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Business News›News›Politics and Nation›Coronavirus India Updates Live: 24 BSF personnel test positive in Tripura;
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Economic Times | 08 May, 2020 | 12.18PM IST

Coronavirus India Updates Live: 24 BSF personnel test positive in Tripura;

We paid full salaries in March and April but have to implement pay cuts for senior employees from May, said IndiGo CEO

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12:17 PM

24 BSF personnel test positive for COVID-19 in Tripura; state tally reaches 88

12:15 PM

K'taka CM holds meeting with opposition leaders

12:14 PM

Air India’s first flight that took off from Singapore has landed in Delhi

12:13 PM

Medical test reports of a CISF Assistant Sub-inspector posted in Indian Museum, Kolkata who died yesterday confirmed that he was COVID-19 positive: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

12:09 PM

Disney World restaurant, entertainment complex to reopen

Walt Disney World plans to reopen its restaurant and entertainment area later this month, though the theme parks and hotels will remain closed.
12:08 PM

Hotter, humid weather may not halt spread of COVID-19: Study

  • Temperature and latitude are not associated with the spread of COVID-19 disease, according to a global study that found school closures and other public health measures are having a positive effect on containing the novel coronavirus.
  • The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, looked at 144 geopolitical areas -- states and provinces in Australia, the US, and Canada as well as various countries around the world -- and a total of over 3,75,600 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
11:47 AM

Red, orange & Green zones have been demarcated at National level. These zones should be decided at state levels involving District Magistrates.

- Rahul Gandhi

11:45 AM

This is not the time to criticise, we need a strategy to open the lockdown: Rahul Gandhi

11:45 AM

Odisha plans revival of tourism post lockdown

  • Keen to revive the severely- hit tourism sector in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Odisha government is planning to come out with a package for promotion of various destinations in the state to woo domestic travellers in the post lockdown scenario, an official said.
  • Chief Secretary A K Tripathy held a meeting with the officials concerned on Thursday, and directed them to prepare an incentive scheme to attract private investment in the hospitality and tourism industry which is considered to be a labour-intensive service sector.
11:36 AM

Lockdown not an on/off switch, it is a transition which requires cooperation between Centre, states and people

- Rahul Gandhi

11:34 AM

Shanghai Disneyland tickets sell out as park prepares to re-open

  • Tickets for the earliest days of Shanghai Disneyland's re-opening in China sold out rapidly on Friday, according to the park's website, as it prepares to next week end a three-month shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Tickets for Monday, May 11, the first day the park will welcome guests again, through May 14 were no longer available on the park's online booking service.
  • They also sold out for the weekend dates of May 16 and 17.
11:33 AM

The central thing that Government needs to do now is, give a little bit of transparency on its actions. We need to understand when they open the Coronavirus lockdown what will be the criteria for its opening

- Rahul Gandhi

11:30 AM

Rs 5 lakhs each has been announced as ex gratia to families of the deceased in Karmad (Aurangabad) train accident: Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office

11:29 AM

Virus spread in Singapore dorms not due to poor conditions says Parliament Speaker

  • The massive outbreak of the coronavirus cases among the migrant foreign workers in Singapore in dormitories for them cannot be attributed to bad living conditions alone even if there are abysmal examples, a senior politician has said.
  • Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin on Thursday pointed out that the highly contagious nature of the coronavirus and the fact that dormitories involve groups of people living in close quarters are more likely to have contributed to the spread.
  • Tan has assured that there are things that can be improved on and the Government will be taking stock of the lessons learnt and the adjustments that need to be made.
11:26 AM

Provide financial support to Air India to clear wage backlog: Pilot unions to govt

  • Air India's pilot unions IPG and ICPA has urged Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to "urgently" provide financial support to the national carrier amid private airlines' cry for a bailout package in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • The Air India management has not taken paying wages on time seriously for a long time, but as of today, we have a wage backlog of three months, having not been paid full wages since February.
  • "This is well before the coronavirus crisis began so reduced cash flow cannot be used as an excuse. Even our basic salary, which is a fraction of our wages, is not released on time.
11:16 AM

