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Coronavirus: ArcelorMittal working on 3D printed ventilator prototype
ArcelorMittal said that it was now focused on the prototype for a more advanced ventilator which also had the ability, in addition to providing lungs with oxygen, to feeding medicine incorporating AI
 "Coronavirus: ArcelorMittal working on 3D printed ventilator prototype")
Coronavirus fear: Govt issues ordinance, 100% tax rebate for PM-CARES Fund
The Ordinance also amended the provisions of the Income Tax Act to provide the same tax treatment to PM-CARES Fund as available to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund
 "Coronavirus fear: Govt issues ordinance, 100% tax rebate for PM-CARES Fund")
Contagion quandary: To globalise less or more
Popular narrative blames it all on globalisation, and the clamour for reducing global interconnectedness is getting louder
Can we stop the clock?
To minimise economic damage during the lockdown, focus on cash flows, promise of growth
 "Can we stop the clock?")
Protecting power
The sector requires special attention
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Economic dislocation
FY21 will be a difficult year for all stakeholders
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Letter to BS: Political parties should donate to covid-19 relief funds
It is disheartening that the major political parties have not opened up their coffers yet
 "Letter to BS: Political parties should donate to covid-19 relief funds")
Letter to BS: Govt should set up an exclusive fund for migrant labourers
In India, the whole system of governance has been hijacked by the rich and the well-to-do middle class
 "Letter to BS: Govt should set up an exclusive fund for migrant labourers")
Family businesses: Time to stand up
Taking care of people and communities in times of crisis can offer a brand or company many long-term benefits
Covid-19: InvITs may find it hard to meet 90% dividends distribution rule
Surplus generation will remain limited in Q1FY21 and NHAI compensation may take time, so till then, the liquidity buffer will be used for operating expenses and debt servicing, says Icra
 "Covid-19: InvITs may find it hard to meet 90% dividends distribution rule")
Railways' move to suspend services contradicts social distancing message
The Railways' decision to abruptly suspend passenger services contradicts the government and health experts' social distancing message
 "Railways' move to suspend services contradicts social distancing message")
No salary cuts; police, healthcare workers to get priority: Maharashtra CM
In a live webcast, Thackeray praised the frontline workers (government doctors and others) in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic
 "No salary cuts; police, healthcare workers to get priority: Maharashtra CM")
Tech billionaires making friends with Big Brother
What was once thunderously described as 'surveillance capitalism' is now a pandemic necessity
 "Tech billionaires making friends with Big Brother")
Govt cuts interest rates on small savings schemes as lockdown continues
Interest rates were also cut for a senior citizens saving scheme and National Savings Certificate
 "Govt cuts interest rates on small savings schemes as lockdown continues")
31 pregnant women rushed to hospitals across Delhi since lockdown: Police
With people not allowed to leave their homes and no transport plying during the lockdown, the PCR staff responded immediately to calls for help
 "31 pregnant women rushed to hospitals across Delhi since lockdown: Police")
After Telangana, Maharashtra becomes second state to cut govt workers' pay
Pawar said the state's economy has been affected due to the coronavirus outbreak and reduction of resources following the lockdown
2,100 foreigners visited India for Tablighi actitivities since Jan 1: Govt
The home ministry also said a total of 303 Tablighi activists had symptoms of Covid-19 and were referred to different hospitals in Delhi
 "2,100 foreigners visited India for Tablighi actitivities since Jan 1: Govt")
In pics: Nizamuddin coronavirus shock
More than 2,000 people from all over India and some from abroad attended a Tablighi Jamat congregation in the Nizamuddin area in Delhi
 "In pics: Nizamuddin coronavirus shock")
Spain reports 849 deaths in 24 hrs; lockdown tightened across countries
In battered Italy, flags flew at half-mast during a minute of silence to honour the more than 11,500 people who have perished from the virus
 "Spain reports 849 deaths in 24 hrs; lockdown tightened across countries")
Hit by Covid-19 lockdown, start-ups and SMEs seek slew of sops from Govt
29,000 od participants in a survey offer a variety of responses, from one-time grants, to 50% staff pay reimbursements to two-year interest free loans
 "Hit by Covid-19 lockdown, start-ups and SMEs seek slew of sops from Govt")