Page 25 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Lockdown in Odisha extended till June 1 to tackle coronavirus infections
To tackle the second wave of Covid-19, the Odisha government announced to extend the lockdown in the state for two more weeks
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Nothing conclusive on B1.617.2 variant to roll back lockdown plans: UK PM
There is nothing conclusive yet that indicates that it would force Britain to deviate from its roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions fully next month, says Boris Johnson
 "Nothing conclusive on B1.617.2 variant to roll back lockdown plans: UK PM")
Indian IT & Business Services market grows 5.41% to $13.4 bn in 2020: IDC
The IT and Business Services market in the country recorded a lower year-on-year growth of 5.41 per cent to $13.41 billion in 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on organisations
 "Indian IT & Business Services market grows 5.41% to $13.4 bn in 2020: IDC")
Google unveils new features to keep users clicking after lockdown
Google has seen an increase in usage of search, video-conferencing and other tools in the past year, as lockdowns and other pandemic restrictions forced people to shop and communicate online
 "Google unveils new features to keep users clicking after lockdown")
KTM extends service, warranty periods of all bike models till July 31
Premium motorcycle brand and a part of the Bajaj Auto Group KTM extended the service and warranty periods of all its bike models in the country till July 31 in view of the raging pandemic
 "KTM extends service, warranty periods of all bike models till July 31")
Covid-19: Chandigarh extends weekend curfew restrictions till May 25
The Chandigarh administration on Monday decided to extend weekend curfew restrictions by one more week till May 25
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Delhi sees 6-week low in daily Covid cases; positivity rate at 8.4%
The national capital reported 4,524 new -19 cases, lowest since April 5, and 340 fatalities on Monday while the positivity rate dipped to 8.42%
 "Delhi sees 6-week low in daily Covid cases; positivity rate at 8.4%")
India's electricity use falls 6.2% in May due to Covid-19 lockdowns
Total daily average electricity supply to states fell to 3,666 billion units during the first sixteen days of May, compared with 3,910 billion units during the second half of April
 "India's electricity use falls 6.2% in May due to Covid-19 lockdowns")
Covid: AirAsia announces free cancellation, rescheduling for flights in WB
Budget carrier AirAsia India on Monday announced free cancellation and rescheduling for flights to and from West Bengal in the wake of a 15-day lockdown in the state
 "Covid: AirAsia announces free cancellation, rescheduling for flights in WB")
India's Oil demand shrinks further as coronavirus crisis persists
The plunge in consumption at the world's third-biggest crude consumer will weigh on sentiment on oil prices and damp expectations for a strong global demand rebound in the summer
 "India's Oil demand shrinks further as coronavirus crisis persists")
After strong Q4 performance, Asian Paints faces multiple challenges
The Covid wave, rising raw material costs can impact near-term sales
 "After strong Q4 performance, Asian Paints faces multiple challenges")
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Maharashtra sees nearly 1,000 deaths in a day
Coronavirus LIVE updates: The six most-affected states by total cases are Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
 "Coronavirus LIVE updates: Maharashtra sees nearly 1,000 deaths in a day")
Truckers demand relief as losses mount to Rs 42,000 cr due to lockdowns
Around 65 per cent of the total truck fleet in the country out of the road owing to lockdown and lockdown-like conditions in most of the states
 "Truckers demand relief as losses mount to Rs 42,000 cr due to lockdowns")
Punjab govt extends Covid restrictions till May 31 to curb infections
Amid high positivity and fatality rates, the Punjab government on Sunday extended all existing Covid restrictions till May 31
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GDP growth may be below 9% in FY22 due to 2nd Covid wave: Survey
Amid a raging second wave of Covid-19 and subsequent restrictions on business activities imposed by several states, economic recovery is beginning to lose steam
 "GDP growth may be below 9% in FY22 due to 2nd Covid wave: Survey")
Haryana extends lockdown till May 24 to curb the spread of Covid-19
In order to contain the Covid cases upsurge, the Haryana Government announced extension of the Covid-induced lockdown for another week
 "Haryana extends lockdown till May 24 to curb the spread of Covid-19")
Covid: Delhi registers 6,456 new cases, 262 deaths, positivity rate at 10%
The national capital recorded 6,456 fresh Covid-19 cases and 262 fatalities while the positivity rate dropped to 10.40 per cent, the lowest since April 11
 "Covid: Delhi registers 6,456 new cases, 262 deaths, positivity rate at 10%")
Sales of AC, other cooling products again hit by pandemic in peak season
For the second consecutive year, sales of air conditioners (ACs) and refrigerators have been hit during the peak season of April and May due to the localised lockdowns
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Coronavirus lockdown update: Details of restrictions in states across India
Delhi, Karnataka, Bengal, UP, Bihar extended or imposed lockdown to curb the unprecedented surge of Covid-19 cases and deaths. Stay tuned for all the coronavirus lockdown-related updates
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PM Modi speaks to CMs of four states to take stock of Covid-19 situation
Prime Minister Modi spoke to the chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Puducherry on the Covid-19 situation in the states and the union territory
 "PM Modi speaks to CMs of four states to take stock of Covid-19 situation")