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How life looks like amid Unlock 1.0: Pictures from across the country
The total number of coronavirus cases in India has jumped to 276,583, while 7,745 people have died from the disease so far
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Arvind Kejriwal meets Amit Shah, discusses Covid-19 situation in Delhi
The chief minister said Shah has assured him of all cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus
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Mumbai police grills Arnab Goswami over alleged provocative comments
Two FIRs have been filed against Goswami accusing him of making provocative comments about a community during a news show
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More recoveries, fewer active cases, Kejriwal vs Centre, and more
For the first time, recoveries have overtaken active Covid-19 cases in India. Close to 6,000 recoveries pushed the total number of cured/discharged patients to 135,206
 "More recoveries, fewer active cases, Kejriwal vs Centre, and more")
From router to storage device: 5 things to make work-from-home functional
While a make-do workstation at home can get you moving, there are gadgets that help elevate user experience and improve productivity and work efficiency
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As Pak sees biggest Covid-19 spike, WHO suggest 'intermittent lockdown'
The virus is spreading fast but the government has refused a proposal by WHO to follow the "intermittent lockdown" policy of a two-week lockdown followed by two-week relaxation on an alternate basis
 "As Pak sees biggest Covid-19 spike, WHO suggest 'intermittent lockdown'")
'Too much, too fast' commodity rally unsustainable, says Goldman
The Wall Street bank sees downside risks in agricultural and energy markets, citing the recent strength as surprising given the massive inventory overhangs and depressed demand
 "'Too much, too fast' commodity rally unsustainable, says Goldman")
India inflation likely to have moderated to a six-month low in May: Poll
The June 4-9 poll of 35 economists showed that the consumer price index (CPI) was forecast to rise to 5.50% in May compared with a year ago
 "India inflation likely to have moderated to a six-month low in May: Poll")
Global food emergency imminent; 49 mn may fall into extreme poverty: UN
'Hundreds of millions of children and adults' face long-term impact of food emergency, says Secretary General Guterres.
 "Global food emergency imminent; 49 mn may fall into extreme poverty: UN")
How Parle clocked the best-ever growth in last four decades during lockdown
The growth was phenomenal and as a result Parle was able to increase its market share by 4.5 to 5 per cent during the lockdown
 "How Parle clocked the best-ever growth in last four decades during lockdown")
Covid-19 Factoid: Asia adding new cases at faster pace than other regions
While Brazil has been adding 100,000 cases every four days, in India Manipur has seen a sudden late sure, with 100 cases reported in a day
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Economic indicators show pick-up as govt eases Covid-19 lockdown curbs
While freight traffic has gone up, the Google location data shows more people are stepping out of their homes
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Internet speed to traffic data: What weekly indicators say about economy
Freight traffic has gone up; Google location data shows more people are stepping out of their homes.
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Universal basic income in a post-pandemic world
Resources for a reasonable guaranteed basic income may be within the realm of fiscal feasibility even for poor countries
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Best of BS Opinion: Clarity for FDI, rising discom debt, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day
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IPO offers dry up amid Covid-19 scare; filings with Sebi lowest in 6 years
So far this year, only seven companies, looking to raise less than Rs 6,500 crore, have filed their DRHPs
 "IPO offers dry up amid Covid-19 scare; filings with Sebi lowest in 6 years")
CSR biggies cross Rs 7,500 cr in Covid-19 spend: Crisil Foundation report
Around 57 per cent of the amount - which can be classified under the head CSR - went to the PM CARES Fund
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40 coal blocks likely to be on offer in a fortnight as govt eases rules
Ministry plans investor meets, road shows to attract investment through eased rules
 "40 coal blocks likely to be on offer in a fortnight as govt eases rules")
SC gives Centre, states 15 days to take migrant workers to their homes
Top court asks authorities to withdraw legal complaints against migrant workers
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Virtual call to Bengal voters: Amit Shah rallies against Mamata Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress responded almost instantly with party leader and Banerjee's nephew Abhishek asking Shah on Twitter on the subject of exits
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