New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday termed as rhetoric and hollow on specifics the prime minister’s address to the nation, saying there was no mention of
Category: Economy
FinMin holds review meeting with banks; asks them to extend help within prudential norms | Deccan Herald
Finance Ministry on Monday held a review meeting with the heads of public sector banks, and instructed them to extend all possible help to all
Ecommerce firms seek govt nod to deliver more products | Deccan Herald
Even as the prime minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of lockdown for another 19 days, the e-commerce sector has sought clearance from the state
Bitter medicine: Towering challenges accompany inscrutable virus. Government extends lockdown by 19 days–Times of India
By extending the nationwide lockdown for another 19 days, government has shown no sign of wavering on its aggressive response to the coronavirus threat. Spanning
Harness people’s abilities: Covid response: Democratic states should involve people, not punish them for their own good
The response to Covid-19 prompts a basic question – how do we imagine other people? Are they a problem to be managed with threats and
Grocery Home Delivery: Government taps logistics firms to link consumers with kirana shops | India Business News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government is ready with a scheme to get kirana stores to directly deliver essential goods at your doorstep using the network of
WHO Funding: Donald Trump halts WHO funding, with world on edge over virus lockdowns | World News – Times of India
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday cut off funding to the World Health Organization, accusing the UN body of mishandling the coronavirus crisis as
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देशभरातील टाळेबंदीची मुदत संपण्याच्या दिवशी म्हणजे, मंगळवारी पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी यांनी ही मुदत तीन मेपर्यंत वाढवण्याची घोषणा केली. प्राप्त परिस्थितीमध्ये ती अपेक्षित होती; त्यामुळे तिचे
Only WHO | The Indian Express
In the past three decades, the WHO has helped nations frame strategies during outbreaks such as Zika, Ebola and HIV/AIDS. At a time when the
Unlockingdown | The Indian Express
Over the coming few weeks, as testing is ramped up, greater clarity will emerge about the spread of the coronavirus. A day after the prime
First moves: Partial resumption of activity next week a welcome step towards lockdown exit–Times of India
The government yesterday announced a blueprint for a staggered exit. Beginning next week, government will allow partial resumption of economic activities. The resumption will not
Look WHO’s talking: Trump’s recklessness can impair Covid-19 fight – The Hindu BusinessLine
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with recovered Covid-19 patients in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on
India needs a strong fiscal stimulus – analysis – Hindustan Times
Pulapre Balakrishnan As economic policy in India following the onset of Covid-19 must address both the relief made necessary by the lockdown and restoration of
Banks start offering loan moratorium to NBFC-MFIs – The Financial Express
Some private sector and foreign banks have begun offering the loan moratorium to their microfinance institution (MFI) borrowers, even as confusion prevails over whether the
Selective opening not enough | Business Standard Editorials
After extending the nationwide lockdown till May 3, the Union government on Wednesday issued detailed guidelines on activities that will be allowed from April 20 and the
Hungry for more | Business Standard Editorials
Dwindling supplies of processed and convenience foods at a time when their demand has surged in the wake of the extended national lockdown is a worrisome issue
Banks start offering loan moratorium to NBFC-MFIs – The Financial Express
Industry executives said that each bank is following its own strategy when it comes to offering the moratorium to MFIs. Some private sector and foreign
An unhealthy call by President Trump–Economic Times
President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend US’ contribution, roughly between $400 million and $500 million, to the World Health Organisation (WHO) could not have been
India GDP projections by World Bank, IMF too optimistic: Ex-CEA Subramanian – The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Former chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian on Wednesday said the GDP numbers being projected by the World Bank and IMF for India are far “too optimistic” and the country would require
Expect stimulus package for industries which will not open on Apr 20: Rajiv Kumar – The Economic Times
Agriculture not going to be impacted badly by lockdown: Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar Even though the prime minister has extended the lockdown by about 19 more