The film-maker said they are waiting to develop anitibodies so they can donate their plasma. ...More

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Nine police officers received the death penalty for the brutal custodial torture and murder of P Jayaraj ...More

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The PM mourned the passing of the musician as a loss to the community. President Kovind called him an 'un ...More

The PM mourned the passing of the musician as a loss to the community. President Kovind called him an 'unparalleled classical vocalist'. ...Less

Lifting of coronavirus lockdown: The possible scenarios ...More

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Cost of Coronavirus lockdown on Indian economy ...More

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Marriages and funerals were banned for more than three weeks under the quarantine and bars and restaurant ...More

Marriages and funerals were banned for more than three weeks under the quarantine and bars and restaurants were told to close at 6 pm, with the prime minister urging people to "stay at home". ...Less

Police and local administration, specially in states of Punjab and Haryana from where surplus food grains ...More

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Families knew before the pandemic that they were overstressed. ...More

Families knew before the pandemic that they were overstressed. ...Less

The number of workers on UK company payrolls slumped by about 650,000 owing to Britain's coronavirus lock ...More

The number of workers on UK company payrolls slumped by about 650,000 owing to Britain's coronavirus lockdown, official data showed on Thursday. ...Less

Coronavirus lockdown: Unusual sightings of animals in India ...More

Coronavirus lockdown: Unusual sightings of animals in India ...Less

Will the Coronavirus lockdown cost you your internet? ...More

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What politicians are doing amid coronavirus lockdown ...More

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On Monday, authorities in the eastern Punjab province also announced a two-week long partial lockdown in ...More

On Monday, authorities in the eastern Punjab province also announced a two-week long partial lockdown in high-risk cities from April 1 in an effort aimed at containing the spread of the virus. So far, Pakistan's government has avoided a nationwide lockdown to spare the country's ailing economy from more damage. ...Less

Chancellor Angela Merkel and regional leaders are expected to agree to extend the restrictions when they ...More

Chancellor Angela Merkel and regional leaders are expected to agree to extend the restrictions when they convene on Tuesday. It is not yet clear how long the extension would last. ...Less

In light of the fourth quarter performance, the Bank of France said it was sticking with a previous estim ...More

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Here's how extroverts can deal with the Coronavirus lockdown ...More

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The Maharashtra government on Tuesday withdrew relaxations given in Mumbai and Pune for establishments to ...More

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday withdrew relaxations given in Mumbai and Pune for establishments to function, saying that easing of the lockdown had led to a large number of people venturing out of home. ...Less

While groceries were among the list of essential goods we scrambled to get in the run-up to the portentou ...More

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At an online briefing on Sunday, Kejriwal said hotels and banquets might be converted into hospitals in t ...More

At an online briefing on Sunday, Kejriwal said hotels and banquets might be converted into hospitals in the coming days to treat the novel coronavirus patients and, therefore, they would remain shut. ...Less

With the virus in check — at least for now — stores previously deemed nonessential were cleared to reopen ...More

With the virus in check — at least for now — stores previously deemed nonessential were cleared to reopen for delivery and curbside pickup, though customers cannot yet browse inside. Construction, manufacturing and wholesalers also received the go-ahead to resume work. ...Less

SBI, in a statement, said that "all branches of SBI continue to operate normally and serve the nation dur ...More

SBI, in a statement, said that "all branches of SBI continue to operate normally and serve the nation during these challenging times." ...Less

Current lockdown measures -- in place since late December -- were due to expire on March 5 but will now b ...More

Current lockdown measures -- in place since late December -- were due to expire on March 5 but will now be prolonged until April 5. ...Less

Defending holding public events during the coronavirus pandemic, US President Donald Trump, who tested po ...More

Defending holding public events during the coronavirus pandemic, US President Donald Trump, who tested positive for COVID-19 early this month, has said that as a president he cannot remain locked in a basement and he has to meet people despite the risks. ...Less

The shutting down of factories and other labour intensive industries meant the loss of livelihood for hun ...More

The shutting down of factories and other labour intensive industries meant the loss of livelihood for hundreds of daily wage workers who migrate to big cities from their home towns in search of jobs. ...Less

While goats run riot in Welsh villages and oystercatchers flock to Norfolk shores, Britain's coronavirus ...More

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Annual sales of about 5 million tickets usually make up roughly half the revenue of the park, located abo ...More

Annual sales of about 5 million tickets usually make up roughly half the revenue of the park, located about 40 km (25 miles) from the southern city of Chennai, but it has been shut since March 16, with no prospect of reopening in sight. ...Less

