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Over 1 mn IT employees to work from home post-lockdown: Kris Gopalakrishnan

The former CEO and Managing Director of Infosys said he does not see job losses in the IT sector

Haryana residents working in Delhi 'corona carriers': Minister Anil Vij

The Minister said that many who work in Delhi and stay in Haryana, are "corona-carriers".

Management institutes to help group of ministers handle Covid-19 crisis

Students of these 26 institutes will provide interns to help the EGoMs with data analysis and policy inputs

SC notice to Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA over cancelled tickets refund

A three-judge bench headed by Justice NV Ramana and also comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice BR Gavai was hearing a petition filed by an NGO named Pravasi Legal Cell

UP to create quarantine hubs for 1.5 mn amid plans to bring home migrants

The state has estimated that a million migrant labourers could return in two months

IndusInd Bank's Q4 profit slumps 77% QoQ to Rs 302 cr, provisions jump 2x

To cushion against the uncertainties arising due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the bank has provided for Rs 260 crore under the provisions and contigencies segment

Top headlines: States want lockdown to continue; RBI calls for fiscal plan

From RBI opening special liquidity window to US states set to reopen amid unemployment spike, here are top headlines of the day

Most CMs want lockdown to continue beyond May 3: Pondy CM after meeting PM

The chief ministers were unanimous in telling the prime minister that the way the virus was spreading, there needs to be a cautious approach in lifting the lockdown

Pepper prices rise 15% amid lockdown on hope of healthy post-monsoon sales

Farmers hold on to stocks due to great demand for high-quality Indian produce

Coffee prices set to rise in short term amid supply chain disruptions

Demand continues to remain high, as harvesting and shipping issues hamper supplies

Lockdown controlled Covid-19, time to give economy importance: PM Modi

The prime minister interacted with chief ministers as in a video conference and highlighted the importance for states to enforce prescribed guidelines strictly in the hotspots

What happens next when you or someone you know tests positive for Covid-19?

The latest reports indicate that up to 80 per cent of those testing positive for the novel coronavirus in India are asymptomatic: they aren't displaying any symptoms

Market Ahead, April 27: Top factors that could guide markets this week

According to a Business Standard report, the government will give out new official economic growth and budgetary projections in July or later

Covid-19 lockdown: PM interacts with CMs; discusses staggered exit strategy

Among those present at the virtual meet, included Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and top officials from the PMO and Union Health Ministry

Profiteering in sale of Covid-19 rapid test kits to ICMR exposed in court

Delhi HC says mark-up is much on the higher side, asks test kits to be sold at Rs 400 per unit

PVR, Inox Leisure hit 52-wk lows in a firm market; tank over 50% in 2 mths

Analysts expect the uncertainty over resumption of operations and social-distancing rules to weigh on the stocks in the near term.

Covid-19: European tourism requires 375 bn euros to recover, says report

Most affected, according to the ETC director, will be "the countries where the GDP is more dependent on tourism, as is the case of Greece, Portugal, Spain and Italy."

Stories from the frontlines

Karan Solanki is a part of the cleaning staff at Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital in Mumbai's Haji Ali and doubles up as a ward boy

With its politicking Centre is undermining states during Covid-19 pandemic

The BJP attacks Opposition for making suggestions for controlling coronavirus and for reviving economic growth but its govt's actions show it is not beyond petty politicking during a national crisis

Firms that can survive with social distancing to spring back faster: Report

Sectors with complex value chains, particularly electronics & automotive products, would be most impacted