The government and the RBI have taken some useful steps, but the situation warrants bolder measures like the ones initiated by the US and UK, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
The G20 leaders promised to implement all necessary health measures needed to stop the virus from spreading. Read more »
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces several schemes to put money in the hands of the poor, most vulnerable. Read more »
One of the reasons for the fast spread of the virus in Europe and America is the relatively weak public healthcare system. Read more »
The Narendra Modi government announces easier compliance in areas such as income tax, GST, customs & excise, banking and trade. Read more »
Along with health and medical measures to tackle COVID-19, the government should also ensure regular flow of daily necessities like milk and groceries as well as money for survival of the most... Read more »
Modi government must step in to support farmers and farm workers hit by Covid-19. Read more »
Targeted schemes for households, corporates, MSMEs and financial sector can keep the Indian economy afloat, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
The agency identifies fiscal, monetary and regulatory steps to cushion Covid-19 economic impact. Read more »
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concerns over the alarming levels of spread and severity of the outbreak. Read more »