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Fiscal space: Not if but how

In the first part of a series, the authors argue the means must be found to avert potential economic and social collapse post-Covid

Covid-19 has caused severe disruption for the Indian economy: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic may wipe out all the gains made in poverty alleviation in South Asia, says World Bank

It is imperative for us to rise above partisan interests: Sonia Gandhi

Following is Sonia Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Migrant workers go on rampage in Surat over lockdown fears; 80 detained

The migrant workers demanded necessary arrangements to return to their native places

How the police are enforcing the lockdown with iron fist and velvet glove

The coronavirus crisis has presented police across Indian states an opportunity to enhance their presence and impact on social media.

In praise of small vendors

The small-time vendor was being able to do what I'd have imagined would be easier for the Amazons, Big Baskets and Grofers of the world to do

Openness and leadership

By allowing time for preparation by individuals, companies and local governments, the many issues with the lockdown could have been avoided

The long walk home

The precarious existence of millions of people in the unorganised sector was thrown into sharp relief by the lockdown

Top headlines: Debt schemes see worst outflow, govt to map migrants

Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day

Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour amid coronavirus outbreak

State governments, particularly those like Delhi that witnessed an exodus of migrant workers after the lockdown was announced

Govt unlikely to grant any package for industry to pay workers' salaries

"The government lacks the fiscal space. It will not be feasible to give grants to the industry to take care of its wage bills," sources said.

Around 400 mn Indians can slip deeper into poverty due to Covid-19: ILO

ILO noted that lockdowns and related business disruptions have had sudden and drastic impacts on workers and enterprises

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi traffic cop tests positive; India cases at 5,351

Coronavirus update: The number of Covid-19 cases has reached 1,431,706 worldwide, and over 82,080 people have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Coronavirus LIVE updates

India needs a new social compact

The symbiotic relationship between migrant workers and the economy must be acknowledged when the lockdown ends

No cold turkey start: Experts want phased exit from coronavirus lockdown

Pronab Sen, former chief statistician, pointed out, "In the unaffected districts, we should open up the lockdown but not allow movement out of these areas.''

Manufacturers will struggle to get labour back after lockdown is lifted

Factory workers can only be brought back if there is assurance of advance payment and compensation, besides safety at the workplace, say manufacturers.

Covid-19: 'Not an expert body' on lodging, feeding migrant workers, says SC

The Supreme Court bench said it cannot take a "better policy decision" at this stage and moreover, it also does not want to interfere with the policy decisions for next ten-fifteen days

Google, govt map food and night shelters for public during lockdown

Users can search on Google or Google Maps for 'Food Shelter Near Me' or 'Night Shelter Near Me' to find the closest roof

Coronavirus LIVE: India lights lamps to find strength, hope in dark times

Coronavirus updates: The number of Covid-19 cases have reached 1,265,480 worldwide, and around 69,000 have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates

Coronavirus fear: Govt raises issue of layoffs, salary cuts with companies

Low-cost airline SpiceJet had announced a 30 per cent pay cut for employees for March and announced "leave without pay' during March 25-31