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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicCoronavirus crisis

Topic: Coronavirus crisis

Singapore’s GDP could shrink 7% this year, worst contraction since independence

As one of the world’s most open economies, Singapore has been severely hit by the slump in global trade and travel amid the coronavirus outbreak.

A huge mental health crisis awaits India post-Covid, but only the power of community will help

In the coming months, a massive mental health crisis awaits India due to unemployment, alcohol abuse, economic hardship, domestic violence and indebtedness.

Indian politics scripts modern-day Raag Darbari in Covid

If you thought India's leaders would rise above personal and political gains and people's miseries during Covid will change their behaviour, then you were mistaken.

In WHO, India must look past pressure to corner China

As the head of World Health Assembly’s executive board, India can drive the Covid-related efforts to ensure countries have wide access to drugs, diagnostics and vaccines.

FIEO expects 20% fall in export during FY21 over coronavirus pandemic

Federation of Indian Export Organisations, the apex body of exporters requested the govt to provide 2% additional MEIS support to all exports & 4% to labour-intensive sectors.

Covid-19 might succeed in finishing what Donald Trump started

Trump was fixated on the idea that trade is a battle US was losing and set about wrecking the system. With Covid-19, the world could see a reversal of globalisation.

Driver selfies with masks, checklist, 2 riders — Uber’s new safety measures to address Covid

Uber’s new safety guidelines also include a new updated feedback policy. It has also distributed masks, sanitisers and shower caps to its drivers in India.

Why coronavirus is making India’s politicians nervous

Old school leaders who believe in 'touch-and -feel politics' are faced with adapting to more tech-savvy ways of reaching voters in the Covid world.

Don’t take coercive action against small industries for non-payment of wages: SC to govt

The small industrial units had warned that making full payments will lead to their closure, and will cause permanent unemployment and adversely affect the economy.

World Bank approves another $1 billion to support India’s fight against Covid-19

This takes the total commitment from the World Bank towards emergency coronavirus response in India to USD 2 billion.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.