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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the Centre will direct state governments to utilise the construction workers' welfare fund to support these workers against economic disruption due to the 21-day lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. ....

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and has asked for safety of students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya who are currently staying in Navodaya Nainital in a student exchange programme.....

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that China-India relations have now arrived at a new starting point with new opportunities for both the countries.....

Even as there were over 3,500 coronavirus cases on Sunday and the death count reached 83, India overwhelmingly responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call on Sunday night. Right at 9 p.m., Indians switched off its lights and lit candles or flashed Diyas, candles shine bright as India switches off power to thank 'Corona warriors' mobile torches for nine minutes to express solidarity with "Corona warriors". ....

The US president Donald Trump on Thursday profusely praised and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decision to supply hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), the anti-malaria drug used for COVID-19 disease, to some of the most affected nations.....

The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will hold a meeting on April 15, the Saudi Press Agency reported.....

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce Ministry Piyush Goyal applauded the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) fresh slew of measures to ease liquidity and regulatory norms.....

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that the coronavirus pandemic has come in India as a blessing in disguise as it has given impetus to various activities under the Make in India project.....

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Thursday that he has tested positive for coronavirus.....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a massive financial package to revive, reform and make the country self-reliant, while at the same time welcoming foreign capital and strengthening of supply chains .....