LATEST WORLD NEWS : April 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Super-Rich Hunker Down In $8.35 Million-Luxury Bunkers Amid COVID-19

Stranded on superyachts or confined to their sprawling mansions worrying about their wine cellars, the world's super rich have invited ridicule throughout the coronavirus pandemic with their apparent...

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Lockdown: Maruti sells zero units in domestic market in April

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it did not sell a single unit in the domestic market last month due to coronavirus-led nationwide lockdown. The company had zero sales in the domestic market in April 2020, MSI said in a statement.

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Number Of COVID-19 Hotspots Down In 2 Weeks, But So Are Virus-Free Zones

The number of coronavirus "red zones", across India have fallen by 23 per cent in 15 days, the government said on Thursday, from 170 on April 15 to 130 on April 30

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Yachts, Wine Cellars, Private Jets: Isolating With The Super-Rich

PM's Message For Russian Counterpart Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished fast recovery from COVID-19 to his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin, who was found infected with the highly infectious coronavirus on Thursday.

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"Will Be Truly Missed'': Top US Diplomat On Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan

Senior US diplomat Alice Wells has expressed grief on the death of Bollywood actors Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan saying the two Bollywood legends stole the hearts of audiences around the world and...

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Aired Again After 33 Years, 'Ramayan' Sets World Record

"Rebroadcast of Ramayana on Doordarshan smashes viewership records worldwide," tweeted DD India

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Number Of COVID-19 Hotspots Down In 2 Weeks, But So Are Virus-Free Zones

The number of coronavirus "red zones", across India have fallen by 23 per cent in 15 days, the government said on Thursday, from 170 on April 15 to 130 on April 30

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"Precious Memories" From Aishwarya, Star Of Film Rishi Kapoor Directed

"There will never be another... just too special," wrote Aishwarya for Rishi Kapoor

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COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 35,000, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours: 10 Points

India recorded the biggest single-day jump in the number of coronavirus cases as 1,993 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, including 73 deaths, taking the total to 35,043 and 1,147 deaths....

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"Precious Memories" From Aishwarya, Star Of Film Rishi Kapoor Directed

"There will never be another... just too special," wrote Aishwarya for Rishi Kapoor

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COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 35,000, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

Coronavirus: 1,993 cases in India in 24 hours, biggest jump, total COVID-19 cases cross 35,000-mark; 1,147 deaths

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Lockdown Relaxations On May 4 For Many Districts, Says Home Ministry

New guidelines to fight COVID-19 which will give considerable relaxations to many districts will come into effect from May 4 when the nationwide lockdown is set to expire, the Union Home Ministry said...

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Core sector’s monthly fall in March biggest in 8 years

The eight-core sector industries, which account for over 40% of the index of industrial production (IIP), slumped 6.5% in March — the steepest monthly fall since the series was constructed in 2011-12 — as the deadly coronavirus severely hit output across sectors and highlighted the pain ahead for the industrial sector. Coal was the sole segment that recorded growth.

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US Says Remdesivir Shows "Clear-Cut" Effect In Treating Coronavirus

COVID-19 patients on the antiviral remdesivir recovered about 30 percent faster than those on a placebo, the results of a major clinical trial showed Wednesday, as a top US scientist hailed the drug's...

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PM Modi signals push to attract firms that exit China to India

PM Modi on Thursday discussed ways to attract investments with his top ministerial colleagues, paving the way for a comprehensive strategy paper to be formally cleared by the cabinet in the coming weeks. The PM had signalled to boost investments by capturing a part of the supply chain expected to move out of China looking to diversify their production base.

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"Propaganda": India Amid Backlash Over "Islamophobic" Posts

India on Thursday called as "propaganda" its criticism by certain Twitter handles from the Arab world alleging that Muslims are being targeted in several parts of the country in the name of...

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"Men With Rifles Yelling": US Senator As Protesters Demand Lockdown End

Demonstrators, including some carrying guns, entered the capitol building in the US state of Michigan on Thursday and demanded the Democratic governor lift strict coronavirus lockdown orders, as some...

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"WHO Like China's PR Agency, Should Be Ashamed," Says Trump

US President Donald Trump Thursday said the World Health Organization should be "ashamed of" itself, as he likened it to a public relations agency for China.

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UP Man Hacks 6 Family Members To Death Over Property, Surrenders: Police

Six members of a family were allegedly hacked to death by another family member over a property dispute on the outskirts of Lucknow on Thursday, police said.

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Coronavirus "Scarecrows" Urges Delhi Residents To Stay Home Amid Lockdown

The Delhi Police has come up with an important and innovative method to spread awareness of COVID-19 among the citizens by installing coronavirus lookalike "scarecrows" with a message displayed on...

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"Propaganda": India Amid Backlash Over "Islamophobic" Posts

India on Thursday called as "propaganda" its criticism by certain Twitter handles from the Arab world alleging that Muslims are being targeted in several parts of the country in the name of containing...

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"Men With Rifles Yelling": US Senator As Protesters Demand Lockdown End

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

"65,000 Crores To Help Poor": Raghuram Rajan To Rahul Gandhi On COVID-19

Around Rs 65,000 crores will be needed to help the poor in India hit hard by the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, renowned economist Raghuram Rajan told Rahul Gandhi in a video interaction released...

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Rishi Kapoor Dies In Mumbai At 67. "He's Gone," Tweets Amitabh Bachchan

Rishi Kapoor, known for his work in films like Bobby and Chandni, was treated in New York for cancer and returned to Mumbai last year.

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"Terrible Week For Indian Cinema": India Mourns Legend Rishi Kapoor

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today tweeted condolences on the death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. The 67-year-old actor died after fighting cancer. He was taken to HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai by his...

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"65,000 Crores To Help Poor": Raghuram Rajan To Rahul Gandhi On COVID-19

Rahul Gandhi today interviewed renowned economist Raghuram Rajan, a former RBI chief, on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. "We will need Rs 65,000 crore, it is not that much. This...

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Toyota Innova Crysta Updated With More Standard Safety Features

Toyota India has silently updated the 2020 Innova Crysta, and now the MPV will come with more safety features as part of standard fitments. As per the updated list posted on the company's website,...

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India Coronavirus Cases Cross 33,000-Mark; 1,074 Deaths, 67 In 24 Hours

India has reported 33,050 coronavirus cases till this morning, according to government data. A total of 1,718 new cases and 67 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, the Home Ministry's data...

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White House Briefly Follows Twitter Accounts In State Visits: US Official

The White House Wednesday explained that its Twitter handle typically ''follows'' the accounts of officials from host countries for a brief period during a presidential trip to retweet their messages...

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1.6 Billion Risk Losing Jobs Due To Coronavirus Pandemic: UN Labour Body

Almost 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy, nearly half of the global workforce, face an immediate danger of losing their livelihoods due to the continued sharp decline in working hours...

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"Literally A Pipe Organ For China": Trump's Latest On WHO

President Donald Trump Wednesday termed the World Health Organization "literally a pipe organ for China" and said the United States will soon come out with its recommendations on the global body,...

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Mike Pompeo Pushes China For Access To Wuhan Labs Over Coronavirus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday pushed China again to provide the world access to its virology labs in Wuhan, saying the world needed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic originated...

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Man Stabbed To Death Over "High Price" Of Chicken In Delhi: Police

A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by four people after an argument over the price of chicken in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday, police said.

