- Who is Marisela Nuno? California woman, 53, charged with wire fraud and money laundering in $18 million COVID relief case
In a startling development, Marisela Nuno of Los Angeles has been indicted for allegedly frauding federal ...More
In a startling development, Marisela Nuno of Los Angeles has been indicted for allegedly frauding federal programs out of $18 million. She purportedly submitted misleading information across various applications aimed at pandemic relief. Currently facing three wire fraud charges and one related to money laundering, Nuno risks a lengthy prison term if convicted. The investigation into her actions underscores the serious issue of pandemic relief fund exploitation. ...Less

- Dolly Parton’s father inspired her to help millions of children read; her foundation has gifted over 330 million books
Dolly Parton's philanthropy was deeply influenced by her childhood experiences and her father's struggles ...More
Dolly Parton's philanthropy was deeply influenced by her childhood experiences and her father's struggles with literacy. She established the Imagination Library in 1995 to promote reading among children, providing over 330 million books. Her educational initiatives also targeted high school graduation rates, significantly decreasing local dropout rates. Parton contributed to disaster relief efforts after wildfires in Tennessee and funded COVID-19 vaccine research. ...Less

- Nobel 2026: Ozempic, Mounjaro research tipped for medicine prize
The 2026 Nobel season is set to reveal the winners of various prestigious awards, starting with medicine. ...More
The 2026 Nobel season is set to reveal the winners of various prestigious awards, starting with medicine. The medicine prize is anticipated to acknowledge research on appetite-regulating hormones related to weight-loss drugs. Alongside this, other fields such as skin regeneration and immunology are also potential candidates for recognition. The peace prize is expected to generate significant interest due to last year's controversial winner. ...Less

- Covid-19 impact: Opportunity to boost international supply chains, says India Inc
R Mukundan, managing director of Tata Chemicals, said companies should analyse their international compet ...More
R Mukundan, managing director of Tata Chemicals, said companies should analyse their international competitors’ supply chains and see what new places could be occupied. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said. ...Less

- India faces revenue fall as coronavirus bites economy: Sources
India faces a sharp decline in government revenues and economic growth for at least two quarters as the c ...More
India faces a sharp decline in government revenues and economic growth for at least two quarters as the coronavirus hits economic activity and a fall in investor sentiment impacts privatisation plans, government and industry sources said. ...Less

- Will coronavirus & tepid GDP hurt your appraisal? Here are the trends for this year
The 24th edition of Aon's annual Salary Increase Survey in India shows that while e-commerce and professi ...More
The 24th edition of Aon's annual Salary Increase Survey in India shows that while e-commerce and professional service firms are expected to give a 10% hike this year, transport and logistics sector, at 7.6%, ranks the lowest in terms of projected salary hikes for 2020. ...Less

- Coronavirus impact: Indians pack their bags for home
People studying overseas and those on short trips abroad are returning to India ahead of time. Airlines a ...More
People studying overseas and those on short trips abroad are returning to India ahead of time. Airlines aren’t sure about the impact of the visa curbs. Delta has announced a cut in New York-Mumbai services from five a week to four between April and October. ...Less

- Coronavirus impacts Surat's diamond trade
“The migrant workers are going to their hometowns to keep their families. They are taking 10 or 15-day br ...More
“The migrant workers are going to their hometowns to keep their families. They are taking 10 or 15-day breaks and they will definitely return. Nearly 20 per cent to 25 per cent workers have left. But this is a temporary thing,” said Dinesh Navadiya, regional chairman (Gujarat), GJEPC. ...Less

- Coronavirus impacts tourist bookings in Ladakh
Ladakh, known as the cold desert, is a famous international tourist destination attracting large number o ...More
Ladakh, known as the cold desert, is a famous international tourist destination attracting large number of visitors especially interested in mountain expeditions and longer solitary stays. In 2019 also, there was dip in tourist arrivals in Ladakh due to Lok Sabha election, erratic flight services and late opening of Leh-Manali highway. ...Less

