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Lockdown could be inevitable if people don't cooperate: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said a lockdown to curb the rise in Covid-19 cases could be inevitable if people do not cooperate
 "Lockdown could be inevitable if people don't cooperate: Karnataka CM")
Universaling PDS won't work here: UN World Food Programme India Head
In a Q&A, Bishow Parajuli explains not everyone in the country needs social protection
 "Universaling PDS won't work here: UN World Food Programme India Head")
Decoded: What is the 'Mumbai Model' of Covid management that court lauded?
A step that Mumbai hospitals implemented on the task force's recommendations was ways to optimise the use of oxygen
 "Decoded: What is the 'Mumbai Model' of Covid management that court lauded?")
Covid LIVE: Kerala govt issues guidelines ahead of lockdown starting May 8
Coronavirus live updates: Among states with a rapid surge in infections, Maharashtra reported 57640 cases, Karnataka 50112 cases, Kerala 41953 cases, UP 31165 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: Kerala govt issues guidelines ahead of lockdown starting May 8")
Lockdown must be extended for 2 more weeks in Karnataka, says expert
A health expert suggested the extension of lockdown by two more weeks in Karnataka, saying the state is yet to reach peak though it has been reporting over 50,000 cases
 "Lockdown must be extended for 2 more weeks in Karnataka, says expert")
'Close down everything' till May 15 to curb Covid-19: MP CM Chouhan
The only way to break the chain of transmission and contain Covid-19 cases is for people to 'close down everything' till May 15, says Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
 "'Close down everything' till May 15 to curb Covid-19: MP CM Chouhan")
Covid-19: Refiners curtail palm oil imports as lockdowns dent demand
Lower imports by India, the world's biggest buyer of the edible oil, could limit a rally in benchmark Malaysian palm oil futures, which hit their highest level since 2008 on Thursday.
 "Covid-19: Refiners curtail palm oil imports as lockdowns dent demand")
230 million Indians pushed into poverty amid Covid-19 pandemic: Report
As the pandemic and eventual lockdowns wreaked havoc on the economy and livelihoods, around 230 mn Indians have been pushed into poverty during the past year, showed a report by Azim Premji University
 "230 million Indians pushed into poverty amid Covid-19 pandemic: Report")
New Covid-19 curbs on transport cause inconvenience to commuters in Bengal
Commuters braved the scorching sun in serpentine queues at bus stands in several places of West Bengal on Thursday morning as new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 took effect
 "New Covid-19 curbs on transport cause inconvenience to commuters in Bengal")
Covid-19 to shave-off 20-25 pc of auto fuel demand in the month of April
India's second wave of coronavirus infections and the resultant city and state-specific restrictions may shave-off about 20-25 per cent of auto fuel demand in April, says consultancy Wood Mackenzie
 "Covid-19 to shave-off 20-25 pc of auto fuel demand in the month of April")
Boosting oxygen, medical equipment capacity for Covid eligible as CSR: MCA
Contribution to the PM Cares Fund was also declared as an eligible activity under Corporate Social Responsibility of companies
 "Boosting oxygen, medical equipment capacity for Covid eligible as CSR: MCA")
Covid-19 forecasters warn India deaths may double in coming weeks
The US currently has the largest number of fatalities at around 578,000
 "Covid-19 forecasters warn India deaths may double in coming weeks")
Second Covid-19 wave's decline may be as rapid as its rise: Gagandeep Kang
India could see the beginning of decline by middle to end of May, said Gagandeep Kang
 "Second Covid-19 wave's decline may be as rapid as its rise: Gagandeep Kang")
Covid LIVE: Record 920 deaths in Maharashtra in a day; 346 in Karnataka
Coronavirus live updates | Statewise list of fresh Covid-19 cases: Maharashtra records 51,880 cases, followed by Karnataka (44,631), UP (25858), Tamil Nadu (21,228). Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: Record 920 deaths in Maharashtra in a day; 346 in Karnataka")
Punjab CM rules out complete lockdown; announces phased opening of shops
Punjab CM announced phased opening of shops after a few of his cabinet colleagues raised the issue of resentment among shopkeepers over selective closure of shops amid the Covid-19 outbreak
 "Punjab CM rules out complete lockdown; announces phased opening of shops")
Second Covid-19 wave may lead to slowdown in coming months: PHDCCI
Imposition of partial lockdowns and curfews in many parts of the country has created incipient signs of economic slowdown in the coming months, says industry chamber PHDCCI
 "Second Covid-19 wave may lead to slowdown in coming months: PHDCCI")
11-day lockdown underway in Bihar as Covid-19 cases surge during 2nd wave
The authorities had a tough time ensuring compliance from people
 "11-day lockdown underway in Bihar as Covid-19 cases surge during 2nd wave")
Himachal Pradesh announces 10-day lockdown from May 7 to check Covid-19
The Himachal Pradesh government decided to impose a lockdown in the state from May 7 to May 16 to check the spread of Covid-19
 "Himachal Pradesh announces 10-day lockdown from May 7 to check Covid-19")
Could India have averted the crisis? And why more districts need a lockdown
More than half of the india's districts have a higher growth rate in covid-19 infection cases than the national average. Growth rate has doubled in three-fourth of India's districts in last fortnight.
 "Could India have averted the crisis? And why more districts need a lockdown")
27 mn households sought work under employment guarantee scheme last month
This was mainly on account of migrants again returning to their homes due to the second wave of Covid-19 and several cities going into lockdowns
 "27 mn households sought work under employment guarantee scheme last month")