Day: April 28, 2020

Gadkari calls for resumption of inter-state border movement of trucks for goods supply

9:25 pm April 28, 2020

New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSMES Nitin Gadkari has called upon all the states/UTs to take urgent action so that blockades of trucks and lorries at inter- state/UT borders is cleared for smooth movement of essential goods. This, he said, needs to be given urgent attention by facilitating the truck/lorry […]

New Zealand tames virus; France, Spain reveal lockdown exits

7:59 pm April 28, 2020

Paris: France and Spain, two of the worst-hit countries in the coronavirus pandemic, were laying out separate roadmaps Tuesday for lifting their lockdowns, while signs emerged the virus has been all but vanquished in New Zealand and Australia. But on the other side of the globe, Brazil is emerging as a new hotspot for infections. […]

Pope again updates Vatican legal code amid scrutiny, probes

Pope Francis calls for prudence as restrictions ease

7:51 pm April 28, 2020

Vatican City: Pope Francis is calling for prudence and obedience to government protocols dictating the easing of coronavirus shutdowns to prevent infections from surging again. Francis made the appeal Tuesday after Italian bishops bitterly complained that the Italian government’s reopening schedule contained no provisions for Masses to be resumed. At the start of his morning […]

South Korea calls for joint efforts with North Korea

7:44 pm April 28, 2020

Seoul: South Korea has repeated calls for joint efforts with North Korea to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which it sees as a potential opportunity to improve strained bilateral relations. A South Korean presidential official, who refused to be named during a background briefing on Tuesday, said Seoul doesn’t expect the possible anti-virus efforts […]

Singapore reports 41 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: report

Singapore to enter into recession this year due to coronavirus pandemic: MAS

7:36 pm April 28, 2020

Singapore: Singapore will enter into a recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and the city-state’s economic growth could even dip below the forecast range of -4 to -1 per cent to record its worst-ever contraction, the country’s central bank said on Tuesday. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in its latest half-yearly macroeconomic […]