With 45 pc of national intake, southern states draw 10-15 pc revenue from liquor: Report

  • The five southern states source 10-15 per cent of their revenue from excise duty on liquor but account for nearly half of the total consumption, says a report.
  • The financial position of these states is precarious as the coronavirus lockdown completely dried up this crucial liquidity tap for them in April.
  • The five southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala together consume as much as 45 per cent of all liquor sold in the country, the report by Crisil said on Thursday.
11:15 AM

Most COVID-19 patients may lose sense of smell by third day of infection: Study

  • Loss of the sense of smell is most likely to occur by the third day of infection with the novel coronavirus, according to a study of over 100 COVID-19 patients which may help public health experts better identify those carrying the virus without adverse symptoms.
  • The telephonic study, whose results were published in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, examined characteristics and symptoms of 103 patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 over a six-week period.
11:14 AM

Australia plans to lift most virus restrictions by July

  • Australia's government on Friday unveiled a three-stage plan to get the economy back to a new "COVID-safe" normal by the end of July.
  • Federal authorities have left details of the plan's implementation up to the country's diverse states and territories, meaning coronavirus restrictions will remain in place for weeks or months longer in areas hardest hit by the disease.
  • Australia has been one of the most successful countries in containing the COVID-19 epidemic, with just under 7,000 cases and 100 deaths in a population of 25 million.
11:00 AM

Mahindra launches online sales platform amid coronavirus pandemic

  • Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Friday said it has launched an integrated online platform that will provide end-to-end sales experience for prospective buyers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Under the new initiative -- Own-Online, a customer can finance, insure, exchange, accessorise and own a company vehicle, in four simple steps, from the comfort of their homes, the auto major said.
10:39 AM

India's rating outlook reflects rising risk of slower GDP growth, low policy effectiveness: Moody's

  • Moody's Investors Service on Friday said the negative outlook on India's rating reflects increasing risks that GDP growth will remain significantly lower than in the past and partly hints at weaker policy effectiveness to address economic and institutional issues.
  • Moody's had, in November 2019, downgraded India's outlook to negative from stable on concerns of lower economic growth. The agency had, however, affirmed country's 'Baa2' rating.
  • In its update to the November forecast released on Friday, the agency said India's credit profile is supported by its large and diverse economy, and stable domestic financing base.
10:38 AM

Siemens sees strongest coronavirus impact in next quarter as Q2 profit plunges

Siemens expects "even stronger impacts" from the coronavirus pandemic in the weeks ahead, it said on Friday as it ditched its 2020 guidance and posted an 18% drop in industrial profit during its second quarter.
10:37 AM

Rupee rises 36 paise to 75.36 against US dollar in early trade

10:33 AM

Thailand reports eight new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand on Friday reported eight new coronavirus cases but no deaths, bringing the total to 3,000 cases and 55 deaths since the outbreak started in January.
10:30 AM

Maharashtra seals borders with other states to curb liquor smuggling

  • In an attempt to prevent smuggling of liquor from neighbouring states during the lockdown, Maharashtra has sealed its borders with them and deployed adequate manpower at a dozen checkposts, an official said on Friday.
  • The move by the excise department has come in the wake of lifting of certain coronavirus-induced curbs, which included allowing reopening of liquor shops.
10:25 AM

Mexico auto plants to reopen as country weighs virus risks

  • On a day Mexico saw its worst daily increase yet in coronavirus cases, foreign-owned auto plants began setting dates for reopening.
  • Volkswagen de Mexico said late Thursday it is planning to reopen its assembly plant in Puebla state and its engine factory in Guanajuato state on June 1.
  • General Motors said it hadn't fixed “an exact date” for reopening its plant, also in the Guanajuato city of Silao, but some workers there reported getting notices to report for work on May 18.
10:18 AM

