covid 19 outbreak
India sees record jump in covid cases
Number of total positive cases climbed to 90,927 on Sunday, registering an increase of 120 fatalities and a record jump of 4,987 cases
SAARC nations unveil emergency stimulus packages
India responded by unveiling a Rs 1.7 lakh crore (USD 22.6 billion) economic stimulus plan
Tata Steel's UK arm seeks 500 million government bailout package
The government bailout package 500-million figure is said to be a "ballpark" estimate of the company's funding need
ICICI Prudential Life profit slips 31% in March
Robust growth in the cash-burning protection policy sales have led to an over 31 per cent dip in net income for the March quarter
Global coronavirus cases exceed 2.54 million, death toll crosses 177,000
Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019
Coronavirus second wave may be even worse: US health chief
The White House emphasised on continuing with preventive measures to fight the coronavirus and increased testing
Fitch Solutions cuts India's economic growth forecast to 1.8% for FY21
Fitch Solutions also anticipated a deeper contraction in fixed investments as businesses choose to cut back on capital expenditure
US crude plunges to 20-year low as coronavirus hits demand
Oil markets have plunged in recent weeks as lockdowns and travel restrictions to fight the coronavirus around the world batter demand
Allow home delivery by all retailers, says RAI
Retailers Association of India said allowing neighbourhood stores to do home delivery will help fulfil consumer needs
Governments across globe under pressure to control covid19 economic damage
Governments face pressure to reopen factories, shops, travel and public activities