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IDBI Bank don't see any 'material impact of Covid-19' on future results
The implementation of lockdown and extensions has resulted in disruptions of business and common life, the lender said in a filing to the exchanges
 "IDBI Bank don't see any 'material impact of Covid-19' on future results")
A pricing war? Cipla pips Hetero, fixes remdesivir under Rs 5,000
A senior government official said it is in wait-and-watch mode and has not decided to take any suo motu action on the pricing of the drug
 "A pricing war? Cipla pips Hetero, fixes remdesivir under Rs 5,000")
India's kharif seed demand down 25% on lower output, transport disruption
Delay in seed certification by govt agencies is also a contributor to low demand
 "India's kharif seed demand down 25% on lower output, transport disruption")
LIVE: IMF projects sharp contraction of 4.5% in Indian economy in FY21
From political crisis in Manipur to monsoon 2020 in India, stay tuned with Business Standard for the latest news of today
 "LIVE: IMF projects sharp contraction of 4.5% in Indian economy in FY21")
Can MGNREGA, farming sustain recent bump in rural employment post-lockdown?
While rural India has shown a faster drop in unemployment rates than urban after the lockdown, experts say there is limit to which agriculture and MGNREGA can absorb labour
 "Can MGNREGA, farming sustain recent bump in rural employment post-lockdown?")
Pujara back at nets, says his mental strength kept him going in lockdown
The Rajkot-based cricketer got back to training at the nets this week, three months after helping Saurashtra win their maiden Ranji Trophy title.
 "Pujara back at nets, says his mental strength kept him going in lockdown")
India-US 'green' corridor for air travel, and other coronavirus updates
The total number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi crossed the 66,000 mark, with the biggest single-day spike of 3,947 fresh infections being reported on Tuesday
 "India-US 'green' corridor for air travel, and other coronavirus updates")
India's May oil imports hit lowest since 2011 over drop in demand: Report
In May, India imported 3.18 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil, a decline of about 31% from April and about 26% from a year ago, the data showed
 "India's May oil imports hit lowest since 2011 over drop in demand: Report")
Kitchen appliance firms see resurgence in demand from stressed households
They say kitchen improvement is likely to be a top priority in Indian homes; customers may also go for local products instead of Chinese-made ones
 "Kitchen appliance firms see resurgence in demand from stressed households")
Extremely sorry for each infection: Djokovic after testing Covid19 positive
"I am extremely sorry for each individual case of infection. I hope that it will not complicate anyone's health situation and that everyone will be fine"
 "Extremely sorry for each infection: Djokovic after testing Covid19 positive")
TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh second elected representative to die from Covid-19
The three-time MLA from the Falta assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district was admitted to a hospital after he tested positive for the disease
 "TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh second elected representative to die from Covid-19")
More dark clouds over trade
We have been witnessing an exacerbation and an amplification of existing trade tensions
 "More dark clouds over trade")
Downgrade of India's sovereign rating by Moody's not surprising: SBI report
India's sovereign rating was downgraded by Moody's to Baa3 with a negative outlook on the pretext of prolonged period of slower growth, rising debt and stress in financial system.
 "Downgrade of India's sovereign rating by Moody's not surprising: SBI report")
Economy in Modi 2.0: A year best forgotten as things turn bad to worse
Even before the lockdown, the economy was on the downhill despite the Centre announcing huge corporation tax cuts
 "Economy in Modi 2.0: A year best forgotten as things turn bad to worse")
Over 16,000 new firms registered since lockdown, 3,200 in April alone
While the numbers have dropped by over a half compared to last year, experts still consider this positive news given the economic climate around the world
 "Over 16,000 new firms registered since lockdown, 3,200 in April alone")
Coronavirus LIVE: Nearly 4,000 fresh cases in record spike in Delhi
Coronavirus latest news: Country-wise, the United States continues to remain the worst-hit with 2,388,153 cases and 122,247 deaths, followed by Brazil, Russia and India
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Nearly 4,000 fresh cases in record spike in Delhi")
Lockdown has hurt education of 247 mn school kids in India: UNICEF report
According to the report, at least 600 million South Asian children have been threatened by the impact of Covid-19 pandemic
 "Lockdown has hurt education of 247 mn school kids in India: UNICEF report")
Saroj Khan hospitalised with breathing issues, tests negative for Covid-19
A Covid-19 test was done, which turned out negative. She doesn't have any symptoms
 "Saroj Khan hospitalised with breathing issues, tests negative for Covid-19")
Day after Rath Yatra, Puri goes under complete shutdown till 2 pm today
The shutdown came into effect from 9 pm on Monday
 "Day after Rath Yatra, Puri goes under complete shutdown till 2 pm today")
Hospitals rework Covid-19 narrative as pandemic takes toll on trust, biz
Trust is running low and the big chains, Max, Apollo, Fortis and others are keen to retune the pitch with new services
 "Hospitals rework Covid-19 narrative as pandemic takes toll on trust, biz")