Raghuram Rajan

India should focus on protecting economy, says ex-RBI governor

India was placed under one of the strictest lockdowns in the world in late March for more than two months to stem the spread of the coronavirus, but cases have continued to rise steadily since the government eased restrictions in June, stymieing hopes of an economic recovery. Aug 6, 2020
Mumbai Rains

Mumbai sinking in own deluge; Meera road, other areas in waist-deep water

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and some other parts of Maharashtra for Wednesday. The red alert was issued for the second consecutive day as rains have been lashing Mumbai and adjoining districts since Tuesday night. Aug 5, 2020