- Coronavirus impact may render 3.8 crore people jobless in tourism, hospitality sector
The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) also said there should be a suppor ...More
The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) also said there should be a support fund for twelve months to support basic salaries with "direct transfer" to the affected tourism employees. "As a result of this pandemic, Indian tourism industry is looking at pan India bankruptcies, closure of businesses and mass unemployment," FAITH said in a letter to PM Modi. ...Less

- Tourism sector comes to a standstill as quarantine fears loom
With India temporarily suspending visas to people from China and those who visited China due to coronavir ...More
With India temporarily suspending visas to people from China and those who visited China due to coronavirus outbreak, restrictions on travellers from several other affected countries, and fresh cases emerging in Europe and the US, leisure and business travel, both incoming and outgoing, has taken a hit. ...Less

- 7 ways to deal with the massive change in your career caused due to the second wave of the pandemic
Apart from staying safe in the pandemic, what’s your cash flow status if you lose your job? Create a cash ...More
Apart from staying safe in the pandemic, what’s your cash flow status if you lose your job? Create a cash reserve through liquid savings, a job/income insurance plan, and access to instant financial support through friends/ lenders. ...Less

- Coronavirus scare takes a big toll on sales of Chinese goods: CAIT
As per estimates by apex body CAIT, Holi related Chinese goods worth about Rs 500 crore is lying with imp ...More
As per estimates by apex body CAIT, Holi related Chinese goods worth about Rs 500 crore is lying with importers in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, while another Rs 3,000 crore worth of Chinese goods are lying in supply chain. The CAIT said consumers are also refraining in visiting markets due to the Corona scare resulting in further loss in business. ...Less

- Indian textile and apparel industry to be affected due to coronavirus attack in China: CMAI
A release issued by the association on Thursday said that the prevailing situation in China along with th ...More
A release issued by the association on Thursday said that the prevailing situation in China along with the uncertainty of production commencing is posing a major issue for Indian manufacturers who are dependent on supply of raw materials from China. ...Less

- FII selling, coronavirus uncertainty behind rupee turmoil: Mahendra Jajoo
Concern over the inability to predict coronavirus impact topped with selling by FPIs led to this uncertai ...More
Concern over the inability to predict coronavirus impact topped with selling by FPIs led to this uncertainty in the currency market, says CIO- Fixed Income, Mirae Asset Investment Managers. ...Less

- Coronavirus Impact: Internet crawls as usage surges
A surge in data consumption during the ongoing lockdown due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak has caused int ...More
A surge in data consumption during the ongoing lockdown due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak has caused internet speeds to fall steeply, two separate studies by speed testing firms showed. ...Less

- Coronavirus impact: Ministry of Defence defers capital acquisition deadlines to June
The ministry is set to start working at full strength from Monday, with all officials told to report to o ...More
The ministry is set to start working at full strength from Monday, with all officials told to report to office, taking adequate precautions like wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing. ...Less

- Coronavirus curbs impact Army formations
Extension of leave for soldiers and placing those who recently returned on quarantine have created a shor ...More
Extension of leave for soldiers and placing those who recently returned on quarantine have created a shortage of manpower that is affecting the turnover of troops for daily, security and administrative duties. While this is also affecting the training routines of troops, reduction in attendance at the headquarters is set to slow down other work as well, said officials. ...Less

- How the coronavirus crisis will impact workspaces
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the world is changing rapidly. From masks becoming a fashion acc ...More
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the world is changing rapidly. From masks becoming a fashion accessory, to social distancing becoming the norm, our culture is being impacted in multiple subliminal ways. Our workplaces are not far behind. ...Less

- Coronavirus: Despite disruption and confusion, Covid-19 may push societies to change attitudes
Cancelled flights. Crackdown on trade in wild animals. Mount Everest closed to climbers. Early impact in ...More
Cancelled flights. Crackdown on trade in wild animals. Mount Everest closed to climbers. Early impact in developed, high-consumption countries. Even earlier impact in China, which supplies these high-consumption societies. ...Less

