurance

The Delhi police issued a statement saying they were proactively engaging with e-commerce portals and were issuing passes to ensure agents were able to commute seamlessly

Putin defers public vote on constitutional reforms over coronavirus

The reforms, proposed by the president, would reset presidential term limits and potentially allow Putin, in power for another 20 years