Day: March 25, 2020

India condemns terror attack on gurdwara in Kabul

3:46 pm March 25, 2020

New Delhi: India on Wednesday strongly condemned the terror attack on a gurdwara in Afghanistan’s Kabul, saying targeting of a religious place in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak reflects the “diabolical mindset” of the perpetrators and their backers. The External Affairs Ministry said India conveyed its sincerest condolences to the immediate family members of […]

Trump slams media for 'blocking' alleged graft cases against Biden

Virus briefings are the new campaign rallies for Trump

3:41 pm March 25, 2020

Washington: President Donald Trump has a new daily ritual now that the pandemic has put the kibosh on the signature campaign rallies that helped him get elected four years ago: the coronavirus briefing. Standing on the once-abandoned White House briefing room stage flanked by public health experts, Trump holds court with reporters and directly addresses […]

Federal officials reach deal on $2 trillion aid package

3:35 pm March 25, 2020

Washington: The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have struck an agreement on a sweeping USD 2 trillion measure to aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. The agreement came on late Tuesday after days of often intense haggling and mounting pressure and still needed […]

Nationwide lockdown triggers panic-buying among people

12:43 am March 25, 2020

New Delhi: The announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 21-day nationwide lockdown from Tuesday midnight in view of the coronavirus threat led to panic-buying of essential items in many parts of the national capital. The prime minister appealed to people not to panic, saying thronging shops will pose the risk of spread of COVID-19. […]

Mamata presents vote on account for Rs 2.99 lakh cr in House, oppn parties boycott speech

Over 1000 arrested in Kolkata for defying lockdown order

12:34 am March 25, 2020

Kolkata: More than 1,000 people have been arrested in the city in a span of 24 hours for flouting the lockdown order imposed by the state government at 5 pm on Monday, a senior police officer said. Amid the growing coronavirus scare, the West Bengal government has announced a lockdown in the state till March […]