Page 25 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Covid: AirAsia announces free cancellation, rescheduling for flights in WB
Budget carrier AirAsia India on Monday announced free cancellation and rescheduling for flights to and from West Bengal in the wake of a 15-day lockdown in the state
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Coronavirus LIVE: Mumbai sees below 1,000 daily cases after two months
Coronavirus LIVE updates: The six most-affected states by total cases are Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
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After strong Q4 performance, Asian Paints faces multiple challenges
The Covid wave, rising raw material costs can impact near-term sales
 "After strong Q4 performance, Asian Paints faces multiple challenges")
Truckers demand relief as losses mount to Rs 42,000 cr due to lockdowns
Around 65 per cent of the total truck fleet in the country out of the road owing to lockdown and lockdown-like conditions in most of the states
 "Truckers demand relief as losses mount to Rs 42,000 cr due to lockdowns")
Punjab govt extends Covid restrictions till May 31 to curb infections
Amid high positivity and fatality rates, the Punjab government on Sunday extended all existing Covid restrictions till May 31
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GDP growth may be below 9% in FY22 due to 2nd Covid wave: Survey
Amid a raging second wave of Covid-19 and subsequent restrictions on business activities imposed by several states, economic recovery is beginning to lose steam
 "GDP growth may be below 9% in FY22 due to 2nd Covid wave: Survey")
India's Oil demand shrinks further as coronavirus crisis persists
The plunge in consumption at the world's third-biggest crude consumer will weigh on sentiment on oil prices and damp expectations for a strong global demand rebound in the summer
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Haryana extends lockdown till May 24 to curb the spread of Covid-19
In order to contain the Covid cases upsurge, the Haryana Government announced extension of the Covid-induced lockdown for another week
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Covid: Delhi registers 6,456 new cases, 262 deaths, positivity rate at 10%
The national capital recorded 6,456 fresh Covid-19 cases and 262 fatalities while the positivity rate dropped to 10.40 per cent, the lowest since April 11
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Sales of AC, other cooling products again hit by pandemic in peak season
For the second consecutive year, sales of air conditioners (ACs) and refrigerators have been hit during the peak season of April and May due to the localised lockdowns
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PM Modi speaks to CMs of four states to take stock of Covid-19 situation
Prime Minister Modi spoke to the chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Puducherry on the Covid-19 situation in the states and the union territory
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FPIs pull out Rs 6,452 crore so far in May amid second wave of Covid
Foreign portfolio investors pulled out Rs 6,452 crore so far in May from Indian markets amid tumbling investor sentiment due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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India records 311,000 new Covid cases, lowest daily tally rise in 25 days
Country reports 4,077 new fatalities that take total death toll to 2,70,284, according to health ministry data.
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Bengal reports record 144 new Covid-19 fatalities, 19,511 fresh cases
West Bengal on Saturday registered 144 deaths due to Covid-19, the highest so far in a single day, pushing the toll to 13,137, a health department bulletin said
Assam reports 5,347 fresh Covid cases, 63 more fatalities in last 24 hours
Assam's Covid-19 tally mounted to 3,24,979 on Saturday as 5,347 more people tested positive for the disease, while 63 fresh fatalities pushed the coronavirus death toll to 2,123
Bihar Police steps up vigil in Buxar after dead bodies retrieved from Ganga
After several bodies were found floating in Ganga in Buxar district, Bihar police have stepped up vigil along the banks of the river.
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Cyclone Tauktae: Covid patients in Mumbai to be shifted to safe places
Concerned over the Cyclone Tauktae which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai will shift over 500 Covid-19 patients to other safe places.
New app needed for smooth Covid-19 vaccination drive: Karnataka Deputy CM
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwath Narayan on Saturday suggested that a new application is needed to be developed for administering vaccine to the people of 18-44 age group
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Coronavirus LIVE updates: Maharashtra sees nearly 1,000 deaths in a day
Coronavirus LIVE updates: The six most-affected states by total cases are Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
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Assam issues fresh Covid-19 restrictions; essential shops to shut at 11 am
Amid surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Assam government on Saturday issued fresh directives that will be imposed from May 16 until further orders.
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