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Highlights: New York governor Cuomo slams Trump over federal funding

India’s coronavirus cases have risen to 13,835 including 452 deaths, according to the health ministry figures released on Friday evening. UK, Spain, and US continue to report high number of deaths.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: Apr 17, 2020 23:34 IST
Highlights: New York governor Cuomo slams Trump over federal funding
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference in New York.

Coronavirus cases in India crossed 13,800 mark and 452 deaths were reported across the nation. UK, US and Spain continued to report high number of deaths over a period of 24-hours. Germany offered a ray of hope as their health minister said that the pandemic might have come under control in the nation. US President Trump looks forward to reopen the economy but tech giants and governors remain wary of what could happen if lockdown was suddenly lifted in the nation which has most deaths and cases globally.

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Here are the major highlights of the day:

10:39 AM IST

Banks not to make any further dividend payout in view of financial difficulties arising from Covid-19

Banks not to make any further dividend payout in view of financial difficulties arising from Covid-19: RBI Governor

10:38 AM IST

Today's measures not the last announcements by RBI

RBI governor Das says today's measures are not the last of those announced by the central bank. It will announce more measures as and when needed.

10:37 AM IST

90-day NPA norm not to apply on moratorium granted on existing loans by banks

90-day NPA norm not to apply on moratorium granted on existing loans by banks, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

10:36 AM IST

Ways and means limit of states raised to help them, not bunch up their borrowing plans: RBI

RBI governor: Ways and means limit of states raised to help them, not bunch up their borrowing plans

10:33 AM IST

Economic activity came to standstill during lockdown: RBI Governor

Economic activity came to standstill during lockdown: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das


10:31 AM IST

RBI cuts reverse repo rate from 4% to 3.75%: Governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI cuts reverse repo rate from 4% to 3.75%, says Governor Shaktikanta Das

But the repo rate remains unchanged.

10:29 AM IST

50,000 cr special finance facility for financial institutions such as Nabard, Sidbi, NHB

50,000 cr special finance facility to be provided to financial institutions such as Nabard, Sidbi, NHB: RBI Governor

10:27 AM IST

RBI to announce new measures to maintain adequate liquidity in system

RBI to announce new measures to maintain adequate liquidity in system, facilitate bank credit flow, ease financial stress: RBI Governor.

10:24 AM IST

No downtime of internet or mobile banking during lockdown; banking operations normal

No downtime of internet or mobile banking during lockdown; banking operations normal, says RBI Governor.

10:23 AM IST

Surplus liquidity in banking system has risen substantially as result of central bank actions

Surplus liquidity in banking system has increased substantially as result of central bank actions: RBI Governor

10:21 AM IST

India expected to post sharp turnround in 2021-22

India is expected to post sharp turnround in 2021-22, says RBI Governor quoting IMF projection.

10:16 AM IST

RBI monitoring situation developing out of Covid-19 outbreak

RBI monitoring situation developing out of Covid-19 outbreak, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

10:15 AM IST

Banks, financial institutions have risen to occasion to ensure normal functioning during outbreak of pandemic: RBI Governor

Banks, financial institutions have risen to occasion to ensure normal functioning during outbreak of pandemic: RBI Governor.

10:11 AM IST

India projected to cling on to positive growth of 1.9%, highest among the G20 economies

India is projected to cling on to positive growth of 1.9%, highest among the G20 economies: RBI gov

10:08 AM IST

RBI governor thanks and commends the central bank's staff

RBI governor thanks and commends the central bank's staff for keeping the banking services to continue.

First published: Apr 17, 2020 06:06 IST