coronavirus India

India's Foreign Ministry Asks Some Officials To Quarantine After Two Test Positive For Virus
At least two people working at Indias foreign affairs ministry have tested positive for COVID-19.
By Aditya Kalra, Reuters

Indian Economy Slows In March Quarter, With Worst To Come
Private economists have predicted a contraction of more than 20% in the April-June quarter and a contraction of up to 5% in the fiscal year that began in April.
By Manoj Kumar, Reuters

7 Big Little Lies Of The Modi Governments Coronavirus Economic Relief
HuffPost India spoke to experts and read the fine print to find the Modi government has failed to put its money where its mouth is.
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Record Jump In COVID-19 Cases, 137 More Deaths
More than 70 percent of the deaths are due to comorbidities, according to the health ministry website.
By Press Trust of India

'People Are Desperate': Meet The Delhi Govt Officer Putting Migrant Workers On Trains
Additional District Magistrate Arun Gupta on working long hours during the coronavirus pandemic, the migrant crisis and media criticism.
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Delhi May Be Opening Up But Fleeing Workers Say You Cant Switch The Economy Back On
Migrant workers, struggling to make their way home, fear months of destitution.
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Gujarat: 'What Happened To My Father?' Ask Kin Of COVID 19 Patient Found Dead At Bus Stop
The shocking circumstances of Ganpatbhai Varubhai Makwanas death raise questions about the treatment of the elderly Covid-19 patient in Gujarat.
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Highlights From Finance Minister's Final Tranche Of 20 Lakh Cr. Economic Package
Here are the key details from the final comprehensive package announced by the Modi govt.
By Press Trust of India

Gujarat Editor Hits Back At Sedition Charge, Accuses BJP Govt Of 'Selective Bias'
In applications filed in two different courts, news portal editor Dhaval Patel argued that it was his perspective that Vijay Rupani may be replaced as Chief Minister and the article he wrote expressed it as a mere possibility. This cannot be considered sedition, he said.
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Gujarat's COVID Response Hampered By Lack Of Affordable PPE, Harassment By Cops: Private Doctors
Gujarat government wanted to quickly get private healthcare establishments in Ahmedabad operational after coronavirus cases began rising. Here's why it didn't turn out that way..
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