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Covid-19 crisis: No plan for another shutdown, says Delhi CM Kejriwal
A decision on capping hospitalisation charges by private hospitals will come after the NITI Aayog member VK Paul-headed committee gives its recommendations in the next two days.
 "Covid-19 crisis: No plan for another shutdown, says Delhi CM Kejriwal")
Complete lockdown in Chennai, 3 neighbouring districts from June 19 to 30
The decision was taken in view of a rapid increase in coronavirus infections in the state
 "Complete lockdown in Chennai, 3 neighbouring districts from June 19 to 30")
Recovering from the Covid epidemic
The fiscal conservatism of the finance ministry means growth revival will take longer and may not be seen till late in the next fiscal year or even later
 "Recovering from the Covid epidemic")
Banking system is in a Catch-22 situation: Indian Bank's Padmaja Chunduru
Indian Bank has 450,000 MSME customers who are eligible for loans guaranteed by the government.
 "Banking system is in a Catch-22 situation: Indian Bank's Padmaja Chunduru")
Widen MSME scheme ambit: Private lenders to FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Govt likely to issue clarification to add more borrowers under ECLGS
 "Widen MSME scheme ambit: Private lenders to FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
The bigger impact of cuts in basic salary: Your gratuity may take a hit
If your basic and DA have been cut, total amount will be adversely impacted
 "The bigger impact of cuts in basic salary: Your gratuity may take a hit")
Slower data speeds: Worst might be over, but only temporarily
Data networks are working at near peak capacity of 80-85% (compared to 65-75% pre-Covid) and they could get into a jam once again if economic activity suddenly picks
 "Slower data speeds: Worst might be over, but only temporarily")
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE: PWD told to install CCTV in Covid-19 wards
In the past 7 days alone, Delhi has added 13,528 cases, or 33% of its total tally. Stay tuned for Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE updates
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After record loss, Tata Motors to scout for partner in car business
Company embarks on aggressive deleveraging exercise even as it has cut capex for India business this fiscal
 "After record loss, Tata Motors to scout for partner in car business")
What business are you in?
The coronavirus crisis has upended businesses globally. Reimagining, not tinkering, business models is the need of the hour
Digital chai breaks, cookery classes: How Flipsters did WFH under lockdown
In order to motivate and energise staff working from home, initiatives such as webinars on fitness, meditation, self-care, workplace ergonomics, stress and anxiety management were undertaken
 "Digital chai breaks, cookery classes: How Flipsters did WFH under lockdown")
Mother Dairy ties up with Zomato to deliver fruits, vegetables in Delhi-NCR
Mother Dairy, a leading milk supplier in Delhi-NCR, sells fruits and vegetables through more than 300 Safal outlets.
 "Mother Dairy ties up with Zomato to deliver fruits, vegetables in Delhi-NCR")
EPFO launches multi-location claims settlement facility to expedite process
The facility will bring a paradigm shift by allowing EPFO offices to settle online claims from any of its regional office across the country, the labour ministry said in a statement.
 "EPFO launches multi-location claims settlement facility to expedite process")
MG Motor India to enter multi-purpose vehicle segment with Hector Plus
The company plans to hire about 200 associates for its Halol plant to ramp up overall production to pre-Covid-19 level
 "MG Motor India to enter multi-purpose vehicle segment with Hector Plus")
Covid-19 disruption side effect: Rise in cybersecurity jobs in India
The report further said that software development job postings on the other hand increased by 13 per cent from February-May
 "Covid-19 disruption side effect: Rise in cybersecurity jobs in India")
Covid-19 impact: Snack industry may be served revenue loss of Rs 35,000 cr
Sweets and namkeen (snacks) manufacturers have reduced the production capacity due to the shortage of labourers in the midst of a slowdown and health concerns
 "Covid-19 impact: Snack industry may be served revenue loss of Rs 35,000 cr")
Kerala issues SOP for incoming travellers on short visits of upto 7 days
Students coming to the state for academic purposes can stay for three days before the start of exam and three days after the exam
 "Kerala issues SOP for incoming travellers on short visits of upto 7 days")
India evacuates 156 nationals from Sri Lanka under Vande Bharat Mission
The next Air India special flight from Colombo to Delhi, Lucknow and Gaya is scheduled on June 22
 "India evacuates 156 nationals from Sri Lanka under Vande Bharat Mission")
Generated Rs 360 cr revenue from Shramik trains; avg fare Rs 600: Railways
Indian Railways has run 4,450 Shramik trains so far and carried 6 million migrant workers home, said the Railway Board chairman
 "Generated Rs 360 cr revenue from Shramik trains; avg fare Rs 600: Railways")
GDP contraction poses threat to MSMEs, govt support of little help: Report
The contraction may also lead to a 15% fall in corporate India's revenues
 "GDP contraction poses threat to MSMEs, govt support of little help: Report")