17 May 2020, 14:41 PM
Indonesia: Indonesia reported 489 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, taking the total to 17,514. (Reuters report)
17 May 2020, 14:08 PM
West Bengal: Over 300 nurses have quit jobs at private hospitals in Kolkata and left for their homes in Manipur and other parts of country. Association of Hospitals of Eastern India (AHEI) seeks WB Chief Secretary's intervention. (PTI input)
17 May 2020, 13:40 PM
Rajasthan: Buses arranged by Congress party left Alwar carrying migrant workers for Uttar Pradesh.
Rajasthan: Buses arranged by Congress party left Alwar with migrant workers for Uttar Pradesh, earlier today. Congress has arranged 500 buses to transport migrant labourers from Bharatpur & Alwar to Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/lJEUG5FoqN
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020
17 May 2020, 13:38 PM
Maharashtra extends lockdown till May 31. (Read here )
17 May 2020, 13:37 PM
Corona recovery rate from 1st May till date
May 1: 692 (Recovery Rate :25.63% )
May 2: 953 (Recovery Rate : 26.51%)
May 3: 869 (Recovery Rate : 27.03% )
May 4: 875 (Recovery Rate : 27.45% )
May 5: 1399 (Recovery Rate : 28.17% )
May 6: 1022 (Recovery Rate :28.71% )
May 7: 1084 (Recovery Rate : 28.83% )
May 8: 1273 (Recovery Rate :29.35% )
May 9: 1307 (Recovery Rate : 29.91%)
May 10: 1511 (Recovery Rate : 30.75%)
May 11: 1559 (Recovery Rate : 31.14% )
May 12: 1538 (Recovery Rate : 31.73%)
May 13: 1931 (Recovery Rate : 32.82% )
May 14 : 1849 (Recovery Rate: 33.63%)
May 15 : 1685 (Recovery Rate: 34.06%)
May 16 : 2233 (Recovery Rate: 35.08%)
May 17 : 3956 (Recovery Rate: 37.51%
17 May 2020, 12:43 PM
Maharashtra: 791 cases of COVID-19 reported till date in Nashik, death toll in the district stands at 36. Malegaon reported 617 cases till date.
17 May 2020, 12:43 PM
The stimulus provided in the second tranche of the economic package- Rs 3,10,000 crores: FM Sitharaman
17 May 2020, 12:42 PM
The break up of the first tranche of announcements, amounting to Rs 5,94,550 crores under economic package: FM
17 May 2020, 12:42 PM
The stimulus of Rs 1,92,800 crores was given even before the PM spoke of the new economic package: FM
17 May 2020, 12:39 PM
The overall stimulus package under the Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) Bharat amounts to Rs 20,97,053 crore: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
17 May 2020, 12:36 PM
The stimulus provided in the fourth & fifths tranches of the economic package amounts to Rs 48,100 crores: FM
The stimulus provided in the fourth & fifths tranches of the economic package amounts to Rs 48,100 crores: FM Niramala Sitharaman pic.twitter.com/keBN7yh0GB
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020
17 May 2020, 12:32 PM
To promote State-level reforms, part of the borrowing will be linked to specific reforms like increasing job creation through investment and promoting urban development, health, and sanitation.
17 May 2020, 12:28 PM
Support extended to state government
To assist States, which are facing a sharp decline in revenues, Government has taken these measures#AatmaNirbharApnaBharat pic.twitter.com/MP9C2kxLRa
— PIB India #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIB_India) May 17, 2020
17 May 2020, 12:23 PM
Centre has decided to accede to the request by States for special increase in borrowing; borrowing limits of States is being raised from 3% to 5%, for 2020-21 only.
17 May 2020, 12:20 PM
States have so far borrowed only 14 percent of the limit which is authorised to them. 86 per cent of the limit remains unutilized. Centre has decided to increase borrowing limits of states from 3 percent to 5 percent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2020-21: FM
17 May 2020, 12:20 PM
Indian public companies can list their securities directly in foreign jurisdictions. Private companies which list Non Convertible Debentures on stock exchanges will not be regarded as listed companies: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
17 May 2020, 12:14 PM
The states have seen a sharp decline in the revenue, we have consistently extended help to the states. Revenue Deficit Grants to states of Rs 12,390 crores was given on time in April and May despite Centre's stressed resources; devolution of taxes of Rs 46,038 in April given fully: FM
17 May 2020, 12:10 PM
A new AatmanirbharBharat will stand on a new Public Sector Enterprise Policy In strategic sectors, at least one enterprise will remain in the public sector but private sector will also be allowed In other sectors, PSEs will be privatized.
