Pakistan clerics warn govt against ban on religious congregations amidst coronavirus outbreak
By Sajjad HussainnnISLAMABAD: A group of over 50 senior clerics in Pakistan has warned the government against the ban on...
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India Inc stands by lockdown extension call; seeks stimulus package to rebuild economy
NEW DELHI: India Inc on Tuesday said the nationwide lockdown extension was necessary to avert a humanitarian crisis, but insisted...
World”s biggest coronavirus lockdown may have cost Rs 7-8 lakh crore to Indian economy
NEW DELHI: The world's biggest lockdown that shut a majority of the factories and businesses, suspended flights, stopped trains and...
Parliament allowed to function to topple Madhya Pradesh government
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Sunday came down heavily on the BJP government at the Centre, accusing...
RBI should implement ‘Helicopter Money’ to counter economic crisis: Telangana CM
NEW DELHI: The Telangana government on Saturday decided to extend the lockdown in the state till April 30 to contain...
Pandemic a ‘perfect storm’ for South Asia, says World Bank
NEW DELHI: South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in...
President Xi Jinping calls for tighter supervision of workplace safety as China resumes work after coronavirus battle
By K J M VarmannBEJING: President Xi Jinping on Friday called for tighter supervision of safety measures at workplaces as...
Iran begins lifting restrictions after brief coronavirus lockdown
TEHRAN: Iran began reopening government offices Saturday after a brief nationwide lockdown to help contain the worst coronavirus outbreak in...
Saudi, Russia outline record oil cut under U.S. pressure as demand crashes
By Rania El Gamal, Olesya Astakhova, Ahmad GhaddarnnDUBAI/MOSCOW/LONDON: OPEC, Russia and other allies outlined plans on Thursday to cut their...
Petrol, diesel demand slumps 66%; ATF down 90% as coronavirus lockdown hurts business
NEW DELHI: Demand for petrol and diesel is down 66 per cent in April, while aviation turbine fuel (ATF) consumption...