Food minister Ram Vilas Paswan, in a tweet, has said that the centre is considering positively to a propo ...More

Food minister Ram Vilas Paswan, in a tweet, has said that the centre is considering positively to a proposal of Maharashtra government seeking an extension to rice purchase by a month due to lock down in the wake of Coronavirus. The procurement normally ends in March. ...Less

The Railways spent Rs 2,142 crore on running Shramik Special trains for ferrying stranded migrant workers ...More

The Railways spent Rs 2,142 crore on running Shramik Special trains for ferrying stranded migrant workers home during the coronavirus lockdown, but earned a revenue of just Rs 429 crore, official data shows. ...Less

Hitting out at his political rivals, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narend ...More

Hitting out at his political rivals, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who did not help distressed people during the coronavirus lockdown, are now seeking votes from them. ...Less

Several people have been complaining on social media as domestic airlines have decided not to give refund ...More

Several people have been complaining on social media as domestic airlines have decided not to give refunds in cash for cancelled flights due to the lockdown and instead issue credit for future travel. ...Less

Coronavirus lockdown: Americans protest the 'Stay-at-home' order ...More

Coronavirus lockdown: Americans protest the 'Stay-at-home' order ...Less

Their period of overstay in India due to lockdown could be exempted, as prescribed by OECD. ...More

Their period of overstay in India due to lockdown could be exempted, as prescribed by OECD. ...Less

Vehicle loans represent a huge risk for lenders who have provided loans to nearly 80% of the cabbies. ...More

Vehicle loans represent a huge risk for lenders who have provided loans to nearly 80% of the cabbies. ...Less

The draft document, seen by Reuters, states that starting from March 8 a maximum of five people from two ...More

The draft document, seen by Reuters, states that starting from March 8 a maximum of five people from two households, excluding children younger than 14, will be allowed to meet, up from a maximum of two people under current rules. ...Less

Police put up barricades at many places and were seen stopping vehicles and sending back many people to t ...More

Police put up barricades at many places and were seen stopping vehicles and sending back many people to their homes after ascertaining that they were out for non-essential work. However, people having medical or any other emergency and those connected with maintaining essential and emergency services were being allowed. ...Less

Countries prepare to get back to normal post Coronavirus lockdown ...More

Countries prepare to get back to normal post Coronavirus lockdown ...Less

From midnight, France's 65 million population were largely confined to their homes, needing written state ...More

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Johnson's office has not yet received civil servant Sue Gray's report into the possible lockdown breaches ...More

Johnson's office has not yet received civil servant Sue Gray's report into the possible lockdown breaches, he added. ...Less

While no decision has yet been taken on when the passenger services, which were suspended in the wake of ...More

While no decision has yet been taken on when the passenger services, which were suspended in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown, will be resumed, officials said it is likely to be done in a phased manner after the green signal from the government. ...Less

Weekly markets in the national capital, which remained shut since March-end due to the coronavirus lockdo ...More

Weekly markets in the national capital, which remained shut since March-end due to the coronavirus lockdown, reopened on Monday after the Delhi government allowed it till August 30 on a trial basis. ...Less

INDIA-ECONOMY-India inflation likely to have hit six-month low in May:poll ...More

INDIA-ECONOMY-India inflation likely to have hit six-month low in May:poll ...Less

Many of the people who had gathered at Anand Vihar claimed that with no money to pay rent and buy food, t ...More

Many of the people who had gathered at Anand Vihar claimed that with no money to pay rent and buy food, they cannot stay in the city, even as the Delhi government has exhorted them to stay back and offered all help. ...Less

UK's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.5% in the second quarter, the Office for National Statis ...More

UK's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.5% in the second quarter, the Office for National Statistics said, compared with its preliminary estimate of growth of 4.8%. Thursday's data showed households increased their spending by almost 8% in the April-June period and they dipped into their coronavirus lockdown savings to fund it. ...Less

Le“Our sellers are struggling to manufacture since there is no labour and their factories are running muc ...More

Le“Our sellers are struggling to manufacture since there is no labour and their factories are running much below capacity…,” a senior executive of a leading e-commerce marketplace said. ...Less

This is the third extension to the lockdown, which was first imposed from March 25. ...More

This is the third extension to the lockdown, which was first imposed from March 25. ...Less

Locked indoors, we are relying on the web like never before, be it for information, entertainment, commun ...More

