Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a video conference with Chief Ministers primarily to take their feedback on whether the 21-day nation-wide lockdown be extended beyond April 14 to stem the tide of the infections.
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The Vast Majority of Coronavirus Cases and Deaths
The vast majority of coronavirus cases and deaths, there are now signs infections are spreading more rapidly within other Asian countries. Anxiety is creeping into financial markets, as investors weigh the impact of a wider regional outbreak on economic growth and corporate earnings.
Budget 2020: India Favors Subsidy Cuts to Expand Fiscal Room
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the annual budget 2020 on Saturday. India’s Finance Ministry officials recommended the government cut some subsidies and reallocate spending to sectors where it can help spur demand in the economy, according to people familiar with the matter.
U.S. – China Sign Deal Easing Trade Tensions
Trade Tensions: The U.S. and China signed a trade deal that officials say will lead to a sharp increase in sales of U.S. goods and services to China, further open Chinese markets to foreign firms—especially in financial services—and provide strong new protections for trade secrets and intellectual property.
China’s huge US trade war deal commitments confirmed
The trade deal to be signed this week will include pledges by China to buy US$200 billion of US goods over two years in four industries, a Trump administration official and two other sources briefed on the matter said.
Four Rockets Hit Iraq Base Hosting US Troops: Military Sources
A volley of rockets slammed into an Iraqi airbase north of Baghdad where US forces have been based, wounding four local troops, the Iraqi military said on Sunday.
Donald J. Trump Tweets – Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq
Donald J. Trump Tweets – All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.