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OCI card holders' entry in India to remain suspended during lockdown: Govt

The government has kept in abeyance multiple-entry life-long visas given to OCI card holders till the time international travel resumes

Covid-19 lockdown: Forget administrative strategy, shift to an economic one

It is important that the country now shift from a home ministry-driven administrative approach to an economic approach

Govt suspends all visas given to foreigners, bans travel by OCI holders

In a separate order, the Union Home Ministry also said it has extended on 'gratis' basis the visas of foreigners,who are stranded in India due the lockdown.

Probe into Covid-19 outbreak in 31st CRPF battalion to complete soon

Officials have indicated that the primary source of the Covid-19 infection in this unit could be a constable (nursing assistant) who joined the battalion after leave period at his home in the NCR

Shutters up: From Radico to United Breweries, liquor stocks in high spirits

Analysts say alcohol sales could be an early beneficiary of overall recovery

Coronavirus updates and highlights: A quick look at the major developments

In Russia, new cases exceeded 10,000 for the first time, while the death toll in Britain mounted near that of Italy, the epicenter of Europes outbreak

Covid-19 woes: Relaxed lockdown norms bring cheer to liquor industry

Almost 50 per cent of the 70,000 liquor vends in India could open on Monday

Delhi starts opening liquor shops in non-containment zones amid lockdown

There are around 450 liquor shops, except those in malls, in the national capital

Govt allows barbershops, sale of non-essentials in green, orange zones

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones

Covid-19: Work places will have to follow these rules during Lockdown 3.0

According to the National Directives for Covid-19 Management, wearing of a face cover is compulsory at all work places

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das to hold meeting with bank chiefs today

The meeting will take stock of implementation of several steps announced by the RBI, including moderation in interest rate and its transmission, as well as liquidity infusion measures for industry

Lockdown 3.0 opens livelihood door; travel by air, rail remains prohibited

Two-week extension allows relaxation for several businesses

Lockdown 3.0: Industry bodies welcome relaxations, some confusion remains

Reiterate demand for a stimulus package

Govt relaxes workplace norms for firms allowed to operate during lockdown

Firms to earmark quarantine facilities and ensure all employees download the government's contact tracing mobile application

May Day gift for migrants as trains take them home amid Covid-19 lockdown

Passengers will have to pay fare of sleeper mail express trains and Rs 30 super fast charge and additional charge of Rs 20 each.

Covid-19 crisis: PM Modi reviews aviation, power sectors' performance

Reviewing the power sector, the prime minister underlined its importance in propelling the economy. The need for an effective enforcement of contracts to attract private investment was also discussed.

Even after partial easing of Covid-19 lockdown, power demand declines 25%

On a weekly basis, electricity generation is down 3% in the last week of April

Lockdown extension would only drag the economy down: JSW's Sajjan Jindal

JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal says unless the government takes proactive steps, demand recovery could take 4-5 months.

Covid-19 outbreak: States face logistics nightmare to take migrants home

MHA asks states to ensure uninterrupted movement of trucks

Zoom reaches out to govt as MHA raises safety concerns about its platform

The company has also tried to fix some of the issues it has faced through an education campaign by hosting webinars, and mailing them to its users