Page 209 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts, says ICMR
The ICMR also said testing of close contacts identified infection in presymptomatic and asymptomatic cases
 "Coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts, says ICMR")
China to evacuate its citizens from India amid rising coronavirus cases
The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights
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Here's how the first day of resumption of domestic flights panned out
Delhi airport had as many as 80 flight cancellations, infuriating passengers. It would interest you to know that Delhi airport was supposed to handle around 380 domestic flights today
 "Here's how the first day of resumption of domestic flights panned out")
Shinzo Abe lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh economic stimulus
The move meant that the whole country would now have the social distancing curbs loosened, after an initial lifting of restrictions for most areas on May 14
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Realtors body Credai write to PM seeking more funding, loan restructuring
The govt has already extended project completion and registration by six months and extended credit-linked subsidy scheme by a year
 "Realtors body Credai write to PM seeking more funding, loan restructuring")
Army fatigue makers, textile companies, condom firms turn PPE suppliers
The rise in infections in India and across the world has come as a boon for many textile businesses
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Domestic air travel resumes with confusion at airports, cancelled flights
Chaos will make it even harder for airlines to recover from the impact of a two-month lockdown to contain the coronavirus, said analysts.
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India coronavirus dispatch: The chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane
From the role of a constitutional court, to why increasing indebtedness is not the wisest solution, and the chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane - read these and more in today's India dispatch
 "India coronavirus dispatch: The chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane")
Lockdown hinders construction of road to Chhattisgarh's Maoist hot spot
Security forces had taken up the 35-km road project on a war footing, at least three CRPF camps had been set up on the stretch to create a security blanket for workers engaged in its construction
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Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 MT despite hurdles
Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7 million tonnes (MT) for the 2020-21 marketing year
 "Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 MT despite hurdles")
World coronavirus dispatch: US bans travel from Brazil; commerce allowed
From Eid celebrations in the shadow of pandemic, to nightclubs opening in China, and the story behind NYT's May 24 front page - read these and more in today's world dispatch
 "World coronavirus dispatch: US bans travel from Brazil; commerce allowed")
SC allows AI to run int'l flights with middle seats filled for 10 days
The top court said that after June 6, Air India will operate its non-scheduled flights in accordance with the interim order to be passed by the Bombay High Court
 "SC allows AI to run int'l flights with middle seats filled for 10 days")
80 flights cancelled at Delhi airport; airlines follow Covid-19 guidelines
The flight schedule had been made for all airports, including those in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which have decided to defer or restrict flights for now
Suzuki Motor resumes production at Gujarat plant after two months
SMG had suspended production at the Hansalpur (Gujarat) plant on March 23 to check the spread of coronavirus
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Strong expectations from a weak state
The Indian state has been weak, and remains weak. But our expectations from it remain strong
Covid-19: India among top 10 worst hit nations, sees biggest daily spike
Here's a quick round up of major coronavirus related developments across the world
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Railways operated 3,000 Shramik trains to send migrants home: Piyush Goyal
The Railways Minister urged the states to cooperate with his Ministry to help the workers
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Covid-19 crisis: Here's how you can manage your finances after job loss
Those who have been handed the pink slip shouldn't make too many loan queries
 "Covid-19 crisis: Here's how you can manage your finances after job loss")
Students, migrants take the first flight home as air operations resume
Those who took first flights included paramilitary personnel, army men, students and migrants, who failed to book a ticket on special trains being run by the railways
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Lockdown 4.0: Flight attendants back to duty as domestic services resume
Domestic flight operations resumed across the country from today except in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, after two months of suspension
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