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India Inc Seeks Fiscal Stimulus, Moratorium on Debt Repayment to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact
India has already been facing growth deceleration, with GDP growth falling to 4.7 per cent in the third quarter of FY2020. The impact of COVID-19 is likely to drag it down further in the fourth quarter.
Coronavirus Death Toll Cross 13,000 Worldwide, 1 Billion Confined to Homes
More than 300,000 infections have been confirmed worldwide, with the situation increasingly grim in Italy where the death toll spiked to more than 4,800 -- over a third of the global total.
Entourage Actor Debi Mazar is the Latest Hollywood Figure to Test Positive for Coronavirus
The actor said she found out there were tests available at a local facility in her neighbourhood. She got her test done on March 17 and was advised by doctors to self-quarantine.
COVID-19: Bollywood Urges People Not to Abandon Pets
Several Bollywood stars have taken to social media to urge their fans not to pay heed to such rumours, insisting that pets are not responsible for spreading the virus.
This BMW HP4 Race Superbike Worth Rs 85 Lakh Can Be Yours for Just Rs 5 Lakh, But There's a Catch
It is to be noted that this is not your regular BMW HP4 and what lies underneath might surprise you.
Second Test of Assam Girl for COVID-19 Turns Out Negative: Himanta Biswa Sarma
The girl's family hails from Pulibor area in Jorhat district and they had recently travelled from Bihar in a train to Mariani in the district.
Coronavirus: Assocham Suggests Moratorium on Debt Repayments for Corporates, Individuals
The industry body said that as precautions are being taken amid outbreak of coronavirus, it would be prudent to put in place a strategy which will enable the economy to bounce back once things start returning to normalcy.
Janata Curfew: Ola & Uber to Offer Limited Cab Service for Essential Travel
Both Ola and Uber have temporarily suspended their shared ride service to check the spread of the deadly virus, which has killed over 11,000 people globally.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Seeks Centre's Help to Bring Back Indian Students Stranded in Kuala Lumpur
In a letter to External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, Vijayan brought the plight of the students to the minister's notice and said they should be brought back after following all health procedures.
Odisha Pulls Leaf out of China's Book, Nearly Half of it Braces for Wuhan-like Lockdown from Tomorrow to Contain Coronavirus
The general public in five districts and eight towns has been directed to venture out only for essential needs — groceries, food and water, medicines and hospitals. However, airports, railways, bus stands and essential services have been exempted.
Migrant Workers Being Sent Back Without Proper Screening for Virus: Mamata Slams Railways
The Trinamool Congress supremo accused the Centre of not making enough masks and hand sanitisers available to the state. She also urged people to avoid large gatherings.
Covid-19: Shah Rukh Khan Urges Fans to Stay Home in New Video
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram to release a new video where he was seen telling fans how to take necessary precautions amidst the Coronavirus outbreak.
Infotainment System of Your Can Be More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving: Study
In-Vehicle Information (IVI) systems were designed to improve road safety, they seem to be more harmful than expected.
Railways Advise Public to Avoid Non-essential Travel After Several Passengers Test Covid-19 Positive
Citing such instances, the ministry urged the public not to travel on both passenger and long distance trains unless absolutely necessary.
#StayHome: Dating in Times of Coronavirus; Tinder Passport Available for Free Until April 30
According to Tinder, many subscribers are reaching out to fellow users across the world to convey solidarity in times of coronavirus.
#StayHome: Snapchat Introduces 'Here For You' Mental Health Tool to Ease Coronavirus Stress
Snap's 'Here For You' tool was expected to launch in a few months, but has now been preponed to help users living in quarantine.