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Maruti Suzuki reports net loss of Rs 249 crore in Q1 as Covid-19 takes toll
The company posted a pre-tax loss of Rs 370 crore, as compared with a profit of Rs 1,853 crore in the year-ago quarter
 "Maruti Suzuki reports net loss of Rs 249 crore in Q1 as Covid-19 takes toll")
Govt extends deadline for filing income tax returns for FY19 till Sept 30
This is the third extension given by the government for taxpayers to file both original and revised tax returns for 2018-19 financial year
 "Govt extends deadline for filing income tax returns for FY19 till Sept 30")
IndiGo flies into the red on Covid curbs, posts loss of Rs 2,843 cr in Q1
Posts loss of Rs 2,843 cr in Q1FY21 against PBT of Rs 1,509 cr Q1FY20
 "IndiGo flies into the red on Covid curbs, posts loss of Rs 2,843 cr in Q1")
US expected to report record-breaking economic plunge due to Covid-19
On Thursday, the government will issue its first of three estimates of economic activity, as measured by the gross domestic product, for the April-June quarter.
 "US expected to report record-breaking economic plunge due to Covid-19")
Wall Street rises on upbeat earnings as Fed looms; Nasdaq up over 1%
Of the 163 S&P 500 firms that have reported results, 79.1 per cent have surpassed a low bar of quarterly profit expectations, according to Refinitiv IBES data
 "Wall Street rises on upbeat earnings as Fed looms; Nasdaq up over 1%")
Heathrow tells UK: Do passenger testing or lose 'quarantine roulette'
Quarantine rules are in place for arrivals to Britain from the United States
 "Heathrow tells UK: Do passenger testing or lose 'quarantine roulette'")
Over 1,700 vehicles penalised for flouting Covid-19 curbs in Noida
Altogether, Rs 2,01,600 were collected in fines during the action, the police said
 "Over 1,700 vehicles penalised for flouting Covid-19 curbs in Noida")
Sebi extends regulatory norms compliance timeline for RTAs, others
The period from March 23 till September 30 shall be excluded for computing the existing timelines for compliance, Sebi said in the circular
 "Sebi extends regulatory norms compliance timeline for RTAs, others")
Unlock 3: Night curfew removed; metro rail, schools, cinemas to stay shut
The govt said that Independence Day event will be allowed with social distancing norms and by following other health protocols
 "Unlock 3: Night curfew removed; metro rail, schools, cinemas to stay shut")
Covid-19 infection has been circulating in bats for decades, says study
The team concluded that preventing future pandemics will require better sampling within wild bats
 "Covid-19 infection has been circulating in bats for decades, says study")
India's Covid-19 fatality rate declining progressively: Health Ministry
35,286 Covid-19 patients discharged in 24 hours till Wednesday morning in India
 "India's Covid-19 fatality rate declining progressively: Health Ministry")
Covid-19: Deutsche Bank reports second-quarter profit despite loan losses
Deutsche bank reported a small net profit of 61 million euros in the second quarter as cost-cutting and revenue growth outweighed increased loan losses due to the virus outbreak.
 "Covid-19: Deutsche Bank reports second-quarter profit despite loan losses")
Rajasthan Guv cancels Independence Day event; cites rising Covid-19 cases
Governor Kalraj Mishra, in a statement, expressed concern over the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Rajasthan Guv cancels Independence Day event; cites rising Covid-19 cases")
Asian Development Bank approves Rs 22-cr grant to India to combat Covid-19
The grant will be used to procure thermal scanners and essential commodities to strengthen the India's Covid-19 response
 "Asian Development Bank approves Rs 22-cr grant to India to combat Covid-19")
India's business outlook worsening, RBI may cut rates again: Reuters poll
Economy likely to contract this quarter and next and in this fiscal year as a whole, according to poll of 60 economists.
 "India's business outlook worsening, RBI may cut rates again: Reuters poll")
Singapore's jobless rate jumps in Q2, nearing financial crisis peak
The overall unemployment rate climbed from 2.4% in the first quarter, moving within sight of a 3.4% peak hit during the global financial crisis of 2009
 "Singapore's jobless rate jumps in Q2, nearing financial crisis peak")
Tablighi Jamaat: Police file chargesheet against 69 foreigners of 9 nations
The police filed six charge sheets in various courts indicting 69 foreign nationals from nine countries for attending Tablighi Jamaat congregation in New Delhi
 "Tablighi Jamaat: Police file chargesheet against 69 foreigners of 9 nations")
Italy extends coronavirus state of emergency to October 15 to check spread
The current state of emergency is set to expire on Friday
 "Italy extends coronavirus state of emergency to October 15 to check spread")
Lockdown in containment zones extended in West Bengal till August 31
The complete lockdown will be observed in the state on August 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 31.
 "Lockdown in containment zones extended in West Bengal till August 31")
IndusInd Bank's profit before tax declines 72% to Rs 602.45 crore
The lender's net interest income rose 16.4 per cent year on year to Rs 3,309 crore
 "IndusInd Bank's profit before tax declines 72% to Rs 602.45 crore")