Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 14-hour-long ‘Janta Curfew’ on Sunday was just the beginning of a long battle against coronavirus outbreak, as he lauded
Day: March 23, 2020
With China shut, govt exploring alternative sources of supply – The Hindu BusinessLine
MoS Som Prakash took note of problems raised by various sectors; strategy to be prepared to deal with problem The Commerce Ministry organised a meeting
Coronavirus | COVID-19 is a new animal in the zoo; we are still understanding the virus: NITI Aayog member V.K. Paul – The Hindu
India so far has not seen any deaths which are unexplained, says NITI Aayog member V.K. Paul. Co-chair of the Empowered Committee for COVID-19 Response,
Ex-civil servants write open letter in defence of activist Mander over alleged derogatory remarks against SC | India News,The Indian Express
A group of 95 retired civil servants, under the aegis of Constitutional Conduct Group, Sunday wrote an open letter in defence of activist Harsh Mander
COVID-19: As migrant workers return home, how different states are feeling the pinch | India News,The Indian Express
Roshid Ahmed has an almost odd, rational way of looking at the situation. “If God wills me to get the virus, I may get it…it
British plan for judges way to go for Rajya Sabha? | The Indian Express
Nothing exposes the problems of Indian democracy like an election in state Assemblies for a seat in the Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha.
Where will Modi govt find money to fight coronavirus? $563 mn fund hopelessly small–Business Today
India–already in war mode on containment and lockdowns–has so far made hopelessly feeble attempts at tackling the crisis economically. At a time when the world
Loan holiday, interest rate reduction essential to tide over coronavirus crisis–Business Today
A fiscal package is warranted to support the job losses due to halting economy and sector specific revival plans. While heavy lifting is required at
Time for RBI to buy corporate bonds
Time for RBI to buy corporate bonds The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been vigorously conducting open market operations (OMO) and purchasing government bonds
Bravo India: Indians displayed grit in heeding the curfew call but governments now need to up their game
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘janata curfew’ call was met with a positive response yesterday. Across urban India, roads were largely deserted as people stayed indoors.
Covid-19 crisis: Leaders, both in govt and Oppn have fallen short in India | Business Standard Column
Coronavirus represents the most profound crisis facing India and the response from our leadership has not inspired confidence Last Updated at March 23, 2020 08:00
From KYC to KYB – know your bank | Business Standard Column
For quite some time now, most senior bankers working for government-owned banks have been suffering from a fear psychosis. Now the paranoia has spilled over
Containing volatility | Business Standard Editorials
Sebi’s action pragmatic, but will not change market reality Last Updated at March 23, 2020 02:04 IST The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
Disinfect the economy | Business Standard Editorials
Large policy interventions required in the near term Last Updated at March 23, 2020 01:58 IST The world is still coming to terms with the