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Behind the bounce

Growth has not come roaring back after the pandemic

Maharashtra govt orders disbursal of Rs 50,000 to kin of Covid-19 deceased

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued an order to disburse Rs 50,000 each to the kin of 17,000 who died due to complications and whose applications were cleared by a scrutiny committee so far.

Mumbai logs 500 plus Covid cases in a day for the first time after Feb 6

The number of recoveries in Mumbai stands at 10,43,710 while the Covid-19 death toll remained unchanged at 19,566 with no fresh fatalities being reported during the day, the official said.

GDP slowdown in Q4 due to impact of Covid, high commodity prices: Experts

The GDP expanded by 4.1 per cent in the final quarter of the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to data released by the National Statistical Office.

Maharashtra logs highest Covid-19 count in 3 months; active tally at 3,475

Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 711 new cases of coronavirus, a sharp rise from 431 logged the previous day and the highest daily count since February 27, while one more patient succumbed

Shanghai to fully restore normal production, living order from Wednesday

Shopping malls, supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies and other commercial outlets will resume offline business from Wednesday, with the total visitor flow capped at 75% of the maximum capacity

A strict lockdown in Shanghai is making Ludhiana's hosiery industry sweat

With supply of raw materials from Shanghai badly hit because of strict lockdowns, the production of winter wear in India's hosiery capital has come to a halt

Chinese banks overflow with cash that nobody wants to borrow amid lockdowns

Struggling to find enough clients, banks have been swapping bills with each other just so they can meet regulatory requirements for corporate lending

Shanghai to end two-month long Covid-19 lockdown on June 1: Report

"I'm so emotional that I'm going to cry," said one Weibo user

India Q4 GDP: Omicron curbs may have slowed down growth before Ukraine war

In the January-March quarter, the economy likely expanded 3.9%, according to the survey, a performance that will mark the low point of the year

Indian house prices set to rise again despite higher rates, shows poll

A lack of demand has kept India's property market relatively quiet during the pandemic compared with other world markets that rocketed higher as households scrambled to buy more living space

US Covid-19 cases six times more than 2021 as summer begins: Report

As the US marks Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the seven-day average for Covid-19 cases in the country are more than six times what they were a year ago

Japan carmakers output falls 21% in April, hit by China lockdowns

Procuring car parts became difficult as strict lockdowns were imposed in Shanghai and other cities

PM Cares: Modi announces education loans, monthly stipend for Covid orphans

He said in that atmosphere of negativity during the pandemic, India relied on its strength

LIVE: NCB officer Sameer Wankhede transferred from Mumbai to Chennai

Wankhede was part of investigation of the drugs-on-cruise case

European shares rise as China growth hopes boost luxury, tech stocks

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6% to 447.79, a level not seen since early May, boosted the most by luxury firms, which derive significant demand from China

Delhi: Covid cases dip as city reports 212 new cases in last 24 hours

Witnessing a dip in the fresh Covid-19 infections, the national capital reported 212 new cases in the last 24 hours, 145 lesser than Sunday, according to a health bulletin by the Delhi government

More from British PM's party voice call for him to resign over partygate

The total number of openly critical MPs has risen to 26 since the publication of an inquiry report into Covid lockdown law-breaking parties at Downing Street by top civil servant Sue Gray last week

Shanghai city to lift two-month Covid lockdown restrictions on June 1

Shanghai imposed a city-wide lockdown on its 25 mn residents on April 1 to combat the spread of Covid

Beijing man sends 5,000 into quarantine after breaking Covid rule

A man in Beijing is under criminal probe after he skipped out on mandated Covid-19 home isolation, prompting authorities to send his more than 5,000 neighbours into home or government quarantine