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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

New Covid-19 guidelines giving relaxations to be in effect from May 4: MHA

This is in the backdrop of the second phase of nationwide lockdown, which is slated to end on May 3

Govt hints at extending lockdown beyond May 3 with major relaxations

The Ministry of Home Affairs, however, said there was a need to maintain a strict lockdown till May 3 so that the gains are not squandered away

What really is essential?

To make iron-fisted distinctions between essential and non-essential products is poor policy making

Coronavirus impact: Status quo on shopping a day after govt eases curbs

Many seek clarity as to what constitutes non-essential retail

Covid-19 lockdown: Govt allows standalone shops to reopen, with conditions

Shops in market places, multi-brand and single-brand malls located in municipality areas will continue to remain closed till May 3

Covid-19 lockdown: Govt allows all local shops to open, but malls excluded

However, the exemptions will not be given in hotspots and containment areas

Fear factor, again

Industry right to question definition of negligence in Covid cases

How the Railways readjusted its freight operations to cope with lockdown

The Railways had to run its freight operations, probably becoming the only lifeline for the nation in moving essentials when roads and inter-state routes were sealed

Retailers want govt to allow sale of non-essentials amid Covid-19 lockdown

Extend relaxations given to manufacturing units in green zones to retail sector, say industry players

Lockdown 2.0: Kerala govt rolls back relaxations amid Covid-19 outbreak

Home ministry had chided state for allowing prohibited activities

Covid-19 lockdown: Labour, stockpile make carmakers delay production

Supply chain glitches and unavailability of labour also a deterrent

Coronavirus lockdown 2.0: Partial easing and its impact on economy

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a set of lockdown guidelines on 15th April detailing some relaxations that would be allowed from 20th April. What do these guidelines really mean?

Zoom not a safe platform, says MHA advisory; SpaceX, Google ban use

The advisory further gives detailed instructions on the safe use of the platform including security configurations through website and app

IT firms unlikely to resume operations instantly, to see staggered opening

Most companies are going to continue to let employees work from home

Manufacturers reach out to govt for clarity, tweaks in lockdown norms

The guidelines provided a broad road map for staggered opening up of more industries and factories across the country with stiff restrictions

Lockdown 2.0: Economy gets a look-in; some relief for farming, industry

New guidelines do not put any limit on production but have left the decision of opening establishments to states

Bring consistency in interpretation of MHA guidelines, say legal experts

Experts pointed out the guidelines should have been clearly worded to avoid divergence in its interpretation among various state departments

Govt norms on resuming work may come as a burden to firms: Experts

Companies will have to make special arrangements to bring workers to office, with '30-40 per cent passenger capacity' in each vehicle

Easing the Covid-19 lockdown: How states plan to implement guidelines

According to MHA guidelines, while states and union territories cannot dilute the protocols, they are at liberty to impose stricter measures according to the requirements of local areas.