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World economy will struggle to bounce back from Covid-19 lockdowns: Reports

While growth in the hardest hit economies may snap back briefly, the momentum will soon fade, a financial research firm warned

UP issues fresh guidelines for lockdown 4.0: All you need to know

All vegetable markets will be allowed to open from 4 am to 7 am only and retail vegetables could be sold between 6 am and 9 pm, the government said in fresh guidelines

Trump says he has been taking Hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warning

The President, according to The Hill report, said he consulted with the White House doctor about taking the drug, but it was not explicitly recommended for him

Weaker and poorer, NGOs still the best bet in delivering Covid-19 relief

More CSR money has flown to govt schemes and corporate trusts rather than to NGOs

'All my dreams are shattered' - Coronavirus crushes Asia's garment industry

Since the 1960s, Asia has grown into the world's garment factory, sending about $670 billion worth of clothes, shoes and bags a year to Europe, the United States and richer Asian countries

Rajasthan govt issues guidelines for lockdown 4.0, taxis allowed in orange, green zones

The list does not allow metro rail services, domestic and international air travel except medical and security purposes or purposes permitted by MHA

Lockdown 4.0: Punjab to re-start local bus services in phased manner

As of date, more than 200,000 migrants of the 1.1 million who had registered on the special portal created by the government have left Punjab

Kerala announces exemptions in concurrence with lockdown guidelines issued by Centre

Those who wish to travel to Kerala can book the tickets online using the link on the Norka Roots website

Lockdown 4.0: Assam issues revised guidelines; e-commerce allowed till 7 pm

According to the guidelines, all shops in the state shall be allowed to operate till 6 pm. Market complexes and shopping malls shall remain closed

Lockdown 4.0: Detailed list of restricted, permitted activities in Delhi

In view of Lockdown 4.0, the MHA has given powers to States/Union Territories to demarcate areas in Green, Orange and Red zones, and allow activities in these areas except in containment zones

Covid-19: ICC Cricket Committee suggests ban of use of saliva to shine ball

The recommendations of the Cricket Committee will now be presented to the ICC Chief Executives' Committee in early June for approval

Best of BS Opinion: Unemployment rate at 24%, Covid-19 impact, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day

Hail a ride now! Uber, Ola to resume services in key cities from today

With further relaxation of lockdown regulations and more powers given to states, Ola will be restarting services in over 60 cities across the country from Tuesday.

S&P closes at 10-week high on vaccine hopes, stimulus pledge; Dow up 3.8%

Drugmaker Moderna Inc surged 19.96 per cent after the company said its experimental COVID-19 vaccine showed promising results in a small early-stage trial

Covid-19 count inches closer to 100,000; highest single day spike recorded

The cases in Maharashtra saw the highest increase of 2,347, state tally stands at 33,053

Entire office needn't be shut if 1 or 2 Covid-19 cases are reported: Govt

However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours

Uber cuts 3,000 more jobs, closes offices amid coronavirus outbreak

Combined with the 3,700 employees in customer support and human resources, Uber dismissed earlier this month, the cuts now total about 25% of the total workforce. A spokesman said more cuts could come

Borrowing limit raised, but states won't rush to make use of the chance

Only eight states will qualify for the extra borrowing, as they have to meet stiff conditions on ease of doing business.

Logging in with facemasks: Offices look different as staff returns to work

Office life in these cities resumed on Monday, albeit cautiously and with full knowledge of the need to maintain social distancing.

Delhi to Andhra, states take slow and steady steps to exit lockdown

Delhi implemented most of the demands made to the Centre in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 May.