Even after filling up reserves, govt would have secured only nine days of emergency supplies.As lockdown has crimped demand for fuel products, it has saddled refineries with unsold stocks

Indians are using this down time to connect with their friends and family.As film theatres shut down and eating out becomes a non-option due to social distancing requirements, people are turning to video-on-demand services

CAIT apprises the government of the difficulties being faced by traders on ground.The reopening of shops is subject to the area being neither a hotspot nor a containment zone

The film exhibition sector is dealing with zero revenue and the biggest loss ever to their business.The big worry for exhibitors is that viewers, especially families, will fear stepping out into large crowds even after theatres reopen

A resumption in production by Maruti and Hyundai is critical for India’s automotive industry as they together control nearly 70% of the domestic passenger vehicle market.Maruti and Hyundai would follow MG Motor India Ltd, which recently reopened its factory in Gujarat

There are concerns about the group’s ability to pay, especially as stores are functioning amid tight restrictions.The pandemic has caused long-term store closures across the group’s apparel, fashion, and other high-margin verticals

Most medicine factories are running at 50% of capacity or less because of the lack of manpower and also because local authorities are not giving permission for the units to function.Industry officials believe the situation could deteriorate for the industry if the nationwide lockdown continues

Retailers may go the the extra mile, devising ways to woo customers back while complying with norms on hygiene and social distancing.Besides reaching out to their customers online and apprising them of the safety measures taken, retailers are betting on the word of mouth publicity to bring shoppers back

Digital lenders are seeking guidelines for full digitization and allowing eKYC and eSign mandates.eKYC was suspended for NBFCs as the SC had ruled that private firms cannot force anyone to share Aadhaar data for KYC authentication

Companies have launched tele-services and even dedicated apps that let shopkeepers place orders.The companies say this will help ensure supplies do not run out at a time when distributors and wholesalers have been immobile because of lockdown

At the moment, there is no clear policy that governs home delivery of alcohol as it is a state subject.Home delivery of liquor is a key step in easing overcrowding and ensuring social distancing during the pandemic, say experts

Currently estimated at 574 million, the number of monthly active internet users has grown 24% over that of 2019, indicating an overall penetration of 41% last year

The list in 2018 contained about 7,600 names. It has been reduced to under 3,800 in the past 18 months, according to Castellum.AI, a New York-based regulatory technology company.

In a televised address to the nation, Singapore Prime Minister Lee said the government was committed to do its "utmost" to keep the deadly virus at bay.

A well-known philanthropist was tested positive for the COVID-19, days after meeting the Pakistan prime minister.

The Indian Army chief, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, to review LoC operations, said, "It is very unfortunate that at a time when the

Indian agencies have been engaged in countering Pakistani cyber-attacks on social media platforms for a very long time.

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