Tag: COVID-19
-
India partially eases export restrictions for hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol
Countries across the globe are fighting their battles with the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. As the fight continues, India, on April 7, partially eased the ban on the export of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and paracetamol to the countries which are worse affected by the pandemic outbreak. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava issued a ... -
India to soon begin rapid antibody testing in Coronavirus hotspots
In the wake of spurt in positive COVID-19 cases and an increase in the virus hotspots in the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decided to deploy rapid antibody testing kits for the symptomatic people in such hotspots. The COVID-19 rapid testing kit will allow the individual to test the virus at ... -
On Centre’s request, SC directs media to publish COVID-19 developments ascertained by Govt
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis shadowing over the country, the Supreme Court has directed the media to report on coronavirus based on the facts and information approved by the Central government. This step has been taken to prevent dissemination of fake news on the pandemic that can lead to confusion and panic among the citizens. ... -
Finance Ministry and RBI in discussions over economic stimulus, likely to launch $20b-plus package
Indian government, which earlier this week announced a 21 day lockdown, is contemplating over resolving issues pertaining to the country’s dwindling economic health and other challenges which emerged amid the shutdown. The finance ministry has urged Reserve Bank of India to aid people with certain relief measure stuck in their homes due to outbreak of ... -
Trump pushes for a quick fix for Coronavirus amid fears of losing election
The novel coronavirus, Covid-19, has taken the world by storm, which hit medical, economic and political institutions across the globe. Till date the deadly virus has infected 109,900 persons in at least 97 countries and taken away more than 3800 lives, according to the data cited in the The New York Times. Who knew the ... -
Indian Manufacturing Continued To Surge In February
While India shows a hopeful picture with robust manufacturing cycle reported, the coming months might be a trying time for the exports, industry experts say. The onslaught of the coronavirus across the globe has shaken up the trade equations everywhere. February has seen a strong manufacturing streak that started at the beginning of the year. ...
