TAMIL NADU'S FAILED COVID-19 RESPONSE BEHIND CHENNAI'S CRIPPLING ECONOMY

Highlights

• The Unlock 1 guidelines issued by the Central Government allowed reopening of majority of businesses including salons and restaurants

• The 17-day complete lockdown imposed by the Tamil Nadu state government has dented most of the businesses in Chennai

MUMBAI: DISREGARD FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING LIKELY TO MAKE MARINE DRIVE THE NEXT COVID HUB

Highlights

• The guidelines under 'Unlock 1' and the state government of Maharashtra's 'Mission Begin Again' permit outdoor exercises like walking, jogging and cycling in public places

• People exercising at Marine Drive violated all the social di...

INDIA'S COVID-19 TALLY CROSSES 2.56 LAKH, REPORTS 9,983 NEW CASES IN LAST 24 HOURS

• Current Total Cases: 256,611

• Total Deaths : 7,135

• Cumulative recoveries : 124,095

• Top five states that has the maximum number of cases : 

Maharashtra: Cases 85,975, number of deaths 3,060. New deaths 91

Tamil Nadu:...

UNLOCK 1 HAS BOOSTED THE INDIAN ECONOMY SAYS CHRIS WOOD OF JEFFERIES

Highlights

• CRISIL, Moody, Goldman Sachs and various other firms have predicted contraction of 5 percent in the Indian economy

• Chris Wood said the recent rally in Indian stock markets showcase the mood of investors, though there will be nil growth in the country&r...

INDIA AND ITS NEW LOCKDOWN 5.0 GUIDELINES – COVID-19

Highlights –

• India completes its 4th phase of lockdown on 31 May 2020.
• New guidelines have been published by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Few states of India will continue with the continued extension of lockdown, with certain relax...