Mohammed Kudrati

Mohammed Kudrati

Mohammed is a post-graduate in economics from the University of Mumbai, and enjoys working at the junction of data and policy. His specialisations include data analysis and political economy and he previously catered to the computational data analytical requirements of US-based pharmaceutical clients.

No, The Bombay HC Has Not Extended Maharashtra Lockdown Till April 30
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No, The Bombay HC Has Not Extended Maharashtra Lockdown Till April 30

The viral message is fake and misinterprets Bombay HC's decision about extension of interim orders passed by it.

28 March 2020 3:22 PM GMT
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'Time To Unleash All Policy Measures' Says Gov, As RBI Cuts Key Rates

The RBI has further permitted all lending institutions to grant a moratorium of three-months on loan repayments

27 March 2020 7:29 AM GMT
Cash Transfer, Free LPG, Grains: ₹1.7 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
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Cash Transfer, Free LPG, Grains: ₹1.7 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The relief package will cover direct transfers and food security under the title 'Pradhaan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Scheme'

26 March 2020 10:09 AM GMT
Scammers, Spammers Promise Free Netflix, Amazon Prime Streaming During Lockdown
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Scammers, Spammers Promise Free Netflix, Amazon Prime Streaming During ...

The messages falsely claim services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime will offer free streaming during a lockdown. No...

25 March 2020 10:29 AM GMT
"Forget Going Out For 21 Days", Says Modi, Announcing A Nationwide Lockdown
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'Forget Going Out For 21 Days', Says Modi, Announcing A Nationwide...

The country will go into a total lockdown for three weeks, said Prime Minister Modi in an address

24 March 2020 3:25 PM GMT
Message Claiming Coronavirus Can Last Up To 8 Hours In Air Is Misleading
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Message Claiming Coronavirus Can Last Up To 8 Hours In Air Is...

The WhatsApp message uses a common misinformation tactic - where a genuine news article is shared with bogus text to...

23 March 2020 1:31 PM GMT
Can Contaminated Currencies Spread Coronavirus? All You Need To Know
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Can Contaminated Currencies Spread Coronavirus? All You Need To Know

No existing evidence shows that COVID-19 spreads through cash amid growing chatter around its role in its transmission

20 March 2020 4:56 PM GMT
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Follow 'Janata Curfew' On Sunday, Says PM Narendra Modi: 5 Key Points

During his address, the prime minister asked people to follow social distancing and requested a 'janata curfew' on March ...

19 March 2020 4:01 PM GMT
5 Things To Know About Coronavirus Symptoms, Important Numbers And Vaccines
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5 Things To Know About Coronavirus Symptoms, Important Numbers And...

BOOM compiles 5 important things spanning important hospitals, helplines and information on a potential vaccine

14 March 2020 8:02 AM GMT
Top 5 Things To Know If You Are A YES Bank Customer
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Top 5 Things To Know If You Are A YES Bank Customer

BOOM rounds up the top 5 things that those banking with YES Bank will face during the 30-day moratorium period

6 March 2020 10:06 AM GMT
Government Imposes Moratorium On YES Bank, Withdrawal Limit At ₹50K
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Government Imposes Moratorium On YES Bank, Withdrawal Limit At ₹50K

Citing the bank's ill health and other issues, the RBI has imposed a withdrawal limit of ₹50,000 & has superseded its...

5 March 2020 4:38 PM GMT
3-Day Bank Strike Scheduled On March 11 Deferred:All You Need To Know
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3-Day Bank Strike Scheduled On March 11 Deferred:All You Need To Know

The strike, Holi and a non-working Saturday would have kept banking disrupted for a majority of March's 2nd week

4 March 2020 12:36 PM GMT