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"Remdesivir Has Clear-Cut Positive Effect": Scientist On Antiviral Drug

US scientists on Wednesday hailed a potential breakthrough in the coronavirus fight as a trial showed patients responding to an antiviral drug, fueling global hopes for a return to normal despite...

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"This Is Fascist, Not Democratic": Elon Musk On Coronavirus Lockdown

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Wednesday called the coronavirus confinement a "fascist" action and "an outrage" that infringes on personal freedom and will damage the economy.

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"Literally A Pipe Organ For China": Trump's Latest On WHO

"Remdesivir Has Clear-Cut Positive Effect": Scientist On Antiviral Drug

Ghaziabad Man Goes Out For Groceries In Lockdown, Returns Home With Wife

The nationwide lockdown across the country has people stepping out only for essentials. But this man from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad went out to buy vegetables but returned home with a wife. To add to...

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In Russia Coronavirus Lockdown, Fears Of A Return To The Bottle

Stuck in cramped flats and struggling with fears of the coronavirus and its economic impact, many Russians are worried about the return of an old demon.

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Ghaziabad Man Goes Out For Groceries In Lockdown, Returns Home With Wife

"This Is Fascist, Not Democratic": Elon Musk On Coronavirus Lockdown

With No Revenue, Assam Announces Slew Of Measures To Cut Down Expenses

Assam today said that no reimbursement of GST to industries will be allowed in the first quarter of the current financial year, as the state introduced several strict measures to fight the coronavirus...

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India Appoints New Ambassadors To Qatar, Bahrain

Deepak Mittal has been appointed India's next Ambassador to Qatar, while Piyush Srivastava goes to Bahrain in the same capacity, as per an official release of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued...

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After Centre, Delhi Halts Dearness Allowance Hike Till July 2021

After the Centre, the Delhi government has now put on hold the hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for government employees and pensioners, in view of the country's financial situation...

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Nirmala Sitharaman's 13-Tweet Counter To Rahul Gandhi's 'RBI List' Attack

In a series of tweets late on Tuesday night, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his allegations on "wilful defaulters, bad loans and write-offs", calling them...

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7.4 lakh pull out additional Rs 2,400 crore from EPF in 1 month

Around 7.4 lakh EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Org) subscribers have tapped their provident fund accounts to withdraw close to Rs 2,368 cr in one month, using a special window created due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Under the special facility, a non-refundable withdrawal of three months’ salary or up to 75% of the balance (whichever is less) has been provided.

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Government starts e-retail chain for rural India

It’s the desi, rural version of Flipkart and Amazon, and is promoted by the government. Concerned over the severe restrictions on mobility and lack of adequate supplies in times of Covid-19, the government has facilitated the creation of a village-level online retail chain, planning massive supplies of essentials through fast-expanding outlets that are taking orders online and offline, and carrying out home deliveries.

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Coronavirus Deaths In India Cross 1,000-Mark, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

1,007 people have died of coronavirus in India and over 31,000 cases have been reported in the country so far according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. This is the biggest jump...

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Sensex, Nifty Poised To Extend Gains For Third Consecutive Day

Asian shares were cautiously higher on Wednesday as investors paused ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.2 per cent...

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Coronavirus deaths in India cross 1,000-mark, 31,332 cases so far

Coronavirus deaths in India cross 1,000-mark, 31,332 cases so far

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CRPF Battalion In Delhi Reports 46 COVID-19 Cases, 1 Jawan Dies

A CRPF battalion in Delhi has reported 47 cases of coronavirus, including one jawan who died yesterday. The entire battalion of nearly 1,000 people have been quarantined.The 31st battalion of the...

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FM rebuts Rahul's claim, says no loan waived off

“Provisions are made for NPAs as per the four-year provisioning cycle laid down by the RBI. Upon full provisioning being done, banks write off the fully provided NPA but continue to pursue recovery against the borrower. No loan is waived off,” said finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutting Rahul Gandhi’s claims on banks writing off bad debt of Rs 68,600 cr.

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CRPF Battalion In Delhi Reports 46 COVID-19 Cases, 1 Jawan Dies

The CRPF battalion in Delhi has reported 47 cases of coronavirus, including one jawan who died yesterday. Around entire battalion of nearly 1,000 people have been quarantined.

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Passes Must For Gurgaon, Says Haryana, Blaming Delhi For Virus Spread

Haryana will tighten its borders with Delhi, clamping down on travel to its satellite cities of Gurgaon and Faridabad, after a number of recent coronavirus cases were traced to the national capital,...

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How To Lose Belly Fat: These 6 Lifestyle Changes Could Work Wonders

If you are trying to lose your stubborn belly fat, you should check out these effective lifestyle changes

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File Case Against Kamal Nath: BJP Asks Farmers Who Didn't Get Loan Waiver

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's farm loan waiver scheme, that he announced within hours of assuming office, is likely to be scrapped. However, it doesn't end there.

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Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden's White House Bid

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday, saying he is the type of "leader" the United States needs during the current coronavirus...

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File Case Against Kamal Nath: BJP Asks Farmers Who Didn't Get Loan Waiver

Fighter Jets Fly Over New York To Honour Health Workers. Watch

US military flight squadrons paid tribute to coronavirus health care staff, first responders and other essential workers with a ceremonial flyover of COVID-19 epicenter New York City on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus: Tripura Fifth State In Northeast To Become COVID-19 Free

Tripura has become the fifth state in the northeast to become COVID-19 free. The state had two cases - both have been cured and discharged.

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Justin Trudeau's Mother In Hospital After Apartment Fire

Margaret Trudeau, the mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was rushed to hospital overnight after a fire broke out in her Montreal apartment, sources and local media said Tuesday.

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India Inches Closer To 30,000 Coronavirus Cases, Total Deaths 937

India is inching closer to 30,000 coronavirus cases across the country. Currently, the number of cases stand at 29,974 with 937 deaths. Maharashtra is still the most affected state with over 8,500...

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Ground Situation In Bihar Behind Nitish Kumar's Stance On Migrants

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has refused to bring back students and migrant labourers, sticking to his stand that puts lockdown rules first. While it has ensured that the COVID-19 figures in the...

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Court Stays Kerala's Order To Defer Part Of Government Staff's Salaries

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed the state's Left government's order to defer payments of a portion of salaries of all government employees by five months. The order has been stayed for two...

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US Registers Millionth Coronavirus Case, Number Of Deaths Cross 58,000

The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some...

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Ground Situation In Bihar Behind Nitish Kumar's Stance On Migrants

US Registers Millionth Coronavirus Case, Number Of Deaths Cross 58,000

Monday, April 27, 2020

A Guide To Government's Decisions To Cushion Economy From COVID-19

Banks don't need to set aside cash reserves for loans given to small businesses between January 31 to July 31, or for credit to help consumers buy a car or home.

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Delhi Minister Accused Of Violating Lockdown, Confronted By Senior Cop

Delhi Food Minister Imran Hussain was accused of violating the COVID-19 lockdown in the city on Monday by a senior police officer who was seen reprimanding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on video.

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62 Coronavirus Deaths In India In 24 hours, Biggest Jump So Far

India recorded 1,543 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 62 deaths linked to the highly contagious illness - the biggest single-day spike - taking the total to 29,435 COVID-19 cases so...

