Page 20 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
India's fuel demand plunges in May amid Covid-19 lockdowns, show data
Daily petrol sales in May fell by about 19% from April while diesel consumption, which is linked to industrial activity and accounts for over two-fifths of India's fuel demand, fell by 19.9%
 "India's fuel demand plunges in May amid Covid-19 lockdowns, show data")
London school fights Covid-19 pandemic fallout with laptops and bean bags
Here's how people struggled to help their children study during the coronavirus lockdowns that shut their school for more than four months over the past year
 "London school fights Covid-19 pandemic fallout with laptops and bean bags")
Covid-19: Sri Lanka reopens international airport in the midst of lockdown
Sri Lanka reopened its international airport for passengers in the midst of the current Covid-19 lockdown with the first flight with 53 passengers landing from Qatar
 "Covid-19: Sri Lanka reopens international airport in the midst of lockdown")
Covid-19 curbs: Kerala allows govt offices to function with 50% capacity
The Kerala government modified the guidelines for the ongoing lockdown and allowed the state government offices to function with up to 50 per cent capacity from June 7
 "Covid-19 curbs: Kerala allows govt offices to function with 50% capacity")
Bihar, Chhattisgarh extend lockdowns; Covid curfew to continue in Andhra
Bihar, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh on Monday extended Covid-induced lockdown or curfew though there would be some relaxation in curbs
 "Bihar, Chhattisgarh extend lockdowns; Covid curfew to continue in Andhra")
Sebi relaxes compliance requirements for VCs, AIFs amid Covid-19 pandemic
The move comes in the wake of second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, restrictions imposed by various state governments, Sebi said
 "Sebi relaxes compliance requirements for VCs, AIFs amid Covid-19 pandemic")
How to open up?
To know where to go, we must know where we are; a nation-wide seroprevalence study may cost one-hundredth of the GDP it can help save
 "How to open up?")
Will provide food grains to needy without ration cards: Delhi govt to HC
The Delhi govt on Monday told the Delhi High Court that it has issued a notification with regard to providing food grains to needy people, like workers and domestic help, who do not have ration cards.
 "Will provide food grains to needy without ration cards: Delhi govt to HC")
Coronavirus LIVE: Over 20 million vaccinated in 18-44 age group, says govt
Coronavirus live updates: India reported 152,734 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload tally to 28,047,534. Death toll stands at 329,100. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Over 20 million vaccinated in 18-44 age group, says govt")
Hyderabad Metro to operate between 7 am and 12:45 pm in view of lockdown
In view of the further extension of lockdown declared by the Telangana government, Hyderabad Metro Rail service will operate its trains between 7 am and 12
 "Hyderabad Metro to operate between 7 am and 12:45 pm in view of lockdown")
Telangana coronavirus update: State govt extends lockdown by 10 days
Telangana government on Sunday decided to extend the ongoing lockdown in the state, which was to end on May 31, by another 10 days
 "Telangana coronavirus update: State govt extends lockdown by 10 days")
Odisha coronavirus update: Govt extends statewide lockdown till June 17
In order to contain the COVID-19 infection in the state, the Odisha government on Sunday extended the ongoing lockdown till June 17 morning
 "Odisha coronavirus update: Govt extends statewide lockdown till June 17")
Statsguru: Six charts explain India's $3-trn market cap cheer amid Covid-19
The ratio of the value of all companies in the stock market to the size of the Indian economy is now in excess of 100 per cent
 "Statsguru: Six charts explain India's $3-trn market cap cheer amid Covid-19")
Corporate profit to GDP ratio hits 10-year high of 2.63% in FY21
India Inc's combined net profit was up 57.6% to Rs 5.31 trillion in FY21
 "Corporate profit to GDP ratio hits 10-year high of 2.63% in FY21")
Govt expands credit lifeline for MSMEs amid second wave of Covid-19
Scheme removes the ceiling of outstanding loans of Rs 500 crore, keeps government's guarantee cover of Rs 3 trillion.
 "Govt expands credit lifeline for MSMEs amid second wave of Covid-19")
Staring at huge losses, malls seek to reopen as Mumbai begins unlock
Shop timings extended but formal spaces still shut, say industry players
 "Staring at huge losses, malls seek to reopen as Mumbai begins unlock")
Distant thunder in the world economy
We're in the happy period of global economy coming back to life, but we need to watch carefully the US inflation situation
 "Distant thunder in the world economy")
The rural worry
Bharat is suffering on multiple counts
 "The rural worry")
Maharashtra extends Covid-19 curbs for 15 days; shop timings eased
Relaxations made for cities with low case load. E-commerce firms can deliver non-essential items
 "Maharashtra extends Covid-19 curbs for 15 days; shop timings eased")
Covid LIVE: Preparing for third wave, says Uddhav as cases hit 2-month low
Coronavirus live updates: India's Covid fatality count remains above the 3000-mark. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: Preparing for third wave, says Uddhav as cases hit 2-month low")
