The Labor Department’s survey taken in April shows record job losses for the U.S. WSJ explains the context behind the historic numbers Photo: Justin Lane/EPA/SHUTTERSTOCK

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Noida-based filmmaker Vinod Kapri accompanied one such group on a 1200-km journey from Ghaziabad to their native place Saharsa, in Bihar

Sugar sales in March and April declined by 10 lakh tonne because of the imposition of nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus disease, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said.

With new orders and output shrinking at the steepest pace since at least early 2005 factories cut jobs at the fastest rate in the survey's history, signaling a high chance of recession.

The state retailers' petrol and diesel sales in first half of April declined by 61% and 64%, respectively, as a nation-wide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus brought economic activity to a standstill.

However, the data only reflect company payrolls through April 12 so the report does not reflect the full impact of COVID-19 on the overall employment situation.

Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi had earlier written to state chief ministers asking them not to import dry-fuel and take the domestic supply of fuel from Coal India Ltd.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal seeking his intervention in the matter.

She further said that state-owned banks implemented the moratorium announced by the RBI on repayment of loans.

Overall, the mutual fund industry witnessed net inflows of Rs 45,999 crore across all segments, data by the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Friday.

Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 9.93 million tonnes - its lowest since 2007, government data showed on Saturday.

Since the lockdown, smartphone manufacturing units are closed, retail shops are shut and online sellers are busy delivering groceries and other essential items.

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' may not be Quentin Tarantino’s best, but it’s a laidback, change-of-pace offering that delivers many unexpected pleasures.

A request was also made for tweaking benefits under ESI and PF. However, as both fall under the central government, the state authorities have reportedly expressed it inability to make any amendments to the norms.

Telugu actor Nithiin is said to be getting married in April this year. There has been no official confirmation, but preparations have begun already.

It is being reported that the actor will tie the knot with Shalini in Dubai, and possibly host a reception in Hyderabad later.

“As I watch the numbers, it’s like OK, are we going to make it back by the end of May?" Egert asked. "Is it going to be the first of June? Is it going to be mid-June?”

The job loss according to the US Labor Department destroyed nearly all the positions created in the prior decade

The unprecedented collapse in April driven by the coronavirus fallout sent the unemployment rate to 14.7%, well beyond the peak hit in late 2009 during the global financial crisis.

Most non-essential businesses have been shut since mid-March as officials urge people to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but in recent weeks, some of the 10 Canadian provinces have started to gradually reopen their economies.

DJI is gearing up for the launch of its upcoming drone - the Mavic Air 2 and the launch event is scheduled for April 27, 2020. However, ahead of its launch, the drone has been spotted at FCC certification, revealing specifications

The Indian equities ended higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, with Nifty50 hitting all-time high of 9,300, amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors and retailers, following upbeat earnings report. The market sentiment got a lift after Reliance Industries

Samsung is rolling out a new update for its smartphone including the Galaxy A51. The smartphone was launched last December with Android 10-based One UI 2. However, the smartphone is now getting the new One UI 2.1 software update.

Nvidia and Minecraft have been working together to create a custom version of the Minecraft with support for real-time ray-tracing. Minecraft is one of the most well-received games, which now gets ray-tracing treatment with stunning visuals. Minecraft with RTX beta

சென்னை: ஏப்ரல் மாதம் மீனம் மாதமும் மேஷம் மாதமும் இணைந்த மாதம். சூரியன் மீனம் ராசியில் பாதி நாட்களும், மேஷம் ராசியில் பாதி நாட்களும் ஆக சஞ்சரிப்பார். ஏப்ரல் மாதம் மேஷம் ராசியில் சூரியன் உச்சம் பெறும் மாதம். இந்த மாதம் மகரத்தில் செவ்வாய் உச்சம், சனி ஆட்சி, குரு நீசபங்க ராஜயோகம், ரிஷபத்தில் சுக்கிரன் ஆட்சி

சென்னை: ஏப்ரல் மாதம் மீனம் மாதமும் மேஷம் மாதமும் இணைந்த மாதம். சூரியன் மீனம் ராசியில் பாதி நாட்களும், மேஷம் ராசியில் பாதி நாட்களும் ஆக சஞ்சரிப்பார். ஏப்ரல் மாதம் மேஷம் ராசியில் சூரியன் உச்சம் பெறும் மாதம். இந்த மாதம் மகரத்தில் செவ்வாய் உச்சம், சனி ஆட்சி, குரு நீசபங்க ராஜயோகம், ரிஷபத்தில் சுக்கிரன் ஆட்சி

Fans and cine-goers have been eagerly awaiting the release of Kiccha Sudeep’s highly anticipated next, Kotigobba 3. The Sandalwood biggie was initially scheduled to release on April 30. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown, the release of the

April is the month when farmers bring their newly harvested crops and start storing the grains. This is the time when India experiences the onset of the summer season. But there is something even more special and that is the arrival

A marriage is considered to be a sacred union of two souls. It not only unites a couple but also their family members and other things related to them. Due to this, people believe getting married on an auspicious date can

While the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 came to an end today, and several state governments have already announced the lockdown extension in their states, today, on 14 April at 10 am, PM Narendra Modi has announced the extension

With support from FII and DIIs, benchmark indices gained nearly 8 percent each last week. Both rallied over 14 percent in April.

Laurus reported a strong set of results for Q4FY2020 with PAT at Rs 109.6 crore, growing 154 percent YoY and slightly ahead of Sharekhan#39;s estimates.

Reports of successful trials of a COVID-19 vaccine also influenced the mood of the market.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has announced a pan-India "COVID Poster Challenge" contest for school students. The poster making contest is a part of "CRPF Community Collaboration Initiative'' to enhance public awareness about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. The

Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India (HMSI) has announced that the company has registered 0 units of domestic sales in the month of April 2020. The zero units of retail sales are due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, which has put the country under lockdown.

TVS Motor Company has announced that they have registered 0 units of sales in the month of April 2020. The company shut down all its operations on the 23rd of March 2020, just a day before the lockdown began.

Chennai based motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has registered 91 units in sales for the month of April 2020, even with a suspension in production activities because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bajaj Auto has released its sales report for the month of April 2020 in India. Unsurprisingly, the company has announced 0 units of domestic sales in the country during the last month. This was due to the nationwide lockdown, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Aprilia RS 660 is expected to be launched soon in international markets. The upcoming motorcycle has already been listed on the company's website hinting that a launch will happen soon.