By reporting 786 new cases of coronavirus, Tamilnadu today crossed 14,000 mark. As many as 569 out of the total 786 cases are from Chennai.
Big honour for Aamir’s Paani Foundation
Andrew Millison, a well known international permaculture designer and a professor at Oregon State University recently released an episode on his YouTube channel on Aamir…
Karthi’s Sulthan postponed?
There were reports in a section of press that Karthi starrer Sulthan is likely to get postponed to April 2021 and the movie will be…
Japan lifts COVID-19 state of emergency for 3 prefectures
The Japanese government on Thursday lifted a state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures as the number of COVID-19 infections has remained low.
UN’s initiative to combat COVID-19 misinformation
The UN on Thursday launched an initiative called Verified to counter COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information.
RBI ramps up economic support; cuts interest rates
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today slashed interest rates, extended moratorium on loan repayments and allowed banks to lend more to corporates in an effort to support the economy which is likely to contract for the first time in over four decades.
Popular singer Shyamala G Bhave passes away
Renowned vocalist Shyamala G Bhave, who had an equal command over Hindustani and Carnatic music, passed away on Friday at her residence after suffering a stroke, family members said.
Global economy heading towards recession: RBI Governor
The Reserve Bank on India (RBI) today said India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be in negative territory in 2020-21 as the outbreak of coronavirus has disrupted economic activities.
Highlights of RBI’s monetary policy statement
Following are the highlights of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das’ statement and resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)