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MP govt sends proposal for changes in labour law to Centre for approval

In a first-of-its kind proposal, the state govt said in a press statement that it had proposed making the Factories Act, 1948, applicable to units hiring at least 50 workers, instead of 10 and 20

'Covid-19 took my job, Amphan the rest': Cyclone devastates Bengal

Half a dozen districts, including large parts of Kolkata, wore a battered look as lakhs of people were homeless and low-lying areas swamped by the cyclone that slammed the Digha coast of West Bengal

UP to boost covid-19 testing as migrant influx hits 2-million mark

The daily testing capacity, including pool testing, has now touched 7,000 samples, and the state is aiming to raise it to 10,000 in the days to come

Coronavirus LIVE: More than 2 million have recovered from virus globally

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Maharashtra cases at 37,158, Delhi 11,088, Tamil Nadu 12,448. Stay tuned with Business Standard for updates on Covid-19 cases and death toll across the world

Resume operations, says FM Sitharaman; India Inc cites hurdles in way

Industry wants cash in the hands of the poor, more policy reform in sectors such as tourism, automotives and aviation

Cash transfer is easier on paper than in reality: Expenditure Secy

In a Q&A, T V Somanathan says govt's actions aren't driven by any fear of a ratings downgrade; what migrants needed more than cash transfers is free food, which the Centre provided

When perception is reality

A deft, economically sensible policy maneuver puts PM Modi's political capital at risk

I've to be careful, am answerable to Parliament: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman tells Indivjal Dhasmana & Nivedita Mookerji that the government has made sure that mistakes committed during 2008-2013 are not repeated while announcing the Rs 20-trillion package.

UP arranges for 1,000 special trains as migrants arrive in droves

Some 150,000-200,000 migrants are returning to the state daily

Coronavirus LIVE: Global carbon emissions fall 17% during pandemic peak

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Know lockdown guidelines in Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu and other states. Stay tuned with Business Standard for updates on Covid-19 cases and death toll across the world

Door open for stimulus 6.0; govt with industry: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Calling her stint as FM during the pandemic "the most challenging assignment yet", Sitharaman said she was not upset with the criticism that the recent stimulus package was too little

Congress calls opposition meet on migrants' plight, changes in labour laws

So far, 17 parties have agreed to take part in the meeting via video-conferencing, but the SP and the BSP are yet to confirm their attendance.

Letter to BS: Migrant workers could have been provided with food, shelter

For the last seven weeks, millions of migrant labourers, including pregnant women and mothers carrying small children, have been trudging to their homes

Centre issues new guidelines for transportation of migrants between states

While issuing the revised SOP, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said for running 'Shramik' special trains, permission will be given by the Ministry of Railways in consultation with the MHA

As millions of migrants return, will it be a boon or bane for home states?

Govts looking to turn labourers' return into an opportunity, but might have to rely on rural job guarantee scheme in near term

UP govt playing politics over offer to provide buses for migrants: Congress

Priyanka Gandhi's office alleged that the demand shows that the UP government lacks the intention to help those stranded at the state's borders

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

The stimulus that wasn't

The bulk of Ms Sitharaman's proposals addressed supply problems, with only occasional and cursory references to demand, mostly as an afterthought

Migrant labourers start booze party in quarantine centre, face police ire

The local police booked five people including a village guard for supplying liquor to the group

Coronavirus impact: Textile companies fear FY21 will be a washout

Most units say there are no orders as retailers haven't resumed operations