26 test positive for COVID-19 in Odisha

As many as 26 people, who had recently returned from Surat, tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 245, a health department official said.
10:17 AM

We paid full salaries in March and April but have to implement pay cuts for senior employees from May: IndiGo CEO

10:03 AM

South African first-class cricketer Nqweni tests positive for coronavirus

Solo Nqweni, a South African first-class cricketer who has been battling multiple health issues, has tested positive for coronavirus.
South African first-class cricketer Nqweni tests positive for coronavirus
10:01 AM

Noida: Samsung mobile factory has resumed its work today with around 3000 workers who were brought to factory by buses. Government has allowed factories to operate with reduced workforce

09:51 AM

UN chief says coronavirus has sparked 'tsunami of hate and xenophobia'

  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an "all-out effort" to end the "tsunami of hate and xenophobia" sparked by the novel coronavirus pandemic, without naming specific countries.
  • "The pandemic continues to unleash a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scaremongering," Guterres said in a statement.
  • "Anti-foreigner sentiment has surged online and in the streets. Anti-Semitic conspiracy theories have spread and COVID-19-related anti-Muslim attacks have occurred."
09:46 AM

85 per cent daily wagers in Ahmedabad hit by lockdown: Survey

  • At least 85 per cent of daily wagers in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city have lost their regular income during the COVID-19 lockdown, a survey conducted by the Indian Institute of Management here revealed.
  • The nationwide lockdown, which has been in place since March to contain the spread of coronavirus, has rendered several unskilled labourers and daily wagers jobless.
  • The IIM-A conducted the survey among 500 households in the city that earned less than 19,500 per month, the release here stated.
09:31 AM

Five flights carrying Indian nationals will be arriving today

09:30 AM

26 new cases reported today in Rajasthan; taking the total number to 3453

09:29 AM

India train crushes over migrant workers killing 14

  • An Indian train ran over migrant workers sleeping on the track on Friday, killing at least 14 of the group, who were apparently on their way to their home villages, the railway ministry and media said.
  • Tens of thousands of people have been walking home from India's big cities after losing their jobs because of a lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus since late March.
09:25 AM

3,390 new COVID-19 positive cases and 103 deaths reported in last 24 hours in India

ANI reports.
09:17 AM

Sensex up by 639.94 points, currently at 32,083.32

09:15 AM

China-backed AIIB approves $500 million loan for India's COVID-19 response

  • Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Friday it had approved a $500 million loan to India to help the country navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
  • The loan is intended to help India's government strengthen its public health system, prepare for future outbreaks, and limit the transmission of cases, a statement from AIIB said. The project, which will be cofinanced by the World Bank, will also support medical equipment purchases and research.
09:10 AM

15 more COVID-19 cases in Telangana, state tally reaches 1,122

15 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Telangana, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 1,122 on Friday, the state Health Department said.
09:08 AM

Total cases in India rise to 56,342

  • Active cases: 37,916
  • Cured/Discharged : 16,539
  • Deaths : 1,886
  • Migrated :1
08:44 AM

Abe, Trump agree to cooperate on steps to fight coronavirus

  • Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to cooperate closely on measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including the development of drugs and vaccines, Japan's top government spokesman said.
  • Abe and Trump held talks by phone for about 45 minutes from around 10:00 a.m. (0100 GMT), Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said.
08:43 AM

Fresh COVID-19 case in HP, tally rises to 48

One more person tested positive for coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 48, an official said.
08:41 AM

First visuals of Indian nationals arriving at the Ferry Terminal in Malé

08:29 AM

Trump valet has coronavirus; president again tests negative

  • A member of the military serving as one of President Donald Trump's valets has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House said Thursday. It said Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have since tested negative for the virus and ``remain in good health.''
  • It marked the latest coronavirus scare for the president, and the first known instance where a person who has come in close proximity to the president has tested positive since several people present at his private Florida club were diagnosed with COVID-19 in early March. The person tested positive on Wednesday, the White House said.
08:18 AM