- Seed supply woes may hit vegetable availability
While the seed industry is trying to take help of the postal department to dispatch high value low volume ...More
While the seed industry is trying to take help of the postal department to dispatch high value low volume vegetable seeds from a handful of production areas to the rest of the country, farmers across the country seem to be reluctant to sow vegetable seeds after seeing much of their crop rot in the fields. ...Less

- COVID-19: Govt's scientific advisor issues manual for homemade masks, says they are 70% effective
Reducing the chances of inhaling the virus by wearing a protective mask cleaned thoroughly using a combin ...More
Reducing the chances of inhaling the virus by wearing a protective mask cleaned thoroughly using a combination of approaches that use heat, ultraviolet light, water, soap and alcohol, will be vital to stopping its spread, the manual states. ...Less

- Coronavirus impact: Supreme Court to conduct hearings via video conferencing from today
In a first, the judges and lawyers appearing before them will be in separate rooms. The judges will be si ...More
In a first, the judges and lawyers appearing before them will be in separate rooms. The judges will be sitting in their rooms, while the lawyers will argue from a designated room in the court complex. ...Less

- Coronavirus impact: You can move these money transactions online
In an atmosphere of a pandemic and panic, a good way to protect your personal finances is to shift and mo ...More
In an atmosphere of a pandemic and panic, a good way to protect your personal finances is to shift and monitor them online, which many have already done. Investors can move these financial transactions online to deal with coronavirus impact. ...Less

- Impact of Covid-19 will be felt more on SMEs: Sanjeev Prasad, Kotak Institutional Equities
Global economies may feel the impact of Covid-19 for a longer period of time even if there is a decline i ...More
Global economies may feel the impact of Covid-19 for a longer period of time even if there is a decline in number of new cases, or a discovery of a vaccine against the virus, said Sanjeev Prasad, co-head, Kotak Institutional Equities. In an interview with Sanam Mirchandani, Prasad said investors would prefer owning large-cap stocks and betterquality companies than investing in the broader market. Edited excerpts: ...Less

- South Korea confirms 52 more coronavirus cases, total 156
More than 80 members of Shincheonji have now been infected, starting with a 61-year-old woman who develop ...More
More than 80 members of Shincheonji have now been infected, starting with a 61-year-old woman who developed a fever on February 10 but attended at least four church services before being diagnosed. ...Less

- Impact of coronavirus on Indian tourism could run into thousands of crores of rupees
According to industry chamber CII, this is the one of the worst crises ever to hit the Indian tourism ind ...More
According to industry chamber CII, this is the one of the worst crises ever to hit the Indian tourism industry impacting all its geographical segments - inbound, outbound and domestic, almost all tourism verticals - leisure , adventure, heritage, MICE, cruise, corporate and niche segments. ...Less

- Covid-19 paints a depressing picture for film industry
ET has learnt from interactions with big producers and trade analysts that the losses because of postponi ...More
ET has learnt from interactions with big producers and trade analysts that the losses because of postponing of release of the films or shooting of under-production films could be in the range of Rs 200-250 crore for the next two-three months. ...Less

- Coronavirus: Indian nationals on board Diamond Princess Cruise ship brought back
Out of the total 138 Indian nationals originally on-board the Diamond Princess, 16 Indian crew members ha ...More
Out of the total 138 Indian nationals originally on-board the Diamond Princess, 16 Indian crew members have tested positive for Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) and are receiving necessary medical care and treatment at onshore medical facilities in Japan. ...Less

