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No social distance anymore: Covid-19 crisis brings Akali Dal and BJP closer

Till a few months ago, not a day would go by when Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) would not criticise the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) even though the two parties are in alliance.

Covid-19: NDDB reformulates ingredients for lockdown-hit cattle feed plants

Compound cattle feed is a crucial input for milk production and the lockdown due to Covid pandemic has pushed the cattle feed production into a crisis.

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's Marina Beach horses find both

The horses on Chennai's Marina beach were slowly starving to death because of the lockdown until Shiranee Pereira decided to take a hand

Textile units to see 25% spike in production costs due to Covid compliance

Some plan to operate at 50% capacity, due to huge inventory piled up with distributors and retailers before the lockdown

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi seeking economic package for MSMEs

Gandhi emphasised that the MSME sector is suffering around Rs 30,000 crore loss every day due to the lockdown

Centre should use fiscal powers to ease state constraints: Yamini Aiyar

She says India needs to avoid another nationwide lockdown

Covid-19: Centre approves pool testing, plasma therapy for Maharashtra

The release further said that the State also suggested the re-use of the personal protection equipment (PPE) kits by disinfecting it.

Traders seek clarity, urge states to issue guidelines on reopening of shops

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) said the government's order to allow reopening of shops is open to interpretation as terms like "market complexes" are not easily understood

Rishi Sunak drawing up blueprint to ease UK's Covid-19 lockdown: Report

The UK government must by law review the lockdown measures in place at the next three-week mark, which falls on May 7

China's Africa outreach frays, nations threaten to cut economic links

There have been protests across Africa, calling for a complete cut-off of economic links with China as they are proving to be too expensive

Lives vs livelihoods

The low virus-related mortality rates for India and other tropical countries do not support the case for stringent lockdowns, which would also destroy businesses and jobs

UP forms district-level panels to curb Covid-19 infection from hospitals

These panels would be tasked with inspecting the district government and private hospitals offering emergency medical services and ensuring they follow the standard infection protection protocol

Miners seek moratorium on dues as lockdown cripples operations

Experts believe Q1 will be a complete washout for the sector; assuming subdued activity during monsoons or Q2, revival is only expected towards the second half of FY21

India records lowest daily growth rate of new Covid-19 cases: Govt

The GoM was informed that domestic manufacturers, which were identified earlier, have already started producing PPE kits and masks, and that an adequate quantity of the same was available

Lighter workload, better safety: French court backs Amazon workers

Amazon must limit deliveries in France to IT products, health items, food and pet food, the Court of Appeal said, upholding a previous order for the firm to curtail shipments

What is the second wave of Covid-19 and why should we be worried?

The disease could come back with a greater bang once the lockdown is lifted, with many of the infected being asymptomatic

Entire Delhi not a Covid-19 hotspot: Health minister on lockdown relaxation

The health minister also said the rate at which coronavirus cases are doubling in Delhi has now slowed down to 13 days, from a lesser number of days earlier.

Covid-19: Yogi Adityanath bans public gathering in UP till June 30

The Chief Minister held a meeting with chairpersons of 11 committees of the state over the Covid-19 situation.

Union group of ministers meeting over Covid-19 underway at Health Ministry

India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases have risen to 24,506

Academic sessions can be started from Sept, take exams online: UGC panels

According to HRD Ministry officials, the reports will now be studied and official guidelines in this regard are expected to be notified by next week.