Page 104 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
DGCA blocks SpiceJet's promo offer, says it breaches govt pricing order
SpiceJet was offering one-way fares starting at Rs 899 and a complimentary voucher of up to Rs 2,000 which could be used for future booking
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US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by Covid-19 pandemic
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6
 "US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by Covid-19 pandemic")
Exide Industries reports Q1 net loss of Rs 13.56 cr due to Covid-19 crisis
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 161.58 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago
 "Exide Industries reports Q1 net loss of Rs 13.56 cr due to Covid-19 crisis")
Uncertainty continues due to lockdown in various places: Kirloskar Electric
The company said the lockdown affected its sales to the extent of Rs 18 crore in March
 "Uncertainty continues due to lockdown in various places: Kirloskar Electric")
Mass unemployment amid pandemic emerges as biggest challenge for China
Unemployment is exploding in the country with an estimated 70 to 80 million Chinese lost their jobs or were unable to work at the end of March, several weeks after the lockdown was lifted
 "Mass unemployment amid pandemic emerges as biggest challenge for China")
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram quarantines self after testing Covid positive
The parliamentarian confirmed his health status saying his symptoms were mild
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Rajasthan reports 565 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths in 24 hours
The total Covid-19 cases in India, now stand at 18,03,696 including 5,79,357 active cases, 11,86,203 cured/discharged/migrated, and 38,135 death
 "Rajasthan reports 565 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths in 24 hours")
Suzuki first-quarter profit nearly wiped out as coronavirus hits sales
Suzuki declined to offer forecasts for full-year profit and dividends, citing ongoing uncertainties
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Factory output takes hit as demand falls; PMI manufacturing at 46 in July
A further decline in new orders and output signaled weakness in overall demand despite factories again cutting their prices, leading firms to reduce their workforces for a fourth month in a row
Snacking to chores: How Covid-19 lockdown affected lives in Australia
To understand how the virus affected people's everyday lives, the ABS ran a fortnightly survey with the same group of 1,000 people from April 1 to July 10. Here are some of the key findings
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Fuel demand recovery stalled in July amid Covid lockdown, prices: Report
Sale of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) rose 3.8 per cent in July from a month earlier but is down 65 per cent from the July of 2019
 "Fuel demand recovery stalled in July amid Covid lockdown, prices: Report")
Weak domestic business to offset gains on JLR front for Tata Motors
Analysts expect the company to turn profitable only in Q4FY21
 "Weak domestic business to offset gains on JLR front for Tata Motors")
Up in the air: Emerging-market rebound uncertain as Covid-19 runs riot
Economies are shrinking and central banks are getting low on firepower
 "Up in the air: Emerging-market rebound uncertain as Covid-19 runs riot")
Why big nations have been brought low by the coronavirus pandemic
It's looking increasingly likely that India will wind up being the country with the most cases in the world
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Rich nations rush to lock up Covid vaccines: What about rest of the world?
Moves by the US and UK to secure supplies from Sanofi and partner GlaxoSmithKline Plc, and another pact between Japan and Pfizer Inc., are the latest in a string of agreements
 "Rich nations rush to lock up Covid vaccines: What about rest of the world?")
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa tests positive for coronavirus
Earlier during the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he has tested positive for coronavirus
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South Eastern Railway to regulate trains on total lockdown days in Bengal
The SER has also decided to cancel Bhubaneswar-Howrah Special leaving Bhubaneswar
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Global dilemma: Debate begins for who's first in line for Covid-19 vaccine
There will be many people who feel that they should have been at the top of the list
 "Global dilemma: Debate begins for who's first in line for Covid-19 vaccine")
With loan money gone, restaurant owners in US at the mercy of Covid-19
The check has arrived and beleaguered restaurant owners across America are looking down on their empty wallets.
 "With loan money gone, restaurant owners in US at the mercy of Covid-19")
Eureka Forbes expects modest single-digit growth in FY21: Official
According to the company, it is witnessing a renewed focus on health and hygiene categories under the new normal
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