Coronavirus Crisis

How To Get Vaccinated Against Covid: AIIMS Chief Answers Big Questions

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 25, 2021

With news coming in of a drastic increase in numbers of Covid cases across the country, the government has opened up the vaccination process to the private sector, a process that could begin on March 1. In an interview to NDTV's Vishnu Som on Left, Right and Centre, Dr Randeep Guleria, the Director of Delhi's AIIMS, who is a part of the taskforce t...

2020 "Worst Year" In Tourism History As Pandemic Cost $1.3 Trillion: UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 28, 2021

The coronavirus crisis cost the global tourism sector $1.3 trillion in lost revenue in 2020 as the number of people travelling plunged, the UN said Tuesday, calling it "the worst year in tourism history".

Full Text Of President Ram Nath Kovind's Address On Republic Day Eve

India News | NDTV Newsdesk | Monday January 25, 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day. Conveying his heartfelt wishes, President Kovind paid homage to India's freedom fighters in his speech. He also spoke about the contribution of farmers and soldiers in the country and how the coronavirus crisis led to "Atma-nirbhar Bharat".

India Has Faced The Worst, Unless Another Wave of Covid-19 Strikes, Says RBI

Business | Edited by Nirmalya Sen | Thursday January 21, 2021

The RBI slashed interest rates early last year to cushion the shock from the coronavirus crisis, but has left rates unchanged in recent months, cautious of rising inflation

UK Faces Worst Weeks Of COVID-19 Pandemic, Deaths And Cases Peak

World News | Reuters | Monday January 11, 2021

Britain is facing the worst weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, its chief medical officer said on Monday, with the health service entering a "dangerous time" as deaths and cases hit record highs while a mass vaccination programme picks up steam.

"We Do Nothing To Prevent Next One": WHO Chief's Warning On Pandemics

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 27, 2020

The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are "doomed" without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization's chief said.

Pandemic Delays Boeing's India Plane-Parts Plan: Report

India News | Reuters | Wednesday December 23, 2020

Boeing Co has deferred its plan to make plane components in Karnataka from 2022, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, citing the impact of the coronavirus crisis on global aviation.

2020, A Year Of Reforms During The Unprecedented Coronavirus Crisis

Business | Written by Peter Noronha | Wednesday December 16, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government used the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity to drive wide-ranging reforms.

Upcoming Premium SUV Launches In 2021

Written by Shubham Parashar | Tuesday December 15, 2020

2021 seems an exciting year as many carmakers are now gearing up to introduce new models in the coming year.

"Manohar-ji, We Have Figures Before Us": PM Cuts In At Covid Meet

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday November 24, 2020

At a meeting with Chief Ministers on the coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today stopped Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, mid-speech and asked him to talk about his plan to tackle Covid instead of laying out figures.

"No Return To Austerity In New Spending Plan": UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak

World News | Reuters | Monday November 23, 2020

British finance minister Rishi Sunak said there would be no return to austerity in a spending plan he will announce on Wednesday, even as the coronavirus crisis pushes Britain's further above 2 trillion pounds ($2.7 trillion).

Covid Crisis Dominates G20 Summit In Saudi, First For An Arab Nation

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 21, 2020

Saudi King Salman opened the G20 summit Saturday in a first for an Arab nation, with the virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle the coronavirus crisis and the worst global recession in decades.

Joe Biden Turns To Coronavirus As Trump Fights To Overturn Election

World News | Reuters | Wednesday November 18, 2020

US President-elect Joe Biden will meet with healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis in a virtual event on Wednesday, as outgoing President Donald Trump expands his campaign to overturn the election results.

Climate Change Much Bigger Threat Than Covid-19, Says Red Cross

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 17, 2020

The world should react with the same urgency to climate change as to the coronavirus crisis, the Red Cross said Tuesday, warning that global warming poses a greater threat than Covid-19.

Rishi Sunak Tries To Rescue Britain Again - And His Political Fortunes

World News | Alex Morales and David Goodman, Bloomberg | Friday November 6, 2020

If the coronavirus crisis was the making of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, the most popular member of the British government is trying to make sure it doesn't end up being his undoing.