Page 71 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Russia asked to apply for Sputnik V vaccine trials in India via local rep
Can't let the guard down for next 2-3 months against Covid, says V K Paul of NITI Aayog; ICMR chief sas 50% vaccine efficacy acceptable in case of respiratory viruses
 "Russia asked to apply for Sputnik V vaccine trials in India via local rep")
Coronavirus pandemic accelerates consolidation among stock brokers
Technology helping newer, more agile playe sto add customers faster
 "Coronavirus pandemic accelerates consolidation among stock brokers")
Over 10 mn migrant workers walked to their states in March-June: Govt
As per provisional available information, 81,385 accidents occurred on the roads (including national highways) during the period March-June 2020 with 29,415 fatalities, VK Singh informed Parliament
 "Over 10 mn migrant workers walked to their states in March-June: Govt")
CIC's post vacant, process of appointment going on: Jitendra Singh in RS
In response to separate query, the minister said that the Central Information Commission has been functional even after the declaration of lockdown in March, 2020
 "CIC's post vacant, process of appointment going on: Jitendra Singh in RS")
North India's clean air days may be numbered as farmers clear fields
The toxic air costs the country as much as 8.5% of its GDP, according to World Bank calculations, besides shortening the lives of citizens
 "North India's clean air days may be numbered as farmers clear fields")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Concerns over infections among primitive tribes
Kendriya Vidyalayas announce rules for partial reopening, Scepticism over India's low fatality rate, Ghost of Bhopal gas tragedy amid Covid--news on how the country is dealing with the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Concerns over infections among primitive tribes")
PM Modi to hold Covid-19 review meeting with CMs of seven states tomorrow
Seven states account for 65.5 per cent of the total confirmed Covid-19 cases and 77 per cent of the total deaths
 "PM Modi to hold Covid-19 review meeting with CMs of seven states tomorrow")
Flight tickets booked before, during lockdown refundable: DGCA to SC
DGCA also clarified that in case of tickets booked prior to the lockdown up to May 24, the refund would be governed by the credit shell and incentive scheme
 "Flight tickets booked before, during lockdown refundable: DGCA to SC")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Apple's Tim Cook hints at retaining WFH
Hong Kong Disneyland opens this week, US colleges become Covid reservoirs, UK lockdown may knock 2% off GDP, and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Apple's Tim Cook hints at retaining WFH")
Textile houses step up antiviral apparel launch as Covid-19 cases spike
Companies started their journey by manufacturing reusable masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, and today, they are offering a range of PPE clothing along with fashion and casual wear
 "Textile houses step up antiviral apparel launch as Covid-19 cases spike")
Coronavirus LIVE: India's recovery rate crosses 80% mark, highest worldwide
Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 1,208,642 coronavirus cases, Andhra Pradesh 625,514, Tamil Nadu 541,993, Karnataka 519537, and UP 354,275. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE update
 "Coronavirus LIVE: India's recovery rate crosses 80% mark, highest worldwide")
Not in favour of imposing another lockdown in Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister on Monday made it clear that his government is not in favour of imposing any further lockdown in the state again, despite increasing cases of COVID-19.
 "Not in favour of imposing another lockdown in Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma")
Europe adopts tougher coronavirus restrictions as infections surge
As the US closed in on 200,000 coronavirus deaths Monday, the crisis deteriorated across Europe
 "Europe adopts tougher coronavirus restrictions as infections surge")
EPF subscribers cross pre-Covid level in July, but number may be overstated
Earlier, there was a net addition of 20,164 to EPF subscription in April, 172,174 in May. However, new data now shows subscribers shrank by 61,807 in April and addition in May was just 40,551
 "EPF subscribers cross pre-Covid level in July, but number may be overstated")
Over 16.34 bn digital transactions registered in April-Aug: Sanjay Dhotre
Digital payments have increased in the country during the last three years from 2,071 crore digital transactions in FY2017-18 to 3,134 crore in FY2018-19, and further to 4,572 crore in FY2019-20
 "Over 16.34 bn digital transactions registered in April-Aug: Sanjay Dhotre")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Demand for MBAs back to pre-pandemic levels
60% of Asia still closed to tourists, third wave grips Iran, Seoul schools resume in-person classes and other pandemic-related news across the globe
Nearly 3.8 mn EPF members withdraw Rs 44,000 cr since lockdown: Labour Min
The maximum amount of Rs 8,968.45 crore EPF withdrawals from March 25 to August 31 were recorded in Maharastra, followed by Karanataka and Tamil Nadu (including Puducherry)
 "Nearly 3.8 mn EPF members withdraw Rs 44,000 cr since lockdown: Labour Min")
IIT Kanpur allows research scholars to return to campus after six months
The students had vacated hostels in March 2020 following pandemic
 "IIT Kanpur allows research scholars to return to campus after six months")
Festive order spike brings respite to ailing Surat textile industry
Yet, continual rise in Covid cases remains a worrying sign
 "Festive order spike brings respite to ailing Surat textile industry")
No pension withheld, payment remitted to 255,000 widows: Delhi govt to HC
Delhi govt made the submissions in an affidavit filed before HC on a petition claiming that widow pension of around 12,000 women has been discontinued by the amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown
 "No pension withheld, payment remitted to 255,000 widows: Delhi govt to HC")