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Five must-do things to get your car ready before Coronavirus lockdown lifts

Preparing your car for post-lockdown: You may be itching to get behind the wheel again and so you shall. But before you set off, for your safety and that of the car, there are some very simple things you must pay attention to.




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Droom launches Jumpstart: Doorstep servicing for vehicles grounded by lockdown at Rs 499

Fleet companies, RWAs, hospitals, logistics providers, private and public bus owners, hotels that offer commute, garages, dealerships, can all avail Droom's Jumpstart service.




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Covid-19 lockdown: BMW Group India restarts production at Chennai plant today onwards

In order to ensure a safer workplace environment, BMW Chennai plant has implemented several precautionary measures including remodelling of plant layout, individual protective gear for all employees and more.




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Video: How Audi India’s contactless dealership operations will look post lockdown

Audi India is preparing to resume operations at its dealerships, adopting new guidelines for a safe and contactless sales and service experience for its customers.




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Covid-19 lockdown: Hyundai rolls out 200 cars on first day as production restarts at Chennai plant

Hyundai Motor India claims that it is ensuring 100 percent social distancing compliance in accordance with the standard operating procedure. 




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Over 600 road accidents, 140 fatalities recorded in India during lockdown: SaveLife Foundation study

140 people died while 600 accidents were recorded on Indian roads amid the nationwide lockdown. Many of them were migrant labourers returning home




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Lockdown: येत्या शैक्षणिक वर्षासाठी शाळांची फी वाढ नाही; राज्य शासनाचा पालकांना दिलासा

पालकांना ऑनलाइन देखील फी भरता येणार




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Lockdown: नाकाबंदीदरम्यान दुखापत होऊनही ‘ती’ ऑनड्युटी

महिला पीएसआयच्या कर्तव्यतत्परतेला सलाम




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Sify eyes cloud, network access and e-learning for growth post lockdown

The company is currently addressing the upgrade and downgrade requirements of customers, based on demand.




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Hirings dip massively in April due to coronavirus lockdown; these sectors cut most jobs

The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a massive blow to the hirings trend in the last month with the employment rate slipping by a massive 62% as compared to last year.




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Coronavirus lockdown perfect opportunity to strengthen weak links in supply chain of essential goods

With the country remaining under a lockdown due to coronavirus, the supply chain of essential goods has been disrupted, but, the same has also presented the government with an opportunity to identify and plug those gaps.




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IndiGo announces salary cuts for top management from May amid coronavirus lockdown

Budget carrier IndiGo has said that it will have to cut salaries of senior management from May as coronavirus lockdown continues its onslaught on the aviation industry. IndiGo paid full salaries in March and April but now we have to implement pay cuts for senior employees from May, Ronjoy Dutta, CEO, IndiGo, said on Friday, […]




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These 5 southern states consume half of India’s liquor; now, lockdown has dried up revenue

Five of India’s southern states which amount to about half of the country’s total liquor consumption are facing a revenue hit due to coronavirus lockdown.




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Your Money: Digital payments, e-KYC make buying insurance, filing claims easy during Coronavirus lockdown

Most companies are encouraging their existing customers to use digital channels as there has been a surge of such requirements from customers along with scarcity of service personnel at insurance offices.




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Lockdown effect: FY2021 will be a volatile year for life insurance

The next two months will be weak and slowdown in Ulips to continue for the rest of the year




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Federal Court Block Deportation of Afghanistan National on SIV

On Wednesday, a federal high court prevented the President Trump’s led administration from sending back a man of Afghan descent who was attempting to come into the United States with a special permit kept specially for those who have come to the aid…




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Lockdown: कोल्हापुरात मद्यासाठी धडपड; नंबर लावण्यावरुन तळीरामांमध्ये जुंपली

टाळेबंदीच्या कालावधीत दारू दुकान बंद राहिल्याने तळीरामांमध्ये चुळबुळ सुरु होती.




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Coronavirus lockdown: 16% landlords waive rent for up to 2 months; 41% give tenants more time to pay, says survey

The survey, conducted by property classified 99acres.com which is owned by Info Edge India Ltd, polled 49,600 house owners and brokers who have listed properties for rent or sale.




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Texas releases salon owner JAILED for reopening despite Covid-19 lockdown – after her case prompts governor to ease penalties

Texas salon owner Shelley Luther has been ordered released from jail after the governor and attorney general protested her imprisonment over violating the state’s lockdown and modified the shutdown orders to exclude imprisonment.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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Lockdown-inspired suicides on course to DWARF coronavirus deaths in Australia & in time, even in US – studies

The global suicide rate is accelerating as coronavirus-triggered lockdowns supercharge depression and mass job losses push people over the edge. Australian and US researchers have highlighted the threat to their countries.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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Barcelona’s beaches partially open as Spanish govt decides on next steps to exit lockdown


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'I'm not immune to this': Footballer who TWICE flouted lockdown for orgy & home-cooked meals blames media for HARASSMENT

Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has asked the media to end their “harassment” of him and his family for the sake of his mental health after AGAIN being caught flouting UK lockdown rules to collect home-cooked meals.
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Milan branded a ticking Covid-19 time 'BOMB' by Italian virologist as people flout precautions after lockdown eased

