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Small positive growth can't be ruled out despite Covid lockdown: Rangarajan
Noting that the lockdown has put a brake on the economy, the paper suggested that the need to kick start the economy and move it forward has become urgent
 "Small positive growth can't be ruled out despite Covid lockdown: Rangarajan")
LIVE: MP govt sets rates for hospitals treating Covid-19 patients
Coronavirus latest news: India's coronavirus cases stand at 4,023,179. Globally, there are 26,795,701 cases of the highly contagious disease. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates
 "LIVE: MP govt sets rates for hospitals treating Covid-19 patients")
On-demand coronavirus testing: Things to know about new MoHFW guidelines
Health ministry has now done away with mandatory prescription by a registered medical practitioner for testing
 "On-demand coronavirus testing: Things to know about new MoHFW guidelines")
Covid-19 Factoid: Delhi's daily new cases now twice those in early August
Maharashtra, too, is reporting almost double the average daily case additions in early August
 "Covid-19 Factoid: Delhi's daily new cases now twice those in early August")
Covid-19 pandemic: India cases up three times in two months, shows data
The pandemic has spread and the numbers are expected to continue to rise as the country resumes business activity
 "Covid-19 pandemic: India cases up three times in two months, shows data")
Coronavirus LIVE: India adds 1 mn cases in 13 days, tally crosses 4 mn
Coronavirus latest news: India's Covid total is now at 3,936,747. Maharashtra, Andhra, Karnataka, Delhi and Tamil Nadu account for 70% of total deaths in India. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates
 "Coronavirus LIVE: India adds 1 mn cases in 13 days, tally crosses 4 mn")
Considering fiscal deficit range instead of number, says N K Singh
Singh said the 15th Finance Commission had not sought any extension and will finish its report for 2021-22 to 2025-26 by October 31
 "Considering fiscal deficit range instead of number, says N K Singh")
A gloom-and-doom scenario: Why Bond market loves India's tax mess
The Reserve Bank of India has told banks that if they buy another 3 trillion rupees ($41 billion) of government bonds, they can park them in a bin that doesn't have to be marked to market
 "A gloom-and-doom scenario: Why Bond market loves India's tax mess")
OYO India offers voluntary separation or leave extension to employees
Post-unlock, the company started tracking to 30 per cent of pre-Covid-19 occupancy levels, OYO India said in a statement
 "OYO India offers voluntary separation or leave extension to employees")
Oil prices sink below $40 on stock losses and dollar strengthening
Crude is off to weak start in September as Covid-19 flare ups in various parts of the world threaten a sustained rebound in oil consumption
 "Oil prices sink below $40 on stock losses and dollar strengthening")
Beyond the watercooler
Those in the WFH zone have made admirable efforts to replicate watercooler moments through WhatsApp and Zoom groups and so on
Localised lockdown impacting ITC's recovery pace, outlook uncertain: Puri
ITC would respond with agility to strengthen its market standing while sharply focusing on cost reduction measures, Puri reassured shareholders
 "Localised lockdown impacting ITC's recovery pace, outlook uncertain: Puri")
Covid-19 impact: IndiGo may shelve approved QIP plan if air travel picks up
QIP is a capital-raising tool through which listed companies can sell shares, fully and partly convertible debentures, or any securities, other than warrants that are convertible into equity shares
 "Covid-19 impact: IndiGo may shelve approved QIP plan if air travel picks up")
India witnessing V-shaped recovery; lockdown led to drop in economy: FinMin
Among the major economies, India witnessed the steepest decline in the GDP growth in the April-June quarter following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic
 "India witnessing V-shaped recovery; lockdown led to drop in economy: FinMin")
Dates for resuming Kolkata Metro services to be fixed shortly: Official
Earlier in the day, Indrani Banerjee, the spokesperson of Kolkata Metro, said the state government has proposed developing a system for issuing e-passes to commuters
 "Dates for resuming Kolkata Metro services to be fixed shortly: Official")
Unlock 4: Noida Metro to open one gate for entry/exit at 15 of 21 stations
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) had on Wednesday announced that the services of the Noida-Greater Noida Metro, also known as the Aqua Line, would resume from September 7
 "Unlock 4: Noida Metro to open one gate for entry/exit at 15 of 21 stations")
A Covid-19-hit auto industry pitches for incentives to revive demand
At SIAM's 60th annual conclave, the industry body's president blamed the sales slump on an overdose of regulations, liquidity issues and a slowing economy
 "A Covid-19-hit auto industry pitches for incentives to revive demand")
India pins hopes on farms to boost a troubled economy. It may not be enough
The optimism about the sector has been fueled by timely rains, a good monsoon and an increase in the crop area. But here's a look at the risks that may curb growth going forward
 "India pins hopes on farms to boost a troubled economy. It may not be enough")
New Zealand to maintain current restrictions to coronavirus spread in check
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Friday that New Zealand would keep its current coronavirus restrictions in place until at least mid-September as a precaution
 "New Zealand to maintain current restrictions to coronavirus spread in check")
NLSIU to skip CLAT score, conduct own test for 2020-21; registration begins
Termed as the National Law Aptitude Test, the entrance exam will be held on September 12 for LLB and LLM courses
 "NLSIU to skip CLAT score, conduct own test for 2020-21; registration begins")