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"No Scope For Mistake": Doctor Describes COVID-19 Swab Sample Collection

A doctor working at a hospital for treatment of coronavirus patients here in Maharashtra has revealed the tough task and challenges they face in collecting swab samples of the suspected patients.

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Delhi Groom's Car Catches Fire, Cops On Lockdown Duty Drop Him To Venue

A young man in Delhi had a dramatic entry at the venue of his wedding on Monday, amid the lockdown against coronavirus. After the car in which he was travelling caught fire in the middle of the road,...

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"Very Serious Investigations" Against China Over Coronavirus, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world.

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Sensex Jumps Over 400 Points; Banking Stocks Lead Gains

Axis Bank will report its earnings for the last quarter of financial year 2019-20 later in the day.

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Exclusive: VW T-Roc GT In The Works; Other SUVs May Also Get Performance Variants

Volkswagen Indias focus on SUVs is now well understood, and in keeping with that we have exclusive information that a slew of performance variants like the VW T-Roc GT may be coming soon.

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Delhi Minister Accused Of Violating Lockdown, Confronted By Senior Cop

62 Coronavirus Deaths In India In 24 hours, Biggest Jump So Far

Coronavirus: 62 deaths in India in 24 hours, steepest rise so far, 934 total deaths

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A Guide To Government's Decisions To Cushion Economy From COVID-19

Banks don't need to set aside cash reserves for loans given to small businesses between January 31 to July 31, or for credit to help consumers buy a car or home.

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RIL to finalise first rights offer in 29 years

Reliance Industries (RIL) is planning a rights issue — its first fund-raise from the public in 29 years. The company has not disclosed the amount of money it plans to raise through the rights offer or any other details about it. RIL said its board will meet on April 30 to “consider a proposal to issue equity shares to existing shareholders on rights basis”.

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US airlines set new policies to slow virus spread

Flights from all airlines have been grounded since mid-March as potential passengers hunkered down at home under lockdown orders to slow the spread of the virus. Most transatlantic flights were suspended after an order from the White House.

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After WhatsApp curbs, 70% fall in ‘highly forwarded’ messages

WhatsApp’s new restrictions to curb misinformation has shown quick results. The new restrictions, which were implemented earlier this month, have caused a 70% drop in the number of ‘highly forwarded messages’ sent on the platform. On April 7, the company had said messages that are forwarded five times or more, can be sent to only one person or a group at a time.

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Residents Protest COVID Suspect's Cremation, Throw Stones At Haryana Cops

Residents of a village in Haryana's Ambala clashed with the police and threw stones at doctors on Monday evening as they protested the cremation of a COVID-19 suspect. The woman, in her early 60s,...

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"I Do Have A Very Good Idea": Trump On Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to confirm that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is alive, saying he wished him well after days of speculation over the dictator's whereabouts.

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Boeing Chief Sees Slow Airline Rebound, Says No Dividend For "Years"

Boeing's head said Monday that restoring the dividend could take three to five years as the company girds for a slow air travel recovery in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: As Delhi Crosses 3,000 Mark, Haryana Tightens Borders

India recorded 1,463 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total to 28,380. The total number of deaths from the deadly virus stands at 886. More than three million cases of coronavirus...

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3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Kulgam

Three unidentified terrorists have been killed and arms and ammunition have been recovered after an encounter between security forces and terrorists on Monday.

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Donald Trump Appears To Confirm That North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Is Alive

Wuhan's L-Type Coronavirus Likely Caused More Deaths In Gujarat: Experts

The high COVID-19 mortality rate in Gujarat could be due to the dominance of the L-type strain of coronavirus, found to have been more prevalent in Wuhan in China, where the outbreak started, experts...

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Punjab Police Launches Campaign For Colleague Whose Hand Was Chopped

All police personnel in Punjab will on Monday wear badges with the name of their colleague Harjeet Singh, whose left hand was chopped off in an attack when he was trying to impose lockdown...

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227 COVID-19 Containment Zones In Kolkata, Total 348 In 4 Bengal Hotspots

West Bengal's four hotspot districts - Kolkata, North 24 parganas, Howrah and East Midnapore have a total of 348 hotspots, the state government informed today. Kolkata has 227 containment zones, North...

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

India Bought 'Overpriced' Chinese COVID-19 Test Kits, Court Fight Reveals

India paid double for Chinese Rapid Antibody Tests for coronavirus, which have been put on hold in many states because of faulty results.

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Sensex jumps over 600 points as auto, bank stocks surge; Nifty above 9,300

Equity indices surged on Monday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 600 points in opening trade led by gains in bank, auto and pharma stocks, amid positive global cues. The 30-share BSE index was up 630 points or 2.01 per cent to 31,958; while the broader NSE Nifty rose 174 points or 1.90 per cent to 9,329.

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Govt issues dos & don’ts for workers at airports

The government has prescribed a minimum spacing of one metre between personnel manning counters at airports where passengers need to queue up like security, immigration and customs. Staffers providing these vital services have been categorised as being at “low risk” and advised to use triple layer masks and gloves while on the job, according to the health ministry’s “guidelines on rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE)”.

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RBI Announces Rs 50,000-Crore Special Liquidity Facility For Mutual Funds

The RBI citedheightened volatility in capital markets in reaction to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, whichhas imposed liquidity strains on mutual funds (MFs).

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9 States Likely To Speak At Video-Con With PM, Mamata Banerjee May Skip

At least nine Chief Ministers are expected to speak at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video-conference with Chief Ministers beginning shortly, the third since the countrywide coronavirus lockdown...

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"Was Giving Time For Truth To Prevail": Kanika On COVID-19 Controversy

"There have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information," wrote Kanika Kapoor

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India Bought 'Overpriced' Chinese COVID-19 Test Kits, Court Fight Reveals

India paid double for Chinese Rapid Antibody Tests for coronavirus, which have been put on hold in many states because of faulty results.

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872 Deaths In India, 48 In 24 Hours, 27,892 Cases So Far

Coronavirus: 872 deaths in India, 48 in 24 hours, 27,892 cases so far

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Amazon, Flipkart Urge Government To Let Them Sell Non-Essentials Too

E-commerce giants Amazon India and Flipkart have urged the government to let them sell non-essential items during the lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus in India. The platforms stressed on...

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Franklin Templeton suspends six more schemes

Since these FoFs had investments in two of the six funds which were closed on Friday, it was difficult for these FoFs to generate any income in the current situation and hence have been suspended. With the suspension of these FoFs, the total asset under suspension for twelve schemes together is now at nearly Rs 27,000 crore.

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Amazon, Flipkart Urge Government To Let Them Sell Non-Essentials Too

Government looks at reform measures in agriculture, manufacturing sectors

The Centre is examining a “significant number” of reforms along with staggered stimulus packages aimed at various stressed sectors of the economy as part of its strategy to combat the bruising impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sources said the government has started the process of identifying reforms which can be pushed through to make the economy more attractive and productive and help it overcome the impact of the pandemic in the “shortest possible time.”

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CBI arrests Wadhawan brothers from quarantine at farmhouse

A CBI team on Sunday reached Mahabaleswar and arrested “absconding” DHFL promoter Kapil Wadhawan and his brother Dheeraj Wadhawan alias Baba Dewan in a fraud case involving Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor. The move came after the special CBI court vacated the stay on their arrest on Saturday.

