Page 201 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
ITC partners with Amway to develop range of immunity boosting products
Launches fruit juices with clinically proven immunity boosters, which will be sold by Amway's micro-entrepreneurs for a while
 "ITC partners with Amway to develop range of immunity boosting products")
Adityanath makes Swadeshi pitch for industrial growth, jobs for migrants
UP to sign MoU with industry chambers tomorrow for job creation
 "Adityanath makes Swadeshi pitch for industrial growth, jobs for migrants")
Kanpur tanneries start functioning tomorrow amid labour crunch, few orders
Though they have very few orders in hand right now, they are pinning hopes on leather units catering to the defence sector and police for safety shoes
 "Kanpur tanneries start functioning tomorrow amid labour crunch, few orders")
FM Sitharaman chairs FSDC meeting, takes stock of economy amid Covid-19
Various measures to maintain financial stability in the context of COVID-19 have been reviewed, an official said after the meeting
 "FM Sitharaman chairs FSDC meeting, takes stock of economy amid Covid-19")
States can't charge fare from migrant workers, must provide food, says SC
The bench, also comprising Justices S K Kaul and M R Shah, directed that states oversee the registration of migrant workers and ensure that they are made to board the train or bus at the earliest
 "States can't charge fare from migrant workers, must provide food, says SC")
Explained: Maharashtra's political crisis while tackling coronavirus
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday has said that the Congress does not have a key role to play in the Maharashtra government
 "Explained: Maharashtra's political crisis while tackling coronavirus")
India coronavirus dispatch: Why some Covid-19 patients lose sense of smell
From recovery of supply chains, to working from home after lockdown, and what happens if a co-passenger on a flight tests positive for Covid-19 - read these and more in today's India dispatch
 "India coronavirus dispatch: Why some Covid-19 patients lose sense of smell")
GSK to produce 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine booster in 2021
The British drugmaker is working on its own COVID vaccine with Sanofi
 "GSK to produce 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine booster in 2021")
World coronavirus dispatch: Govt-backed hacking on the rise amid pandemic
From Boeing axing 12,000 workers, to Disney opening two more theme parks, and why epidemiologists are in great demand in Hollywood - read these and more in today's world dispatch
 "World coronavirus dispatch: Govt-backed hacking on the rise amid pandemic")
Sonia asks govt to give migrant workers Rs 7,500 monthly in lockdown
The Congress chief also accused the Narendra Modi government of not listening to the plight of the migrant workers
 "Sonia asks govt to give migrant workers Rs 7,500 monthly in lockdown")
Chinese exceptionalism
Trade ties with China are mutually beneficial but the world should seek transparency about that country's institutions
 "Chinese exceptionalism")
At home in a coronavirus world: IT companies manage change and disruption
India's biggest IT firms moved swiftly when a lockdown became imminent in March. How prepared are they to deal with the challenge of clients reducing spending on technology or asking for discounts?
 "At home in a coronavirus world: IT companies manage change and disruption")
Will there be lockdown 5.0? Get all the coronavirus updates and highlights
Multiple media reports suggest that India's lockdown might be extended beyond May 31
 "Will there be lockdown 5.0? Get all the coronavirus updates and highlights")
Relaxations in lockdown norms, new business models boost smartphones sale
Smartphone industry seems to be limping back to normalcy as sales are picking up at both online and offline market segments
 "Relaxations in lockdown norms, new business models boost smartphones sale")
Covid-19 crisis: 9 migrant deaths on Shramik Special trains since Monday
Railways on Wednesday said that these passengers had pre-existing health conditions
 "Covid-19 crisis: 9 migrant deaths on Shramik Special trains since Monday")
After Fitch and CRISIL, S&P projects Indian economy to contract 5% in FY21
New cases have been averaging more than 6,000 a day over the past week as authorities begin easing stringent lockdown restrictions gradually to prevent economic costs from blowing out further
 "After Fitch and CRISIL, S&P projects Indian economy to contract 5% in FY21")
Google Pay expands 'Nearby Stores' feature to 35 cities in India: Know more
Nearby Stores spot on Google Pay helps users see which stores, providing essential goods, are open in their vicinity
 "Google Pay expands 'Nearby Stores' feature to 35 cities in India: Know more")
Covid-19 lockdown: Domestic flight operations in Kolkata resume today
The passengers will need to undergo health screening after they arrive at the airport
 "Covid-19 lockdown: Domestic flight operations in Kolkata resume today")
Mobile phone makers seek wage compensation, free Covid-19 tests for workers
The ICEA has written a letter to Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar requesting him to facilitate wage compensation under the sickness benefit
 "Mobile phone makers seek wage compensation, free Covid-19 tests for workers")
Telangana govt opens all shops, except malls, in Hyderabad from today
Since permission to open alternative shops has been given, people are crowding the shops, said Chief Minister's Office
 "Telangana govt opens all shops, except malls, in Hyderabad from today")