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Covid-19: EU ministers agree on half a trillion euro economic rescue plan

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte warned that the EU's very existence would be under threat if it could not come together to combat the Covid-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus

Google ordered to pay for news taken from publishers in France

The French antitrust agency gave the Alphabet unit three months to thrash out deals with press publishers and agencies demanding talks on how to remunerate them for displaying their content.

Hindalco gets EU go-ahead to buy Aleris for $2.6 bn; shares up 7%

Hindalco shares closed at Rs 107 a share, as all clearance for the acquisition, which was announced in July 2018, finally fell into place for the acquisition of Cleveland-based Aleris.

Covid-19: EU waives duties, VAT on imported medical devices until July 31

The decision will make them one-third cheaper. For ventilators, the average value-added tax rate is 20%

Spain overtakes China with 3,434 coronavirus deaths; EU extends solidarity

Spain is the second-worst-hit country in the EU, after Italy, with more than 47,000 infected cases

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today

As coronavirus is tightening its grip across the world, with nearly 250,000 positive cases and over 10,000 deaths - here are certain tidbits that you need to know about the virus outbreak.

Covid-19: Netflix to cut European traffic by 25% to avoid internet gridlock

The move came after talks between European Union industry chief Thierry Breton and Netflix CEO Reed Hastings

Airlines disappointed with EC guidelines on EU261 passenger rights regime

Besides, both organisations had called for a limitation on extensive obligations to provide care and assistance in the event of cancellations due to COVID-19.

Govts scramble to prop up airlines as Covid19 forces more flight, job cuts

US airlines are seeking to quickly reduce their workforces through unpaid leave of up to 12 months with medical benefits or early retirement packages in a sign carriers do not expect a quick rebound

European Union imposes entry ban for 30 days over coronavirus, says Merkel

Member states "agreed to impose an entry ban" into the bloc, with only nationals of EFTA countries and Britain exempt from the restriction, said Merkel

Spain nationalises all hospitals as it scrambles to curb coronavirus

Spain's health minister announced that all private healthcare infrastructure will now be under public control.

Here's how government plans to combat Covid-19

State governments are also taking proactive measures. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have all moved closer to imposing a lockdown

Coronavirus: EU proposes 30-day ban on non-essential travel into bloc

The less travel, the more we can contain the virus, von der Leyen said.

India's coronavirus plan: EU and UK, passengers barred, schools may close

With the cases of the coronavirus swelling in the country, the government on Monday prohibited entry of passengers from EU countries, Turkey and the UK from March 18 till March 31. The Union health ministry also said four new coronavirus cases -- one each from Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Kerala, have been reported, taking the total number of cases to 114 on Monday. These cases, include 10 discharged, three cured and two reported deaths. After the Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting, the government has proposed social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the ministry officials told reporters. The 'contact tracing activity' of these positive cases has led to identification of more than 5,200 contacts, who are kept under surveillance, they added. "Travel of passengers from member countries of the European Union, the European Free Trade Association, Turkey and United Kingdom to India is prohibited with effect from 18th March 2020," said Lav Aggarwal, the Joint ...

Coronavirus: Didn't notify EU on ban because 'it takes time', says Trump

His remarks came after the presidents of the European Commission and European Council reacted with anger to the suspension Trump announced "unilaterally and without consultation" on Wednesday.

ECB ramps up stimulus in coronavirus fight but stops short of rate cut

The ECB said it would give businesses more ultra-cheap loans, raise asset purchases and provide banks with capital relief

Top events of the day: Madhya Pradesh govt crisis, EU meet, and more

20 cabinet ministers resigned from Kamal Nath-led Madhya Pradesh government. Congress will hold meet to discuss the developments

Britain spent 4.4 billion pounds of taxpayers' money to prepare for Brexit

The National Audit Office said in a report that most of the money was spent on staff costs, building new infrastructure and paying for external advice

Britain, EU starts post-Brexit relationship talks amid disagreements

The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier and UK counterpart David Frost met in Brussels, launching several months of intense closed-door negotiations involving around 100 officials on each side

Britain opens trade talks with EU, threatens to leave if no progress made

At the heart of the conflict is Britain's demand for a trade deal along the lines of one between the EU and Canada