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"People Say I Am Hardest Working President": Donald Trump

Continuing his attacks against on media, US President Donald Trump on Sunday described himself as the "hardest working president", claiming that he has possibly done more work in his first tenure than...

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Government may stand guarantee for extra funds to bail out MSMEs

The government is considering a proposal to provide guarantee to businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, for accessing additional working capital at a time when cash flow is severely impacted due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

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"People Say I Am Hardest Working President": Donald Trump

Continuing his attacks against on media, US President Donald Trump on Sunday described himself as the "hardest working president", claiming that he has possibly done more work in his first tenure...

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un "Alive And Well": South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key...

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un "Alive And Well": South Korea

Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Migrant Crisis Today

The Supreme Court will hear a petition today asking it to direct the centre and states to allow migrant workers stuck amid the lockdown to return home if they test negative for the COVID-19 virus.

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Coronavirus Updates: Biggest Single Day Spike Takes Total Cases To 26,917

Covid-19 India Updates: India on Sunday recorded its biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 1,975 patients testing positive, taking the total to 26,917, including 826 deaths, as per the...

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Governor's Image Maligned Due To Frequent Visits By BJP Leaders: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over the issue of pending approval of Maharashtra governor to nominate Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as an MLC

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Girl Commits Suicide After Being Allegedly Raped In UP, 2 Arrested: Cops

Two persons were arrested for allegedly raping a girl, who committed suicide in Aligarh's Dadon, police said.

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Boy, 5, Gives Details Of Tutor Taking Classes During Lockdown In Punjab

A five-year-old boy spilled the beans when a Punjab police official asked his uncle for the address of his tutor's house from where the man was bringing his nephew and niece before being caught for...

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

Kim Jong Un's Train Likely Spotted In Resort Town Amid Rumours: Report

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea...

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Royal Enfield's New Motorcycle To Be Called Meteor 350 Fireball; Images & India Price Leaked Online

There have been several speculations regarding the Royal Enfield's upcoming motorcycle. To be based on the new J1D platform, the motorcycle is expected to serve as a replacement likely to be a...

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Man Kills Wife In Containment Zone Allegedly Following Fight Over Kids

A 34-year-old man was apprehended on Saturday for allegedly killing his wife after a heated argument at their home in west Delhi''s Madipur area, police said.

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Senior Bengaluru Cop Accused By Junior Of Facilitating Liquor In City

A senior police officer in Bengaluru has been accused of facilitating transport of 100 bottles of alcohol in the city.Bengaluru police's number two cop S Murugan's name came after a police officer,...

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Kim Jong Un's Train Likely Spotted In Resort Town Amid Rumours: Report

Man Kills Wife In Containment Zone Allegedly Following Fight Over Kids

A 34-year-old man was apprehended on Saturday for allegedly killing his wife after a heated argument at their home in west Delhi''s Madipur area, police said.

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PM Modi To Address Nation In 64th Edition Of ''Mann Ki Baat'' Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 64th edition of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' at 11 am on Sunday amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

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Over 26,000 Coronavirus Cases In India, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus cases in India has soared to 26, 496, including 809 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said this morning, adding that 1,990 caseshave been reported in the last 24 hours which...

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 26,000-Mark; 824 Deaths, 49 In 24 Hours

"Intense Lockdown" In 5 Tamil Nadu Cities From Today To Curb Virus Spread

An "intense lockdown" to check the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus or COVID-19 began this morning in five cities of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, that have recorded nearly half of the...

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Desperate To Return Home In Lockdown, Man Turns Into Vegetable Trader

How do you travel from Mumbai to Allahabad when there is a lockdown? Buy 25 tonnes of onions, load them onto a truck and hit the road.

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"Intense Lockdown" In 5 Tamil Nadu Cities From Today To Curb Virus Spread

"Not Worth Time And Effort": Trump On Briefings After Disinfectant Remark

President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that his daily coronavirus briefings were not worth his time, two days after sparking a furor by suggesting patients might be injected with disinfectant to...

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Desperate To Return Home In Lockdown, Man Turns Into Vegetable Trader

How do you travel from Mumbai to Allahabad when there is a lockdown? Buy 25 tonnes of onions, load them onto a truck and hit the road.

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"Not Worth Time & Effort": Trump On Pressers After Disinfectant Gaffe

President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that his daily coronavirus briefings were not worth his time, two days after sparking a furor by suggesting patients might be injected with disinfectant to kill...

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Sonia Gandhi Wants Credit Of Centre's Work For Small Businesses: Minister

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday attacked Congress president Sonia Gandhi for writing a letter to government regarding the condition of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) and...

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Global Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 2 Lakhs, WHO Warns Over Immunity

The World Health Organization warned on Saturday that recovery from coronavirus might not protect a person from reinfection as the global death count from the pandemic surpassed 200,000.

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PM Modi To Address Nation In 64th Edition Of ''Mann Ki Baat'' Today

Global Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 2 Lakhs, WHO Warns Over Immunity

5 Of A Family Found Dead In UP's Etah

Five members of a family were found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district on Saturday morning, police said.

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Chennai To Test Anyone With COVID-19 Symptoms As Cases Near 500

With 496 positive patients, Chennai tops the table with the highest number of Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, prompting the administration to enforce stringent measures to fight the epidemic.

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Inject Disinfectant? Donald Trump's Medical Claims Baffle Nation, Experts

Top White House coronavirus advisor Deborah Birx shrank in horror and around the nation comedians sharpened their pens: President Donald Trump had just asked if virus victims couldn't be injected with...

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2020 Mahindra XUV500 BS6 Bookings Open Online

The SUV manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra has officially commenced the online bookings for the BS6 compliant version of the XUV500. The interested customers can pre-book the BS6 SUV500 with a token...

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Friday, April 24, 2020

US To Ensure Other Nations Know Coronavirus Came From China: Mike Pompeo

The United States is working with other countries to make sure they understand that coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.

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Pak Politician's Brother Abducts 2 Hindu Girls, Family Demands Justice

At a time when the world is fighting against deadly COVID-19, minority Hindus in Pakistan continue to face religious persecution. Two minor Hindu girls have been abducted by the brother of an...

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US Agency Warns Against Malaria Drugs Trump Championed For COVID-19

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned against the use of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients even as President Donald Trump, who has touted it as a "game changer,"...

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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's 2019 compensation worth $281 million

Alphabet Inc said in a regulatory filing that chief executive officer Sundar Pichai was awarded $281 million in compensation last year, making him one of the world's highest-paid executives. The CEO's compensation is 1,085 times the median total pay of Alphabet employees, the company also said in the filing.

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On Camera, 69 COVID-19 Patients Wait On Footpath Outside UP Hospital

A group of 69 coronavirus patients had to wait on a footpath outside the locked gates of a government medical college and hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district for at least an hour on Thursday...

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24,506 Coronavirus Cases In India; 775 Deaths, 57 In 24 Hours: 10 Points

Covid-19 India Updates: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday allowed the opening of shops registered under the Shops and Establishment Act with some exceptions. As per the order, the shops,...

