India
Maharashtra Govt Prohibits Delivery of Newspapers and Magazines to Contain Covid-19 Spread
The state government issued consolidated guidelines to control the spread of the pandemic and gave details about the services which will be partially resumed from April 20.
HDFC Bank Q4 Net Rises 15.4 Percent to Rs 7,280 Crore
The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 6,300.81 crore during the corresponding January-March period of 2018-19.
China in Mind, Govt Tweaks FDI Policy to 'Discourage Opportunistic Investments' from Border Countries amid Covid-19 Pandemic
According to the new policy, any country that shares a land border with India can only invest via the centralised route; direct investments will not be applicable for them. This list of nations includes China.
NHAI to Resume Toll Collection on National Highways From April 20, Transport Fraternity Slams Move
The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has opposed the move and has called it 'appallingly preposterous' amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Karnataka Records 12 More Coronavirus Cases, Tally Goes Up to 371
Of the fresh cases, three are from Mysuru, two each from Kalaburagi and Bagalkote and one each from Vijayapura, Hubballi-Dharwad, Hirebagewadi in Belagavi, Gadag and Malavalli in Mandya district.
Cash Transfer Won't be Possible for Unorganised Sector in Karnataka Due to Lack of Data, Says Labour Min
State Labour Minister A Shivaram Hebbar said that the the department should have had the list during better times but nobody bothered to have it.
Focus on Promoting LPG Cars, Defer Plans for Electric Vehicles: Auto Body on COVID-19 Impact
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition said that the government must adopt alternative fuels such as Auto LPG to immediately address environmental concerns.
Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Tests Negative for Coronavirus
The chief minister wanted to give a message that nobody should hesitate or have any apprehensions about getting tested and hence, he got tested himself, a press release said.
Karnataka to Get 12,400 Rapid Antibody Detection Kits, Price for Private Lab Testing Fixed at Rs 2,250
The government of Karnataka has also separately placed an order for 1 lakh kits but are yet to get any confirmation on its delivery.
COVID-19 Crisis: Air India Ferries Farm Goods to Other Nations Under Krishi Udan Scheme
Air India has identified 10 cargo destinations across the globe, where it will actively utilise its aircraft in ferrying essentials such as fruits, vegetables and medical goods.
When "Ice Cool" MS Dhoni Lost his Temper for First Time in 20 Years, Recalls Kuldeep Yadav
Dhoni has not played since India's semifinal exit from the ODI World Cup last year.
Woman IAS Officer Transferred for 'Highhandedness' for Enforcing Lockdown
A sitting ruling party MLA, going to Circuit House in a vehicle, too was stopped by her and his driver was fined by police on her directions for not carrying licence.
US, India to Work Together on Covid-19 Vaccine, Pompeo Indicates 'Talks Beyond Virus Battle'
Mike Pompeo further said that Washington was also paying attention to supply chains.
Maharashtra Minister Backs Proposal to Send Migrants Home
Shiv Sena leader and state tourism minister Aaditya Thackeray had been saying that migrant labours stranded in Maharashtra should have been allowed to return to their home states.
Rajya Sabha MP Slams Top Madhya Pradesh Health Officers for Violating Covid-19 Protocol
The rebuke came in a response to the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) on the issue of gross violation of the Covid-19 protocols put in place.
Country’s Urban Areas Saw Lowest Nitrogen Dioxide Levels Since 2017 on Day of Janata Curfew: Research
The levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) continued to be low during the Covid-19 lockdown due to reduction in traffic and power consumption
