Page 111 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Railways staring at Rs 35,000-40,000 crore drop in earnings this fiscal
The railways has inched ahead of 2019's freight loading by managing to load 3.13 MT of goods on July 27 as compared to 3.12 MT on the same date last year
 "Railways staring at Rs 35,000-40,000 crore drop in earnings this fiscal")
Job seekers confident about career progression as economy reboots: Survey
The LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Index showed a modest increase in India's overall workforce confidence, with a composite score of (+) 50, up from (+) 48 in June 1-14.
 "Job seekers confident about career progression as economy reboots: Survey")
Indian Railways logs higher freight loading in a first for FY21
The national transporter handled 3.13 million tonnes (mt) freight on July 27, up 0.3 per cent compared to 3.12 mt on the same day last financial year.
 "Indian Railways logs higher freight loading in a first for FY21")
Nestle profit before tax marginally dips to Rs 652 crore, revenue up 1.7%
While revenue for the quarter rose, it was sluggish at Rs 3,050 crore versus Rs 3,000 crore reported a year ago
 "Nestle profit before tax marginally dips to Rs 652 crore, revenue up 1.7%")
We were fortunate to be one of the beneficiaries of lockdown: Grofers
The online grocery platform, which has advanced its plan to launch an initial public offer by the end of 2021, said it continues to focus on enhancing customer experience
 "We were fortunate to be one of the beneficiaries of lockdown: Grofers")
Federal Reserve wrestles with next moves as coronavirus stalls US economy
No major changes are likely when the Fed releases a statement Wednesday after its two-day policy meeting ends and just before Chair Jerome Powell holds a news conference.
 "Federal Reserve wrestles with next moves as coronavirus stalls US economy")
US consumer confidence ebbs in July as Covid-19 infections flare-up
The Conference Board said on Tuesday its consumer confidence index dropped to a reading of 92.6 this month from 98.3 in June.
 "US consumer confidence ebbs in July as Covid-19 infections flare-up")
Coronavirus LIVE: India cases top 1.5 million; Maharashtra sees a dip
Coronavirus latest news: Total number of coronavirus cases in India has reached 1,516,738. The US now has 4,433,941 cases and Brazil 2,443,480. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates
 "Coronavirus LIVE: India cases top 1.5 million; Maharashtra sees a dip")
McDonald's global sales plunge as Covid-19 lockdowns limit operations
Shares of the Chicago-based burger chain sank more than 2.5 per cent
 "McDonald's global sales plunge as Covid-19 lockdowns limit operations")
Govt took comprehensive steps to reduce pandemic impact: Lok Sabha Speaker
The Lok Sabha speaker hoped a vaccine for Covid-19 would be found soon
 "Govt took comprehensive steps to reduce pandemic impact: Lok Sabha Speaker")
Need awareness about higher Covid-19 risks due to comorbidities: Vardhan
Vardhan also congratulated Team ILBS for their "tireless efforts" in the fight against the ongoing pandemic
 "Need awareness about higher Covid-19 risks due to comorbidities: Vardhan")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Country's pandemic growth rate fastest in world
Delhi govt to tackle unemployment with new job portal, why Bihar's public healthcare system struggles, and what's needed for immunity from Covid-19-news on how India is dealing with the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Country's pandemic growth rate fastest in world")
Why Donald Trump still needs to try harder to resolve Covid-19 crisis in US
Some allies believe the US President has failed at the one task that could help him achieve respect: confronting the pandemic with a clear strategy
 "Why Donald Trump still needs to try harder to resolve Covid-19 crisis in US")
Nitrogen dioxide levels fell by 70% in coronavirus lockdown in Delhi: UN
Environmental gains will be temporary if economies reopen without policies to prevent air pollution, says policy brief
 "Nitrogen dioxide levels fell by 70% in coronavirus lockdown in Delhi: UN")
Tablighi Jamaat: Foreigners not deported due to seven more pending FIRs
At least 70 foreign Tablighi Jamaat members were ordered to be deported on payment of fine by a Delhi court after they accepted mild charges related to various violations during the COVID-19 lockdown
 "Tablighi Jamaat: Foreigners not deported due to seven more pending FIRs")
Market Ahead, July 28: All you need to know before the opening bell
A total of 132 companies, including UltraTech Cement, Nestle India, and IDBI Bank, are scheduled to announce their results today
 "Market Ahead, July 28: All you need to know before the opening bell")
Street vendors, hawkers to resume businesses in Delhi between 10 am to 8 pm
The government also directed all District Magistrates to take stringent action against those who do not follow norms issued by the Union Health Ministry
 "Street vendors, hawkers to resume businesses in Delhi between 10 am to 8 pm")
Remdesivir only for restricted emergency use on Covid-19 patients: Govt
The Union health ministry issued a fresh clinical management protocol for Covid-19 patients on Friday
 "Remdesivir only for restricted emergency use on Covid-19 patients: Govt")
25-30 million lost jobs in MSMEs during March-June, says survey
Another 10-15 million jobs may be lost by the end of August
 "25-30 million lost jobs in MSMEs during March-June, says survey")
Tech Mahindra beats Street estimates, pre-tax profit up 33% to Rs 1,283 cr
Mahindra group firm beat estimates for the June 2020 quarter (Q1FY21) thanks to lower operating costs
 "Tech Mahindra beats Street estimates, pre-tax profit up 33% to Rs 1,283 cr")