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Techies boning up on new techs to deal with future challenges in job market
With experts forecasting a tight job market in the Covid-19 world, mid-career techies are signing up for professional certification e-learning courses to pick up additional skills
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Modi meets 3 cabinet ministers to get investments, lift economy in lockdown
Modi held a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and officials to discuss strategies to woo investors
 "Modi meets 3 cabinet ministers to get investments, lift economy in lockdown")
The lingering effect of Covid on services trade
The International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization have predicted massive losses in economic growth and international trade
Another looming threat
Govt should prepare to protect farms from locust invasion
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National Infra Pipeline final report doesn't account for Covid-19 slowdown
Copy-pastes optimistic statements from interim report but removes GDP projections
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Govt may extend 'Vivad se Vishwaas' tax settlement deadline to September
Hopes for bettwe results post Covid-19 as revenue dept has not seen a single deposit owing to the disease outbreak
 "Govt may extend 'Vivad se Vishwaas' tax settlement deadline to September")
Making WFH work
Despite their reservations, companies must frame clear guidelines for the new normal
India Inc may see 15% fall in profits in FY21, 10% revenue decline: Crisil
At present, the country is under a 40-day lockdown till May 3, and there are indications of it being gradually withdrawn.
 "India Inc may see 15% fall in profits in FY21, 10% revenue decline: Crisil")
Letter to BS: Any delay in unshackling the economy could be harmful
The situation demands side-pocketing of the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, urgent clearance of goods and services tax dues to the states
 "Letter to BS: Any delay in unshackling the economy could be harmful")
Covid-19 Factoid: How India's most affected states fared during lockdown
While Iran, one of the first to be affected outside of China, has seen a remarkable improvement in its Covid-19 situation, Russia's growing cases seem to be becoming a cause for concern
 "Covid-19 Factoid: How India's most affected states fared during lockdown")
Company offers free hair care services for Covid fighters, journalists
It has offered 300 free hair care services to frontline professionals, including those who donate above a certain amount to the PM-Cares fund
 "Company offers free hair care services for Covid fighters, journalists")
Combating Covid-19: Doubling rate increases to 11 days, says Lav Agarwal
Aggarwal said that all the States and Union Territories should ensure that the overall doubling rate should be increased.
 "Combating Covid-19: Doubling rate increases to 11 days, says Lav Agarwal")
138 of 161 Covid-19 cases in TN from Chennai; state tally rises to 2.323
Till now 1,19,748 samples have been taken and sent for testing
 "138 of 161 Covid-19 cases in TN from Chennai; state tally rises to 2.323")
India exports 50 mn hydroxychloroquine tablets to US in Covid fight: Report
The trade, India's biggest export of the drug to any country, follows a request by US President Donald Trump for New Delhi to release supplies of hydroxychloroquine
 "India exports 50 mn hydroxychloroquine tablets to US in Covid fight: Report")
Travel issue with Haryana to be resolved soon: Delhi Health Minister Jain
It is worth mentioning that some of the health workers and those rendering essential services were stopped by the cops at Delhi-Haryana border during the last couple of days
 "Travel issue with Haryana to be resolved soon: Delhi Health Minister Jain")
Calcutta HC hearings held up after driver's mom tests positive for Covid-19
A notification by the high court registrar general also recalled the sitting of division and single benches on May 4, 7, 12, and 15
 "Calcutta HC hearings held up after driver's mom tests positive for Covid-19")
Ahmedabad civil hospital to serve herbal tea as per Ayush guidelines
Seeks to boost immunity of Covid-19 patients being treated at its facility
PM Modi discusses Covid-19 situation with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi
The leaders discussed the evolving Covid-19 scenario in the domestic and regional contexts and updated each other on the steps being taken to control the spread of the pandemic
 "PM Modi discusses Covid-19 situation with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi")
Ahmedabad civil hospital to serve herbal tea as per Ayush guidelines
Seeks to boost immunity of Covid-19 patients being treated at its facility
Covid-19 hinterland digest: Stone-pelting in Kanpur; domestic violence up
In the 36 days of lockdown, over 60 cases of domestic violence have reported in Raipur
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