Page 360 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Covid-19: Odisha, Andhra, Rajasthan defer salaries of top govt employees
From CMs to bureaucrats and other government employees, states have deferred the salaries to prepare for Covid-19 crisis
 "Covid-19: Odisha, Andhra, Rajasthan defer salaries of top govt employees")
Cricket South Africa to advertise for selection convener, national coaches
CSA revealed its four-point plan to play it part in countering the Covid-19 or coronavirus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives to date and brought the globe to a standstill
 "Cricket South Africa to advertise for selection convener, national coaches")
MakeMyTrip, tourism ministry launch initiatives to fight coronavirus crisis
MMT has offered discounts for doctors, while tourism ministry has launched a special website for stranded foreign tourists
 "MakeMyTrip, tourism ministry launch initiatives to fight coronavirus crisis")
Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz evacuated, 1,447 asymptomatic people quarantined
A total of 2100 people have been evacuated from the Markaz till early morning on Wednesday and symptomatic patients have been shifted to hospitals.
 "Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz evacuated, 1,447 asymptomatic people quarantined")
No ICC member asking for change in dates of ICC T20 World Cup 2020: Report
The ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played between October 18 to November 15 at seven venues across Australia
 "No ICC member asking for change in dates of ICC T20 World Cup 2020: Report")
Nizamuddin coronavirus shocker: Police, states take preventive measures
The religious gathering was held at the Markaz building in Nizamuddin between March 13-15
Coronavirus LIVE: US deaths exceed China tally; India toll rises to 35
Coronavirus latest updates: Worldwide, the number of cases has crossed 846,251, around 41,482 have died. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates
 "Coronavirus LIVE: US deaths exceed China tally; India toll rises to 35")
Covid-19 Factoid: Shifting of epicentre to the US, and 3 other data trends
Which country has been the most aggressive in testing for coronavirus, and how does India compare? Which Indian states other than Maharashtra and Kerala are badly hit? Here are 4 important data trends
 "Covid-19 Factoid: Shifting of epicentre to the US, and 3 other data trends")
India coronavirus dispatch: Covid-19 and the misinformation pandemic
From Karnataka and Kerala's efforts to China beating the US in global diplomacy, and why your clothes may not be entirely safe from Covid-19 - read these and more in today's India dispatch
 "India coronavirus dispatch: Covid-19 and the misinformation pandemic")
Covid-19: Some banking systems may need help if situation worsens, says IMF
Leading regulators and bank chief executives, particularly in the United States, have said lenders are robust enough to withstand the unfolding economic crisis.
 "Covid-19: Some banking systems may need help if situation worsens, says IMF")
Best of BS Opinion: The Covid-19 battle, economic dislocation, and more
Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day talk about various economic aspects of the pandemic
 "Best of BS Opinion: The Covid-19 battle, economic dislocation, and more")
Govt scrambles to contain crisis at Nizamuddin after six coronavirus deaths
Move comes after 6 from Telangana who attended event at Markaz died of virus
 "Govt scrambles to contain crisis at Nizamuddin after six coronavirus deaths")
Wall Street indices slip; Dow sees biggest quarterly drop in over 3 decades
S&P 500 suffering its deepest quarterly drop since the financial crisis
 "Wall Street indices slip; Dow sees biggest quarterly drop in over 3 decades")
IDBI Bank grants moratorium on term loans amid Covid-19 disruption
The lender has sent a communication to its customers that they were being offered a moratorium.
 "IDBI Bank grants moratorium on term loans amid Covid-19 disruption")
IMD predicts warmer summer; experts unclear on whether it halts Covid-19
If there is any inverse relation between the spread of Covid-19 and high temperature, India might be in for a better spot
 "IMD predicts warmer summer; experts unclear on whether it halts Covid-19")
Banks extending emergency loans to salaried, entrepreneurs after rate cut
However, most are extending it to their existing customers only
 "Banks extending emergency loans to salaried, entrepreneurs after rate cut")
Gold imports in FY20 fell to a decade low, March saw 75% decline
Demand slowdown seen next year as well; no immediate uptick seen post lifting of lockdown
 "Gold imports in FY20 fell to a decade low, March saw 75% decline")
Apparel industry could lose Rs 1 trn due to lockdown, say manufacturers
It has requested the government to consider both wage subsidies and working capital support
 "Apparel industry could lose Rs 1 trn due to lockdown, say manufacturers")
Follow-up distress calls of workers strictly: Chief Labour Commissioner
CLC says workers have complained of job losses and non-payment of wages
 "Follow-up distress calls of workers strictly: Chief Labour Commissioner")
Coronavirus: ITC repurposes Himachal perfume plant to produce sanitisers
The move follows ITC temporarily stopping manufacture of cigarettes - its main revenue earner - as well as production of non essential items
 "Coronavirus: ITC repurposes Himachal perfume plant to produce sanitisers")