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'Work from home' to be new normal in govt offices; draft guidelines issued
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) may provide the option for work from home to the eligible officers/staff for 15 days in a year as a matter of policy
 "'Work from home' to be new normal in govt offices; draft guidelines issued")
In pictures: It's a long walk home for migrant workers amid lockdown
While government announces Vande Bharat mission for Indians stranded abroad, migrant workers walk back to their native places
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All tickets booked for passenger trains for travel till June 30 cancelled
A full refund will be given to all passengers whose tickets have been cancelled
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Hockey post-coronavirus: HI asks players to carry their own towels, bottles
Foreseeing the new social norms that could last up to 12-18 months, Hockey India proposed to update the Constitution with a provision to allow video conference meetings as official meetings
 "Hockey post-coronavirus: HI asks players to carry their own towels, bottles")
Credit guarantee will help to restore the supply chain: Venu Srininvasan
Govt measures will also help to kick-start financial activity during the pandemic, says TVS Motor chairman
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14 migrants killed, 50 injured in two separate bus accidents in MP and UP
Eight migrants were killed in Madhya Pradesh, while six lost their lives in Uttar Pradesh
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Global trade fell 3% in Q1 of 2020 due to Covid-19; may slide further: UN
The downturn is expected to accelerate in the second quarter, with global trade projected to record a quarter-on-quarter decline of 27%
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World coronavirus dispatch: Return of virus in China a warning to the world
From Amazon preparing to resume 1- and 2-day deliveries, to bankers returning to work in Asia, and whether Covid-19 is making us more generous - read these and more in today's world dispatch
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Coronavirus LIVE: India cases rise to 78,055; global tally at 4,429,235
Coronavirus LIVE: Stay tuned with Business Standard for Covid 19 LIVE updates on corona cases and death toll worldwide
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Airbus exploring restructuring plans, job cuts due to Covid-19: Report
For now, Airbus is relying on government-backed furlough schemes in France, Germany and Britain to reduce staff costs after earlier asking employees to take 10 days' leave
 "Airbus exploring restructuring plans, job cuts due to Covid-19: Report")
Railways issues guidelines on ticket cancellation, refund from March 21
The application for the agreed refund of the balance amount of cancellation charge so deducted can be made through the post in the prescribed format (enclosed) within six months of the scheduled date
TS Inter exam 2020: Remaining 12th exams on June 3; know important details
The geography paper II and modern language paper II could not be held on March 23 due to the coronavirus lockdown
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Oil prices up on surprise decline of US inventories; demand concerns linger
Prices have risen in the past two weeks as some countries relaxed coronavirus restrictions and lockdowns, giving hope for a pickup in fuel demand
 "Oil prices up on surprise decline of US inventories; demand concerns linger")
Covid-19 Factoid: India's cases are doubling at one of the fastest rates
In a positive sign, meanwhile, the share of recoveries in total closed cases is rising rapidly, and that of deaths is reducing gradually
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Manpower shortage a challenge to ramp up textile production: Gokaldas MD
More than 50 per cent of the first quarter is lost from a production standpoint, but the company is hoping that it would be able to resume 100 per cent operations by June
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Best of BS Opinion: The lockdown hammer, restarting the economy, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day
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Employees can work from home 'forever', says Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
He said the firm isn't likely to return to its offices before September, and even after the lockdown measures end, employees could continue to work from home, if they want.
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Govt move to extend project timelines will help stressed realtors: Experts
Home buyers, on the other hand, will have to wait longer to take possession
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UK economy contracts 2% amid Covid-19 crisis; lockdown norms relaxed
"The impacts of the coronavirus were seen right across the economy, with nearly all sub-sectors falling in the three months to March," the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Wednesday.
Indian firms getting downgraded like never before; credit markets at risk
Ratings have been cut for 847 companies
 "Indian firms getting downgraded like never before; credit markets at risk")