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Coronavirus Outbreak: Nirmala Sitharaman took care of the poor, Shaktikanta Das has taken care of middle class by cutting interest rates
Sulekha_nair •RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das in a press conference said these are extraordinary circumstances, and unprecedented measures are required to support the sagging economy as all the economic activities have come to a halt.
Bihar floods: Death toll rises to 341 as situation worsens; nearly 146.19 lakh affected in 19 districts
Ians •The flood situation in Bihar remained grim with the death toll reaching 341 on Tuesday, an official said.
Italy rattled by 3.6 magnitude earthquake; two dead, 39 injured on Ischia island
Fp Staff •A 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled the Italy's resort island of Ischia at the peak of tourist season and sending panicked residents and tourists into the streets.
Uttar Pradesh floods: Indian Army steps in for rescue operations; Yogi Adityanath conducts aerial survey
•The current spell of floods in Uttar Pradesh has claimed 36 lives, prompting authorities to seek the army's help for relief and rescue operations, officials said on Friday.
Bihar floods: Death toll rises to 72; thousands live under open sky in affected districts
Ians •Over 73 lakh people have been affected by the Bihar floods. So far, 72 people have died. Unconfirmed reports put the death toll to over 100.
Nepal floods: China announces $1 million assistance; will aid in reconstruction of Hanuman Dhoka
•China announced USD million assistance to flood-hit Nepal as the country's Vice Premier Wang Yang held talks with his Nepalese counterpart on ways to enhance bilateral ties.
China earthquake: Death toll jumps to 19; another quake of 6.6 magnitude injures three in Xinjiang
•At least 19 people were killed and about 250 others injured in the powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in China's southwest Sichuan province
NDRF to get four new battalions to boost disaster response in northern states
•NDRF will soon have four more battalions totalling about 4,000 personnel for better reaction and effective reach during calamities.
Gujarat floods: State govt announces relief package of Rs 1,500 crore for Banaskantha, Patan districts
•The Gujarat government on Thursday announced a special relief package of Rs 1,500 crore for the flood-affected Banaskantha and Patan districts.
PM Modi announces ex-gratia relief for Assam attack victims
Fp Archives •Expressing grief over the killings in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to families of the dead.