Early estimates of jobs data indicate that the coronavirus effect may have left a devastating impact on the economy, sending urban unemployment rate soaring to 30.9% . Overall unemployment rose to 23.4%. The figures, based on the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy’s weekly tracker survey, have held steady for two […]
Fired for breaking pandemic rules, ex-Amazon employee demands action
After being fired by Amazon for breaking COVID-19 pandemic rules at its New York warehouse last week, ex-employee Chris Smalls has returned, demanding the warehouse be closed down after employees were tested positive for new coronavirus. “There are 10-plus cases in that building unknown to the public,” Smalls told FOX Business. A coalition of […]
Covid-19: Govt looks at ways to restart business ops post lockdown
The government is working on getting business activity going again, if only in parts, after the lockdown is relaxed, if only in part, even as companies are itching to get going again , and hoping for a stimulus package. Although the government has not yet taken a final decision on […]
All Microsoft events to be digital-only till July 2021
In a strong message for tech giants as new coronavirus continues its unabated growth globally particularly in the US, Microsoft is planning to make all its events — internal as well as external — digital-only till July 2021. According to a report in The Verge on Tuesday, the online-only focus is now […]
Covid-19: Anil Deshmukh blames Union Home Ministry for Tablgihi Jamaat meet
Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh put the Union home ministry in his line of fire on Wednesday, holding it responsible for the spread of coronavirus because it failed to stop the gathering organised by the Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi last month. In a statement, Deshmukh questioned why permission was given […]
Ministers recommend extension of closure of all educational institutions till May 15
A Group of Ministers on COVID19 on Tuesday recommended extension of closure of all educational institutions and restricting all religious activities having public participation till May 15 irrespective of whether the government extends the 21-day lockdown or not, official sources said. A meeting of the GoM chaired by Defence Minister […]
‘Talking to CMs, none asked me to lift the lockdown’: PM Modi at all-party meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually ruled out lifting of the nationwide lockdown next week in his video conference with floor leaders of opposition parties. He also added that while there is tremendous pressure on resources, India is one of the few countries where the spread of the coronavirus is still under control. Emphasising that “lockdown is […]
Covid-19 Update: 773 new cases, 32 deaths reported since Tuesday, says health ministry
India has reported 773 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with the total number of coronavirus positive patients in the country climbing to 5,194. Till date 402 people have been discharged and 32 people died yesterday, the health ministry said on Wednesday. “With the number of Covid-19 cases […]
Congress leader says 80% of the parties asked PM to extend lockdown
As India enters day-15 of nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus crisis, the number of people infected with the virus in the country has gone up to 5,194, according to the union ministry of health. As many as 149 people have lost their lives due to the virus in India. Global […]
Facebook launches new chat app for couples
Facebook Inc on Tuesday launched a new social app for couples called “Tuned” that allows partners to chat, share photos, music and have a timeline of shared memories between them. The app is currently available only on Apple’s App Store in the United States and Canada, according to data from industry site […]
‘Talking to CMs, none asked me to lift the lockdown’: PM Modi at all-party meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually ruled out lifting of the nationwide lockdown next week in his video conference with floor leaders of opposition parties. He also added that while there is tremendous pressure on resources, India is one of the few countries where the spread of the coronavirus is still under control. Emphasising that “lockdown is […]
Uttarakhand: Ex Navy Commander has donated Rs. 50000 to CM Relief Fund for fighting against Corona
Retd Commander B K Jaiswal ( Indian Navy ) and Smt Krishna Jaiswal donated Rs. 50,000 in CM Relief Fund for fighting against Corona. Commander Jaiswal is a Swayamsewak of RSS and served the Society as National Organisation Secretary of Purva Sainik Sewa Parishad ( RSS) for more than 20 […]
Delhi govt schools likely to tie up with online learning platform for students during lockdown
The Delhi government is in talks with an online learning platform to explore a programme for students that expands the accessibility of educational resources, particularly in Maths and Science subjects, during the ongoing lockdown. The government is looking to design ways to help students continue with their learning during the […]
After his two daughters, Bollywood producer Karim Morani also tests positive for coronavirus
Bollywood producer Karim Morani has tested positive for Covid-19, and has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. Earlier, his two daughters Zoa and Shaza had also tested positive for the disease. Karim’s brother Mohomed told Mirror Online. “Yes, we have been anticipating this as he was with his daughters. Karim has tested […]
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Pledges $1 billion of Square stake for Covid-19 relief
Jack Dorsey pledged $1 billion of his stake in Square Inc, the payments firm he co-founded, to coronavirus relief efforts, the largest pandemic-related donation yet. “I hope this inspires others to do something similar,” Dorsey said Tuesday in a tweet. “Life is too short, so let’s do everything we can today to […]