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A tale of hubris, luck and ignorance
One cannot help notice three similarities in Covid-19 and the Global Financial Crisis
Coping with the lockdown
Given the scale of demand contraction, we need a fiscal package of at least 3-4 per cent of GDP
 "Coping with the lockdown")
Ending opportunism
Govt right to crack down on strategic investments from China
 "Ending opportunism")
A long haul
India should not declare a premature victory against Covid-19
 "A long haul")
Letter to BS: Schools and colleges should refrain from fee hikes
They should desist from holding online examinations as it may lead to some dissatisfaction in the student community
 "Letter to BS: Schools and colleges should refrain from fee hikes")
Letter to BS: Our current way of living, working may be the 'new normal'
We may have to wear masks outside our homes, practise social distancing, avoid large groups at work or at social events
 "Letter to BS: Our current way of living, working may be the 'new normal'")
Covid-19: Cong hopeful of govt following up more of its recommendations
The Congress has constituted an 11-member consultative group which would meet at least once in two days to suggest further policy changes
 "Covid-19: Cong hopeful of govt following up more of its recommendations")
The future is back in the pits for steelmakers as demand falls rapidly
Iron ore extraction in a falling demand scenario due to cutbacks in steel production is weighing on its prices
 "The future is back in the pits for steelmakers as demand falls rapidly")
Coronavirus outbreak: India Inc asks RBI for one-time loan recast
Analysts have already predicted that due to the lockdown, India's economic loss will be close to $ 234.4 billion or 8.1% of GDP
 "Coronavirus outbreak: India Inc asks RBI for one-time loan recast")
Protecting crown jewels
India has done well to follow in the footsteps of Germany, France and Australia among others by introducing provisions to safeguard its businesses
Covid-19 impact: Institutional investments in realty fall 58% in March qtr
Total investments in FY 2019-20 have been the lowest in four years, down by 13% to $4.26 billion over previous year levels of $ 4.78 billion
 "Covid-19 impact: Institutional investments in realty fall 58% in March qtr")
Kashmir photojournalist booked for 'anti-national' social media post
The development comes close on the heels of police summoning senior journalist Peerzada Ashiq, working for a national daily, over a story he had filed recently
 "Kashmir photojournalist booked for 'anti-national' social media post")
Top headlines: China protests India's new FDI rules, Mallya loses UK appeal
From businesses seeing a fall in optimism to Donald Trump planning to Vijay Mallya losing UK High Court appeal in the extradition case. Here are top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: China protests India's new FDI rules, Mallya loses UK appeal")
Help stranded students, juniors: IITs appeal to alumni in foreign countries
Several IIT students, who were on semester exchange, internships and short term projects in various countries, are stranded due to lockdown restrictions
 "Help stranded students, juniors: IITs appeal to alumni in foreign countries")
Covid-19: Delhi has highest infection rate, Tamil Nadu is showing recovery
India had tested 383,985 people as on April 19 and found 17,615 of them (4.6%) positive. As on April 1, the number of confirmed cases in India was 2,059, or 3.5% of 47,951 tests conducted until then
 "Covid-19: Delhi has highest infection rate, Tamil Nadu is showing recovery")
Take steps to curb domestic violence in lockdown: HC to Centre, Delhi govt
A bench of Justices J R Midha and Jyoti Singh ordered that a decision be taken in three days and steps required to protect victims of domestic abuse be immediately implemented
 "Take steps to curb domestic violence in lockdown: HC to Centre, Delhi govt")
Adityanath's father dies, UP CM says can't attend funeral due to lockdown
Bisht's last rites will take place in Haridwar in Uttarakhand on April 21, Media Advisor to the chief minister Mrityunjay Kumar said
 "Adityanath's father dies, UP CM says can't attend funeral due to lockdown")
Preparation committee for Olympic to meet national federations on April 22
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra and IOA General Secretary Rajeev Mehta will also be present during the meeting.
 "Preparation committee for Olympic to meet national federations on April 22")
Credit profile of Indian power utilities likely to remain steady: Fitch
This is despite cash collection delays amid Covid-19 pandemic, as favourable regulatory frameworks ensure stable operating profits, rating agency says
 "Credit profile of Indian power utilities likely to remain steady: Fitch")
Coronavirus LIVE: 80% Covid-19 cases asymptomatic in India; tally at 17,615
Coronavirus latest update: Total number of coronavirus cases in India are 17,615 and the death toll stands at 559. Stay tuned with Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates
 "Coronavirus LIVE: 80% Covid-19 cases asymptomatic in India; tally at 17,615")