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Singapore PM readies ground for general election amid Covid-19 pandemic
With the present government's term nearing its end, the PM's move holds much significance, given it comes amid the pandemic
 "Singapore PM readies ground for general election amid Covid-19 pandemic")
Covid-19 to dent India's FY21 per capita income by 5.4%: SBI report
Among states, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Gujarat will be the worst hit with PCI falling 15.4 per cent, 13.9 per cent and 11.6 per cent, respectively in FY21
 "Covid-19 to dent India's FY21 per capita income by 5.4%: SBI report")
Food delivery man feared to be Beijing's new Covid-19 super spreader
China's health authority on Tuesday reported 29 newly confirmed Covid-19 cases
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Suspension of H-1B, other work visas a big blow to US industry: USISPF
President Trump on Monday issued the proclamation to temporarily suspend a number of popular non-immigrant visas
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US economy improving, but a resurgence in Covid-19 cases pose a threat
Many states have reported record daily increases in Covid-19 infections, which health experts have blamed on local governments reopening their economies too soon
 "US economy improving, but a resurgence in Covid-19 cases pose a threat")
Pandemic exposes digital inadequacies
While Indians have become more adept at using online and digital resources during the lockdown, it has only helped to heighten the displeasure at shoddy online systems thrust on them by governments
Covid-19: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand yet to transfer cash to workers
So far, states have transferred around Rs 5,000 crore, which is merely 16 per cent of the total cess funds of Rs 31,000 crore accumulated through the collection of cess from employers.
 "Covid-19: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand yet to transfer cash to workers")
Facilitated 1,000 Covid-19 testing labs in India till now, says ICMR
According to ICMR, there are 730 government labs and 270 private labs for the testing
 "Facilitated 1,000 Covid-19 testing labs in India till now, says ICMR")
Neeyat, nyaya, niti to enhance trust
The aggregate machinery of government seems to be failing our citizens
Patanjali announces Covid-19 medicine; govt frowns and asks for details
Patanjali has also been asked for details of the sample size, sites and hospitals where the research study was conducted
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Wall Street gains on signs of economic recovery, Nasdaq hits record high
The upbeat data on manufacturing and services sectors follows similar surveys from Europe earlier in the day as businesses reopened after the health crisis resulted in a lockdown in mid-March
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Decision on 10,000-bed Covid facility taken 3 days ago: Shah to Kejriwal
In a series of tweets, Shah also said that a 1,000-bed full-fledged hospital with 250 ICU beds is being developed for Covid-19 patients
 "Decision on 10,000-bed Covid facility taken 3 days ago: Shah to Kejriwal")
H-1B, L-1 visas suspension 'mildly negative' for Indian IT firms: Icra
Indian IT companies have reduced their dependence on the visas because of the tightening of visa issuances
 "H-1B, L-1 visas suspension 'mildly negative' for Indian IT firms: Icra")
Covid-19 might push 120 mn children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF
UNICEF India Representative said there is a need to get core essential services going as soon as possible
 "Covid-19 might push 120 mn children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF")
German region under lockdown after slaughterhouse linked Covid-19 outbreak
More than 1,550 people have tested positive for coronavirus at the Toennies slaughterhouse in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck
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Masks and makeup: Lipsticks lose their sheen as eyes do all the talking
Nykaa, an Indian retailer of beauty, wellness and fashion products, noted that eyeshadow had moved from their 'Top 5' to 'Top 3' category during the lockdown period
 "Masks and makeup: Lipsticks lose their sheen as eyes do all the talking")
Lt Governor's 5-day mandatory quarantine order replaced: AAP govt tells HC
L-G's direction was substituted by the Delhi government's order which did away with the mandatory five-day institutional quarantine for asymptomatic patients
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Covid-19 lockdown: 20 mn construction workers got Rs 4957 cr aid, says govt
About 17.5 million transactions were done directly into the bank accounts of the workers through Direct Benefit Transfer
 "Covid-19 lockdown: 20 mn construction workers got Rs 4957 cr aid, says govt")
Prompt policy measures helped to revive economy with minimal damage: FinMin
Stating that agricultural sector remains the foundation of the Indian economy, the ministry said that a normal monsoon, as has been forecast, should support the rebooting of the economy
 "Prompt policy measures helped to revive economy with minimal damage: FinMin")
Just 36 paise shy, diesel prices set to surpass petrol for the first time
Diesel is currently priced at Rs 79.40 a litre in the Capital, just 36 paise short of petrol price that is being retailed at Rs 79.76 a litre
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