- Coronavirus: Surat diamond industry stares at Rs 8,000 cr loss
The Surat diamond industry is likely to face a loss of around Rs 8,000 crore in next two months as Hong K ...More
The Surat diamond industry is likely to face a loss of around Rs 8,000 crore in next two months as Hong Kong, which is a major export destination, has declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak in China, say experts. Hong Kong is a major business hub for the Surat diamond industry. ...Less
- PM, other top BJP leaders to stay away from Holi gatherings due to Coronavirus concerns
"Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID19 Novel Cor ...More
"Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence this year, I have decided not to participate in any 'Holi milan' programme," the PM tweeted. This year, Holi is on March 10. ...Less
- Commerce, trade, travel going to grind to a halt globally: Vandana Hari
All hell has broken loose. The oil market was already in ICU, says Vanda Insights Founder. ...More
All hell has broken loose. The oil market was already in ICU, says Vanda Insights Founder. ...Less
- Truckmaker Volvo to put all 20,000 Swedish staff on temporary lay off-scheme
Truckmaker AB Volvo announced a temporary lay-ff scheme starting next week as it plans to close it's whol ...More
Truckmaker AB Volvo announced a temporary lay-ff scheme starting next week as it plans to close it's whole production system in the country. ...Less
- Coronavirus: Bank of America says global economy already in recession
On Wednesday, the Wall Street brokerage Bank of America Securities had projected global growth at 2.2 per ...More
On Wednesday, the Wall Street brokerage Bank of America Securities had projected global growth at 2.2 per cent, which was lowered to only 40 basis points (bps) on Thursday, shaving down 180 bps and on Friday, it said the global economy is in recession. ...Less
- Air travellers from Italy, South Korea to carry medical certificate
The new measures come amid 29 people, including 16 Italian tourists, tested positive for coronavirus till ...More
The new measures come amid 29 people, including 16 Italian tourists, tested positive for coronavirus till Wednesday. The list includes the first three cases in the country from Kerala last month. ...Less
- Dollar takes a back seat as markets bet on Fed rate cuts
The euro last traded 0.3 per cent firmer at a month-high of $1.059. ...More
The euro last traded 0.3 per cent firmer at a month-high of $1.059. ...Less
- New study suggests immunity against novel coronavirus may last for over eight months
The researchers found that virus-specific antibodies do persist in the bloodstream months after infection ...More
The researchers found that virus-specific antibodies do persist in the bloodstream months after infection. ...Less
- Why are analysts & economists unruffled by Covid second wave
India’s daily Covid count on Wednesday crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time since November 6. ...More
India’s daily Covid count on Wednesday crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time since November 6. ...Less
- Great Depression? Economists warn coronavirus’ impact will be severe
A 2008-like financial contagion is not yet priced into this market, say experts. ...More
A 2008-like financial contagion is not yet priced into this market, say experts. ...Less
- Gold rises on Fed measures to combat coronavirus impact
US gold futures gained 0.8 per cent to $1,538 an ounce. ...More
US gold futures gained 0.8 per cent to $1,538 an ounce. ...Less
- Dollar strengthens, boosted by worries over coronavirus impact
The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six other major currencies, ...More
The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six other major currencies, rose about 1.0% to 101.76. ...Less
- Indian Hotels says coronavirus impact will be clear in March
Chhatwal said the company would be able to brief on the impact on business in March. ...More
Chhatwal said the company would be able to brief on the impact on business in March. ...Less
- Coronavirus impact: Hyundai temporarily suspends operations in Chennai
“Hyundai Motor India is a responsible and caring brand. The safety, health and hygiene of its employees, ...More
“Hyundai Motor India is a responsible and caring brand. The safety, health and hygiene of its employees, customers, business partners and the communities is of utmost priority in every situation”, the company said in a statement. ...Less
- Coronavirus Impact: Infosys suspends promotions and salary hikes
The country's second-largest IT services player, however, said it would honour all new job offers. ...More
The country's second-largest IT services player, however, said it would honour all new job offers. ...Less
- Coronavirus: Appliance makers may discuss impact on industry
