Page 39 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Maharashtra curfew: Half of factories may remain shut for next fortnight
Businesses across sectors feel the heat
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Second Covid-19 wave: Rajasthan orders 6 pm to 6 am curfew starting Friday
Amid a surge in coronavirus infection cases, the Rajasthan government on Wednesday decided to impose a night-long curfew from 6 pm to 5 am in the entire state from April 16.
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Fewer defaults on EMI payments by consumers in March, shows NACH data
According to the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India, 32.76 per cent of all auto-debit transactions in volume terms failed in March compared to 36.6 per cent in February
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Maharashtra curbs: FMCGs chalk out production, distribution plans
Focus on fewer brands, smaller packs; inventory to be moved closer to target markets
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Second wave of Covid-19 pandemic hits small businesses at the Kumbh
Showing no signs of let-up, the second wave threatens to be fatal, spreading faster than the first, albeit with a lower mortality rate. This leaves smaller businesses gasping for air
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Renewed risks to recovery
Rising Covid cases could reverse recent gains
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Zomato's Goyal takes a dig at Swiggy; Mumbai clarifies rules on delivery
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has announced a curfew in the State, except for essential services
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Ensure strict implementation of Covid-19 curbs in Maharashtra: CM Thackeray
Section 144 of CrPC, prohibiting assembly of five or more people at one spot, will be in force during the period
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Coronavirus Live: Delhi reports 17,282 cases, 104 deaths in last 24 hours
Coronavirus live updates: India has recorded 184,372 fresh Covid cases and 1,025 deaths in the last 24 hrs. Janta curfew will be imposed in Maharashtra from today. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Lockdown-like stricter curbs in Maharashtra: What's open, what's closed
In this podcast, we are discussing the major announcements made by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and also talking about what's open and what's not across the state for next 15 days. Listen in
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In times of vaccine nationalism, India played key role in inoculating world
India till date has exported 65 million doses of vaccines to over 88 countries
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Global air travel stuck behind 2019 level, capacity at 58% of pre-Covid
Globally, scheduled capacity is stuck at about 58% of pre-pandemic levels, says John Grant, chief analyst at aviation data specialist OAG
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Recovery conundrum: India shows Covid-19 patients recovering faster
Data shows faster recovery for some states, with Delhi registering a recovery in three days, as against 7 days during the last four months of 2020
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Allahabad HC suggests complete lockdown in UP as Covid-19 cases rise
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to look into the viability of complete lockdown in districts where the Covid spread has increased alarmingly
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Maharashtra: Taxi owners, drivers seek deferment of EMIs amid Covid curbs
Taxi owners and drivers in Aurangabad have demanded that the EMIs on their vehicle loans be deferred in the wake of strict restrictions enforced in Maharashtra to check the spread of Covid-19
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Maharashtra shuts most manufacturing, restricts e-comm to fight Covid-19
The curbs - which start Wednesday - could hit auto companies like Tata Motors Ltd, Bajaj Auto Ltd, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd which operate factories in the state
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15-day curfew in Maharashtra from April 14; essential services exempted
All businesses, except essential services, to remain shut; Rs 5,400 cr package announced
Top headlines: 15-day curfew in Maha from April 14; Monsoon to be normal
From 15-day curfew in Maharashtra starting April 14 to govt clearing FCI's liabilities to National Small Savings Fund, here are top headlines this morning
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IPL 2021: Wankhede matches not to be affected by curfew in Maharashtra
Wankhede matches not to be affected by curfew in Maharashtra
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Covid-19 restrictions to hit economic activities in April-June: Report
The restrictions and partial lockdowns in several states and cities amid rising Covid-19 cases are likely to impact economic activities in the current quarter, according to a Goldman Sachs report
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