Page 190 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Cable operators feel the Covid-19 lockdown pinch, lose subscribers
Though TV viewership surged during lockdown, subscribers deleted channels from their package to cut costs
 "Cable operators feel the Covid-19 lockdown pinch, lose subscribers")
Covid-19 crisis: Maruti to Toyota, auto sales collapse in May amid lockdown
Production to reach last fiscal's level in second half: Bhargava
 "Covid-19 crisis: Maruti to Toyota, auto sales collapse in May amid lockdown")
Moody's cuts India's rating to 'Baa3', maintains negative outlook
The change brings Moody's rating into line with Fitch and Standard and Poor's, both of which rate India BBB-, although they assign stable rather than negative outlooks
 "Moody's cuts India's rating to 'Baa3', maintains negative outlook")
A brand new local world
As India goes from Lockdown 4.0 to Unlock 1.0, anxiety about health, finances and family continues to be the overriding emotion for those stuck at home
Death knell for printed books, newspapers?
Or a brief stop on the way to better times?
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Policymakers played catch-up, lacked effective strategy: Covid task force
The senior member also said that implementation of the lockdown, meant to contain the spread, was treated more as a law and order issue than a public health one
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AirAsia India offers 50K seats without base fare to doctors amid Covid-19
However, airport fees, charges and statutory taxes will be borne by the traveller, it said
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Metals, crude prices surge on gradual unlocking of global economy
Stronger manufacturing data from China supports upswing
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Why aviation regulator is not forcing airlines to keep middle seat empty
DGCA was forced to relook at the middle seat policy after an Air India pilot had challenged the regulator's protocol, in Bombay high court, which allowed airlines to book all seats.
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21 million jobs added in May
While the main labour market metrics indicate an improvement in May compared to April, the labour market conditions still remain much weaker than they were before the lockdown
Factory slump deepens in May, job cut gathers pace: PMI data
A nationwide lockdown in April, coupled with a crash in export orders, had led to conditions across sectors falling by the biggest margin ever.
 "Factory slump deepens in May, job cut gathers pace: PMI data")
Delhi govt plans to generate jobs amid Covid-19 crisis, says official
The official said that the portal is expected to be launched later this week
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Voltas' consumer business delivers a cool surprise in Q4, posts 20% growth
But, analysts have lowered earnings estimate due to high channel inventory
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Liquor shops in Noida can open up to 9 pm outside containment zones
Liquor sales were prohibited during the nationwide lockdown that came into force on March 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and had resumed on May 3 with restricted timings of 10 am to 7 pm
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1,600-MW Jharkhand project delayed amid Covid-19 lockdown: Adani Power
The project would supply 1,496 MW to Bangladesh Power Development Board after it is operational
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Retailers, mall owners now willing to resolve differences over rentals
Malls will reopen on June 8 in most parts of the country barring Mumbai, where the state government has decided against it for now.
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Unlock 1.0: Hospitality gets ready with new codes, more focus on hygiene
While new SOPs framed around government mandates are in work, eateries may be harder pressed to make them work
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Unlock 1.0: Odisha to impose curbs on 11 of 30 districts on weekends
Clampdown to remain in force till June 30 as migrants make their way back home
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Unlock 1.0: UP plans revival of sick units to create jobs for migrants
3 million migrant workers have returned to UP after lockdown
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Over a third of MSMEs may end up shutting down operations, says AIMO survey
The results are based on 46,525 responses AIMO received from across industry segments including self-employed, MSME owners, corporate CEOs, employees and experts
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