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India's Factory Activity Fell to Record Low in April as Lockdown Hit Demand, Disrupted Supply Chains

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.




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Goldman Sachs Says it Remains Bullish on Oil Prices in 2021

Lower crude production due to reduced activity and OPEC+ cuts, coupled with a partial recovery in oil demand, should drive prices higher next year, Goldman Sachs Equity Research said in a note.




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Indian State Retailers' April Petrol Sales Down 61%, Diesel by 57%: Sources

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.




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IRDAI Sets up Panel to Draft Standard Professional Indemnity Policy for Insurance Intermediaries

Professional indemnity policy offers protection to professionals against potential claims for injury or loss resulting from their advice action for failure to fulfil their duties.




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Petrol Price in Delhi Hiked by Rs 1.67 Per Litre, Diesel by Rs 7.10 as Govt Raises VAT

Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 71.26 a litre as against Rs 69.59 previously, oil industry sources said.




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Tata Steel Leaves Indian Steel Association; TV Narendran Steps Down as President

An ISA official also confirmed Narendran's resignation but said the reason for his sudden resignation is not known yet.




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Oil Prices Fall as Rising US Inventories Reassert Supply Concerns

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell as much as 2.1 per cent to $24.05 a barrel and were down 14 cents at $24.41 a barrel at 0201 GMT. WTI has snapped a five-day winning streak.




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US Private Hiring Collapses in April, Plunging 20.2 Million, Says Payroll Firm ADP

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.




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Coronavirus Lockdown: India's Coal Import Declines by 29 Percent in April

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.




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CAIT Flags Traders' Inability to Pay Full Salary for April, Seeks Goyal's Intervention

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




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Public Sector Banks Sanctioned Rs 5.66 Lakh Crore Loans during March-April: Nirmala Sitharaman

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




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Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Hit 4-month Low of Rs 6,108 Crore in April

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.




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India's Fuel Demand Dips Over 45% in April Amid Covid-19 Lockdown: Govt Report

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




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To Woo Investors Pulling Out of China, UP Min Takes Suggestions from European Delegates on Improving Biz

Sidharth Nath Singh informed the participants, through video conferencing, about the developmental projects being undertaken in the state; including the Jewar Airport, said to be key to improving the state's airways connectivity.




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ICICI Bank Q4 Net Profit Rises 26 Per Cent to Rs 1,221 Crore

The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 969 crore in the corresponding January-March period of 2018-19.




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Badminton Restart 'Difficult to Predict' After Coronavirus Crisis, Says BWF Chief

BWF chief Thomas Lund said the restrictions on international travel due to coronavirus has complicated the picture for badminton to resume.




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Kashmir Athletes Struggle to Practice During Coronavirus Lockdown

Kashmiri athletes like Afreen Hyder, Aijaz Hassan, Vilayat Hussain and more have to make do with the restricted spaces and still stay fit during Covid-19 lockdown.




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'I See 2020 as Practically Lost' For Tennis: Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal believes the chances of tennis restarting before the end of this year are slim.




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Athletes Harassed in Spain While Practicing Amid Confinement

Athletes always must go out carrying the proper documentation showing that they are allowed to be out, otherwise they can be subjected to fines.




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Using Ropes and Tires, Been More Than a Month Since Proper Training: Satish Kumar

For Satish Kumar the euphoria that came with sealing qualification for the Tokyo Olympics was quickly balanced off by the news that it been postponed due to coronavirus




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NFL Sets Protocols for Reopening of Team Facilities, to be Set in Place by May 15

NFL is also establishing workplace protocols that require face coverings unless a person is in a closed office.




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Shortage of workers hit food processing units in south Gujarat




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Private bus owners suspend service




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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Flashes Her Million Dollar Smile in This Adorable Pic

Dog mom Priyanka Chopra shared an adorable photo on social media with her pet Gino. Check it out.




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Tisca Chopra Recalls Time When Irrfan Khan Stopped Her From Quitting Acting

Actress Tisca Chopra worked with the late Irrfan Khan in the critically acclaimed film Qissa besides in TV projects. She says Irrfan pushed her in the right direction during her initial days of struggle.




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Throwback Pic of Pregnant Kareena Kapoor Posing with Ibrahim, Sara Ali Khan is Unmissable

An old pic of Kareena Kapoor is making rounds on the internet where she is seen posing with the sibling duo -- Ibrahim and Sara Ali Khan-- flaunting her baby bump.




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Safety Protocol And Shooting Guidelines Yet To Be Formalised: Producers Guild Of India

A Producers Guild Of India Spokesperson informed that the final guidelines for the resumption of shooting activities were still under process, after a draft document started circulating in the media and entertainment industry.




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Priyanka Chopra's Cousin Meera's Father Robbed at Knifepoint

Priyanka Chopra's cousin Meera Chopra's father was robbed at knifepoint in Police Colony in New Delhi.




