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Lockdown has served its purpose, cannot go on 'indefinitely': NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog member V K Paul said the doubling time of the cases had now improved significantly to 13.3 days from 3.4 days before the first lockdown
 "Lockdown has served its purpose, cannot go on 'indefinitely': NITI Aayog")
Covid-19 Factoid: India's tests per 1 mn people half as much as Brazil's
Among Indian states, Bihar's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases is doubling at the fastest rate - just 4.1 days; Punjab is faring the best at a little more than 60 days
 "Covid-19 Factoid: India's tests per 1 mn people half as much as Brazil's")
The power of 3: One disaster
PM, CM, DM are the three engines of India's governance. Their handling of the pandemic is going awry and exposed the downside of the three-storey dictatorship
 "The power of 3: One disaster")
Oppn accuses Centre of usurping states' powers, demands revised stimulus
The opposition demanded that the Centre "consult state governments while allowing international/domestic flights".
 "Oppn accuses Centre of usurping states' powers, demands revised stimulus")
Coal washing not mandatory for supply to thermal plants: Environment min
In a gazette notification on Thursday, the ministry amended the Environment Protection Act to drop mandatorily washing coal for supply to thermal power plants.
 "Coal washing not mandatory for supply to thermal plants: Environment min")
I-T department issues refunds worth Rs 26,000 cr to around 1.7 mn taxpayers
Expediting refunds of up to Rs 5 lakh was announced as part of the government's policy initiative to tackle the economic impact of Covid.
 "I-T department issues refunds worth Rs 26,000 cr to around 1.7 mn taxpayers")
UK court orders Anil Ambani to pay $717 mn to Chinese banks within 21 days
Justice Nigel Teare ruled at the Commercial Division of the High Court of England and Wales in London that a personal guarantee disputed by Ambani is binding on him
 "UK court orders Anil Ambani to pay $717 mn to Chinese banks within 21 days")
Covid-19 crisis: Health infra still a fight two months after lockdown
Rough estimates suggest a spend of around Rs 1,000 crore in Covid-related manufacturing in the country during the last two months
 "Covid-19 crisis: Health infra still a fight two months after lockdown")
More measures to deal with Covid-19 crisis soon, says Anurag Thakur
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the government has taken several steps to mitigate the hardships of the people due to lockdown and support growth, Thakur told PTI in an interview.
 "More measures to deal with Covid-19 crisis soon, says Anurag Thakur")
Retail, MSME loans to get cheaper as RBI cuts repo rate in surprise action
HDFC Bank cuts base rate by 55 bps; SBI calls ALCO meeting to take call
 "Retail, MSME loans to get cheaper as RBI cuts repo rate in surprise action")
RBI forecasts economic contraction, announces a sharp 40-bp rate cut
The six-member MPC also kept policy stance unchanged at 'accommodative' for "as long as necessary" to revive growth
 "RBI forecasts economic contraction, announces a sharp 40-bp rate cut")
Covid-19 crisis: Mumbai liquor shops allowed to home deliver from today
"E-commerce platforms may be utilised by the liquor shops permitted to do home delivery," said the BMC order.
 "Covid-19 crisis: Mumbai liquor shops allowed to home deliver from today")
Karnataka, J&K and Mizoram make quarantine mandatory for air travellers
The civil aviation ministry in it's order on Thursday had said that passengers will have to adhere to health protocols of destination states
 "Karnataka, J&K and Mizoram make quarantine mandatory for air travellers")
RBI monetary policy review: Walking the extra mile
Since March 27, the RBI has acted proactively and ahead of time to contain the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
 "RBI monetary policy review: Walking the extra mile")
FMCG sales drop 34% in April; ecomm, cash & carry show recovery: Nielsen
This number was significantly higher for outlets other than chemists and grocers, Nielsen said in the third edition of its report on FMCG sector after Covid-19
 "FMCG sales drop 34% in April; ecomm, cash & carry show recovery: Nielsen")
Notes from the front line on what it's like to deal with Covid-19
Our health care workers who risk their lives to save ours share their experience of dealing with Covid-19
 "Notes from the front line on what it's like to deal with Covid-19")
Top chefs are sharing comfort food recipes to turn their fans into cooks
The country's top chefs, in response to requests from followers and to tackle their own work-from-home blues, have been sharing culinary hacks in increasingly casual and honest tones.
 "Top chefs are sharing comfort food recipes to turn their fans into cooks")
Lockdown saved 37,000-78,000 lives; doubling rate at 13.3 days: Govt
There has been an increase of 148 deaths and 6,088 cases since Thursday 8 am, according to the Health Ministry
 "Lockdown saved 37,000-78,000 lives; doubling rate at 13.3 days: Govt")
Millions in cyclone evacuation shelters face Covid-19 contagion risk
Bangladesh ended up evacuating about 2.4 million people, while eastern Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha moved about 700,000 people
 "Millions in cyclone evacuation shelters face Covid-19 contagion risk")
Nissan considering more than 20,000 job cuts as Covid-19 hits sales: Report
The automaker warned last month it expects to post a loss for the latest fiscal year through March
 "Nissan considering more than 20,000 job cuts as Covid-19 hits sales: Report")