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Indian aviation sector in survival mode, needs viable revival: IATA CEO
He said it is particularly disappointing that the package of $123 billion in government financial aid that has been announced around the world, including $26 billion in the Asia Pacific region
 "Indian aviation sector in survival mode, needs viable revival: IATA CEO")
A silent Surat: No orders, dormant looms and no diamond polishing
The final part of the series looks at how industries are waiting for demand to bounce back
 "A silent Surat: No orders, dormant looms and no diamond polishing")
Q4 GDP data released today: Key things to note
India's gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2020 grew at 3.1 per cent, its slowest pace in at least two years
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Covid-19 lockdown: FY21 GDP growth rate forecasts pose a big worry
However on the extreme ends, Bernstein pegged fall in the gross domestic product (GDP) at 7 per cent and Asian Development Bank projected GDP growth at 4 per cent
 "Covid-19 lockdown: FY21 GDP growth rate forecasts pose a big worry")
Lockdown effect: Core sector output crashes record 38.1% in April
Infra segment hurt the most as cement and steel output tank by more than 80 per cent
 "Lockdown effect: Core sector output crashes record 38.1% in April")
Thank god for porous borders!
This was still days ahead of Modi's exploratory, one-day lockdown, though already a sense of uneasiness had set in
When will Krishna get her old life back?
Her son and daughter who both have jobs in small businesses, had found themselves home without pay during the lockdown
Viswanathan Anand explains how technology has upended the game of chess
Anand talks to Sai Manish about the dilemma for sports in the face of a global pandemic and how technology has upended the game of chess
 "Viswanathan Anand explains how technology has upended the game of chess")
There's a boom in mobile gaming - addictive fun meets big business
The obvious reason for this growth is a burgeoning smartphone user base, coupled with the availability of dirt-cheap data.
 "There's a boom in mobile gaming - addictive fun meets big business")
The beauty industry gets a makeover while DIY grooming gains popularity
The limited availability of salon services across the country has led to an increase in demand for DIY grooming products.
 "The beauty industry gets a makeover while DIY grooming gains popularity")
Sanitation and cleanliness on top of new age mobility firms' agenda
Firms that provide urban commuting warm up to new realities as lockdown relaxes
 "Sanitation and cleanliness on top of new age mobility firms' agenda")
Vehant Technologies beats Covid-19 blues with AI-powered products
Known to be a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions, the start-up has sensed an opportunity in the 'colossal crisis'.
 "Vehant Technologies beats Covid-19 blues with AI-powered products")
Low demand, high inventory; housing sector facing its worst: CREDAI head
Shah said that interest subvention is the "need of the hour"
 "Low demand, high inventory; housing sector facing its worst: CREDAI head")
Google Docs used by hackers in 65% of attacks to steal login credentials
Amid the global pandemic, cybercriminals are increasingly using coronavirus as a lure to trick unfocused users by capitalising on their fear and uncertainty
 "Google Docs used by hackers in 65% of attacks to steal login credentials")
Crisis growing as GDP data signals weakening demand, growth impulses
India's economy was already slowing down before it entered the Covid-19 year of 2020-21, writes D K Srivastava.
 "Crisis growing as GDP data signals weakening demand, growth impulses")
Bengal to reopen places of worship Monday as CM eases lockdown
She also announced restarting of private and public sector offices with full attendance from June 8
 "Bengal to reopen places of worship Monday as CM eases lockdown")
Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in FY20 on poor revenue realisation
The deficit, which signifies the gap between government revenue and expenditure, is higher than the revised estimate of 3.8 per cent for the fiscal
 "Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in FY20 on poor revenue realisation")
India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4, stands at 11-year low of 4.2% in FY20
The second Advance Estimates, released on February 28, had projected the FY20 growth rate at 5 per cent
 "India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4, stands at 11-year low of 4.2% in FY20")
Life and death in lockdown: Pictures from around India
Restrictions confining people to their homes entered the 66 day on Friday as the number of coronavirus cases steadily increases.
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Gujarat CM discards social media rumour on complete lockdown from June 1
Rupani had to issue a clarification amid social media talk that the state government was planning to impose total lockdown from June 1 as the number of COVID-19 cases was not coming down
 "Gujarat CM discards social media rumour on complete lockdown from June 1")