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US To Ensure Other Nations Know Coronavirus Came From China: Mike Pompeo

Coronavirus India: 24,506 Coronavirus Cases In India; 775 Deaths, 57 n 24 hours

Coronavirus India: 24,506 coronavirus cases in India; 775 deaths, 57 in 24 hours

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On Camera, 69 COVID-19 Patients Wait On Footpath Outside UP Hospital

Rapper Kanye West Officially Now A Billionaire: Forbes

Rapper Kanye West is now a billionaire thanks largely to the basketball shoes bearing his name that he developed with Adidas, Forbes magazine said Friday.

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Centre Allows Shops To Open With Conditions, Malls To Remain Closed

A month into the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, all neighbourhood shops in residential areas- except those in the malls - have now been allowed to open...

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Rapper Kanye West Officially Now A Billionaire: Forbes

Rapper Kanye West is now a billionaire thanks largely to the basketball shoes bearing his name that he developed with Adidas, Forbes magazine said Friday.

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Centre Allows Shops To Open With Conditions, Malls To Remain Closed

Coronavirus Updates: Biggest Single Day Spike Takes Total Cases To 23,452

Critically Unwell IT Professional Airlifted From UK To Kerala

A seriously unwell IT professional, was airlifted in an air ambulance from UK to Kerala and admitted to a private hospital in Kozhikode on Friday morning.

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Nifty Registers 1% Weekly Loss Amid Coronavirus Jitters; Financials Drag

For the week, the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 benchmark indices fell 0.83 per cent and 1.2 per cent respectively.

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Throwback To Abhishek's First Stage Performance With "Cool Dude" Big B

The photo features Abhishek and Amitabh Bachchan from a 2005 stage performance organised to raise relief funds for those affected by the 2004 tsunami.

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Varun Dhawan Rings In 33rd Birthday With Quarantine Birthday Cake (See Pics Inside)

Happy Birthday Varun Dhawan: The 'Sui Dhaaga' actor had an intimate cake cutting celebration to ring in his birthday at midnight.

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Will OnePlus 8 Series Be Able to Take on iPhone SE (2020), Samsung S20 in India?

OnePlus 8 price in India starts at Rs. 41,999, OnePlus 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 54,999, Samsung S20 price in India starts at Rs. 66,999, and iPhone SE (2020) price in India starts at Rs....

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In A Sun-Kissed Selfie, Janhvi Kapoor Shows Just How Flawless Her Skin Is

Janhvi Kapoor's Instagram post will having you wishing for gorgeous skin too

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How To Grow Hair Faster: Follow These Simple Tips

Looking for ways to grow your hair faster? You may be missing out on some important points. Take a look.

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How To Impress Girls: Dos And Don'ts To Win A Girl's Heart

Here's our guide on how to impress girls minus the drama

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Coconut Oil For Face: Benefits And Home Remedies For Gorgeous Skin

You won't regret adding coconut oil to your skincare staples

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Mukesh Ambani's Twins Akash and Isha Held Talks With Facebook: Report

With the pandemic battering assets and oil nosediving, tycoon Mukesh Ambani needed a win to stem the investor exodus from Reliance Industries Ltd., the energy conglomerate he's been trying to...

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Sensex Falls Over 550 Points, Nifty Slips Below 9,150 In Early Trade

Analysts say volatility cannot be ruled out in the near term as investors assess the policy measures announced so far to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 23,000-Mark; 718 Deaths, 37 In 24 Hours

Coronavirus cases in India cross 23,000-mark; 718 deaths, 27 in 24 hours

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US to seek review of non-immigrant visas like H-1B

While, the executive order, at present, temporarily bans some immigration – notably, those who were waiting for a green card outside the US, with some exceptions carved out – a review of the non-immigrant visa programmes within 30 days of the proclamation is going to put H-1B and L visas (used for intra-company transfers) under another round of stress test.

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"Not First Factual Tripping At Your End": Governor To Mamata Banerjee

Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar last night responded to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's five-page letter after she accused him of "forgetting" that she was the elected head of government in the...

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"Not First Factual Tripping At Your End": Governor To Mamata Banerjee

"To Protect Our Great American Workers": Trump Defends Immigration Curbs

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has partially suspended immigration to the United States, with the aim of keeping foreigners out of local jobs during the coronavirus crisis.

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Sunlight Destroys Coronavirus Quickly, Say US Scientists

The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research announced by a senior US official on Thursday, though the study has not yet been made public and awaits external...

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Negative Opening

The benchmark indices are likely to open in the negative, snapping a 2-day winning streak, on the back of weak cues in the global markets.

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‘FDI rule tweak shouldn’t worry any country’

Days after tweaking FDI rules, India on Thursday said no country should be worried about the new regulations. China has strongly objected to the change in rules, which makes it mandatory for countries sharing land boundary with India to invest through the government route.

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Experimental Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Fails In Human Trial: Report

The experimental coronavirus treatment remdesivir has failed in its first randomized clinical trial, inadvertently released results showed Thursday, dampening expectations for the closely watched...

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Sunlight Destroys Coronavirus Quickly, Say US Scientists

Sick, Stranded And Broke: COVID-19 Crisis Hits Gulf's Migrant Workers

When all nine men in his dormitory caught coronavirus, 27-year-old Nurudhin was bused to a remote quarantine camp -- becoming one of many migrant workers Gulf states are struggling to accomodate...

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Sick, Stranded And Broke: COVID-19 Crisis Hits Gulf's Migrant Workers

US Nears 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths, More Than 8.5 Lakh Infected

The novel coronavirus has killed nearly 50,000 people in the United States, after one of the deadliest days of the pandemic which saw 3,176 deaths, according to a tally Thursday from Johns Hopkins...

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Coronavirus Live Updates: 21,700 Confirmed Cases In India, 4,324 Cured

Covid-19 India Updates: The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases rose to 21,700 in India on Thursday, including 686 deaths, health ministry data showed.

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France Testing If Nicotine Prevents Coronavirus From Attaching To Cells

Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance could be used to prevent or treat...

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Reports On Kim Jong Un's Health "Incorrect": Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ailing, criticizing his frequent nemesis CNN for running the story.

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France Testing If Nicotine Prevents Coronavirus From Attaching To Cells

Militants Abduct Cop In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

A policeman was abducted by militants from his home in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night, officials said.

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"Zoom, Skype Or...": Biden Says Ready To Debate Trump Amid Virus Crisis

Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said Thursday that he is ready to debate President Donald Trump -- on Zoom or another online platform if necessary.

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Stranded Indians Abroad To Be Evacuated If Change In Lockdown: Report

The evacuation of stranded Indians abroad will begin only when there is a change in lockdown policy after May 3, the government sources told news agency ANI on Thursday.

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Experimental Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Failed In Human Trial: Reports

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

21,393 Coronavirus Cases In India; 681 Deaths, 41 In 24 Hours

The number of COVID-19 patients in India rose to 21,393 this morning, according to Health Ministry data. A total of 1,409 new cases and 41 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours; 681 have died...

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Sensex Rises Over 250 Points On Positive Global Cues; Pharma Stocks Rise

Analysts say investors are still on the back foot assessing the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on business.

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Ambani tops Jack Ma as Asia's richest after FB deal

Ambani's fortune rose about $4.7 billion to $49.2 billion on Wednesday, after Reliance Industries Ltd gained 10%. The jump put Ambani about $3.2 billion ahead of China's Jack Ma, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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RIL plans to bring kiranas closer to you

At the centre of the Reliance-Facebook deal is the commercial partnership between Reliance Retail and WhatsApp to push out what it calls new commerce, which will allow consumers to order from neighbourhood kirana stores. The online-to-offline (O2O) commerce initiative could potentially change the landscape of retail, given WhatsApp’s reach of over 400 million customers in India.

