Page 193 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Will make Covid-19 tests affordable and accessible for all, says Thackeray
Maharashtra has reported over 65,000 Covid-19 positive cases which is highest among all the states
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Migrants: Future of work and production
It is also important to note that their pain has not gone unnoticed - trains have been started to bring migrants back home
Health policy for the coming year
The priority for health policy is now a decentralised process for testing and engaging with private health care
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Unlocking India
Reopening essential; time for awareness campaigns
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Covid-19 crisis: Tamil Nadu reports 1,149 positive cases on Sunday
The total number of Covid cases now stands at 22,333. Nearly 12,757 have been cured discharged, while 173 succumbed to the virus
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Modi indicates restricting imports of goods that can be made in India
Modi said a national migrant commission could soon be set up
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Sanitizing to queuing up: Mind the gap is new mall mantra as lockdown eases
The first of a 3-part series offers a glimpse into the new ways of shopping as lockdown eases across cities
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Lupin steps up production of key drugs in potential use for Covid-19
Expects US approval for Albuterol soon
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Food to air conditioners: Consumers press order button as markets reopen
QSRs wanting a slice of lockdown trade to white-collar workers dressing down in athleisure, demand for non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17
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Diplomatic, military talks on to resolve border row with China: Amit Shah
The home minister said the Narendra Modi government would not allow any dilution of its international borders
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AAP, BJP trade barbs over governance, toll figures as pandemic spreads
The Covid-19 crisis, however, has provided the BJP with an opportunity to strike the ruling party where it hurts the most: Its governance record
Poster war between Congress and BJP in MP ahead of Assembly bypolls
It started when MP Congress Spokesperson Siddharth Singh Rajawat was arrested for putting up posters in Gwalior, declaring former parliamentarian Jyotiraditya Scindia was 'missing'
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An opportunity in disguise
Covid-19 offers an opportunity to improve cable subscription collections using digital platforms - a win-win for stakeholders
17 independent power producers to forgo imported coal for domestic supply
Adani Power, GMR Energy, Avantha Power, Lalitpur Power, and Vedanta are some of the private companies that have applied for the 'import substitution' scheme of the Centre
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The problem with Aarogya Setu
The app gathers a lot of data, which is unnecessary for the task it supposedly performs
Pandemic matters much more for mkts, economies than trade war: Dan Fineman
'From a six-12 month view, the markets can rise above the current levels on easing lockdowns and aggressive policy response'
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Mutual funds looking at launching low-volatility products for investors
ICICI MF recently filed for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index
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200 special train to run from Jun 1; 145,000 passengers to travel on day 1
These services will be in addition to Shramik Special trains and 30 Special AC trains being run since May 12
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Any crisis throws up undervalued stocks
But look at quality of management, and another one unique to this crisis is finding businesses which will emerge stronger
Vedanta going private is a sign of base metal cycle bottoming, say experts
After hitting multi-year lows, metal prices have seen some gains. Though lower input costs are supportive, demand is the crucial missing piece
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