India outlines $23 billion stimulus to help poor hit by lockdown
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India announced on Thursday a $22.6 billion (19 billion pounds) economic stimulus plan that provides direct cash transfers and food security measures, offering relief to millions of poor people hit by a nationwide lockdown withstand the coronavirus pandemic.The announcement confirms a Reuters report on Wednesday that the government had agreed on an economic stimulus package of more than $20 billion plus to fight the coronavirus downturn.The package was announced two days..