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Abu Dhabi royal invests Rs 7,600 crore in LuLu

An Abu Dhabi investment firm, led by Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the ruling family, invested nearly $1 billion (Rs 7,600 crore) in LuLu Group International, the holding company of LuLu hypermarkets, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Sheikh Al Nahyan is the son of the UAE founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and currently serves as the country’s national security adviser.

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As People Stay Home, Air Pollution In North India At 20-Year Low: NASA

Air pollution over northern India has plummeted to a 20-year-low for this time of the year, according to satellite data published by US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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Mukesh Ambani Tops Jack Ma As Asia's Richest After Facebook Deal

Mukesh Ambani is again Asia's richest person after a deal with Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Inc. sent his conglomerate's stock surging.

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India Remittances May Fall To $64 Billion From $83 Billion Amid COVID-19

As a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a global recession, remittances to India are likely to drop by 23 per cent from USD 83 billion last year to USD 64 billion this...

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Mukesh Ambani Tops Jack Ma as Asia's Richest After Facebook Deal

Mukesh Ambani is again Asia's richest person after a deal with Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Inc. sent his conglomerate's stock surging.

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As People Stay Home, Air Pollution In North India At 20-Year Low: NASA

Sensex, Nifty Likely To have a Positive Opening

The benchmark indices are likely to open on a positive note, extending the gains of the previous session, on the back of favourable global cues.

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Jio accepts FB friend request, sells 10% stake

Social media giant Facebook has agreed to invest $5.7 billion or Rs 43,574 cr for a 9.99% stake in Jio Platforms, a unit of Reliance Industries (RIL). Mark Zuckerberg said they plan on projects which will open up commerce opportunities across India. The transaction, which is among the largest FDI deals in India’s tech sector, will help RIL cut its $43 billion debt.

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"Lockdown In India Impacted 40 Million Internal Migrants": World Bank

The nationwide lockdown in India which started about a month ago has impacted nearly 40 million internal migrants, the World Bank has said.

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President Ram Nath Kovind's Wife Stitches Masks For Shelter Homes

First Lady Savita Kovind on Wednesday stitched face masks at Shakti Haat in the President's Estate as part of the fight against COVID-19.

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4 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Shopian

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district today, police said.

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President Ram Nath Kovind's Wife Stitches Masks For Shelter Homes

First Lady Savita Kovind on Wednesday stitched face masks at Shakti Haat in the President's Estate as part of the fight against COVID-19.

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"Lockdown In India Impacted 40 Million Internal Migrants": World Bank

The nationwide lockdown in India which started about a month ago has impacted nearly 40 million internal migrants, the World Bank has said.

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Mother Earth's Lesson On Universal Responsibility: Dalai Lama On COVID-19

The Dalai Lama on Wednesday said that the ongoing global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic was a "lesson in universal responsibility" being taught to human beings by the mother earth.

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Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he had signed an order partially suspending immigration to the United States, arguing the drastic measure would protect jobs during the coronavirus...

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Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US

Earthquake In Maharashtra's Wardha, Mild Tremors Felt

Mild tremors of 2.6 magnitude were experienced in 14 villages of Maharashtra's Wardha district on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.

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New York Cats Become First US Pets To Contract Coronavirus

Two cats in New York have become the first pets in the United States to test positive for the new coronavirus, officials said Wednesday.

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2 Arrested For Allegedly Mocking Police In TikTok Video In Mumbai

Two young men were arrested and a boy detained for allegedly making a TikTok video mocking the police in Mumbai's Antop Hill area on Wednesday, an official said.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

More Exemptions To Lockdown List: Shops For School Books, Electric Fans

Shops for school and college books and electric fans will be allowed during the coronavirus lockdown, which ends on May 3, the government said last evening, releasing a new set of exemptions.

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WhatsApp ups video-call user limit to 8 from 4

Popular messaging application WhatsApp is doubling the number of callers that can participate in group video conversations to eight people from the existing four as the communication mode sees a significant uptake across the world during lockdowns. The update is already available to some customers, with a broader rollout expected in 1-2 weeks, said a source briefed on the matter.

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Why Salman's Father Salim Khan Leaves Home Every Day During Lockdown

"I have been walking for the last 40 years and the doctor has told me if I stop suddenly, it might affect my back more," said Salim Khan

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Facebook to Buy 9.99 Percent Stake in Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio has announced that Facebook will make Rs. 43,574 crores investment in Jio Platforms, making the social giant the largest minority shareholder in the RIL subsidiary.

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How Indigenous Quarantine Rituals Helped Arunachal Become COVID-Free

After the state's only coronavirus patient was released from hospital last week and no new cases reported since, Arunachal Pradesh has become the only other state besides Goa and Manipur in India to...

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Changes in FDI rules don’t violate treaties: India

A day after China’s outburst over the change in foreign direct investment policy, India on Tuesday hit back at its neighbour, saying the amendment did not violate any global commitment as it did not bar investments from across the border but only mandated prior screening of proposals.

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Oil in -ve zone: MCX buyers face Rs 410cr dues

The negative closing for WTI crude on the Nymex on Monday night has caught a large number of Indian buyers of crude oil contracts on the MCX here on the wrong foot. These investors are now together expected to pay about Rs 410 crore to the sellers.

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US Senate approves $484bn more for corona bailout

The US Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved $484 billion in additional coronavirus relief for the US economy and hospitals treating people sickened by the pandemic, sending the measure to the House of Representatives for final passage later this week.

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Crude crash to ease some Covid-19 pain for India

Black Gold has fallen from grace. And How! US crude WTI sank into negative territory for the first time in history at -$37/barrel and Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of the global oil trade, settled at 18-year low of $21.48 on Tuesday, sending traders and the global oil industry scurrying for cover.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Jump To 19,984; 50 Deaths In 24 Hours

Coronavirus India: Coronavirus cases in India jump to 19,984; 50 deaths in 24 hours

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COVID-19 Survivors Should Donate Blood Plasma: Islamic Sect Chief

Tablighi Jamaat leader Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, who has been charged by the Delhi Police for holding a religious congregation during the lockdown, on Tuesday appealed to coronavirus survivors to...

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What Indian IT Has To Say About Donald Trump's Immigration Ban

It was a characteristic tweet from the President of the United States. "In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will...

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Drug Backed By Trump For COVID-19 Shows No Benefit: Study Awaiting Review

An old malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a "game changer" in the fight against the coronavirus provided no benefit and potentially higher risk of death for patients at U.S....

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COVID-19 Survivors Should Donate Blood Plasma: Islamic Sect Chief

Tablighi Jamaat leader Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, who has been charged by the Delhi Police for holding a religious congregation during the lockdown, on Tuesday appealed to coronavirus survivors to donate...

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Drug Backed By Trump For COVID-19 Shows No Benefit: Study Awaiting Review

Markets Are Likely To Open Lower On Weak Global Cues

The SGX Nifty is trading in the red and Asian markets have also registered early losses, taking off from the overnight losses in US markets.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Jump To 19,984; 50 Deaths In 24 Hours

Coronavirus India: Coronavirus cases in India jump to 19,984; 50 deaths in 24 hours

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Trump bars issue of new immigration green cards

US President Donald Trump has said that he will halt issuing of new Green Cards or legal permanent residency for the next 60 days as part of his executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the US. However, the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis, Trump said on Tuesday.