"We are having an industry meeting on February 6 and we may discuss this and take it forward," said CEAMA ...More
"We are having an industry meeting on February 6 and we may discuss this and take it forward," said CEAMA President Kamal Nandi. Nandi, who is also Godrej Appliances Business Head & Executive Vice President, further said that its Chinese suppliers has informed that they are going to open from February 10. ...Less
- Coronavirus: A nightmare for parents of students studying abroad
As the pandemic spreads, parents of students studying in Italy and other foreign countries are panic-stri ...More
As the pandemic spreads, parents of students studying in Italy and other foreign countries are panic-stricken and trying to get their children home as the situation worsens, especially in European countries. ...Less
- World’s biggest lockdown brings trucks to a standstill
Daily movement of trucks has collapsed to less than 10% of normal levels, according to All India Motor Tr ...More
Daily movement of trucks has collapsed to less than 10% of normal levels, according to All India Motor Transport Congress, an umbrella body of goods vehicle operators representing about 10 million truckers. Road transport accounts for about 60% of freight traffic in India and 87% of its passenger traffic, according to Road ministry. ...Less
- Blue Star fears coronavirus may affect April production
China supplies several components for air conditioners made in India. Shortage of these components could ...More
China supplies several components for air conditioners made in India. Shortage of these components could affect AC production in India. "We are well stocked till the first week of April. But unless the supply from China is restored in the next couple of weeks, we could face a challenge in the production front after that," said C P Mukundan Menon of Blue Star. ...Less
- World economy may shrink because of coronavirus: OECD
In a special report on the impact of the virus, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ...More
In a special report on the impact of the virus, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Monday that the world economy is still expected to grow overall this year and rebound next year. But the OECD lowered its forecasts for global growth in 2020 by half a percentage point, to 2.4% - and said the figure could go as low as 1.5% if the virus lasts long and spreads widely. ...Less
- India's jewellers brace for worst sales in 25 years amid coronavirus scare
Purchases are estimated to plummet 30% in 2020 from the 690 tons last year. ...More
Purchases are estimated to plummet 30% in 2020 from the 690 tons last year. ...Less
- India's limited integration with global value chain insulates it from coronavirus impact: RBI Guv
Over 3,000 people have been killed globally because of the epidemic. The comments from RBI Guv come days ...More
Over 3,000 people have been killed globally because of the epidemic. The comments from RBI Guv come days after the RBI assuaged markets that it will do all it can to minimise the coronavirus impact. Das said central bank governors of the IMF's member countries had held a teleconference, where it was decided to have a globally coordinated response to the crisis. ...Less
- Coronavirus impact: Mission critical IT-BPO staff can work from office
Government services such as tax administration, egovernance, cloud operation, passport services; healthca ...More
Government services such as tax administration, egovernance, cloud operation, passport services; healthcare and insurance-related processing; support to utilities such as gas, electricity, mobile network, broadband, etc and ecommerce services and support to banking and payment services have been identified as “essential services”. ...Less
- 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% in 3rd quarter of FY20 ...More
India has already been facing growth deceleration, with GDP growth falling to 4.7% in 3rd quarter of FY2020. ...Less
- Coronavirus impact: Airbus plane deliveries halved as airlines scrounge for cash
The company, based in France, said Thursday that its deliveries fell almost 50 per cent to 196, with reve ...More
The company, based in France, said Thursday that its deliveries fell almost 50 per cent to 196, with revenue sliding almost 40 per cent to 18.9 billion euros. It said it was further scaling back production of its A350 long-haul jet, from six a month to five, after trimming from nine a month in April. ...Less
- Coronavirus impact: Toyota Kirloskar sales dip 86 pc in May
"We are conscious of the dealer business conditions in various parts of the country and we have been prio ...More
"We are conscious of the dealer business conditions in various parts of the country and we have been prioritising production at our end as per dealer requirements, both in terms of quantity as well as the grades that they require," TKM Senior Vice President, Sales & Service, Naveen Soni said. ...Less
