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India's GDP forecast slashed to zero citing Coronavirus lockdown: Barclays

As per Barclays, the Indian economy could bear a loss of $234.4 billion due to the restrictions imposed in several sectors in order to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020

India's lockdown and labourers' plight: A general's assessment

With news of potential extension in the lockdown in India, Major General Dilawar Singh (Retd.) shares his opinion on the challenges faced by the labourers.

Apr 14, 2020

In grim milestone, US logs world's highest coronavirus death toll

The United States has seen its highest death tolls to date in the epidemic with roughly 2,000 deaths a day reported for the last four days in a row, the largest number in and around New York City.

Apr 12, 2020

Fact check: No, Ratan Tata didn't write post on coronavirus economic effect

A viral post claiming that coronavirus won't have a lasting effect on the Indian economy is falsely attributed to Ratan Tata.

Apr 11, 2020

100% confirmed! Salman's Radhe and Akshay's Laxmmi Bomb won't release on EID 2020

Salman Khan's Radhe and Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb, which are set to be EID 2020 treats, will not release on May 22, as the lockdown period is likely to be extended in the coming weeks.

Apr 10, 2020

To help small firms, India seen unveiling second coronavirus stimulus worth $13 billion

The official said a separate package could be announced for bigger companies after assessing the extent of the hit they have faced due to the lockdown imposed to fight the outbreak.

Apr 9, 2020

How much money do we actually need to survive the coronavirus pandemic?

ASSOCHAM stated that a stimulus package is needed in order to fight the impact created by coronavirus.

Apr 9, 2020

Punit Balan producer and young entrepreneur comes forward to support workers of marathi film industry

The cash is to ensure that those in dire need shall be able to get through their monthly ration and basic requirements

Apr 8, 2020

Stock market updates: Sensex climbs over 700 points; TCS, ITC top losers

At 10.55 am, Sensex was trading at 30,772.23, higher by 705.02, or 2.34 per cent from the previous close of 30,067.21 even as investors remain wary about an extension of the nationwide lockdown beyond April 14.

Apr 8, 2020

Boris Johnson hospitalised for tests after persistent coronavirus symptoms

Boris Johnson, 55, on March 27 became the first leader of a major power to announce that he had tested positive. He went into isolation at an apartment in Downing Street and said on Friday he was staying there as he still had a high temperature.

Apr 6, 2020

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to finally star in a two-hero adventure film?

If the latest reports are to be believed, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will once again share screen space in a two-hero adventure film.

Apr 5, 2020

Coronavirus impact: How the Covid-19 job cuts played out in the US

In all, 701,000 jobs were reported lost last month, the Labor Department said on Friday, but even that massive number - the largest since the financial crisis 11 years ago - did not capture the true depth of the losses because the monthly survey was conducted too early in March.

Apr 5, 2020

Explained: Coronavirus impact on auto, aviation, tourism and other industries in India

The growth in most sectors, including aviation, tourism, automobile and several others has seen a downward trend. The Moody's has changed the outlook of Indian banks to negative from stable and India Ratings has cut the country's GDP forecast to 3.6 per cent from 5.5 per cent for FY21.

Apr 2, 2020

Coronavirus effect: Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru beats Baahubali 2 TRPs record

Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru (SLN) has registered superb viewership due to the lockdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The movie has beated the TRPs record of Prabhas' Baahubali 2.