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SC tells Centre to clarify stand on movement restrictions in NCR
On May 15, the apex court had sought responses from the Centre and governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi on the plea which has alleged that "complete sealing of borders" within the NCR
 "SC tells Centre to clarify stand on movement restrictions in NCR")
325 flights carrying 41,673 flyers take off on Day 2 of service resumption
Moreover, domestic operations resumed in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, a day after the restart of air travel across India.
 "325 flights carrying 41,673 flyers take off on Day 2 of service resumption")
India can't avoid land reforms anymore
The coronavirus crisis has given the country an opportunity to unleash the power of land
 "India can't avoid land reforms anymore")
UP's labour pains
Contradictory moves won't help the cause of workers
 "UP's labour pains")
The Covid curve
Primary responsibility for containing the virus is now with society
 "The Covid curve")
Indian consumers top anxiety list, show maximum wariness about health, job
The state of the Indian consumer has been the subject of attention of a number of agencies in recent weeks
 "Indian consumers top anxiety list, show maximum wariness about health, job")
Making space in Parliament: DMK MP advises Naidu to use Central Hall
There is uncertainty whether the monsoon session of Parliament can be held on schedule
 "Making space in Parliament: DMK MP advises Naidu to use Central Hall")
Railways sending trains without prior intimation, alleges Kerala CM
His comments came after Union Minister of Railways and Commerce Piyush Goyal criticised the state for denying approval to a train from Mumbai to Kerala.
 "Railways sending trains without prior intimation, alleges Kerala CM")
Fitch forecasts 5% contraction of Indian economy over slump, lockdown
Fitch said it has made further cuts to world GDP forecasts in its latest Global Economic Outlook (GEO) for May, but the slump in global economic activity is close to reaching its trough
 "Fitch forecasts 5% contraction of Indian economy over slump, lockdown")
Virus stimulus for judiciary
Courts must make up for the time lost in hesitating to adopt modern technology
States' fiscal deficit to rise to 4.5% of GSDP in FY21: Ind-Ra
The 20 states considered in the analysis constituted nearly 86 per cent of the budgeted aggregate revenue receipts for FY20.
 "States' fiscal deficit to rise to 4.5% of GSDP in FY21: Ind-Ra")
Aaroyga Setu app to become open source, says govt after privacy controversy
'Unique thing to be done,' says Niti Aayog CEO about Aaroyga Setu
 "Aaroyga Setu app to become open source, says govt after privacy controversy")
Govt to raise Rs 80,000 cr via cash mgt bills to meet liquidity mismatch
Issuance of CMB may mean liquidity available with govt won't be enough, especially after stimulus packages, and in the face of a falling revenue collection due to the nationwide slowdown
 "Govt to raise Rs 80,000 cr via cash mgt bills to meet liquidity mismatch")
Globalisation can't be done away with Swadeshi slogans: Skanray Tech chief
In a Q&A, Vishwaprasad Alva, founder and managing director, Skanray Technologies, explains why trying to lure companies moving out of China to India could prove counterproductive
 "Globalisation can't be done away with Swadeshi slogans: Skanray Tech chief")
Covid-19 opens new doors for fintechs as users shun cash deals for digital
Companies report spike in transaction via android apps as merchants opt for contactless payment systems
 "Covid-19 opens new doors for fintechs as users shun cash deals for digital")
Covid-19 Factoid: Assam's case count has seen 8-fold jump in just 15 days
In a worrying sign, the gap between India's net daily addition to case tally and daily recoveries is widening rapidly
Indian gaming biz growing at 41%, to be valued at $3.75 bn by 2024: Report
The industry has attracted $350 mn in investments from venture capital firms from 2014-2020
 "Indian gaming biz growing at 41%, to be valued at $3.75 bn by 2024: Report")
S&P 500 soars over 3,000-mark for first time since March on vaccine hopes
The S&P 500 rose 2.2 per cent to 3,020 points at the open
 "S&P 500 soars over 3,000-mark for first time since March on vaccine hopes")
Covid-19 impact: Wipro Consumer Care Ventures revisits investment strategy
The venture capital arm of the Azim Premji-backed FMCG company is in talks with over a dozen startups in these areas to invest into them
 "Covid-19 impact: Wipro Consumer Care Ventures revisits investment strategy")
428 domestic flights operated on Monday, not 832: Aviation Ministry
The figures shared by the ministry through the excel sheet on the total number of Monday's flights were lower than the figures shared by Puri on Monday evening
 "428 domestic flights operated on Monday, not 832: Aviation Ministry")