- Luxury hotel in South India turns swimming pool into fish farm to recover losses
The complex was forced to shut in March when a nationwide coronavirus lockdown was ordered. ...More
The complex was forced to shut in March when a nationwide coronavirus lockdown was ordered. ...Less
- Uncertainty looms as Covid-19 wreaks havoc on F1 2020 season
The season-opening Australian Grand Prix, set to take place this weekend, was called off just hours befor ...More
The season-opening Australian Grand Prix, set to take place this weekend, was called off just hours before its first practice session, after a member of the McLaren team tested positive for Covid-19, prompting the team’s withdrawal from the event. ...Less
- China closures may leave e-commerce shelves empty
The two largest web retailers are likely to see an impact on overall sales due to closure of factories in ...More
The two largest web retailers are likely to see an impact on overall sales due to closure of factories in China. ...Less
- The impact of lockdown to contain coronavirus spread explained
Lockdown aims at mitigating the risk of contracting the infection through community spread. Although blan ...More
Lockdown aims at mitigating the risk of contracting the infection through community spread. Although blanket shutdown has its own downsides, but it has effectively worked as a containment measure such as in China. Others have asked for a more targeted approach and not a blanket lockdown. ...Less
- How bad is the impact of coronavirus on India's airlines?
Aviation is among the worst-affected sectors amidst the Covid-19 crisis. ...More
Aviation is among the worst-affected sectors amidst the Covid-19 crisis. ...Less
- Farming sector will not be impacted by Coronavirus: Agriculture minister
PM-KISAN ensures 100% funding from Government of India.Under the Scheme an income support of Rs.6000 per ...More
PM-KISAN ensures 100% funding from Government of India.Under the Scheme an income support of Rs.6000 per year is provided to all farmer families across the country in three equal installments of Rs 2000 each every four months. ...Less
- Coronavirus to have "substantial" impact on trade: WTO
"The effects on the global economy are also likely to be substantial and will start to show up in the tra ...More
"The effects on the global economy are also likely to be substantial and will start to show up in the trade data in the weeks to come," Roberto Azevedo told heads of delegations in a closed-door meeting in Geneva on Monday. ...Less
- Lockdown puts rural economy under stress
The prolonged lockdown along with rain and hailstorm in many regions has heightened rural distress, pushi ...More
The prolonged lockdown along with rain and hailstorm in many regions has heightened rural distress, pushing anxious villagers to moneylenders — a situation which farm leaders say can trigger agitations and suicides unless farmers get quick relief. ...Less
- Don't lay off employees: CII tells member companies
Industry body CII president Vikram Kirloskar's remarks come against the backdrop of mounting concerns tha ...More
Industry body CII president Vikram Kirloskar's remarks come against the backdrop of mounting concerns that companies, including in India, could resort to retrenchment due to sluggish demand and various restrictions in place to curb spreading of the coronavirus infection. ...Less
- Prohibitory orders imposed in Rajasthan's Bhilwara after doctor tests positive for coronavirus
As per the order, people are not allowed to come out of their homes and roam around. Business outlets and ...More
As per the order, people are not allowed to come out of their homes and roam around. Business outlets and markets will remain closed. However, essential services outlets for daily use items will remain open from 7 am to 10 am and 5 am to 7 pm. The movement of light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles, public and private buses will remain banned in the city area. ...Less
- Petrol, diesel demand slumps 66 pc in April; ATF down 90 pc as coronavirus eviscerates demand
India had consumed 2.4 million tonnes of petrol and 7.3 million tonnes of diesel in April 2019. As much a ...More
India had consumed 2.4 million tonnes of petrol and 7.3 million tonnes of diesel in April 2019. As much as 6,45,000 tonnes of ATF was used in that month last year. The collapse of demand in the world's third-biggest consumer during April comes on the back of worst fuel sales in more than a decade recorded in March 2020. ...Less
- Coronavirus impact: Air India sale deadline extended by over a month
The government, however, does expect to find bidders for Air India this time and is confident that the Co ...More
The government, however, does expect to find bidders for Air India this time and is confident that the Coronavirus pandemic is unlikely to impact interest in Air India. ...Less
