Page 189 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
ICMR sero-survey results on spread of Covid-19 by early next week
Study to guide policymakers as India unlocks
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In pictures: Barber shops and salons reopen in major cities
After being shut for over two months, barber shops and salons were reopened in Delhi, but spas remain closed.
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Covid-19 impact: Moody's downgrades 8 Indian firms and 3 banks
Moody's affirmed the issuer rating of Reliance Industries but revised the outlook to negative from stable
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Undeterred by crisis, PM says India will definitely get back its growth
Assures India Inc. of further reforms, seeks industry suggestions on sectoral needs
 "Undeterred by crisis, PM says India will definitely get back its growth")
Cong wants MSP to be 'legally-binding', questions govt's intent for farmers
Congress leader Sunil Jakhar claimed a majority of farm produce is purchased in the open market at rates much lower than the Minimum Support Price (MSP) declared by the government
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China delayed releasing genome of deadly coronavirus, frustrating WHO
Strict controls on information and competition within the Chinese public health system were largely to blame
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Lack of transport and office space makes companies stick to work from home
Lack of public transport for employees to reach office is a major hurdle for companies to resume normal office routine
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Top headlines: India will return to growth, PM Modi tells India Inc
From oil prices increasing ahead of Opec+ meeting to Moody's downgrading of India's sovereign debt, here are top headlines of the day
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FMCG sector's revenue to de-grow 2-3% in FY21, says CRISIL Ratings
The assessment is based on an analysis of 57 CRISIL-rated FMCG companies that account for approximately 50% of the sector's revenues
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How chronic labour health could undermine India's war on Covid-19
Reverse migration is one side of the story. Workers with chronic ailments residing within States can also pose a risk
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This will be worst recession ever, farming may save the day: Devesh Kapur
The Director of Asia Programs at John Hopkins University sees Pharma as an area of strength too, and says India must aggressively develop APIs domestically, instead of sourcing from China
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India staring at a GDP contraction of 10%, says former finance secretary
Lockdown 1 and 2 turned out to be extremely severe, though agriculture and government expenditure, which constitute about 25% of GVA, remained almost unaffected, writes Subhash Chandra Garg
 "India staring at a GDP contraction of 10%, says former finance secretary")
Tamil Nadu promulgates Ordinance to allow farmers to freely sell produce
The move will allow the cultivator to sell his farm produce in any licenced private market, godown or cold storage point
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Despite lockdown, SBI Card reports daily spends at over Rs 175 cr in May
Top online categories were departmental stores and groceries (D&G), utilities and services, while top point of sale categories were D&G, fuel, electronics, health and wellness
 "Despite lockdown, SBI Card reports daily spends at over Rs 175 cr in May")
Day 1 of Unlock 1.0 in pics: Activities from across India amid corona scare
India's total number of coronavirus cases is nearing the 200,000 mark, even as the country is in the midst of a watered-down Lockdown 5.0
India will return to growth, won't depend on others: PM Modi to India Inc
'Getting growth back is not so difficult after all,' Modi says in speech to Confederation of Indian Industry
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Covid-19: Gilead's remdesivir gets India nod for restricted emergency use
The approval process for remdesivir was accelerated in view of the emergency situation
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CII Annual session: What Modi has told business leaders in recent years
PM Modi will deliver the inaugural address on 'Getting Growth Back' via a virtual online meeting at the annual session CII
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Coronavirus LIVE: India cases near 200,000; global tally over 6.3 million
Lockdown 5.0 update: Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh have extended lockdown till June 30. Catch coronavirus, lockdown updates and other related stories here
Covid-19 crisis: Naidu, Om Birla discuss monsoon session of Parliament
They said the leaders have taken note of reports suggesting that the fight against COVID-19 is likely to be a long haul
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