Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced an economic package of more than $260bn to help cope with the country's prolonged coronavirus lockdown. In a TV address, he said the funds, around 10% of India's ... ( read original story ...)
India’s carbon emissions drop for the first time in four decades
India has seen its first year on year reduction in carbon emissions for the first time in four decades, new analysis released Tuesday shows. ( read original story ...)
India Coronavirus: Pregnant student Safoora Zargar at risk in jail
The 27-year-old sociology student at the prestigious Jamia Milia Islamia university was taking a nap, her husband, who didn't want to be named, told the BBC. The couple had married 19 months ago, and ... ( read original story ...)
India’s prime minister announces huge virus relief package
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the government will spend the equivalent of nearly 10% of the country's GDP on a coronavirus economic relief package designed to make the world’s second most p ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Jubilant signs licensing deal for Gilead’s potential COVID-19 drug
India's Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd said on Tuesday it had signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement for selling Gilead Sciences Inc's experimental COVID-19 treatment remdesivir in 127 countries, ... ( read original story ...)
India PM announces $270 bn virus economic package
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Tuesday a $270 billion stimulus package for labourers and small businesses to boost flagging growth as the country grapples with the impact of the ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi announces $266 billion economic package after coronavirus hit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 20 trillion rupee ($266 billion) support package for India's economy on Tuesday to help mitigate the damage caused by the novel coronavirus and the lockdown it ... ( read original story ...)
China Uses Pandemic to Boost Military Pressure on Taiwan
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China Stalls the Global Search for Coronavirus Origins
Beijing at first appeared to be homing in fast on the source of the virus. It is now impeding international efforts to find it amid a U.S. push to blame China for the pandemic, health experts and ... ( read original story ...)
Macau Gaming Regulator Head Resigns as Casinos Face Crisis
The head of Macau’s gaming regulator is stepping down from his position at a time when the world’s biggest gambling hub is facing its worst crisis in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)