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Labourers in Mumbai defy coronavirus lockdown as desperation peaks

A probe into the matter has started and it is being enquired if the workers were already employed, or had been laid off

Covid-19 crisis: PM, FM to finalise details of second stimulus package soon

The stimulus package is expected anytime this week and will again be aimed at the urban and rural poor; disadvantaged sections of society; MSME sector; and some of the worst-affected sectors

ICRA pegs GDP contraction at 10-15% in Q1 amid lockdown extension

Earlier, ICRA had expected GDP to fall by 4.5 per cent in the first quarter when lockdown was for 21 days till April 14.

Coronavirus lockdown: Congress calls for financial package of 5-6% of GDP

The opposition party also demanded that the Centre pays all pending dues to states to enable them to fight the outbreak, besides giving each of them special packages.

Unify the labour market

Time to end divisions between permanent and contract workers

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra cases rise to 1,982, Delhi 1,154, TN 1,075

Worldwide number for coronavirus cases has topped the 1.85-million mark, and the death toll has already crossed 114,247. Stay tuned to Business Standard for LIVE updates

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