Page 40 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Covid-19: Deserted streets, fleeing workers threaten India's oil demand
After dipping by about 2 per cent in March from February, overall consumption of oil products looks set to extend declines this month.
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Hotel industry braces for tougher months ahead amid localised lockdowns
The recovery seen during the past two quarters is set to be disrupted
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Second Covid-19 wave poses threat to India's economic recovery: Moody's
Given the focus on "micro-containment zones" to deal with the latest wave of infections, as opposed to a nationwide lockdown, the impact on economic activity will be less severe than that seen in 2020
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Rising Covid-19 infections may hit RBI's inflation maths, say experts
Consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation rose to 5.52 per cent in March, from 5.03 per cent in February. Core inflation was at 5.7 per cent.
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Govt not going for lockdowns in big way, says Sitharaman amid Covid-19 wave
Amid surging coronavirus cases in India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday made it clear that the government would not go for lockdowns in a big way and only resort to local containment
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Not in favour of imposing lockdown: Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij
Home Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of lockdown in the state and asserted that COVID-related guidelines will be implemented strictly
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Covid LIVE: Not happy about curbs, but have to break the chain, says Uddhav
Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra, UP, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan- have shown steep rise in daily Covid-19 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news
No question of imposing lockdown in Karnataka, says CM B S Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that there is no question of imposing lockdown right now while urging the people to adhere to COVID appropriate behaviour
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Lockdown will be imposed if Covid-19 cases rise, says Chandigarh admin
Chandigarh administration on Monday said that lockdown will be imposed if Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the city
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Lockdowns again: Migrant crisis to job cuts, fear has come back too soon
The lockdown will hurt urban employment in April or beyond
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Fearing lockdown as Covid cases spike, migrant workers begin leaving Delhi
Amidst the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the national capital, some of the migrant workers have started returning to their native places in fear of imposition of lockdown
Top headlines: TCS Q4 net profit jumps 15%; SEC clears Russia's Sputnik V
From TCS Q4 net profit jumping 15% to Rs 9,246 crore to Flipkart partnering with Adani group to boost supply chain infrastructure, here are top headlines this morning
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Bears maul markets: Indices plunge 3.5%, m-cap worth Rs 8.8 trn wiped out
The Sensex fell 1,708 points, or 3.4 per cent, to end the session at 47,883 -- the lowest close since January 29 -- while the Nifty 50 index closed at 14,311, declining 524 points, or 3.5 per cent
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Systemic risk to stay high for Indian banks amid second Covid surge: S&P
The impact of broader lockdowns on the economy could be substantial, depending on their length and scope, S&P said in a statement
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Sporadic lockdowns to cost India $1.25 billion per week: Barclays
Barclays has maintained FY22 real GDP growth forecast at 11 per cent y-o-y - at least for now, cautioning against the downside risk if the covid-19 lockdowns and night curfews are tightened further
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Covid LIVE: Record 11,491 new cases in Delhi; 20% drop in Maharashtra
Coronavirus live updates: Delhi witnessed 11,491 cases, Mumbai just above 6900 in the last 24 hours. India's Covid tally has jumped to 13,527,717. Stay tuned for corona-related news
Ireland to impose mandatory quarantine on travellers from 16 countries
People arriving in Ireland from the United States and 15 other countries and regions will have to complete a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a government-designated facility
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Easing lockdown could lead to 3rd Covid-19 wave in UK: Scientists warn govt
British scientists have warned that the British government is risking a third wave of Covid-19 by easing the lockdown too soon, local media reported
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Flight loads drop below 100 for four straight days as flyers defer travel
Industry execs say booking volumes down 30-40%; Airlines have begun clubbing flights last minute due to weakening demand
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Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra sees record daily count of 63,294 cases
Coronavirus live updates: India has administered a total of 98 million Covid-19 vaccines to 3.6% of its population
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