Locked indoors, we are relying on the web like never before, be it for information, entertainment, communication. But the increased usage exposes us to tracking by websites and apps for data. ET Wealth lists 5 simple steps to protect your personal information online. ...Less

On Tuesday the Maharashtra govt issued a fresh order saying that the relaxations have been withdrawn for ...More

On Tuesday the Maharashtra govt issued a fresh order saying that the relaxations have been withdrawn for the Mumbai Metropolitan region and Pune as the govt was seeing a large amount of people outside their homes. ...Less

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that any lifting of lockdowns to contain the spread of th ...More

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that any lifting of lockdowns to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus must be gradual, and if restrictions were to be relaxed too soon, there would be a resurgence of infections. ...Less

The commission issued this order by rejecting the request of power distribution companies like CESU, Sout ...More

The commission issued this order by rejecting the request of power distribution companies like CESU, Southco, Nesco and Wesco to hike power tariff in the state. ...Less

Before the Covid-19 outbreak, the party had used its cadre from the booth committee level up to propagate ...More

Before the Covid-19 outbreak, the party had used its cadre from the booth committee level up to propagate its views on issues such as abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the Ram temple at Ayodhya and the amendment to the Citizenship Act. ...Less

Residents of China's Wuhan city, ground zero for the coronavirus pandemic, have mixed emotions as contain ...More

Residents of China's Wuhan city, ground zero for the coronavirus pandemic, have mixed emotions as containment measures are lifted and the community infection rate slows to a trickle, with some praising the government and others rueing the economic costs. ...Less

Every weekend from Saturday until the end of April, Maharashtra's 125 million people will be confined to ...More

Every weekend from Saturday until the end of April, Maharashtra's 125 million people will be confined to their homes unless travelling or shopping for food or medicine. ...Less

The Nikkei settled down 1.97 per cent at 29,100.38, its worst since March 24, while the broader Topix dro ...More

The Nikkei settled down 1.97 per cent at 29,100.38, its worst since March 24, while the broader Topix dropped 1.55 per cent to 1,926.25 in its biggest slide in four weeks. ...Less

With two of the three-week shutdown falling in April, gross domestic product growth in the quarter to Jun ...More

With two of the three-week shutdown falling in April, gross domestic product growth in the quarter to June could contract about 5%, Prakash Sakpal, an economist at ING in Singapore, wrote in a note. The economy, which expanded 4.7% in the quarter ended December, hasn’t seen a contraction in at least two decades. India’s economy had contracted 5.2% on an annual basis in 1980. ...Less

About $829 billion of goods traveled through India’s ports in 2018, according to data compiled by Bloombe ...More

About $829 billion of goods traveled through India’s ports in 2018, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, the 13th most in the world. The country is also the third-biggest importer of crude oil and fourth-biggest of LNG, as well as a major buyer of coal and palm oil and an exporter of sugar. ...Less

Traders are bracing for more volatile trade in currency markets because the coronavirus is spreading rapi ...More

Traders are bracing for more volatile trade in currency markets because the coronavirus is spreading rapidly again in Europe, Britain, and the United States, which threatens economic growth. Concern about the U.S. elections is another major risk that will keep currencies on edge. ...Less

The minister reviewed the security of the two borders on Thursday and also directed the BSF to ensure tha ...More

The minister reviewed the security of the two borders on Thursday and also directed the BSF to ensure that no cross-border movement takes place at these two fronts, Joint secretary in the ministry, Punya Salila Srivastava told reporters during a daily briefing on the steps taken by the ministry to ensure enforcement of the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. ...Less

On what was also the first day of a second national coronavirus lockdown, only the occasional car or van ...More

On what was also the first day of a second national coronavirus lockdown, only the occasional car or van could be seen travelling along the broad, tree-lined avenues in front of the University of Vienna, City Hall, and Parliament, and very few pedestrians. The area around the Stadttempel Jewish synagogue, where the attack began, was still cordoned off. ...Less

As the coronavirus lockdown was announced on March 24, the Railways for the first time in its 167-year-ol ...More

As the coronavirus lockdown was announced on March 24, the Railways for the first time in its 167-year-old history shut down all its services. It was on May 1 that the wheels of trains started chugging again. This time, to ferry migrant workers home. ...Less

While the fatalities during 2020 were lesser compared to four years immediately before that, the numbers ...More

While the fatalities during 2020 were lesser compared to four years immediately before that, the numbers are still significant given the fact that the passenger services were restricted after the coronavirus lockdown was announced on March 25. ...Less

