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In a policy-holder-friendly decision, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on Monday asked the heads of non-life insurers to encourage policy-holders to file electronically documents relating to Cyclone 'Nisagra' claims.   "It is interesting to see IRDAI...

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Sanjeev Sharma (IANS) 09 June 2020
Food categories like biscuits, salty snacks, instant noodles, beverages, edible oils are seeing an increase in demand as in home consumption increases while out of home consumption of FMCG products is expected to take a back seat as the lockdown keeps more people at home.   According...

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Moneylife Digital Team 08 June 2020
The COVID-19 era presents a radically transformed real estate market, with preferences changing to accommodate new market realities. With work-from-home (WFH) a viable option even after the lockdown, many future homebuyers will shift to the peripheral areas for bigger homes and a better...

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Renee Dudley (ProPublica) 08 June 2020
Brands have long been able to bid for the premier slot at the top left of Amazon’s listings, but during the pandemic the online retailer has begun using this position for its private-label items, raising antitrust concerns.   Until recently, when Amazon customers typed “melatonin”...

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The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from private hospitals, which were given land free of cost by the government, if they are willing to charge tariffs prescribed under the Ayushman Bharat scheme for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.   A bench headed by Chief Justice S A...

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With the scrapping of Mitron and Remove China Apps from its Play Store gaining a lot of attention in India, Google on Thursday said that it removed a video app "for a number of technical policy violations", while adding that it also does not allow an app that "encourages or incentivizes users...

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After the Reserve Bank of India said the waiver of interest charges on EMIs during moratorium will lead to loss of 1 per cent of the GDP, Supreme Court on Thursday asked the finance ministry to reply, whether the interest could be waived or it will continue during the moratorium...

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QUAID NAJMI (IANS) 01 June 2020
Post-lockdown, crores of people all over Maharashtra will brace for an ugly cut of another kind - a staggering proposal for doubling of rates at all barber shops and beauty parlours.   The Maharashtra Nabhik Mahamandal (MNM) the umbrella organization for around 15 lakh barber shops...

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Days after the Supreme Court directed that the safety and social distancing norms should be followed in aircraft, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), here on Monday, asked airlines to keep the middle seats of a row vacant if the passenger load and seat capacity...

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on a plea challenging the levy of interest on loan during the stipulated moratorium period.   A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah asked the Centre and RBI to file their...

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Moneylife Digital Team 26 May 2020
Supply chain disruptions in the early weeks of the nationwide lockdown, and bread-and-butter issues for hotels, restaurants and cafes, have materially reduced demand for dairy products.   While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may hit unorganised players hard, due to lukewarm...

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The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has upheld profiteering allegation against Emaar MGF Land for not passing on benefit of input tax credit on GST to home buyers of 'Emerald Floors Premier' at Gurugram and has ordered the company to pass on the benefit within three...

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Domestic passenger flight services commencing from Monday will have a fixed minimum and maximum fare structure for different routes, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.   While detailing the plans to re-start domestic operations, he said the step has been...

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As domestic flight services resume on May 25 with one-third of capacity, it will not allow people staying in containment zones to board a flight as they will not be eligible for travel.   The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday came up with a detailed guideline for the airlines and...

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Online food delivery platform Swiggy has started alcohol home delivery service in Jharkhand starting Thursday, even as the company revealed it is also in advanced stages of discussions with multiple state governments for providing similar service.   When liquor shops were reopened in...

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Domestic passenger flights would be resumed in a calibrated manner, two months after suspending them under the national lock-down norms, tweeted civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday.   "Domestic civil aviation operations will recommence in a calibrated manner from...

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In not so good news for the dining out industry which is already reeling under losses, 74% people said they will not be visiting their favourite restaurant in the next 30 days even if it was open, according to a survey by Local Circles.   Fear of catching the coronavirus is paramount...

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Moneylife Digital Team 19 May 2020
The Bombay High Court (BHC) on Tuesday asked additional solicitor general (ASG) Anil C Singh to take instructions from the Union government on capping prices for N95 masks and respond by Friday on two letters sent by Maharashtra government on the same subject. When the ASG informed the bench...

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Ecommerce players on Sunday welcomed the government's decision to allow the delivery of non-essential items in the red zones across the country.   The new guidelines for lockdown 4.0 announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) paved the way for a broader resumption of economic...

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Discretionary spending has taken a massive hit as consumers are deferring non-essential purchases due to the uncertainty caused by the spread of coronavirus.   According to a survey by Local Circles, consumers in red zones were asked once the lockdown is relaxed in their areas what...

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