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US Fed rolls out $2.3 trillion to backstop 'Main Street,' local govts

U.S. central bank says it would work through banks to offer four-year loans to companies of up to 10,000 employees and directly buy the bonds of states.

Actual number of Covid-19 cases 4 times the official count: Mazumdar-Shaw

She also stressed on the need for random testing and making wearing of masks mandatory for everyone

Coronavirus may cause Africa's first recession in 25 years: World Bank

We project that economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa will decline from 2.4 per cent in 2019 to -2.1 to -5.1 per cent in 2020, said World Bank

Covid-19: Odisha becomes first state to extend lockdown to April 30

The state, which has had just one casualty among 44 infected, built a state-of-the-art hospital exclusively for Corona patients within a week

Centre okays Rs 15,000 cr fully funded emergency health package for states

The project named 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package' will be implemented in three phases

UP notifies six private hospitals for dedicated treatment of Covid-19 cases

More hospitals to be brought under this plan, state to add isolation beds to current count of 10,000

Imran warns Pak of coronavirus sweep, says hospitals may fail as cases rise

On Thursday, Khan launched the "Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme" to transfer a total of Rs 144 billion cash to 12 million poor families hit by the coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus hits Saudi royals, King and Crown Prince in isolation

More than six weeks after Saudi Arabia reported its first case, the coronavirus is striking terror into the heart of the kingdom's royal family.

Coronavirus impact: Wimbledon cancelled for first time since WWII

It now joins the growing list of sports events scrapped completely in 2020 because of the COVID-19 outbreak

Coronavirus gives chance for peace, Saudi and Yemen rebels begin ceasefire

The Saudi-led coalition began a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen's long war on Thursday, saying it hoped the initiative to prevent coronavirus in the impoverished country would lead to a wider political solution. The Iran-backed Huthi rebels have not made any comment on the coalition's declaration of a two-week pause in the five-year conflict that took effect from 0900 GMT. If the ceasefire does hold, it would be the first breakthrough since the warring parties agreed to a UN-brokered ceasefire in the port city of Hodeida during talks in Sweden in late 2018. The United Arab Emirates, a key ally in the coalition which drew down its troops last year as the conflict became increasingly intractable, applauded the Saudi move as "wise and responsible". "Hope the Huthis rise to the occasion. The COVID-19 crisis eclipses everything -- the international community must step up efforts & work together to protect the Yemeni people," UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash ...

Top headlines: RBI talks economic risks; Odisha extends virus lockdown

The pandemic has severe economic risks for the country, said the Reserve Bank of India in its monetary policy report

MARKET WRAP: Sensex surges 1,266 pts, Nifty ends at 9,112; auto stocks jump

All that happened in the markets today.

SC's free virus testing order to hinder fight, say business, health experts

The concern is that private medical firms, like many businesses in India are struggling financially, and could go under if they tested for free without financial assistance

Petrol, diesel demand slumps 66%; ATF down 90% as lockdown hurts business

The country's petroleum product consumption fell 17.79 per cent to 16.08 million tonnes in March as diesel, petrol and ATF demand fell

Space Station crew blast off from Russia amid global coronavirus panic

Under usual circumstances, the departing crew would face questions from a large press pack before being waved off by family and friends. Neither were present this time round because of restrictions

Plea in SC to nationalise health care facilities till Covid-19 is contained

The petition, filed by Delhi-based lawyer Amit Dwivedi claims that India does not have sufficient public healthcare infrastructure to combat the pandemic

Karnataka to finalise coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by April 13

"We are meeting lot of stakeholders of the society taking their views," Sudhakar said, adding that the Cabinet would also hold discussions.

We should never shake hands again, it would cut down flu infections: Fauci

"Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease, it probably would decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country," Fauci said.

Time for global unity: Guterres after US blasts WHO for Covid-19 response

"Now is the time for unity, for the international community to work together in solidarity to stop this virus and its shattering consequences," Guterres said.

PM hints at lockdown extension, says situation like 'social emergency'

Final decision may be taken after meeting with CMs on Saturday; UP seals hotspots