17 May 2020, 12:06 PM
Further key reforms for Ease of Doing Business are in the pipeline including direct listing of securities by Indian public companies in permissible foreign jurisdictions
Further key reforms for Ease of Doing Business are in the pipeline including direct listing of securities by Indian public companies in permissible foreign jurisdictions#AatmaNirbharApnaBharat pic.twitter.com/aXm86XFNrP
— PIB India #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIB_India) May 17, 2020
17 May 2020, 12:03 PM
All sectors will be opened for private sector, new policy will definite strategic sectors: FM
17 May 2020, 12:01 PM
Fresh IBC proceedings suspended for one year: FM
17 May 2020, 12:00 PM
Decriminalisation of Companies Act defaults;7 compoundable offenses altogether dropped and 5 to be dealt with under alternative framework. The amendment will de-clog the criminal courts and NCLT: FM Sitharaman
17 May 2020, 11:59 AM
No fresh insolvency procedure for a year: FM
17 May 2020, 11:55 AM
To prepare India for any future pandemics Government will increase Public Expenditure on Health and invest in grass-root health institutions: FM
I
17 May 2020, 11:50 AM
PM eVIDYA - a programme for multi-mode access to digital/online education to be launched immediately; Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th Ma
India is changing and so is our way of education
PM eVIDYA - a programme for multi-mode access to digital/online education to be launched immediately; Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th May#AatmaNirbharApnaBharat pic.twitter.com/Xm1oFNTG5f
— PIB India #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIB_India) May 17, 2020
17 May 2020, 11:49 AM
100 universities to conduct online classes during lockdown: FM
17 May 2020, 11:47 AM
Radio, Podcast to be used for online education program: FM
17 May 2020, 11:46 AM
Public Health lab to be set up at all block-level: FM
17 May 2020, 11:44 AM
Health-related measures on 20 lakh economic reform package
Government has committed Rs. 15,000 crore for health related measures so far for containment of COVID19 which includes Rs 50 lakh insurance per person for health professionals under #PMGKY#AatmaNirbharApnaBharat pic.twitter.com/ybff37w1NE
— PIB India #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIB_India) May 17, 2020
17 May 2020, 11:42 AM
An additional Rs 40000 crore added to the Rs 61500 crore allotted for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act: FM
17 May 2020, 11:40 AM
51 lakh PPE kits supplied from 300 manufacturers. So far, 87 lakh N-95s have been supplied, 11 crore hydro chloro queen has been produced. The companies were given the facility to do AGM through EGM technology. PM Care funds brought under Corporate Social Responsibility: FM
17 May 2020, 11:39 AM
Online education during COVID19: Swayam Prabha DTH channels launched to support and reach those who do not have access to the internet; now 12 channels to be added, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
17 May 2020, 11:38 AM
The Government is working on a mission mode on the next phase of 'ease of doing business' reforms: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
17 May 2020, 11:37 AM
Health workers were given 50 lakh insurance by Centre: FM
17 May 2020, 11:35 AM
Many changes made in the Company's Act to reduce compliance burden on COs: FM
17 May 2020, 11:35 AM
Rs 550 crore spent on coronavirus testing kit: FM
17 May 2020, 11:34 AM
12 more channels were added for online teaching during lockdown: FM
17 May 2020, 11:32 AM
NSAP beneficiaries got Rs 1,405 crore in first installment & Rs 1,402 crore in the second installment, a target of Rs 3,000 crore nearly achieved: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
17 May 2020, 11:31 AM
Rs 4113 crore released to the state during the pandemic situation: FM
17 May 2020, 11:30 AM
The 20 lakh economic package focus on reforming public sector policies: FM
17 May 2020, 11:27 AM
Rs 15,000 crore spent on COVID containment: FM
17 May 2020, 11:23 AM
FM announces 7 important areas considered in the package
1) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act
2) Health (rural and urban) and education
3) Businesses and COVID
4) Decriminalisation of business
5) Ease of doing business
6) PSU related matters
7) State government and resources
17 May 2020, 11:21 AM
85 percent of Shramik train tickets amount paid by Centre: FM
17 May 2020, 11:19 AM
8.1 crore farmers got Rs 16,394 crore under Kisan Yojana. 6.8 crore cylinders distributed under Ujwala Yojana: FM
17 May 2020, 11:17 AM
Rs 10,025 crore given through Jan Dhan account and Rs 3950 crore for building and construction: FM
17 May 2020, 11:16 AM
Reforms to be focus of 5th and final tranche of eco stimulus package, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
17 May 2020, 11:12 AM
India will emerge stronger and can tackle this global pandemic. We have helped people with foodgrains. FCI and NAFED have worked tirelessly to make this possible
17 May 2020, 11:08 AM
Nirmala Sitharaman begins address quoting Prime Minister saying this package emphasizes on land, labor liquidity and law.
17 May 2020, 10:54 AM
Nirmala Sitharaman begins address on 5th tranche of Govt's 20 lakh economic reform package.
