Page 11 - Latest Updates on PM Narendra Modi

Rahul writes to PM, says sudden lockdown led to immense panic, confusion

Gandhi said the number of poor people in India who are dependent on a daily income is too large to unilaterally shut down all economic activities in the wake of the pandemic

Covid-19 impact: Fruit, veggie exports to fall 30-40% on global lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a lockdown (a measure similar to curfew) for three weeks beginning March 24 has brought the entire value of fruits and vegetables to a standstill

Covid-19: Railways to donate Rs 151 cr to PM-CARES Fund, says Piyush Goyal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chairman of the trust and its members include Defence minister, Home minister and Finance Minister

Covid-19: Contribution by firms to PM-CARES Fund to qualify as CSR spending

The corporate affairs ministry, which is implementing the companies law, has issued a memorandum clarifying that money donated by corporates to the fund would be considered as CSR expenditure

Shekhar Gupta: Because, tomorrow always comes

There are many scary scenarios about how badly we Indians may be affected or how many killed by COVID-19. But they presume 1.36 billion people will do nothing to influence their fates

Doling out compassion

COVID-19 pandemic is going to send an unprecedented number of low-income households deep into poverty

Namaste is the new "Hello!"

The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times

Coronavirus: Here's what TV actors are catching up on amid lockdown

To tackle the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a complete lockdown for 21 days beginning March 25

Mother Dairy offers to set up additional kiosks amid coronavirus lockdown

Mother Dairy has also taken measures to ensure social distancing is practiced by the buyers who come to purchase essentials at its stores

From Kohli to Tendulkar: Cricket fraternity backs PM's 21-day lockdown

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also urged all to stay at home and said that citizens across the world should listen to what their government says

Best of BS Opinion: Coronavirus confusion, Vivad se Vishwas, and more

What are the likely economic costs of an extended lockdown, especially for the poor? Why do startup leaders give priority to creativity over processes? Alokananda Chakraborty sums up

'Gods in white coats': Modi condemns doctors' harassment over coronavirus

Doctors treating coronavirus patients are 'gods in white coats, the PM said

Covid-19 lockdown: Capital, debt service providers to stay open, says Sebi

It further added that "the head office/ regional offices/ local offices of Sebi shall also function with minimum number of employee."

Top headlines: Nationwide lockdown, Flipkart halts new orders, and more

From telcos facing connectivity challenge, medicine supply hit to govt mulling OBC suspension, Business Standard brings top headlines of the day

Forget about stepping outside for 21 days: Modi on coronavirus lockdown

"We are making efforts to not only give priority to what is essential but also what is required for protecting life"

Top headlines: India Inc m-cap shrinks, internet speed may slow, and more

From supply of essentials hit due to Covid-19 to Centre to hike excise duty on petrol and diesel, Business Standard brings to you top headlines of the day

People are valued soldiers in fight against coronavirus in India: PM

The Prime Minister also pitched for use of digital payments to prevent the spread of the virus through currency notes.

Connectivity for corona crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for COVID-19 Solution Challenge on MyGov is a welcome effort towards involving private sector in times of a national crisis

West Bengal restricts movement as coronavirus infection climbs to four

The decision follows the state's chief minister raising concern over the spread of the coronavirus owing to migratory pattern of the population

Best of BS Opinion: Quarantined lives, journalism in time of corona & more

From rising number of Covid-19 cases in India to PM Modi's attempt for social mobilisation, Business Standard brings you top opinion pieces of the day