- Women bear the brunt of Covid outbreak at the workplace, more likely to be furloughed and lose jobs as compared to men
School closures during lockdown have exacerbated the situation because more women than men tend to care f ...More
School closures during lockdown have exacerbated the situation because more women than men tend to care for children. ...Less
- Exports of certain APIs, formulations put under restricted category amid coronavirus outbreak
Paracetamol, Tinidazole, Metronidaxole, Vitamins B1, B6, B 12 included in the list. ...More
Paracetamol, Tinidazole, Metronidaxole, Vitamins B1, B6, B 12 included in the list. ...Less
- PM Modi sets up task force to assess coronavirus impact on economy
The task force is expected to come out with concrete proposals very soon: V K Vijayakumar. ...More
The task force is expected to come out with concrete proposals very soon: V K Vijayakumar. ...Less
- Coronavirus impact: Indian auto makers may start getting Chinese supplies soon
Chinese suppliers have prioritized shipments to large Indian automakers, industry sources said. ...More
Chinese suppliers have prioritized shipments to large Indian automakers, industry sources said. ...Less
- Labour shortage to delay crop harvest
Apart from procurement, planting of cotton and summer ‘moong’ pulses is a challenge for farmers in Madhya ...More
Apart from procurement, planting of cotton and summer ‘moong’ pulses is a challenge for farmers in Madhya Pradesh, UP, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan because of concerns of labour shortage as well as availability of fertilizers and seeds. ...Less
- COVID-19: Andhra Pradesh govt identifies 133 'containment clusters' in 11 districts, sounds red alert
The state nodal officer for COVID-19 Arja Srikanth said in a release that the government was taking all s ...More
The state nodal officer for COVID-19 Arja Srikanth said in a release that the government was taking all steps to check the spread of the pandemic by tightening the lockdown restrictions. Thermal screening would be done at all the entry and exit points to the containment cluster and movement of all vehicles, including public transport, would be fully prohibited. ...Less
- Indian economy 'remarkably unscathed' amid global coronavirus surge: Chinese media
"The world's second-most populous country with 1.3 billion people had reported just over 130 coronavirus ...More
"The world's second-most populous country with 1.3 billion people had reported just over 130 coronavirus cases and three deaths by Tuesday, in stark contrast to exploding numbers of cases around the world and despite its close proximity to massive virus clusters in Asia and a relatively unsophisticated public healthcare system," an article in the Global Times stated. ...Less
- Covid-19: Donald Trump signs $100-billion relief package
This package provides for free coronavirus testing for those who need it, sick pay and paid family leave, ...More
This package provides for free coronavirus testing for those who need it, sick pay and paid family leave, and bolsters unemployment insurance for millions of Americans. ...Less
- Hotels may see 20-40% fall in occupancy rates in Mar-May due to COVID-19: Report
While the plunge in occupancy could be 30-40% for mid-scale and two-star hotels, the same for four-star h ...More
While the plunge in occupancy could be 30-40% for mid-scale and two-star hotels, the same for four-star hotels and above categories could be 20-25% for the next three months beginning March -- which is peak season due to summer holidays and weddings, the report said, citing the increasing number of cities going under full or partial lockdowns. ...Less
- Coronavirus outbreak: Stocks of medicines, staples shrink further
Many companies were hopeful that Monday would be much better as various authorities were actively trying ...More
Many companies were hopeful that Monday would be much better as various authorities were actively trying to smoothen the flow of essential items, but some industry executives bluntly said time was running out. ...Less
- Covid-19 impact: Ed-tech companies reap dividend as schools, universities go online
Online users who have enrolled with Simplilearn for courses on cyber security, Cloud, DevOps, AI and data ...More
Online users who have enrolled with Simplilearn for courses on cyber security, Cloud, DevOps, AI and data sciences have jumped 15% in March. ...Less
- Tractor industry evades Covid-19 bug, gets ready for next stage emission norm
The sector, which hardly depends on imports from China as localisation levels of critical parts such as s ...More
The sector, which hardly depends on imports from China as localisation levels of critical parts such as sheet metal, engines and transmission gear are close to 95%, seems to have, for a start, escaped the debilitating effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...Less