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Hungary's premier Orban gets sweeping new powers in coronavirus fight

Since taking power in 2010, the self-styled "illiberal" nationalist has transformed Hungary's political, judicial and constitutional landscape

Ensure enough cash to meet cash demand post salary transfers: Govt to banks

Banks are expecting a huge number of footfalls due to expected disbursement in Jan Dhan accounts, women beneficiaries, pension accounts and PM Kisan beneficiaries, among others

No community spread, coronavirus in local transmission stage: Govt

The government attributed the slow pace of rise in cases to successful implementation of lockdown and people strictly adhering to rules and guidelines

Thousands of prisoners to be released over coronavirus to decongest jails

In Delhi's Tihar prison that is bursting at the seams, 1,500 inmates are likely to be released soon in the second batch, officials said on Monday.

Be ready to convert 20K coaches into isolation ward: Railway Board to zones

Five zonal railways have already prepared prototypes for the coach-turned-isolation wards, it said

Prince Charles recovers from coronavirus, out of self-isolation

"Clarence House has confirmed today (Monday) that, having consulted with his doctor, The Prince of Wales is now out of self-isolation," his spokesperson said

Covid-19 impact: Ports with exposure to affected cargo to see muted volumes

With the contagion spreading to more countries, the supply disruptions could get more pronounced, affecting export and import trade at port

Corona lockdown: UP to allow e-commerce firms to make doorstep delivery

Local authorities to issue passes for this purpose; govt also allows unrestricted movement of trucks

Continue second phase of UPI for retail investors till further notice: Sebi

The decision to continue with the second phase came after representations were made to Sebi by various stakeholders amid prevailing uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic

92 new cases, 4 deaths due to coronavirus in past 24 hours: Health Ministry

He said rather than spreading panic, there is a need for creating awareness about Covid-19

Seal border to stop migrant workers: Centre issues advisory to states

The states have been asked to stop incoming buses at the border and place the occupants on mandatory 14-day quarantine

Renault says China, South Korea plants restarting post coronavirus shutdown

Renault's site in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, was taken offline in late January. It has an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles

NMDC pledges Rs 150 crore to PM CARES FUND for war against Covid-19

The country's largest iron-ore producer and exporter is learnt to be the biggest contributor so far among PSUs for fighting coronavirus

Don't consider repayment delays as default: Sebi to credit rating agencies

The relaxation has been extended till the period of moratorium given by the RBI

Coronavirus: UP govt credits Rs 611 cr into 2.7 mn MNREGA workers' accounts

He also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing the lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus as also the announcement of economic package

Coronavirus impact: Plea in SC for interim bail to prisoners over 50-yr-old

Sahni, in his plea, has said that persons over 50 years of age are "at more risk" if they are affected with coronavirus

Top headlines: Govt quashes lockdown rumours; SC seeks report on migration

From projections of contraction in the Indian economy due to Covid-19 to auto firms being asked to produce ventilators, here are the top headliens of the day

Financials trade weak; Shriram Transport slips 18% on Fitch downgrade

Bajaj Finance, Bandhan Bank, HDFC, Manappuram Finance, Cholamandalam Financial and M&M Financial Services were down more than 10% on the BSE.

Panic becoming bigger problem than coronavirus: SC on migrant workers issue

SC seeks report from govt on steps taken to prevent migration of workers

Apple supplier Foxconn's profit down 24% in fourth quarter of 2019

Foxconn reported its biggest monthly drop in revenue in about seven years in February as the outbreak continued to play havoc with its business