Page 27 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Second Covid wave: Auto-debit payment bounce rate increases again in April
Experts say the rise may continue, given the lockdowns
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Coronavirus LIVE: Kerala sees nearly 40,000 cases; 42,582 in Maharashtra
Coronavirus live updates: India recorded 362,727 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload tally to 23,702,832. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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IIP shoots up on low base, retail inflation eases to a three-month low
Economists say policy rate reduction unlikely
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Covid LIVE: Maharashtra lockdown may be extended till May 31, says minister
Coronavirus live updates: Statewise cases in India are as follows - Maharashtra (5179929), Karnataka (2013193), Kerala (1939918), UP (1545212), Tamil Nadu (1438509). Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Delhi reports 13,287 new Covid cases, 300 deaths; positivity rate at 17%
The national capital reported 13,287 new coronavirus cases and 300 more fatalities on Wednesday, while the positivity rate came down to 17 per cent
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Toyota extends warranty, free service periods amid Covid-19 pandemic
Toyota Kirloskar Motor said it has extended vehicle warranty and customer-paid extended warranty period by one month in the states where restrictions have been imposed by the government
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Covid-19: UK economy showed resilience ahead of big lockdown easing
British economy contracted by a quarterly rate of 1.5% in first three months of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that the country was in the midst of a strict lockdown to combat coronavirus
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Damaged reputation
India's Covid crisis has implications for supply chain and soft power
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Coronavirus LIVE: West Bengal sees record 20,136 new cases; 29,272 in TN
Coronavirus live updates: Karnataka pushed Maharashtra to 2nd spot in daily cases. WHO says globally seeing plateau in Covid-19 cases but still 'unacceptably high'. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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18 states showing constant decrease in daily new Covid cases: Govt
An early trend of decline in daily new Covid-19 cases and deaths has been noted in the country, says government, indicating that the devastating second wave of the pandemic is on the wane
Consider reducing number of persons allowed at weddings, funerals: Guj HC
The number of people allowed to attend weddings (50) and funerals (20) is high in view of the coronavirus pandemic and the state government should consider reducing it further, says Gujarat High Court
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Cannot be at ease till positivity rate drops below 5 pc: Satyendar Jain
Health Minister Satyendar Jain said while the number of daily new infections in the capital has started reducing, one cannot be at ease till the positivity rate drops below five per cent
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People rush as liquor stores reopen in Noida after Covid-19 lockdown
Liquor stores reopened in Gautam Buddh Nagar after remaining closed for days due to the coronavirus curfew in Uttar Pradesh
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Nomura cuts FY22 GDP growth estimate to 10.8% due to Covid lockdowns
Japanese brokerage Nomura cut its GDP growth estimate for the current 2021-22 fiscal to 10.8 per cent from the earlier 12.6 per cent, blaming the impact of the second wave-induced lockdowns
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India might see 'serious livelihood crisis', says economist Jean Dreze
India might be heading towards a 'serious livelihood crisis' as the situation seems to be worse this time for the working class amid the COVID crisis, says economist Jean Dreze
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Delhi records 12,481 new coronavirus cases, 347 fatalities on May 11
With a single-day rise of 12,481 cases, Delhi's Covid-19 tally has climbed to 13,48,699, while the death toll due to the viral disease has shot up to 20,010
Telangana announces 10-day lockdown from May 12 to prevent Covid infections
The Telangana government decided to impose a 10-day lockdown in the state starting May 12, to prevent further spread of coronavirus
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Odisha reports 9,793 new coronavirus cases, 18 more fatalities
Odisha's Covid-19 caseload on Tuesday rose to 5,54,666 after 9,793 more people tested positive for the disease, while 18 fresh fatalities pushed the state's toll to 2,215
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Felt safe in IPL bubble but travelling was challenge: MI fielding coach
Players and staff felt safe in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) bio-bubble but travelling was always going to be a challenge, said Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment
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Police should show restraint in enforcing Covid restrictions: Karnataka HM
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said he has directed the police to exercise restraint while dealing with people and prefer other ways such as seizing vehicles of those who violated guidelines
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