Coronavirus | Sensex down by over 2,900 points in biggest one-day fall
The BSE Sensex plunged over 2,919 points on Thursday in its biggest one-day fall in absolute terms as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on global markets. | Interactive map of confirmed cases in India
Coronavirus |Number of coronavirus cases in India crosses 70
While the Union Health Ministry numbers stand at 74, one case each has been reported from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. | India will operate limited number of commercial flights to evacuate citizens from Iran: Jaishankar | Put your travel plans on hold | ‘Heat is not a deterrent for transmission’: Your COVID-19 queries answered
Coronavirus | WHO says COVID-19 is a ‘controllable pandemic’
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus acknowledged on Wednesday that the global outbreak of COVID-19 could now be considered a pandemic — a disease actively spreading globally. | Death toll in Iran from coronavirus reaches 429
Coronavirus | Sports Ministry tells sports bodies, including BCCI, to keep away crowds
IPL in empty stadiums would be up for discussion at the event’s Governing Council meeting on March 14. | NBA suspends season until further notice | Tokyo governor says cancelling Olympics ‘unthinkable’ | ISL final to be held in empty stadium
‘Name and shame’ posters: Supreme Court refuses to stay Allahabad HC order, refers appeal to larger Bench
On March 9, the High Court ordered district and police authorities in Lucknow to ‘forthwith’ remove banners displaying personal details of persons accused of ‘vandalism’ during the anti-CAA protests in December 2019.
Delhi violence | Perpetrators will be punished irrespective of caste, religion, political affiliations, says Amit Shah
Mr. Shah informed the Rajya Sabha that 1,922 faces have been identified using facial identification software.
Madhya Pradesh political crisis | Jyotiraditya Scindia’s rising discontentment was obvious
Yet the Congress plunged itself into crisis by downplaying differences, snubbing detractors, or simply looked the other way.
U.S. Congress acts to limit Trump on military action in Iran
The House gave final legislative approval to the measure on March 11, 227-186, sending it to Mr. Trump. The president has promised to veto the war powers resolution, warning that if his “hands were tied, Iran would have a field day.”
SBI to buy 725 crore shares of Yes Bank at ₹10 per share
The executive committee of central board of State Bank of India has approved purchase of 725 crore shares of Yes Bank at ₹10, the country's largest lender said in a communication to the stock exchanges.
India’s current account deficit narrows to $1.4 billion in December quarter
India’s current account deficit was at 2.7% of the GDP in the year-ago period and 0.9% in the preceding quarter.
It is not in my blood to become Chief Minister, says Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth says he wants to separate the party leadership and the government, incorporate talented youngsters into politics and create a party council to appoint a capable and young Chief Minister.
