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Covid-19: IndiGo plans to restart operations from May 4, slash capacity
Airline will also follow strict zonal boarding process to prevent grouping of flyers
 "Covid-19: IndiGo plans to restart operations from May 4, slash capacity")
Indian banks issue gag orders to employees over overcrowding: Reports
Some branch staff have complained on social media of the difficulty in imposing social distancing in such conditions, earning a rebuke from employers and even from the police
 "Indian banks issue gag orders to employees over overcrowding: Reports")
Lockdown impact: Tea firms see huge price surge in May due to scarcity
The shortfall in March and April has been exacerbated with the panic purchase of 50 million kg of existing inventory
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Lockdown: Railways to cancel 3.9 mn tickets as operations remain suspended
All passengers will, however, get a full refund for tickets booked on the now cancelled trains as well as for those booked in advance
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Coronavirus lockdown sends prices of grey-market alcohol soaring
Higher availability of disposable income and a burgeoning urban population has led to an increase in alcohol consumption in India over recent years
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Trai asks telcos for data on recharge pattern of prepaid users in lockdown
The communication from the regulator has gone to all operators, including state-owned telecom companies
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Businesses can claim GST refund for services, goods contract cancellations
The CBIC issued a set of clarifications in view of certain challenges being faced by taxpayers in adhering to the compliance requirements following the coronavirus outbreak
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Akhilesh questions PM Modi's claim on screening of travellers at airports
"The country would be truly benefitted, if and only if the meaningful work is done," the SP chief said
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IndiGo to resume flight operations in phased manner starting May 4
The airline's statement comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3
Online pharmacies on hiring mode as orders during Covid-19 lockdown
Most e-pharmacies are operating with minimal staff and are not able to fulfill customer orders
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Will be intriguing to see how Virat Kohli plays before empty stadiums: Lyon
India are set to play a four-match Test series in Australia later this year. But with the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc, speculation is rife that the games could be held behind closed doors.
 "Will be intriguing to see how Virat Kohli plays before empty stadiums: Lyon")
Lockdown extension: Put cash in hands of poor, Chidambaram tells govt
PM Modi said that the fight against Covid-19 could be successful only if the citizens cooperate and maintain the discipline
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Orders to pay full wages may push industry to bankruptcy: Amarinder to Modi
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, Amarinder Singh sought reconsideration of the order issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs under the Disaster Management Act, 2005
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Top headlines: Covid-19 lockdown extended, Barclays sees no growth in 2020
From PM's decision on extending the lockdown till May 3 to Barclays predicting no growth in 2020, here are the top headlines of the day
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'No Plan B' for another Olympic postponement, say Tokyo 2020 organisers
The Olympics draw 11,000 athletes and 4,400 Paralympic athletes and large support staffs from 206 national Olympic committees
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China's GDP growth to sink to 44-year low as virus cripples economy: Report
That is a sharp easing from a 6.1% gain in 2019, and is below the 5.4% growth forecast in the March poll
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Laxman rejects pitch for four-day Tests, says idea will not get results
The ICC cricket committee is considering having four-day Tests a part of the World Test Championship from 2023
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India plans to fill strategic oil storage by the third week of May: Report
India's fuel demand in March declined by 17.8%, the lowest in over two decades
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WHO lauds 'tough, timely' actions to check virus as lockdown gets extension
PM Modi on Tuesday said the implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in the coming days to ensure that the virus does not spread to new areas
Bike sharing start-ups now help e-commerce firms to deliver essentials
While Yulu is fulfilling 1,000 orders in a day, Bounce has tied up with over 13 start-ups to help them deliver essentials
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