The first flight from Dhaka (Bangladesh) to Srinagar with 167 passengers will leave at 11 am with all medical students from Jammu and Kashmir

08:17 AM

China, US commit to implement trade deal despite virus row: Official

  • Chinese and US trade representatives agreed Friday to "create favourable conditions" for the phase one trade deal signed in January, Beijing officials said, despite recent tensions over the coronavirus pandemic.
  • China's Vice Premier Liu He, who had led Beijing's negotiations, held a call on Friday morning with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, according to a notice from the Ministry of Commerce.
08:16 AM

Trump says will be tested for coronavirus daily

08:06 AM

UN appeals for USD 6.7 billion to fight virus in poor countries

  • The United Nations called on governments, companies and billionaires on Thursday to contribute to a USD 6.7 billion fund for immediate needs in fighting the coronavirus pandemic in vulnerable countries, warning that a failure to help could lead to a "hunger pandemic", famine, riots and more conflict.
  • UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock said "COVID-19 has now affected every country and almost every person on the planet". He said the UN's initial USD 2 billion appeal unveiled on March 25 was being increased because there is already evidence of incomes plummeting and jobs disappearing, food supplies falling and prices soaring, and children missing vaccinations and meals.
08:04 AM

Germany reports 167,300 confirmed coronavirus cases (+ 1,209), 7,266 coronavirus deaths (+147) : Robert Koch Institute

07:24 AM

Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border

06:57 AM

China reports one new coronavirus case, 16 asymptomatic cases

China’s total number of coronavirus cases now stands at 82,886, while the death toll remained unchanged at 4,633, the national health authority said.
06:56 AM

On COVID-19, China either made a terrible mistake or probably it was incompetence: Trump

  • The spread of the deadly coronavirus across the globe from China was either a terrible mistake on the part of the Chinese or probably it was incompetence, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
  • "It (coronavirus) could have been stopped at the point. It could have been stopped right at the source. It would have been easy to do, but something happened. Something happened," he told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House.
  • "Either they made a terrible mistake -- probably it was incompetence. Somebody was stupid and they did not do the job that they should have done. It is too bad," the president said in response to a question.
06:33 AM

US records 2,448 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total toll to 75,543 according to Johns Hopkins University: AFP news agency

06:32 AM

The stranded persons in Haryana, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Haryana & Delhi have been permitted to return, in a regulated manner, from 7th May 2020, for a week: Home Department, Govt of J&K

06:30 AM

Kerala govt has set up a quarantine centre for people being brought from different countries

06:29 AM

Schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar dist can collect fee for academic year 2020-21 but no school shall increase the fee for academic year 2020-21

06:28 AM

BMC has arranged 3343 rooms in 88 hotels to quarantine people returning from various countries, in the coming few days

06:27 AM

A journalist, who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted at the isolation ward of SN Medical College, has died. He was on ventilator since Wednesday: Agra District Magistrate Prabhu N Singh

06:15 AM

Mexico coronavirus infections rise to 29,616 cases and 2,961 deaths

Mexico's health ministry on Thursday reported 1,982 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 257 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 29,616 cases and 2,961 deaths.
06:14 AM

Aerospace firm Safran cuts 3,000 workers in Mexico as coronavirus hits demand

France's Safran, the world's third-largest aerospace supplier, said on Thursday it had laid off 3,000 employees in Mexico as the aerospace industry faces an unprecedented crisis stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
06:14 AM

Uber loses $2.9 billion, offloads bike and scooter business

  • Uber lost $2.9 billion in the first quarter as its overseas investments were hammered by the coronavirus pandemic, but the company is looking to its growing food delivery business and aggressive cost-cutting to ease the pain.
  • The ride-hailing giant said Thursday it is offloading Jump, its bike and scooter business, to Lime, a company in which it is investing $85 million. Jump had been losing about $60 million a quarter.
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