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Fresh PIL in SC Seeks Full MGNREGA Wages During Lockdown Period
04 Apr 2020
The PIL, filed by activists Aruna Roy and Nikhil Dey, said 7 crore workers registered under the scheme, be deemed to be on job during the lockdown period like other employees.
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Nizamuddin Security Net: Labourers, Migrant Workers Reel Under Spike in Prices of Essentials
03 Apr 2020
Rice, Wheat, Pulses and vegetables selling much higher than a week ago, say daily wagers living near Sarai Kale Khan.
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COVID-19: Singapore PM Gives 4 Days’ Notice for Month-Long Lockdown from April 7
03 Apr 2020
Most workplaces, with the exception of essential services and key economic sectors, will be closed.Singapore reported 65 new cases on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 1,114.
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Wuhan Residents Asked to Stay Home Amid Fears of COVID-19 Rebound
03 Apr 2020
After lockdown relaxation on March 25, there has been a steady rise in asymptomatic patients.
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China to Observe April 4 as National Mourning Day for COVID-19 Victims
03 Apr 2020
During the commemoration, national flags will fly at half-mast across the country and in all Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, and public recreational activities will be suspended.
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COVID-19: SBI Employees Warned of Action Over Social Media Posts Against Bank
03 Apr 2020
The move drew criticism by a large section ofSBI employees, who called it an attempt to muzzle free speechand expression. Bank initiates action against 2 employees in West Bengal.
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America's Top COVID-19 Expert Fauci's Security Beefed up After Right-Wing Threats
02 Apr 2020
Fauci, an advocate of strict social distancing, has become a public target for some Right-wing commentators and bloggers, who exercise influence over parts of Donald Trump’s base.
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China Reports 35 New Imported COVID—19 Cases, 6 Deaths
02 Apr 2020
Death toll from the COVID-19 infections increased to 3,318 in China after six more fatalities were confirmed on Wednesday
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COVID-19: Global Economy Could Shrink by Almost 1% in 2020, Says UN
02 Apr 2020
A DESA report said unemployment is likely to increase sharply, transforming a supply-side shock to a wider demand-side shock for the economy.
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Manipur's Women-Only Market Vendors Hit Hard by Lockdown
31 Mar 2020
Caught between COVID-19 and hunger, many women vendors are cutting down meal portions, eating salt and rice or exchanging vegetables with neighbours.