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Statsguru: Amid Covid-19 crisis, spotting early signs of recovery is key
Analysts say the investments will pick up only in FY22
 "Statsguru: Amid Covid-19 crisis, spotting early signs of recovery is key")
Digital MNCs likely to miss July 7 deadline for paying Google tax
The development indicates that government has not heeded to calls for deferment of the tax by the industry
 "Digital MNCs likely to miss July 7 deadline for paying Google tax")
August 15 deadline for Covaxin impossible to achieve, say trial sites
This, even after India clubs phase 1 & 2 of vaccine trials: Experts
 "August 15 deadline for Covaxin impossible to achieve, say trial sites")
Covid-19 impact: Mass lay-offs, cost-cutting among start-ups, says survey
Start-ups are now resorting to mass lay-offs and cost-cutting, as only a small number of them is funded to sustain till end-2020
 "Covid-19 impact: Mass lay-offs, cost-cutting among start-ups, says survey")
Covaxin, ZyCov-D trails mark 'beginning of the end' of Covid-19: Scientist
The article has been published on the websites of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Vigyan Prasar, which is a body under the ministry
 "Covaxin, ZyCov-D trails mark 'beginning of the end' of Covid-19: Scientist")
239 scientists have made one claim: Coronavirus is airborne
WHO says the virus is spread by large respiratory droplets. However, these scientists have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people
 "239 scientists have made one claim: Coronavirus is airborne")
Donald Trump blames China's 'secrecy, cover-up' for spread of Covid-19
Trump has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in the past
 "Donald Trump blames China's 'secrecy, cover-up' for spread of Covid-19")
India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases to become third worst-hit nation
Only the US and Brazil are ahead of India in terms of total coronavirus infections
 "India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases to become third worst-hit nation")
Scientists say Covid-19 is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations
The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth
 "Scientists say Covid-19 is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations")
About 70% start-ups impacted by Covid-19, 12% shutting operations: Survey
43 per cent of start-ups have already started salary cuts in the range of 20-40 per cent over the period of April-June 2020, it said.
 "About 70% start-ups impacted by Covid-19, 12% shutting operations: Survey")
Maruti Suzuki's 3 reasons why rural mkts are doing better than urban areas
Buying sentiment in rural areas is also better due to good initial spell of rains in June which has led to a better sowing of the kharif crop
 "Maruti Suzuki's 3 reasons why rural mkts are doing better than urban areas")
E-way bill generation showing green shoots of economic recovery: GSTN
Network says June 30, the last day of Unlock 1.0, ended with generation of 1.83 million E-way bills worth over Rs 54,500 crore, which is the highest since lockdown was enforced
 "E-way bill generation showing green shoots of economic recovery: GSTN")
Let pregnant women, those above 50 work from home: Maha minister to CM
Women with comorbidities are at a higher risk from the infection, and must be allowed to work from home, Maharashtra's Women and Child Welfare Minister said.
 "Let pregnant women, those above 50 work from home: Maha minister to CM")
Donald Trump extends Covid-19 relief package for small businesses
The legislation extends the June 30 deadline for applying for the programme to August 8.
 "Donald Trump extends Covid-19 relief package for small businesses")
Bengal's 6.5% jobless rate in June 'far better' than that of India: Mamata
This is an outcome of the economic strategy adopted by the state government to tackle the Covid-19 crisis and the devastation caused by cyclone Amphan, Banerjee said
 "Bengal's 6.5% jobless rate in June 'far better' than that of India: Mamata")
Covid-19 impact: Punjab CM announces cancellation of college, varsity exams
The students will be promoted on the basis of their previous years' results and will also have an option to take the exams later, Singh announced in his weekly 'AskCaptain' Facebook live.
 "Covid-19 impact: Punjab CM announces cancellation of college, varsity exams")
India reports highest single-day Covid-19 cases at 22,171; toll at 18,655
With a steady rise, the number of recoveries stands at 3,94,226 with 14,335 Covid-19 patients having been cured in the last 24 hours, according to the updated data at 8 am
 "India reports highest single-day Covid-19 cases at 22,171; toll at 18,655")
Bhargava's letter on Covid-19 vaccine only intends to cut red tape: ICMR
Committed to treat the safety and interest of people of India as a topmost priority, says ICMR
RERA to approach RBI for one-time debt recast to overcome liquidity crisis
CREDAI and Naredco have been demanding one time restructuring of developers outstanding loans with financial institutions to prevent bad loans and making them eligible for fresh borrowings
 "RERA to approach RBI for one-time debt recast to overcome liquidity crisis")
Chinese app ban: PM urges start-ups to create 'Atmanirbhar' App ecosystem
He said the app innovation challenge is for those who have such a working product or if they feel they have the vision and expertise to create such products
 "Chinese app ban: PM urges start-ups to create 'Atmanirbhar' App ecosystem")