India imposes 21-day lockdown to curb coronavirus

13 Sept 09:46 Key points summarised by AI

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown, the world's largest, to contain the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic.
The unprecedented measure, impacting nearly one-fifth of the global population, aims to prevent communal spread of COVID-19 and includes a $2 billion pledge for healthcare.
Modi warned citizens to stay indoors to save India, acknowledging the significant economic blow but emphasizing the critical need to curb the virus's potential to 'spread like wildfire'.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Yesterday 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.