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Siemens posts Rs 2 cr loss in June quarter due to Covid-19 disruptions
In the year-ago period, the company logged a profit of Rs 250.1 crore, a BSE filing said.
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MEA holds a programme on good governance practices during pandemic
The event saw 70 participants from Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, Kenya, and other Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) partner countries
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11 states, UTs didn't distribute foodgrains in July under PMGKAY: Paswan
As a result, free foodgrains have been able to reach only about 62 per cent of the total 810 million beneficiaries during last month through ration shops, Paswan said
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Sobha Q1 profit plunges 93% to Rs 6.6 crore as business takes hit
Realty firm Sobha reported a 93% decline in its consolidated net profit at Rs 6.6 crore for the quarter ended June as sales and construction activities were stalled because of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Provide correct phone number, address during Covid-19 testing: Ranchi DC
Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Chhavi Ranjan said in many cases the administration finds it difficult to locate a Covid-19 positive person to take him/her to hospital
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UN reports sharp increase in cybercrime during coronavirus pandemic
Voronkov says the U.N. and global experts don't yet fully understand the impact of the pandemic on organized crime and terrorism
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Facebook employees get $1,000 for home office, work from home until July
Facebook says the company will continue reopening offices in a restricted capacity where government guidance permits and where virus mitigation has taken place for about two months
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BP poised to sell 'stranded assets' even if oil prices rally: Report
Major oil companies typically hold assets for the long term, even when crude prices plunge, with a view to start bringing more marginal production online when market conditions improve
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US lifts foreign travel restrictions for citizens, points to improvements
The announcement comes as President Donald Trump seeks a quick return to normal in the United States
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Vande Bharat Mission: 179 Indian nationals arrive in Chandigarh from UAE
Spicejet, Flight No. SG-9302 carrying Indians from UAE landed at Chandigarh International Airport today
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Five reasons why Chinese students may stop studying in US, return home
A sharp decline in the number of these students would spell financial trouble for US colleges and universities, given that Chinese students spend $15 billion in tuition payments
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Coronavirus LIVE: India cases hit 2 million; global tally tops 19 million
Coronavirus latest news: India recorded over 450,000 cases in 9 days. US tally has surged to 4,973,317 and Brazil 2,862,761. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates
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Bingeing Netflix? Here's why streaming comes at a cost to environment
Data-intensive video streaming, gaming and livestreaming for business, university and school classes, is chewing up energy
Shorter meetings but longer days: How Covid-19 has changed the way we work
Perhaps the biggest question for both employers and employees is whether working from home has led to a decrease in productivity
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Covid-19: Andhra government gears up to open colleges from October 15
The Chief Minister instructed the officials that strict action should be taken on colleges committing irregularities
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Africa passes one million confirmed coronavirus cases; number likely higher
The World Health Organization calls the milestone a "pivotal point" for Africa as infections in several countries are surging
Maggi noodles to chyawanprash: What India has been spending on in pandemic
Consumers around the world are showing an increased interest in safeguarding their health and boosting their immunity
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Q1 results: 40% of corporate loans may require restructuring by banks
Firms that either reported operating losses or poor interest coverage ratio account for Rs 10.7 trn of debt
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From one million to two million, India's Covid count doubles in 3 weeks
In this duration, the number of deaths rose from 25,000 to 40,000
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Ups and downs of Indian video business: Covid-19 to hit revenue growth
The pandemic has accelerated the redrawing of the global media map
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