Tag: Coronavirus lockdown
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Economic recovery shows green signals with rise in GST collection, manufacturing
In a much-needed relief for the Union Government, economic activities in the country are picking up pace in the post-pandemic recovery process. Key economic indicators such as GST collections, manufacturing activity and auto sales have shown signs of mild recovery in the month of September. In a major development, Goods & Service Tax (GST) collected ... -
Indian businesses reopened to gloomy start even as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
After more than two months of shut down, businesses across the states of India have begun gradual reopening in the past few days in view of the Modi government’s plan for phases unlocking of economic activities in the country. Across all businesses, the Health Minister has issued an elaborate set of SOPs (standard operating procedures) ... -
Supreme Court ruling comes to rescue migrant Indian population
The Supreme Court has stepped in to help with the state of migrant workers in India. They have been considered the worst hit by the pandemic. According to the Supreme Court ruling, the Centre has to now ensure it registers all the migrant workers, and give them the facility to board any train or bus ... -
With new rules and price capping, Govt resumes domestic flights in India
After almost two months of nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of Coronavirus pandemic, the Modi government on Thursday announced the resumption of domestic flights starting from May 25. Air travel will be reopening on over 350 routes across the country, including metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Keeping in mind the ... -
Changing trends in India-China relations in COVID-19 era
On April 1, 2020, India and China marked 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries which began in 1950. India was the first non-Communist state in the Asian region to initiate diplomatic ties with China. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic struggle, the celebratory events marking the anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ... -
Congress offers to pay rail fares for migrants, BJP clarifies over charges
Congress offers to pay rail fares for migrants, BJP clarifies over charges War of words between BJP and Congress over special train fares for migrants. Amid the surging plight of the needy, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday stated that every Pradesh Congress Committee or State units of the party will bear the cost for ... -
COVID-19: India Inc assists government in reviving economy
It has been more than a month since the businesses and industrial activities were stopped in the wake of the nationwide lockdown. Amid the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, India can witness a phase of economic downturn that it has not seen in decades. Taking cognizance of the situation, the Modi government has been seeking ... -
Indian Entertainment industry braces for heavy losses amid COVID-19 lockdown
In the aftermath of the nationwide lockdown in India due to Coronavirus pandemic, film/television shootings have been stalled, theatres are shut and no promotional events are taking place. Release of many Bollywood films including Ranveer Singh-starrer ’83 and Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi and Hollywood films has been postponed. Being the largest producer of movies, the Indian ... -
Pollution level in North India lowest in 20 years due to lockdown: NASA
In the aftermath of nationwide lockdown in the country, air pollution over Northern India has reduced to a 20-year-low at this time of the year, as per the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). According to a report published by the US space agency, its satellite sensors observed aerosol levels at a 20-year-low after just ... -
More Indians find solace on online dating apps during self-isolation
COVID-19 pandemic has put India’s 1.3 billion population under home-quarantine in order to curb the spread of the virus. With no outdoor activities and emphasis on social distancing, many Indians, particularly millennials, have started swiping through online dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Happn, and OkCupid now more than ever. With a lot of time ...