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IMF executive board approves immediate debt relief for 25 countries amid coronavirus pandemic

The IMF's revamped Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) enables the IMF to deliver grants for debt relief benefitting eligible low-income countries in the wake of catastrophic natural disasters and major, fast-spreading public health emergencies.

Apr 14, 2020

Ambedkar Jayanthi 2020: 10 quotes to remember by the father of the Indian Constitution

The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, the founding father of the Indian constitution. Celebrated annually, the day remembers his efforts in framing the most well-structured constitution quintessential for a diverse country like India.

Apr 14, 2020

Coronavirus Live Updates: With biggest one-day jump of 8,392 cases, India's Covid-19 tally climbs to 1.9 lakh

The total number of Covid-19 cases in India has now crossed over 1.9 lakh in India with 5394 deaths.

Apr 14, 2020

Vishu 2020 in photos: Everything you need to know about the day's significance, history and celebrations

Vishu celebrations in Kerala begins with the Vishu Kani, burning of crackers or the Vishu padakkam and then the Vishu sadhya. It is a festival of harvest and marks the beginning of the spring season.

Apr 14, 2020

Who is Julian Assange's partner Stella Moris? WikiLeaks founder secretly fathered two kids

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's recent interview reveals the terror inside the coronavirus-ridden Belmarsh Prison.

Apr 14, 2020

Tamil New Year - Puthandu 2020: Top 20 quotes, messages, wishes, greetings, sayings to share with well-wishers

On the occasion of Tamil New Year, we bring you quotes, wishes, greetings to share with your family, friends and well-wishers.

Apr 14, 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

Explained: Kerala flattened the Coronavirus curve with three-pronged strategy

Kerala has become the first Indian state to significantly curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. It has done so by undertaking various stringent measures and ensuring that they are implemented effectively.

Apr 14, 2020

Here's how Covid-19 impact on print media will be low

In fact, print media can get a new lease of life after the normalcy returns.

Apr 14, 2020

Karnataka minister's lands in trouble after swimming amid lockdown

Karnataka Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar tweeted a photo of "having fun" in a swimming pool but received major backlash.

Apr 13, 2020

Safe to fly during COVID-19? SpiceJet, Indigo new precautions

Are you ready to fly again during the coronavirus pandemic? If so, this article and video will give you some new guidelines on how you must prepare yourselves.

Apr 13, 2020

Free tests may be detrimental to Covid-19 fight, ICMR tells SC

The ICMR said the decision to involve private labs in the process of testing was taken after extensive deliberation with the national task force on all aspects.

Apr 13, 2020

Day after Centre directs all states to follow 'Agra model', state reports 20 new coronavirus cases

Agra has the highest number of coronavirus cases in UP with 83 active cases in the city against a total of 483 in the state.

Apr 13, 2020

Lockdown relaxation in offing! Several Union ministers, officials in ministries return to work

According to sources, the government is likely to announce relaxation in curbs for farmers and industrial sectors.

Apr 13, 2020

Why New York City has more coronavirus cases than China and UK

The U.S. had more than 139,000 COVID-19 cases reported by Sunday evening, with more than 2,400 deaths. The extension of lockdown would somehow help in containing the virus spread.

Apr 13, 2020