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Economic package a lost opportunity; FY21 GDP to contract 7%: Bernstein
The overall plan, in their view, was a general economic agenda and lacked substantive decisions to support consumption, promote manufacturing.
 "Economic package a lost opportunity; FY21 GDP to contract 7%: Bernstein")
India coronavirus dispatch: Why age makes fighting Covid-19 more difficult
From a surge in Covid-19 numbers, to dimensions of vulnerability and complexities regarding migrant workers, and low level of public spending on health - read these and more in today's India dispatch
 "India coronavirus dispatch: Why age makes fighting Covid-19 more difficult")
Sports in time of Covid-19: What can and can't be done in lockdown 4.0
As new MHA guidelines for Lockdown 4.0 comes in effect, here's how various sporting activities can resume in times of coronavirus
 "Sports in time of Covid-19: What can and can't be done in lockdown 4.0")
World coronavirus dispatch: WHO has a lot of answering to do at annual meet
From first 'socially distanced' concert, to how France lost its weapons to fight pandemics, and the disparity in household chores laid bare by Covid-19 - read these and more in today's world dispatch
 "World coronavirus dispatch: WHO has a lot of answering to do at annual meet")
Bollywood dancers in Delhi left at wits' end, struggle to feed families
A freelance dancer Rahul said that most of the artists depend only upon stage performances for their survival.
 "Bollywood dancers in Delhi left at wits' end, struggle to feed families")
IIT Madras-backed firm makes wearable tracker for early Covid-19 detection
The bluetooth-enabled product, priced at Rs 3,500, is expected to hit the market by June end
 "IIT Madras-backed firm makes wearable tracker for early Covid-19 detection")
CBSE Class 12, CBSE 10th board exam dates to be announced on Monday
Know about CBSE 10th result and datesheet, and CBSE 12th exam 2020 date sheet, CBSE result and other details
 "CBSE Class 12, CBSE 10th board exam dates to be announced on Monday")
Covid-19 impact: No comfort in hotel stocks as recovery pushed to FY23
Expectations of a slow recovery, high fixed costs and debt worries are putting off investors
 "Covid-19 impact: No comfort in hotel stocks as recovery pushed to FY23")
Can states dilute Lockdown 4.0 guidelines? No, says Home Ministry
Inside the red and orange zones, containment and buffer zones will be identified by the district administration and local urban bodies
 "Can states dilute Lockdown 4.0 guidelines? No, says Home Ministry")
Lockdown 4.0 in pictures: Traffic jam in Delhi, migrants travel, and more
As the country enters another phase of lockdown, here's a look at how things are getting back to normal
 "Lockdown 4.0 in pictures: Traffic jam in Delhi, migrants travel, and more")
Lockdown 4.0: Weekly economic indicators show activity inching upwards
There is more traffic on the roads, more power being generated, the internet shows lesser signs of strain and more people may be reporting to work
 "Lockdown 4.0: Weekly economic indicators show activity inching upwards")
Covid-19: Lockdown 4.0, Qatar's tough penalties, Africa's rising cases
The extended version of Lockdown 3.0 will, however, come with some relaxations to pave the way for increased movement of people and facilitate more economic activity
 "Covid-19: Lockdown 4.0, Qatar's tough penalties, Africa's rising cases")
Multiplex, hotel stocks hit 52-week lows on extension of lockdown
The government has extended the nationwide lockdown by another two weeks, until May 31, to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
 "Multiplex, hotel stocks hit 52-week lows on extension of lockdown")
Barack Obama was a grossly incompetent President, says Donald Trump
The comments came in a speech to high school graduates of 74 historically black colleges and universities across the United States
 "Barack Obama was a grossly incompetent President, says Donald Trump")
Karnataka land reforms may trigger fresh look at land acquisition process
Experts suggest easier land use norms and digitisation of records
 "Karnataka land reforms may trigger fresh look at land acquisition process")
Lockdown 4.0: Govt lists parameters for states to mark Covid-19 zones
It also issued guidelines for delineation of containment and buffer zones and outlined actions that have to be implemented in those areas to break the chain of transmission of the disease
 "Lockdown 4.0: Govt lists parameters for states to mark Covid-19 zones")
Coronavirus: BCCI not to rush into any decision after new MHA guidelines
The MHA on Sunday issued new guidelines allowing sports complexes and stadiums to reopen but spectators will not be permitted during the lockdown period, which has been extended till May 31
 "Coronavirus: BCCI not to rush into any decision after new MHA guidelines")
FM allocates Rs 40,000 crore more for MGNREGA to support migrants
Excluding the pending dues, spending on the scheme is estimated to be Rs 90,000 crore
 "FM allocates Rs 40,000 crore more for MGNREGA to support migrants")
Govt should have acted like a driver to pull the economy out of the mess
The decriminalisation of Companies Act and ease of doing business are the small mercies bestowed on Corporate India.
 "Govt should have acted like a driver to pull the economy out of the mess")
US economy to recover from Covid-19 shock by end of 2021: Fed Chief Powell
The US has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the Covid-19 which has claimed nearly 90,000 lives in America
 "US economy to recover from Covid-19 shock by end of 2021: Fed Chief Powell")