Singapore sees spike in cases, reports 191 new infections Singapore has seen a spike in the number of newly reported cases in recent days as the virus spread, creating several growing clusters that led to the quarantine of almost 20,000 resident workers last week. As of noon local time on April 11, there were 191…

No ambulance, kid dies in mom arms on road A three-year-old who had cough and fever died on the roadside on Friday after ambulance drivers at a government hospital in Jehanabad, Bihar, refused to take him to Patna Medical College and Hospital where doctors had referred him. Rishu Kumar’s symptoms resembled those of Covid-19 but…

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR Delhi and neighbouring areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) felt tremors of earthquake on Sunday evening around 6pm Earthquake tremors in Delhi – NCR, 4 to 5 second of earthquake makes everyone scared and all the people know when it comes because the tremor intensity is quite high. (This…

Coronavirus LIVE Rajasthan records 96 new COVID-19 cases; total now 796 Rajasthan records 96 new COVID-19 cases; total now 796: Official Rajasthan records 96 new #COVID19 cases; total now 796: Official — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 12, 2020 Total 32 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh Total 32 persons have…

North Korea still says it has no coronavirus cases. This is how it’s managing the story North Korea continues to insist that it is completely free of coronavirus. The World Health Organization’s representative to the country said that 709 people had been tested with no confirmed cases as of April 2. Observers are naturally sceptical,…

Allow states to directly borrow from RBI – Kerala FM Thomas Isaac tells Centre Ramping up efforts to “stamp out” coronavirus cases in the state, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac has said that not only lockdown but intense testing of people and tracing of their contacts are also equally important in the fight against the…

Centre releases Rs 1,237 crore GST compensation arrears to Punjab The Centre has released Rs 1,237 crore to Punjab as GST compensation arrears for July 2017-March 2019. Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal in a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the funds came at a “crucial time” when the entire country is facing…

(COVID-19) Govt plans to set up chain of 20 lakh ‘Suraksha Stores’ retail shops across India The Suraksha Stores initiative will convert the neighbourhood kirana stores into sanitised retail outlets selling daily essentials while adhering to safety norms such as social distancing. Ahead of extending restrictions on the mobility of goods and persons, the government…

OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal says WeWork crisis changed ‘atmosphere’; explains math behind $10B valuation WeWork’s trouble began with its failed IPO last year and $900 million loss that it incurred over six months along with questions raised around its corporate governance practices. Highlighting the impact of trouble at co-working company WeWork on the industry and ecosystem,…

Helicopter money – Know why it’s in the news again in the time of COVID-19 pandemic New Delhi: The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted the economy. In fact, as per a World Bank report, India is likely to record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalisation this fiscal year. As per the report, India’s economy is…

IRDAI gives nod to PNB for stake in two life insurance ventures PNB is a promoter of PNB Metlife Insurance with the highest stake of 30 per cent since 2012 New Delhi: State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) will retain stake in two life insurance ventures as the lender has got permission from Insurance Regulatory and Development…

Suraksha Stores to meet daily needs demand during coronavirus lockdown A man wearing masks buy fruits during a lockdown to prevent the spread of new coronavirus in New Delhi. As the extension of coronavirus lockdown is almost certain in the country, the government plans to set up a chain of 20 lakh retail shops called…

Amid COVID-19 crisis, gun sales in US shatter records As the US grapples with the rising number of coronavirus cases, worried Americans are responding to the crisis with a record-breaking number of gun purchases. According to a newly released data by the FBI, more than 3.7 million firearm background checks were conducted in March —…

Coronavirus – For the first time in history, major disaster declared in all 50 US states by Trump Image Source : AP President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Friday, April 10, 2020, in Washington. In an unprecedented event, US President Donald Trump has now approved the declaration…