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Railways runs Double Stack Container Train in electric zone, creates record
This achievement is a first of its kind in the entire world and will also boost the ambitious mission of Green India as a latest green initiative over Indian Railways
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SC verdict today on MHA's order to pay full wages to staff amid lockdown
Earlier, the Supreme Court observed that some negotiations have to happen between employers and workers to iron out what has to be done for the salary for these 54 days
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Coronavirus LIVE: Certainly not in community transmission, says Govt
Coronavirus latest news: The global tally of coronavirus cases has crossed 7.5 million, while 419,961 people have died from the disease so far
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Covid-19 pandemic: 7% of Covid-19 cases in Ahmedabad have ended in deaths
While India reported its highest single-day death toll of 357 on June 11, it has seen more than 200 fatalities on each of the 11 days in June so far
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'Done beautifully': Lockdown spurs firms to take in new employees virtually
The lockdown has spurred firms to onboard new hires virtually, report Sai Ishwar and Bibhu Ranjan Mishra
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Examine feasibility of using hotels as Covid-19 hospitals, orders Delhi HC
Petitioner during arguments flagged various issues which would arise if the hotels are to be used as extended COVID hospitals
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Odisha issues SOP for admission in schools for 2020-21 academic session
Subsequently, instructions have been issued for taking up new admissions in Elementary and Secondary schools vide Department Letter dated June 5,2020
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Study says global poverty may surge to over 1 billion, warns Asian nations
The research by King's College London and the Australian National University points to poverty increasing dramatically in middle-income developing countries, where millions of people live just above t
World Day against Child Labour 2020: Theme, importance in times of Covid-19
The theme of World Day against Child Labour 2020 is 'Covid-19: Protect Children from Child Labour, now more than ever!'
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NSDC prepares a platform to ensure speedy skilling of migrant returnees
A list of 116 most-affected districts has been prepared, where states are struggling to rehabilitate livelihoods.
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Average monthly rating downgrades rise 22% amid Covid-19 pandemic: ICRA
The rating agency said that from its rated portfolio, while the number of downgrades has increased, upgrades have nearly dried up
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Revenue and compensation on table at GST Council meeting on Friday
The government has rung up just about Rs 95,000 crore as GST in April and May together, and that is less than half compared with the collection in the corresponding months last year.
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Worries over liquidity to boost credit card, personal loans: CIBIL
Unlike the slowdown a decade ago, demand for credit cards and personal loans will remain as consumers look to secure funds to bridge gaps in personal finance.
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Maharashtra set up adequate Covid-19 treatment facilities: Uddhav Thackeray
He was speaking at the inauguration of a Covid care centre developed by Wipro Limited at the Hinjawadi IT Park in Pune.
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Allowing 75% of TCS staff to WFH by 2025 a guesstimate: N Chandrasekaran
The firm said it was rewiring its security processes, and deploying artificial intelligence and bots to ensure there is no data leakage in its pursuit for providing seamless work from home experience.
 "Allowing 75% of TCS staff to WFH by 2025 a guesstimate: N Chandrasekaran")
Covid-19: India does not have community transmission, says ICMR chief
Less than 1% infected, urban slums at higher risk, says India's first serosurvey
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Covid-19 impact: Lufthansa says 22,000 jobs could go in costs purge
The carrier may also face a fare war with European discounters led by Ryanair Holdings and years of sluggish demand on usually money-spinning long-haul routes.
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Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May, June outlook continues to be grim
At the end of May, out of 26,500 outlets about 60 per cent showrooms and 80 per cent workshops were operational across the country
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Ashok Leyland sees demand pick-up in short term; eyes maintenance, repairs
With subdued demand for new vehicles in short term, higher demand is expected for repairs and maintenance of existing fleet
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After long stint, retrenched Raymond staff stare at tough legal battle
Company denies retrenching 'workers', says cost rationalisation has impacted some managerial positions
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