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Hotels, travel brands pitch for a rebound as Covid-19 lockdown eases
As lockdown eases, ITC, Taj Hotels, Oyo, MakeMyTrip play up the safety line, bank on employee endorsements to rebuild trust in their brands
 "Hotels, travel brands pitch for a rebound as Covid-19 lockdown eases")
Travel firms may make health certificate must amid Covid-19 crisis
Hotels, too, take the same route to ensure safe trips
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Corona warriors: How tech titans are helping govts fight the pandemic
Several top technology firms are assisting governments to better manage their pandemic response, reports Peerzada Abrar
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Covid-19 impact: Xiaomi, Oppo turn to expensive imports as units struggle
The move is a costly one as the world's second-largest smartphone market imposes steep tariffs on imports of devices and components
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Big realtors to launch mid-level housing projects to improve cashflow
Mumbai-based Oberoi Realty for the first time is looking at launching a sub-Rs 1 crore apartment project in Thane, on the outskirts of Mumbai
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$10 trn spent to combat coronavirus pandemic, far more needed: IMF
New estimates suggested that up to 100 million people could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said
 "$10 trn spent to combat coronavirus pandemic, far more needed: IMF")
High chances of child labour increasing in aftermath of Covid-19: CRY
CRY organised an e-consultation to underscore how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect the situation of child and adolescent labour in India
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Covid-19 lockdown a success, no community transmission in India: ICMR
The sero-survey has found that 0.73 per cent of the population in the districts surveyed had evidence of past exposure to SARS-CoV-2
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PSBs disburse Rs 12,201 cr loan to MSMEs under emergency credit line scheme
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have sanctioned loans worth Rs 24,260.65 crore under the 100 per cent ECLGS for the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector starting June 1
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Covid-19: India lifts export ban on Trump-touted drug hydroxychloroquine
India had eased some of these restrictions in April and shipped 50 million tablets of the drug to the United States that month, Reuters reported
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22% workers lost jobs due to Covid-19 lockdown in northern states: Survey
Based on analysis of data from 510 responses, the study revealed a devastating impact of lockdown 1.0 on employment scenario in the surveyed states
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Coronavirus updates: India reports 9,996 new cases; key highlights
Music enthusiasts have to wait till next year for the massive music festivals Coachella and Stagecoach as reports by AP suggests that the concerts have been canceled this year
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India's monthly fuel demand jumps 47.4% in May as Covid-19 lockdown eases
Fuel consumption, a proxy for oil demand in Asia's third biggest economy, totalled 14.65 million tonnes in May, 47.4% higher than in April but still 23.3% lower than a year earlier
 "India's monthly fuel demand jumps 47.4% in May as Covid-19 lockdown eases")
Coronavirus turning point for self-reliant India, says PM Modi
It's time for bold decisions and investments, he says in a speech to Indian Chamber of Commerce
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WHO calls for more research on asymptomatic transmission of Covid-19
Saying that the world has been achieving a lot in knowing the new virus, the WHO chief told reporters that "there's still a lot we don't know"
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RBSE admit card 2020 released: Instructions for RBSE 10th and 12th students
RBSE Admit Card 2020: Important instructions for RBSE 10th and RBSE 12th board students amid coronavirus outbreak
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Covid-19 Factoid: India's recovery rate still a shade behind world average
There has been a spike in daily new cases in Bangladesh, from under 2,000 per day in late May to over 3,000 on June 10
Trump to resume election rallies, said to be working on police reforms
McEnany said Trump's police reform initiative may come in the form of legislative proposals or executive orders
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NHRC notice to Delhi, Centre over 'mismanagement of Covid-19 beds'
NHRC has asked both the Delhi Government and Union Health Ministry to consider the matter in consultation with each other to ensure a comprehensive report within ten days
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Coronavirus LIVE: PIB chief tests positive; US cases hit 2 million
Coronavirus statewise update: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan all recorded the most number of covid 19 cases on Friday