Sharad Pawar, the veteran politician considered to be the stabilising force in the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP ...More

Sharad Pawar, the veteran politician considered to be the stabilising force in the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP coalition in Maharashtra, also said the Covid-19 situation is “turning around” in the state and that the state government is in talks with industry leaders about reopening business activities. ...Less

Brent crude futures inched up 0.7 per cent, or 23 cents to $35.76, adding to a 1.1 per cent gain on Monda ...More

Brent crude futures inched up 0.7 per cent, or 23 cents to $35.76, adding to a 1.1 per cent gain on Monday in thin holiday trading ...Less

Hamirpur has reported the highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for the infection i ...More

Hamirpur has reported the highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now. According to officials, Hamirpur has witnessed a spurt in cases after people in large numbers returned to the state from parts of the country recently. ...Less

With millions of migrants either locked in or back home, and with every government statement on containme ...More

With millions of migrants either locked in or back home, and with every government statement on containment increasing the fear factor among workers, businesses are struggling to deploy even 20% of the required labour force. ...Less

How the Coronavirus lockdown extension has hit migrant workers harder ...More

How the Coronavirus lockdown extension has hit migrant workers harder ...Less

While a majority of small businesses are finding it impossible to manage their team, allot work or even o ...More

While a majority of small businesses are finding it impossible to manage their team, allot work or even oversee accounting and compliance, those companies which have opted for SaaS-based compliance solutions, are faring well. ...Less

States such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have clearly specified no shops or i ...More

States such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have clearly specified no shops or industrial activities will be allowed till the lockdown ends. ...Less

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das predicted a big global recession and said India will not be immune. It all d ...More

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das predicted a big global recession and said India will not be immune. It all depends how India responds to the situation, he said. Global slowdown could make things difficult for India too, despite some help from falling crude prices, Das said, adding food prices may soften even further on record crop production. ...Less

"The disruption in demand, production and supply chain caused by the extended nationwide lockdown to cont ...More

"The disruption in demand, production and supply chain caused by the extended nationwide lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic will knock back revenue growth by 2-4 per cent for the consumer essentials sector, and 16-30 per cent across discretionary manufacturing and consumer services this fiscal," the report said. ...Less

The United Kingdom left the European Union on Jan. 31 but the main terms of its membership remain in plac ...More

The United Kingdom left the European Union on Jan. 31 but the main terms of its membership remain in place for a transition period until the end of this year, giving it time to negotiate a free trade deal with the bloc. ...Less

Floap will also launch online consultation with nutritionists, behaviourists, trainers, groomers and othe ...More

Floap will also launch online consultation with nutritionists, behaviourists, trainers, groomers and other pet care providers in the near future. ...Less

While about 9 per cent of the company's natural gas output was impacted by inability of customers to take ...More

While about 9 per cent of the company's natural gas output was impacted by inability of customers to take supplies due to the coronavirus lockdown, lower oil and gas prices had impacted its revenues, the company said. ...Less

Britain's postal operator Royal Mail, whose workers have helped the nation cope with the coronavirus lock ...More

Britain's postal operator Royal Mail, whose workers have helped the nation cope with the coronavirus lockdown, said Thursday it will axe 2,000 management jobs. ...Less

It all started from a religious congregation organised by Tablighi Jamaat in the area in the first week o ...More

It all started from a religious congregation organised by Tablighi Jamaat in the area in the first week of March. ...Less

The company is expected to undertake cash preservation measures such as reduced capital expenditure (cape ...More

The company is expected to undertake cash preservation measures such as reduced capital expenditure (capex) and limited dividend payout in FY21, which shall support liquidity. Additionally, to preserve liquidity, Vedanta has availed moratorium on its term debt obligation as per RBI guidelines after approval from respective banks. ...Less

Due to lockdown in the country, we are more dependent on the Internet, which also means that we are more ...More

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"Today cabinet has decided it (the norms) will be extended up to May 3... there will be no relaxation and ...More

"Today cabinet has decided it (the norms) will be extended up to May 3... there will be no relaxation and the situation that that exists as of today will continue," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said. ...Less

There is no perfect way to begin gradually easing the lockdown on the British economy and Britons should ...More

There is no perfect way to begin gradually easing the lockdown on the British economy and Britons should apply common sense to new guidance, transport minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday as changes to coronavirus restrictions came into effect. ...Less

Post lockdown, the govt must focus on healthcare, municipal services including drinking water & sanitatio ...More

