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306 Indians stranded in UAE, Kyrgyzstan brought back
Two separate flights from the UAE and Kyrgyzstan landed here on Thursday, bringing back 306 Indians stranded in these countries due to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials said.
Vande Bharat mission: 360,000 Indians brought back to country, says MEA
Over 3.6 lakh Indians have returned to India from abroad after the government launched the ''Vande Bharat'' evacuation mission on May 7 in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Kharif sowing: Farmers hope monsoon will help make up for lockdown losses
The final of a two-part series looks at how farmers are hoping a good monsoon will help make up for lockdown disruptions and losses
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What about 'unlock' for vendors?
Only a clear set of instructions and an unambiguous whip to police and municipal officials can prevent harassment of street hawkers
Diesel crosses Rs 80-mark in Delhi for first time; petrol up by 16 paise
Diesel price continued to be higher in the city for the second consecutive day
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Donald Trump again blames China for Covid-19, terms it 'Kung flu'
The Trump administration officials have described it as Wuhan virus due to its origin
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Former cricketer Robin Singh fined, car seized for violating lockdown
The 56-year-old former Tamil Nadu player had gone by car to purchase vegetables and was caught by police personnel for the violation
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Oil slips below $40 a barrel on record US crude inventories, Covid-19 fears
Investors are waiting to see if the producers, known as OPEC+, extend their record cut beyond July
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India coronavirus dispatch: Can one spread virus if one isn't symptomic?
Thane, Navi Mumbai wrestle with Covid surge, Chennai hospitals stretched, and a look at India's evolving strategy on testing for Covid-19-a roundup of news on how India is dealing with the pandemic
 "India coronavirus dispatch: Can one spread virus if one isn't symptomic?")
What pulled down India's GDP growth in Q4? Most indicators contracted
Barring coal production, and to an extent cargo handled at sea ports, most of the main indicators that went into calculation of GDP growth contracted in the fourth quarter
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Top headlines: SBI cuts lending rates, India's tax-GDP ratio falls and more
From US entering recession, FM considering corporation tax rate benefit extension to PMLA court ordering seizure of Nirav Modi's assets, here are the top headlines on Tuesday morning
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Airtel Payments Bank rolls out 'Suraksha salary account' for MSMEs
Through this innovative account construct, MSMEs and other organisations will be able to make cashless payments and also provide a financial security blanket to their employees," the bank said.
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Market outlook: What's next after a sharp fall and a meteoric rise?
Going ahead it is likely that the sectors that were outperformers in the previous bull market may trail the market recovery
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'Turn Covid crisis into an opportunity': PM speech 10 key highlights
PM today said our economy is facing unprecedented challenge but is determined to convert them into an opportunity
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Housing sales may dip 81%, new launches expected to fall 98%, says report
New launches may plunge by 98% to only 1,390 units as against nearly 69,000 units in the corresponding period of 2019
 "Housing sales may dip 81%, new launches expected to fall 98%, says report")
Covid-19 pandemic to delay consumer price index, GDP base year revision
Besides challenges related to carrying out field surveys amid the pandemic, primary concern pertains to the current year not being a normal economic year
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Ratio of India's public debt to GDP likely to scale a new high in FY21
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the combined liabilities of the Centre and the state governments were around Rs 147 trillion at the end of March 2020
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Stranded Indians in Iran to embark INS Jalashwa today: Indian Navy
On June 11, INS Shardul had brought back 233 Indians from Iran
GDP growth seen at 1.2% for Q4 FY20, pulled down by lockdown: SBI report
According to the SBI's research report Ecowrap - the GDP growth is likely to be 4.2 per cent for FY20 and (-) 6.8 per cent for FY21
 "GDP growth seen at 1.2% for Q4 FY20, pulled down by lockdown: SBI report")
BS READS: What Rs 50,000-crore MSME Fund can learn from its start-up sister
The Rs 50,000-crore MSME fund of funds has an uphill task ahead, but there's plenty it can learn from problems with the Rs 10,000 crore start-up fund of funds launched five years ago
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