People snapped grouping together at popular spots in Milan, defying social-distancing rules just days after the city eased its lockdown, have prompted an Italian virologist to compare it to a ticking coronavirus infection ‘bomb.’
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One in five US kids is obese, and it could get WORSE due to Covid-19 lockdowns, even amid growing shortages

Nearly a fifth of America’s youth are severely overweight, the latest national data shows. The trend only got worse with millions idling indoors under Covid-19 lockdowns – even as the same policies propel food shortages in the US.
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War of words over actual war? US BLOCKS UN resolution on global Covid-19 ceasefire over its support for WHO

A dispute between the US and China scuttled a proposed UN resolution calling for a global ceasefire during the Covid-19 pandemic, after Beijing insisted on support for the World Health Organization and Washington vetoed it.
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Moscow e-commerce sales jump 40% during coronavirus lockdown

The volume of online sales in the Russian capital grew rapidly in March, reaching 16 billion rubles (almost $218 million), according to the official Moscow mayor’s office website.
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How Intel Unlocked the Power of Unreal Engine 4.19*

   The release of Epic's Unreal Engine* 4.19 marks a new chapter in optimizing for Intel technology, particularly in the case of optimizing for multicore processors. In the past, game engines tra...




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Coronavirus lockdown 2.0 guidelines: Select economic activities to resume

Job guarantee programme (MGNREGA) works are allowed with strict implementation of social distancing and face mask.




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Coronavirus lockdown in Kerala: State eases curbs for cashew, coir, handloom, beedi

Kerala has the country's highest Covid-19 recovery rate with218 out of the 387 coronavirus positive cases recovering . The state has also decided to increase the number and extent of testing, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan told mediapersons.




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Coronavirus lockdown has severely disrupted supply chains, says Niti Aaayog CEO Amitabh Kant

The need of the hour is to promote remote working and expand gig economy, speakers at a Niti Aaayog-organised Webinar said.




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COVID-19 lockdown: No immediate relief in supply of goods

The stock of products with retailers currently is just about sufficient and distributors have been directed to supply them with quantities that will last for about four days or so.




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COVID-19 lockdown: Govt gives blanket extension of timeline for renewable projects

The move comes after renewable companies made representations to the government to allow a blanket extension for six months to overcome supply-side disruptions in completing the projects.




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Ludhiana association moves Supreme Court against direction to pay full wages during lockdown

The association also said hundreds of crores of unclaimed provident fund and employees state insurance corporation contribution lie in banks attracting interest.




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Lockdown effect: Sugar output till April 30 dips 20%, mills sign more export contracts

Mills in Uttar Pradesh have produced 11.65 MT as on April 30, 2020, which is 3.72 lakh tonne higher than what was produced a year ago. Of 119 mills operated this year, 44 mills have ended their crushing. As many as 75 mills are operating as against 68 mills last year till April 30.




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Lockdown effect: States’ tax receipts shrink nearly 80% in April, May could be worse

State governments seem to have collected the lowest-ever inflation-adjusted monthly tax revenue in April.




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Covid lockdown effect: Banks, NBFCs urge RBI to extend moratorium by another three months

With the countrywide lockdown set to continue for two more weeks, banks have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the three-month moratorium on loans by another three months beyond May 31.




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Coronavirus lockdown 3.0: States up taxes on auto fuels, liquor for income

At least 13 states hike VAT on petrol/diesel since mid-March, many make liquor costlier with new imposts.




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Resumption post-Coronavirus lockdown: DMs hold the key to firms opening plant, office lock

Companies need to seek permission from the local administration – the office of the district magistrate – by submitting a host of information. Apart from the process being tedious and time-consuming, the final decision rests at DM's discretion.




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Locked out of galleries, Londoners find Caravaggio street art

The Italian baroque master’s 'Supper at Emmaus' is usually exhibited at London's National Gallery but, with that shut, Stanhope’s giant interpretation is now on show in Ladywell, southeast London




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Google On Guard Against Ad Blocking

If you want to withhold your online content from visitors using ad blockers, or make them pay — or simply know when ads are being blocked — Google plans to have you, and the World Wide Web — covered




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Best fantasy movies on Netflix to watch during the lockdown




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Best anime shows on Netflix to watch during the lockdown




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Best fantasy movies on Amazon Prime Videos to enjoy during the lockdown




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Best Superhero films on Netflix to enjoy during the lockdown




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The best sci-fi movies on Prime Video to get you through the lockdown




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Best Youtube webseries to carry you through the lockdown




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How the lockdown has affected TV manufacturing and distribution in India




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Kerala in semi-lockdown, bars temporarily shut as fight against COVID-19 intensifies

The state government, however, is reluctant to close down its own string of IMFL (Indian made foreign liquor) outlets, which net an annual revenue of Rs 14,508 crore.




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Lockdown intensifies: All domestic flights suspended

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also asked state governments to ensure that rules and regulations of the coronavirus lockdown are enforced as he noted that many people are not taking the measure seriously.




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Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 4,000-cr special aid from Centre to fight Covid-19, lockdown impac

The Tamil Nadu government has sought a special assistance of Rs 4,000 crore and a slew of other financial support from the Centre to help the state fight the Covid-19 pandemic.