Covid-19 continues to extend its footprint in India with the number of cases reaching 724 and rising death toll.
ALSO READ: Covid-19: Rs 1.7-trn relief package welcome, but more support needed
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today slashed key repo rate by 75 basis points (bps) to 4.4 per cent to bolster economy in the wake of covid-19 menace. "Large part of major global economies are likely to be heading toward recession," the RBI governor said.
World update: The US on Friday surpassed China in Covid-19 cases. The global infections have crossed 550,000 mark. As many as 25,042 people have died so far due to the virus. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on friday tested positive for coronavirus.
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Total coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh rise to 27: Official
06:55 PM
UK health minister tests positive for after Boris Johnson
Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Friday said he had tested positive for Covid-19, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was self-isolating with "mild symptoms" of the virus.
"Following medical advice, I was advised to test for Coronavirus. I've tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I'm working from home & self-isolating," Hancock announced on Twitter.
06:44 PM
Coronavirus global death toll crosses 25,000 mark
06:42 PM
Washington set to deliver $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill
With rare bipartisanship and speed, Washington is about to deliver massive, unprecedented legislation to speed help to individuals and businesses as the coronavirus pandemic takes a devastating toll on the US economy and health care system.
The House is set to pass the sprawling, $2.2 trillion measure Friday morning after an extraordinary 96-0 Senate vote late Wednesday. President Donald Trump marveled at the unanimity Thursday and is eager to sign the package into law. Read more
06:39 PM
Odisha CM Patnaik announces Rs 2,200-crore package for poor
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a Rs 2,200-crore financial package to assist the weaker sections of the society, which are grappling under the unprecedented lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The package will benefit about 1.64 crore people of the states total population of 4.5 crore. Read more
06:31 PM
Pak opens border with China to receive medical supplies
Pakistan on Friday opened its borders with all-weather ally China for a day to accept Chinese medical supplies to fight the coronavirus outbreak which has infected nearly 1,300 people and killed nine others, officials said.
China on Thursday asked Pakistan to open the border between the two countries for one day on Friday so that medical supplies to fight coronavirus pandemic could be transported into the country. Read more
06:30 PM
Vice president Naidu, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad donate one month salary to PM relief fund
06:27 PM
Assam Police personnel feed the poor, deliver medicines amid lockdown.
06:25 PM
SBI sees around Rs 60k crore repayment getting deferred: Chairman
State Bank of India, which controls nearly a quarter of the banking system, on Friday said it sees Rs 50,000 to 60,000 crore of its repayment getting deferred following the three-month moratorium on term loans announced by the Reserve Bank of India.
The RBI move is aimed at providing borrowers some relief to borrowers, who are affected by the impact of lockdown on account of Covid-19.
"Our term loan book is fairly large and I think Rs 2-2.5 trillion gets paid every year, so for three months it would be Rs 50,000-60,000 crore," the bank's chairman Rajnish Kumar told reporters. Read more...
06:23 PM
39 fresh coronavirus cases in Kerala on Friday, the highest in a day: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
ALSO READ: Covid-19: Rs 1.7-trn relief package welcome, but more support needed
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today slashed key repo rate by 75 basis points (bps) to 4.4 per cent to bolster economy in the wake of covid-19 menace. "Large part of major global economies are likely to be heading toward recession," the RBI governor said.
World update: The US on Friday surpassed China in Covid-19 cases. The global infections have crossed 550,000 mark. As many as 25,042 people have died so far due to the virus. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on friday tested positive for coronavirus.
CATCH ALL THE LIVE UPDATES
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07:02 PM
Total coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh rise to 27: Official
06:55 PM
UK health minister tests positive for after Boris Johnson
Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Friday said he had tested positive for Covid-19, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was self-isolating with "mild symptoms" of the virus.
"Following medical advice, I was advised to test for Coronavirus. I've tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I'm working from home & self-isolating," Hancock announced on Twitter.
06:44 PM
Coronavirus global death toll crosses 25,000 mark
06:42 PM
Washington set to deliver $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill
With rare bipartisanship and speed, Washington is about to deliver massive, unprecedented legislation to speed help to individuals and businesses as the coronavirus pandemic takes a devastating toll on the US economy and health care system.
The House is set to pass the sprawling, $2.2 trillion measure Friday morning after an extraordinary 96-0 Senate vote late Wednesday. President Donald Trump marveled at the unanimity Thursday and is eager to sign the package into law. Read more
06:39 PM
Odisha CM Patnaik announces Rs 2,200-crore package for poor
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a Rs 2,200-crore financial package to assist the weaker sections of the society, which are grappling under the unprecedented lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The package will benefit about 1.64 crore people of the states total population of 4.5 crore. Read more
06:31 PM
Pak opens border with China to receive medical supplies
Pakistan on Friday opened its borders with all-weather ally China for a day to accept Chinese medical supplies to fight the coronavirus outbreak which has infected nearly 1,300 people and killed nine others, officials said.
China on Thursday asked Pakistan to open the border between the two countries for one day on Friday so that medical supplies to fight coronavirus pandemic could be transported into the country. Read more
06:30 PM
Vice president Naidu, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad donate one month salary to PM relief fund
06:27 PM
Assam Police personnel feed the poor, deliver medicines amid lockdown.
06:25 PM
SBI sees around Rs 60k crore repayment getting deferred: Chairman
State Bank of India, which controls nearly a quarter of the banking system, on Friday said it sees Rs 50,000 to 60,000 crore of its repayment getting deferred following the three-month moratorium on term loans announced by the Reserve Bank of India.
The RBI move is aimed at providing borrowers some relief to borrowers, who are affected by the impact of lockdown on account of Covid-19.
"Our term loan book is fairly large and I think Rs 2-2.5 trillion gets paid every year, so for three months it would be Rs 50,000-60,000 crore," the bank's chairman Rajnish Kumar told reporters. Read more...
06:23 PM
39 fresh coronavirus cases in Kerala on Friday, the highest in a day: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
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