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Facebook invests $5.7 billion in Reliance Jio

Facebook Inc announced a $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Industries Ltd's telecom unit on Wednesday, making it the largest minority shareholder in Jio Platforms Limited.

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South Africa Announces $26 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a $26 billion relief package aimed at stimulating the economy and cushion the vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Facebook To Buy Minority Stake In Jio Platforms For $5.7 Billion

Facebook on Wednesday announced an investment of USD 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) for acquiring a minority stake in Jio Platforms Ltd as it looks to expand presence in its largest market in terms of...

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Facebook To Buy Minority Stake In Jio Platforms For $5.7 Billion

Need For Pool Testing In COVID-19 Prevalent Areas, Says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday stressed the need for pool testing in COVID-19 prevalent areas.

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Monday, April 20, 2020

Vijay Mallya loses appeal, may be back in 28 days

Beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who lost his appeal against extradition in the London high court and could be extradited to India within a couple of months, told TOI late on Monday that he was "naturally disappointed" he had lost his appeal.

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Tamil Nadu Doctor Buries Colleague After Mob Attack Over COVID-19 Fears

A surgeon had to bury his colleague with a shovel and the help of two ward boys at cemetery in Chennai in the middle of the night on Sunday after a mob attacked their ambulance over coronavirus fears.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 18,000-Mark; 590 Deaths, 47 In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 18601, which includes 590 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today.

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Sharply Lower Today

Asian equity markets followed Wall Street lower. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell half a per cent. Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark fell 1 per cent.

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The Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 20,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Here is our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in the Indian market.

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Hamilton Quashes Ferrari Rumours, Hails Mercedes As His "Dream Team"

Lewis Hamilton was linked with a move to Ferrari after the six-time world title winner revealed in January he had yet to open talks over a new deal with Mercedes.

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Japanese Virus Expert "Pessimistic" Tokyo Olympics Can Be Held In 2021

A Japanese expert told a press briefing that the coronavirus would have to be under control at home and abroad for the Tokyo Games to take place.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un May Be In "Grave Danger" After Surgery: Report

Reports saying Kim Jong Un underwent a medical procedure are fueling new speculation about North Korean leader's health after his unprecedented absence from events last week marking his grandfather's...

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COVID-19 Case At Rashtrapati Bhavan Complex, Nearly 100 Isolated: Sources

Coronavirus case reported in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, nearly 100 quarantined: sources

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Tamil Nadu Doctor Buries Colleague After Mob Attack Over COVID-19 Fears

North Korea's Kim Jong Un May Be In "Grave Danger" After Surgery: Report

COVID-19 case in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, nearly 100 quarantined: sources

Coronavirus case reported in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, nearly 100 quarantined: sources

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US oil rebounds, back in positive territory

US oil prices rebounded back above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for May delivery was changing hands at $0.56 a barrel after closing at -$37.63 in New York.

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US To "Temporarily Suspend" Immigration Over Coronavirus, Tweets Trump

US President Donald Trump tweets he will sign "Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States".

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"Will Pursue Further Legal Remedies": Vijay Mallya On UK Court's Ruling

Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Monday (local time) expressed disappointment after London High Court rejected his plea against extradition to India and indicated that he will "pursue further legal...

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US To "Temporarily Suspend" Immigration Over Coronavirus, Tweets Trump

US President Donald Trump tweets he will sign "Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States".

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"Will Pursue Further Legal Remedies": Vijay Mallya On UK Court's Ruling

US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash

Over 1,000 Kashmiri Migrants Stranded In Punjab Sent Home Amid Lockdown

Over 1,000 Kashmiris, who had been stuck in Punjab's Pathankot due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, were sent home on Monday, an official statement said.

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Maharashtra To Use Anti-Malaria Drug HCQ To Prevent COVID-19: Minister

Maharashtra, the state with the highest number of coronavirus patients, will allow the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in parts of the state, including Dharavi Asia's largest slum as a...

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US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash

2 Cases Filed In Mathura Over Facebook Posts Targeting Rahul Gandhi

The police have registered two separate FIRs over objectionable posts shared on Facebook targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, officials said on Monday.

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Biplab Kumar Deb Urges People To Launch "Janata Patrolling" Along Border

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday called upon people living along the India-Bangladesh border to launch ''Janata patrolling' alongside the BSF to ensure that no person from the...

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

Mob Forces Quarantine Team To Retreat In Bengaluru, Damages Barricades

A quarantine team of health workers and policemen was targeted last evening in west Bengaluru by a large mob of about 200 locals when the officials reached a neighbourhood to take 58 people who were...

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Harry And Meghan Blacklist UK Tabloids Over "Distorted" Stories

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan blacklisted four major British tabloids on Sunday, accusing them of publishing stories that were "distorted, false and invasive beyond reason", UK media reported.

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Andra Pradesh Doctors Set Record, Conduct 5,508 COVID-19 Tests Per Day

Doctors in Andhra Pradesh have set a record by conducting 5,508 COVID -19 tests per day, occupying the second place among states conducting maximum number of COVID-19 tests per million.

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"A Record": Trump Says US Tested More Than India, 9 Others For COVID-19

The United States has carried out more tests for the novel coronavirus pandemic than 10 other countries, including India, taken together, President Donald Trump has said.

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Mob Forces Quarantine Team To Retreat In Bengaluru, Damages Barricades

Sensex Opens Over 450 Points Higher, Nifty Above 9,350; Earnings In Focus

Some analysts say the markets are pricing in the possibility of a staggered relaxation of the nationwide lockdown.

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Tech Mahindra's top executives forego variable pay

Tech Mahindra's top executives have set a precedent by deciding not to take their bonus/ variable payout in the June quarter – to absorb partially the financial impact of the pandemic.

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Don’t sell tickets for post-lockdown flights: DGCA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to immediately stop selling tickets for flights in the post lockdown period, which for now ends on May 3, and to do so only after a decision on resuming commercial passenger operations is taken. The DGCA order came as private airlines continued booking tickets from May 4 despite aviation minister H S Puri ‘advising’ airlines in a late Saturday night Tweet to take bookings only after the government decides.

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543 Coronavirus Deaths In India, 36 In 24 hours, 17,265 Cases So Far

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 17,265, which includes 543 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 1,553 new cases and 36 deaths were reported in the last 24...

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Don't "Dilute" Coronavirus Lockdown Rules, Centre Tells States

The government has made it clear that states and union territories cannot "dilute" the guidelines issued by the centre on the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus and said states...

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Don't "Dilute" Coronavirus Lockdown Rules, Centre Tells States

Tough road ahead, economy gears up for limited restart

Several key sectors of the economy are expected to begin operations from Monday as the Centre has given its nod for a limited start to jumpstart activities in some segments but industry representatives say it would be a tough task given the lack of public transport and several other restrictions such as movement of inter-state labour.

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Government wary of tax cuts, may offer funding to keep businesses afloat

Support for businesses hit by the pandemic and the lockdown can come in the form of measures like a higher working capital limit to help them tide over the disruption and meet statutory dues rather than outright tax concessions at a time when the government's fiscal situation is stretched.

