The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has postponed approval of second review of the $6-billion bailout programme that was scheduled for coming Friday due to delay in implementing agreed actions by Pakistan
New India-Bangldesh waterway operational; enhances transit and connectivity
The first consignment of goods from Bangladesh arrived in Tripura by waterway on Saturday as part of a trial run for shipping of goods from other parts of India to the northeast region via Bangladesh formally making operational of new waterways between the two neighbours
Indo-Bangla river trade opens up huge opportunities
If you happen to be on the Padma or Meghna rivers for a cruise or are travelling to the country's southern part, you will in no way miss a sporadic presence of numerous slow-moving small and large vessels alongside their sudden blasts of horns
Sri Lanka Air Force, Indian Navy and Coast Guard join Sri Lanka Navy to control fire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard are currently working together to control the fire that erupted in an oil tanker off Sri Lanka’s Eastern Coast on Thursday, the Navy said
Indian Coast Guard to assist Lankan Navy to douse oil tanker fire
The Indian Coast Guard on Thursday said it has diverted three of its ships and a Dornier aircraft to assist the Sri Lankan Navy to douse a fire on board an oil tanker 'MT NewDiamond'
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World Bank gives US$29M support to Nepal to fight COVID-19
The World Bank has approved a fast-track US$ 29 million support to Nepal for COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project
400 million Indian workers may sink into poverty due to COVID-19: ILO
About 40 crore (400 million) workers in India working in the informal economy are at risk of falling deeper into poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
Hasina first South Asian leader to announce virus economic package
The Bangladesh government is considering an extension of lockdown in the country as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise despite social distancing measures
Trump says he'd be surprised if Modi didn't allow hydroxychloroquine export
While India has lifted its ban on exports of hydroxychloroquine to the United States, President Donald Trump has said that he would be surprised if Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not allow it
Black day in India's Covid-19 fight, 693 cases and 30 deaths
It was a black day in India's fight against the spread of coronavirus cases, as 693 new cases were found in 24 hours - the highest number in a day recorded so far, taking the total count to 4,067. Also, 30 deaths were reported in a day, which is one-third of the total number of deaths in the country so far
Hyderabad start-up develops faces shields, goggles for COVID warriors
With the growing demand for protective equipment for healthcare professionals treating COVID-19 patients, a Hyderabad-based start-up has developed 3D-printed face shields and goggles
Google shows food, night shelters in 30 Indian cities
Google on Monday said it has started showing the locations of food shelters and night shelters in cities across India on its services like Maps, to help people especially migrant workers find relief centers with ease
Demand for vegetables, fruits drops by 60% in India as bulk buyers stay away
The demand for vegetables and fruits in the wholesale markets in India have declined significantly since the lockdown came into force on March 24 midnight as bulk buyers are staying away, said M R Kripani, President, Azadpur Fruit and Vegetable Merchants Association
India faces greatest economic emergency since Independence: Former central bank governor
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has said that due to the coronavirus crisis, India currently faces the greatest economic emergency since its independence
Trump calls Modi for drug, Modi says both countries will fight pandemic in 'full strength'
US President Donald Trump has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hydroxychloroquine and the Indian leader has agreed to bring the "full strength" of India-US partnership to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Hydroxychloroquine is in short supply in the US after Trump promoted it as a preventive and a therapy for COVID-19
ADB projects Nepal’s growth At 5.3%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected that Nepal’s economy will grow by 5.3 percent in the current fiscal year 2019/20. “Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 5.3 percent (at market prices) this year, down from 7.1 percent a year earlier,” said the ADB in its flagship economic publication Asian Development Outlook 2020
Pakistan signs $200m pandemic response pact with World Bank
Pakistan and the World Bank on Friday signed a $200 million Pandemic Response Effective Project (PREP) that will help the poor and vulnerable cope with the immediate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic through social protection measures, food rations and remote learning education
IIT Hyderabad-incubated startup develops low-cost ventilator
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad-incubated startup Aerobiosys Innovations has developed a low-cost, portable, emergency-use ventilator, the institute said
OYO reaches out to embassies to accommodate stranded foreigners
Indian hospitality major OYO has reached out to embassies of over 15 countries to accommodate foreign nationals stranded in India amid the coronavirus crisis and the ongoing lockdown
