CoronavirusIndia lifts export ban of potential coronavirus drug after Trump threat
New Delhi to supply hydroxychloroquine to nations badly hit
India is the biggest producer of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug which US President Donald Trump has touted as a 'game changer' in the fight against coronavirus, though scientists say more testing is needed before it is proven safe and effective against COVID-19. © AP
KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer
NEW DELHI -- India on Tuesday announced it would allow a limited export of an anti-malaria drug seen as helpful in the treatment of the new coronavirus, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of retaliation if New Delhi did not heed his request to supply the medicine to his country.