Post lockdown, the govt must focus on healthcare, municipal services including drinking water & sanitation. ...Less

Detailed guidelines on the process will be issued by the government on April 15. The PM appealed to busin ...More

Detailed guidelines on the process will be issued by the government on April 15. The PM appealed to businesses to be compassionate toward employees and not deprive them of their livelihood. ...Less

Looks to allow construction, production of medical gear in safe & controlled conditions ...More

Looks to allow construction, production of medical gear in safe & controlled conditions ...Less

Exemptions likely for agriculture, factories & transport of goods in the next phase of lockdown starting ...More

Exemptions likely for agriculture, factories & transport of goods in the next phase of lockdown starting April 15. ...Less

The European carmaker's association, ACEA, said Friday that new car registrations `'recorded a dramatic d ...More

The European carmaker's association, ACEA, said Friday that new car registrations `'recorded a dramatic drop'' of 55% to 567,308 units. ...Less

With several states announcing lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, rating agency ICRA expec ...More

With several states announcing lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, rating agency ICRA expects around 45 per cent of the rated mall portfolio to be vulnerable. ...Less

Hunger and anger are building in Lagos and other major African cities with little or no social safety net ...More

Hunger and anger are building in Lagos and other major African cities with little or no social safety net to protect the poor from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...Less

Over 8,300 complaints were received on the platform ever since an empowered group of officers was set up ...More

Over 8,300 complaints were received on the platform ever since an empowered group of officers was set up under HRD Secretary Amit Khare to focus on the issue. ...Less

Despite inauspicious dates, umpteen lockdowns and various other travel restrictions, hotel chains have re ...More

Despite inauspicious dates, umpteen lockdowns and various other travel restrictions, hotel chains have registered an uptick in wedding bookings in markets such as Gurgaon, Noida, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. ...Less

Clearing of cheques, remittance facilities and government transactions are also listed as essential servi ...More

Clearing of cheques, remittance facilities and government transactions are also listed as essential services. ...Less

A national lockdown in place, the finance ministry found itself wrestling with an unusual problem: The go ...More

A national lockdown in place, the finance ministry found itself wrestling with an unusual problem: The government printing press would not publish the amended finance bill passed by Parliament without getting written orders in physical form in hand. ...Less

"Interacted with 400 officers of my 3 ministries - @moefcc @MIB_India & @heindustry - together through Au ...More

"Interacted with 400 officers of my 3 ministries - @moefcc @MIB_India & @heindustry - together through Audio Bridge.Told them to 'stay positive' 'stay home' 'stay engaged' and 'stay happy'. To that end I suggested many activities also. #21DaysChallenge #IndiaFightsCorona," he tweeted. ...Less

On Thursday, the last trading day of 2020, Brent was trading down 18 cents, or 0.4%, at $51.45 a barrel, ...More

On Thursday, the last trading day of 2020, Brent was trading down 18 cents, or 0.4%, at $51.45 a barrel, as of 0136 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) lost 0.1%, or 5 cents, to $48.35 a barrel. ...Less

The activities will be permitted only outside the COVID-19 containment zones identified by the government ...More

The activities will be permitted only outside the COVID-19 containment zones identified by the government. ...Less

The meet comes against the backdrop of rising number of coronavirus cases in the country. ...More

The meet comes against the backdrop of rising number of coronavirus cases in the country. ...Less

The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. This is for t ...More

The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. This is for the first time after a nationwide coronavirus lockdown came into effect on March 24 that people will not need any registration to enter the hill state. ...Less

Authorities in Australia say more than 250 people have been arrested while protesting coronavirus lockdow ...More

Authorities in Australia say more than 250 people have been arrested while protesting coronavirus lockdowns in the country. Many faced fines for defying health orders. ...Less

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The government is making a hash of loosening restrictions while extending the lockdown. ...More

The government is making a hash of loosening restrictions while extending the lockdown. ...Less

With the young discovering old ways to connect, Covid-19 outbreak has turned some assumptions about tech ...More

With the young discovering old ways to connect, Covid-19 outbreak has turned some assumptions about tech and the demographics of the Internet on its head. ...Less

ITC said: “…the situation arising due to spread of COVID-19 and the directives received from the central ...More

ITC said: “…the situation arising due to spread of COVID-19 and the directives received from the central and state governments and local bodies, we write to advise that the company's factories manufacturing essential items like atta, noodles, biscuits, snacks, soaps, sanitisers etc are operating partially with limited workforce." ...Less