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Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content

Global digital platforms Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content in Australia, the government said on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic causes a collapse in advertising revenue.

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Government to issue new I-T return forms for FY20 to aid taxpayers

The government is reworking the income tax return forms for the last financial year (2019-20) to enable taxpayers to avail full benefits of various timeline extensions due to Covid-19.

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Government U-turn: E-commerce firms can deliver only essentials

The Centre on Sunday rescinded permission to e-commerce firms to resume the sale and delivery of non-essential items from Monday, a move that seems to have been prompted by protests by local traders whose businesses will continue to face restrictions during the extended national lockdown till May 3.

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At Least 10 Killed In Overnight Shooting Rampage In Canada, Gunman Killed

A 51-year-old gunman killed at least 10 people including a police officer during an overnight rampage across rural Nova Scotia, according to Canadian federal police who said the suspect was found dead...

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Action Against Islamic Sect Members Who Violated Visa Rules: Minister

Members of the Tablighi Jamaat who violated visa norms will be dealt with strictly and action will be taken after several of them complete their quarantine period in connection with the coronavirus...

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At Least 10 Killed In Overnight Shooting Rampage In Canada, Gunman Killed

A 51-year-old gunman killed at least 10 people including a police officer during an overnight rampage across rural Nova Scotia, according to Canadian federal police who said the suspect was found...

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US Reports 1,997 Coronavirus Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Report

The number of coronavirus deaths in the United States rose by almost 2,000 in the past 24 hours to reach 40,661 on Sunday, a tally from Johns Hopkins University showed.

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Govt to chart plan for higher investments

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Auto, phone companies to remain shut, await local clearance

The Union government’s plans to restart industrial activity in a staggered manner from Monday may have to wait as several states are yet to release operational guidelines to commence production. This would mean that India’s largest automotive clusters in the NCR region and Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu will remain shut for some more time.

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Karnataka Extends Stringent Lockdown Measures Till April 21 Midnight

The Karnataka government on Sunday issued fresh orders to continue the stringent lockdown measures issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs till the midnight of April 21.

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

Man Pedals 850 km On Way Home For His Wedding, Ends In Quarantine Centre

When Sonu Kumar Chauhan set out homewards on his bicycle from Ludhiana in Punjab, it was to somehow reach in time for his wedding slated for April 15 in a UP district bordering Nepal.

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"Felt Safer In Hospital": Actress Zoa Morani On Defeating Coronavirus

Actress Zoa Morani who battled COVID-19 and was admitted to a Mumbai hospital has recovered now and is back home. She shared her experience of the hospital after testing positive for the novel...

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Man Pedals 850 km On Way Home For His Wedding, Ends In Quarantine Centre

The Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 15,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in the Indian market.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 15,000-Mark, 507 Have Died: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 15,712, which includes 507 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 1,334 cases and 27 deaths were reported in the last 24...

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Man Who Recovered From COVID-19 Test Positive Again In Himachal Pradesh

A person, who had earlier recovered from the novel coronavirus, tested positive for the infection again on Saturday, taking the number of active cases in Himachal Pradesh to 23, officials said.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 15,000-Mark, 507 Have Died

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 15,707, which includes 507 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 1,329 cases and 27 deaths were reported in the last 24...

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Gustaba: Make This Traditional Kashmiri Dish At Home With Minimum Ingredients

Gustaba is served towards the end of the meal, before dessert, and is an integral part of Kashmiri wazwan.

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Man Who Recovered From COVID-19 Test Positive Again In Himachal Pradesh

Bengaluru Dental Clinic Turns Into Labour Room Amid Lockdown

There was an unprecedented commotion at a dental clinic in north Bengaluru when a daily wage labourer recently made a visit to the clinic with his pregnant wife when she was in labour.

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"You Know It, I Know It": Trump Says China Virus Deaths Way Ahead Of US

President Donald Trump has expressed his doubts over the official Chinese figures on the number of deaths in their country due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, claiming that the fatalities were way...

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"Live Free Or Die": Hundreds Protest Against US COVID-19 Lockdown Rules

Hundreds protested Saturday in cities across America against coronavirus-related lockdowns -- with encouragement from President Donald Trump -- as resentment grows against the crippling economic cost...

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Doordarshan Runs On Public Money, Not Private Property Of BJP: CPIM

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday posted a satire-image and lashed out at the public broadcaster Doordarshan. He said the broadcaster is not the "private property of the BJP" doing...

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US Reports 1,891 COVID-19 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Report

The coronavirus death count in the United States climbed by 1,891 in the past 24 hours to reach 38,664 on Saturday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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"You Know It, I Know It": Trump Says China Virus Deaths Way Ahead Of US

"Live Free Or Die": Hundreds Protest Against US COVID-19 Lockdown Rules

Pentagon Extend Travel Restrictions Till June 30 To Curb COVID-19 Spread

The US Defense Department said Saturday it would extend travel restrictions through June 30 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but will allow for some redeployments and repatriation of...

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Coronavirus Cases Cross 7 Lakh In US, Over 36,000 Deaths Reported: Report

The United States passed 700,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University.

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Jamia Violence: Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam For Hate Speech

Delhi police charged former JNU student Sharjeel Imam with sedition before a court in Delhi today, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots in the Jamia Millia Islamia...

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China Could Face Consequences If "Knowingly Responsible" For Virus: Trump

US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that China could face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic.

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Watch: Bhumi Pednekar's Lockdown Pizza Recipe Worked Up Our Craving Even More

As we all our waiting for lockdown to end, Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar gave in to her temptation and took it upon herself to whet hercraving for pizza.

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China Could Face Consequences If "Knowingly Responsible" For Virus: Trump

US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that China could face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic.

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With $4 billion Chinese investment, desi start-ups wary of FDI-policy tweak

Start-ups are wary of the government move to change the FDI policy in an attempt to restrict investment from China. The move could lead to a further slowdown of FDI investments in an already tough year coming through private equity and venture capital funds, especially in India’s startups, investors told TOI.

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Large global contraction in the first half of 2020 inevitable: IMF

A large global contraction in the first half of this year is inevitable, the International Monetary Fund has warned, asserting that the coronavirus pandemic has struck the world economy that was already in a fragile state as it was weighed down by trade disputes, policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

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UK Doctors Told To Wear Aprons As Surgical Gowns Run Out: Report

British healthcare staff have been advised to treat COVID-19 patients without full-length protective gowns due to shortages of equipment, the Guardian newspaper reported on Friday.

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14,378 Coronavirus Cases In India, 480 Deaths: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 14,378, which includes 480 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 991 new cases and 43 deaths were reported in the last 24...

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UK Doctors Told To Wear Aprons As Surgical Gowns Run Out: Report

New Skoda Octavia Launch In Early 2021; Will Likely Be Offered With The RS Variant From The Word Go

The next-generation Skoda Octavia sedan will be launched in India this year, towards the end of 2020, however, due to the coronavirus outbreak the launch has now been postponed to early 2021....

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14,378 Coronavirus Cases In India, 480 Deaths: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 14,378, which includes 480 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 991 new cases and 43 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours....

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Google Thanks All Coronavirus Helpers In Its Final Doodle

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people are coming together to help one another now more than ever, Google launched a Doodle series to recognize and honor many of those on...

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