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PSBs lead in disbursing loans to MSMEs under credit guarantee scheme
The bulk of the disbursed amount -about two-third- was contributed by public sector banks.
 "PSBs lead in disbursing loans to MSMEs under credit guarantee scheme")
Railway freight shows signs of revival; cement traffic up 18% in June
In April and May, the Railways saw a subdued freight loading at about 70% of what it was in 2019
 "Railway freight shows signs of revival; cement traffic up 18% in June")
Covid-19 impact: Asia's stock analysts are lifting price targets again
Analysts have been revising their 12-month price targets higher for members in the MSCI Asia Pacific Index since early June
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Delhi second worst-hit by Covid-19 caseload; Goa reports 1st fatality
The Centre maintained that the number of infections per hundred thousand population was among the lowest in the world
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Banks sanction Rs 75,000-cr loans to MSMEs under credit guarantee scheme
The scheme is the biggest fiscal component of the Rs 20-trillion Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package
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Trump backs more financial aid for Americans amid Covid-19 crisis
Asked if he backed another payment for Americans, Trump told Scripps Networks in an interview that he backed sending out a second check
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Traffic congestion in Mumbai, Delhi tapering off after a rise, shows data
People use the internet more when they are at home, for work, and for entertainment, leading to a fall in download speeds because of increased load.
 "Traffic congestion in Mumbai, Delhi tapering off after a rise, shows data")
Covid-19: Gilead targets 2 million remdesivir courses by year-end
The company also said it planned to start trials of an easier-to-use inhaled version of the antiviral drug, currently administered only intravenously
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Mixed spread ahead for packaged-foods SMEs: CRISIL SME Tracker
The extended lockdown to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains and hampered factory operations.
 "Mixed spread ahead for packaged-foods SMEs: CRISIL SME Tracker")
India will transform into middle-income economy by 2030: NITI Aayog VC
On the coronavirus situation in the country, he said it is unfair to compare India's dealing of the Covid-19 pandemic with Western countries
 "India will transform into middle-income economy by 2030: NITI Aayog VC")
Building a resilient school education system
It is imperative that we increase the use of technology to deliver quality education
Tractor makers buck the slowdown, expect volumes to increase 5-10%
Prospects of a normal monsoon and an expanded government food programme are helping in a modest recovery
 "Tractor makers buck the slowdown, expect volumes to increase 5-10%")
Oil edges higher on tighter supply, but rising Covid-19 fears limit gains
Brent crude was up 48 cents, or 1.1 per cent , at $42.67 a barrel by 11:45 a.m
 "Oil edges higher on tighter supply, but rising Covid-19 fears limit gains")
ONGC halts operations at two rigs in Arabian Sea as Covid-19 strikes
As many as 54 offshore employees tested positive for coronavirus and one died
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Virgin Atlantic to restart flights from London to Delhi, Mumbai from Sept 2
Civil Aviation Minister said the government would start thinking on resumption of international passenger flights in mid-July
 "Virgin Atlantic to restart flights from London to Delhi, Mumbai from Sept 2")
500% spike in online medical consultation under lockdown: Practo report
50 million Indians used telemedicine, 62 per cent of psychiatry consultation was sought by youngsters in the age group of 21-30 years
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CBSE may inform SC on Tuesday about decision on pending board examinations
Universities and schools across the country have been shut since March 16, when the Centre announced a countrywide classroom shutdown as part of measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak
 "CBSE may inform SC on Tuesday about decision on pending board examinations")
Latest News LIVE: India, China may engage in diplomatic talks soon
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a three-day visit to Russia beginning today to attend a grand military parade in Moscow amid coronavirus pandemic
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World Coronavirus Dispatch: WHO reports largest single-day spike in cases
Where the virus surged and where it slowed, air travel curbs eased in Dubai, China steps up loan relief, and other pandemic related news from across the globe
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Exports improving, contraction down to just 10-12 per cent: Piyush Goyal
Declining for the third straight month, India's exports dipped 36.47 per cent in May to $19.05 billion
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