Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the IMF's governing body, has underscored the importance of the Fund in fighting the economic crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a reduction in reverse repo rate by 25 basis points from 4 per cent to 3.75 per cent to facilitate bank credit flows amid the coronavirus crisis and subsequent countrywide lockdown which has
Brasilia [Brazil], April 17 (ANI): Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday sacked health minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta after the latter criticised the president for refusing to abide by the ministry's social distancing guidelines amid coronavirus crisis.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 16 (ANI): As many as 8,620 Punjab Police personnel, along with 6,483 volunteers, are maintaining a round-the-clock vigil at the mandis and in villages to ensure smooth procurement operations amid the COVID-19 crisis, said an official statement on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Cab aggregator Ola on Thursday announced that it is offering its technology platform and capabilities to governments and public service organisations across the country amidst the COVID-19 crisis through its newly launched Ola CONNECTS initiative.
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): India is at present focused on dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and the question about US halting funds to WHO can be revisited once the pandemic is addressed, government sources said on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Compared to other countries that are battling COVID-19 crisis, in India around 24 tests are conducted for one positive COVID-19 case, Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said here on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): BJP leaders on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks that lockdown is not a solution to the coronavirus crisis and said that Congress chief ministers had also supported its extension to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Jolimont [Australia], April 16 (ANI): Keeping in mind the current situation arising out of coronavirus crisis, Australian cricketer Alex Carey said he feels that Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 might not take place.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has been suspended till further notice due to 'evolving global health concerns'.
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday engaged with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Delhi and reviewed the organisation's preparedness to assist in tackling the COVID-19 crisis in the Union Territory.
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane on Thursday said that the Indian Army stands by veterans amidst the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.