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Paulo Coelho Relates Kaamyaab, Presented by Shah Rukh Khan, with Real Life Tragedy of Brazilian Actor

Acclaimed Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho finds Shah Rukh Khan presented Bollywood movie 'Kaamyaab' very relatable.




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Netizens Hail Kirti Kulhari for Spreading Body Positivity Message with Bikini Photo

Kirti Kulhari sent out the message of 'every body is a bikini body' with her latest beach photo on Instagram.




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Pregnant Kareena's Old Photo with Sara-Ibrahim Surfaces, So Does Pic of Tamannaah Bhatia with Pak Cricketer

Pregnant Kareena Kapoor's photo with Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan has surfaced on the internet, so has a picture of Tamannaah Bhatia with former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq. Read on for more details.




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Raveena Tandon Wins The Internet With Her Hilarious Reply To Fan Who Proposed Her For Marriage

Raveena Tandon gave a funny reply to a fan who proposed marriage to her in the next birth.




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After Praising Shah Rukh Khan, Paulo Coelho Has This to Say About 'Kaamyaab' Actor Sanjay Mishra

Paulo Coelho wrote another message for team 'Kaamyaab' and lead actor Sanjay Mishra, whose performance in the movie moved him to tears.




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Vijay as Professor, Shah Rukh Khan as Berlin: 'Money Heist' Director Picks His Cast for Indian Version

During an interview, 'Money Heist' director Alex Rodrigo picked his cast from a lot of Indian actors. And we have to say, he makes interesting choices.




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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sunny Leone, Katrina Kaif Are Most Searched Indian Stars Globally

The three fermale celebrities were respectively searched an average 39 lakh, 31 lakh, and 19 lakh times between January and April 2020, according to an SEMrush study after analysing global data.




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Anand Ahuja Planned Special Surprise for Sonam Kapoor on 2nd Marriage Anniversary, See Pics

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja connected with family over video conferencing and enjoyed quarantine snacks on the occasion of their second marriage anniversary.




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Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Varun Dhawan Praise New Banksy Art to Thank Doctors and Nurses

Titled 'Game Changer', Banksy's new artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse superhero toy.




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Janhvi Kapoor's Younger Sister Khushi Kapoor is Clearly Not Impressed by Her Cooking Skills

Janhvi Kapoor took to Instagram Stories, where she shared a funny video of her sister Khushi trying her banana toffee sauce.




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How I Represent Women On Screen Is Important For Me, Says Bhumi Pednekar

Bhumi Pednekar says she wants people to realize how equality is yet to be achieved in society through cinema. The actress was glad to have landed representing roles for women in movies like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, and Saand Ki Aankh.




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Jennifer Aniston's Representative Dismisses Reports of Brad Pitt's Daughter Calling Her ‘Mommy'

Jennifer Aniston's representative has dismissed reports that claimed Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh has started calling the actress ‘mommy'.




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'Wasn’t Aware Medical Stores Were Selling Alcohol': Rakul Preet Singh Trashes Rumours of Her Buying Liquor

Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh has slammed rumours that she was purchasing alcohol amid the lockdown.




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'Prabhas 20' Director Shares Launch Ceremony Pics on Social Media

On Friday, 'Prabhas 20' director Radha Krishna Kumar shared some pictures from the film's launch ceremony.




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Mumbai Police Thanks Hrithik Roshan for Providing Hand Sanitisers for Personnel

Hrithik Roshan has donated hand sanitisers to Mumbai Police personnel as an expression of gratitude during the Covid-19 outbreak.




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Bigg Boss 13's Himanshi Khurana Confirms She And Asim Riaz Approached For Nach Baliye 10

Earlier, there were reports about Himanshi and Asim being approached for Nach Baliye 10. Now, Himanshi has herself confirmed that they were indeed approached for the show.




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Bois Locker Room Case: Is Bollywood Complicit in Promoting Toxicity and Rape Culture?

The recent Bois Locker Room controversy sent shockwaves across social media.We find out how complicit is cinema in harbouring entitlement and sexism in young minds.




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Irrfan Khan Represents Contemporary Indian Actors To The World, Says Neeraj Kabi

Actor-Director Neeraj Kabi says Irrfan Khan's death felt like a personal loss. The two worked together in the 2015 film Talvar.




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Netizen Asks 'Someone Explain Kartik Aaryan to Me Please', Actor Impresses with Humble Reply

Kartik Aaryan had a fitting reply for a netizen who posted a negative comment on Instagram.




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12 test positive in Bhatkal, all primary contacts of 18-year-old woman




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Marathi Actress Amruta Takes an Entrepreneurial Path

Amruta Khanvilkar extending her wings to cover more facets of the entertainment industry.




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Exclusive | Overpriced N95 Face Masks That You Bought on Shopping Sites Could Be Fake

The investigation brings to light the issue of unverified sellers cashing in on keywords and marketing products against the policies of e-commerce sites.