Top-down reforms since the demonetisation of 2016 have already derailed the economy and brought misery to millions, yet the great zeal to do more of the same amidst protests from several segments of population demonstrate that the intent is far from public welfare

Many studies, including those by top government bodies, identify top polluters of Delhi air as industries, vehicles and dust; the annual, ritualistic bashing of Punjab farmers in winter months only helps in shifting the blame and allows government agencies to evade accountability

The odd-even scheme is a road rationing plan under which odd and even numbered vehicles ply on alternate days

Delhi air pollution: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the campaign Red Light On, Gaadi Off will help in fighting air pollution. If you switch the engine off, you will save more fuel and it will also help reduce pollution, he said

Citing improvement in air quality in many places in the world where lockdown was imposed due to COVID-19, Mr Kejriwal said it has made us realise how human beings are responsible for spoiling the climate and tampering the ecosystem

Elaborating on tasks at hand, he said FADA would also work for making auto retail business viable again by taking steps to enhance profitability of the dealer community which has been hit hard by a prolonged slowdown

Without quality education, no economy can progress, at least not in today's technology and knowledge-driven globalised world order. Economists and policymakers know this well yet pay no attention

Evolving regulations and poor infrastructure are turning out to be pain points for the private healthcare sector, already struggling to manage the virus outbreak

Instead of a sudden contraction in demand, airlines have been caught in a range-bound demand cycle which could be lethal for their survival

Coronavirus pandemic has upended the fundamentals of hospitality sector, including Oyo; occupancies are down, room rates are down, the economy is limping, and state-specific restrictions have only made it difficult for the sector to gain travellers' confidence

The average consumer who is already paranoid about contracting the virus is just more confused

Kejriwal urged people to make it a people's movement to ensure social distancing and to wear masks just like the residents had done for odd-even scheme

There's a new war brewing in the kitchen between restaurants and online food aggregators

The organised air cooler industry is estimated to be approximately Rs 2,600 crore in terms of value and it was estimated to have sold close to 3 million units last year, believe industry experts

As if dealing with varied set of rules and regulations was not enough, stores in Tamil Nadu are not allowed to use air-conditioners

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that barber shops and salons would be allowed to reopen in Delhi, but spas would remain closed. Kejriwal, while addressing a press conference, also informed that borders would continue to remain sealed for another week in the wake of rising cases in the national capital. Only essential services would be exempted. Markets will be allowed to reopen without the odd-even conditions. Watch the video for more.Also Read: Coronavirus Lockdown XIX: Where is excess liquidity generated by RBI going?

Kejriwal says Delhi has best health infrastructure in country and that there is no shortage of beds in hospitals. His government has sought suggestions from people on opening of national capital borders

The liquor stores in Kerala will remain open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; bookings on the BevQ app have been allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Delhi has allowed 66 private liquor shops to open from Saturday. The shops are functioning from 9 am in the morning to 6: 30 pm in the evening. The liquor shops will have to follow the odd-even rule and strictly monitor social distancing. More stores are likely to get approval soon. Watch the video for more details.Coronavirus India Live Tracker: PM Modi speaks to Sri Lanka President, Mauritius PM, assures support

Indian Railways started running \"Shramik Special\" trains from May 1 to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lockdown