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PayNearby disburses over Rs 6,000 cr of DBT transactions during Apr-May
PayNearby said it witnessed a 127 per cent rise in customer base during April-May vis-a-vis pre-lockdown months
 "PayNearby disburses over Rs 6,000 cr of DBT transactions during Apr-May")
FM holds review meeting on Rs 3 trillion credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs
The scheme is the biggest fiscal component of the Rs 20-million Self-Reliant India Mission package announced by Sitharaman last month
 "FM holds review meeting on Rs 3 trillion credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs")
79% Indians feel Unlock 1.0 will lead to significant rise in Covid-19 cases
People feel that enough coronavirus testing is not being done by the government
 "79% Indians feel Unlock 1.0 will lead to significant rise in Covid-19 cases")
Consumer rights body urges govt to revise air ticket refund rules
Mumbai Grahak Panchayat writes to civil aviation minister today following UNCTAD advisory to member states on the issue
 "Consumer rights body urges govt to revise air ticket refund rules")
EPFO settles 3.6 mn claims of Rs 11,540 cr in April-May; 1.5 mn under PMGKY
The Covid-19 advance has been a great help to EPFO members during these difficult times, especially for the members with monthly wages of less than Rs 15,000
 "EPFO settles 3.6 mn claims of Rs 11,540 cr in April-May; 1.5 mn under PMGKY")
Gilead's remdesivir slows disease progression in monkeys with Covid-19
Remdesivir did not show signs of respiratory disease and had reduced damage to the lungs
 "Gilead's remdesivir slows disease progression in monkeys with Covid-19")
SC comes to the rescue of stranded migrant workers: Know details
Supreme Court told the central and state governments to identify migrant workers stranded in the nationwide lockdown and send them home within 15 days
 "SC comes to the rescue of stranded migrant workers: Know details")
Pre-owned cars strike chord with customers as lockdown eases: CARS24
The preferred top five models in pre-owned cars continue to be Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Santro Xing, Hyundai Grand i10, Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
 "Pre-owned cars strike chord with customers as lockdown eases: CARS24")
What are antibody therapies and who is developing them for Covid-19?
Eli Lilly is collaborating with Junshi and Canadian biotech firm AbCellera Biologics to develop different antibody treatments
 "What are antibody therapies and who is developing them for Covid-19?")
Battery maker Amara Raja to go ahead with Rs 350 crore capex on production
Company says it saw demand picking up in May and has managed coronavirus crisis well.
 "Battery maker Amara Raja to go ahead with Rs 350 crore capex on production")
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal undergoes coronavirus test, report expected soon
Today, a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management committee is scheduled to be held, but Kejriwal will not be attending
 "Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal undergoes coronavirus test, report expected soon")
Life insurers note 25% drop in new business premiums in May due to Covid-19
In the first two months in FY21, NBP of life insurers dropped almost 30%
 "Life insurers note 25% drop in new business premiums in May due to Covid-19")
Tamil Nadu 10th exam 2020 cancelled; All 950,000 students to be promoted
Tamil Nadu 10th exam 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus; 950,000 students to be promoted to next grade
 "Tamil Nadu 10th exam 2020 cancelled; All 950,000 students to be promoted")
Most Covid-19 smartphone apps don't promise privacy protection: Report
The researchers noted that it is disconcerting that these apps are continuously collecting and processing highly sensitive and personally identifiable information
 "Most Covid-19 smartphone apps don't promise privacy protection: Report")
In-home consumption of biscuits, salty snacks increases amid lockdown
According to a research by UK broking house, Investec Securities, in the near term, out of home consumption is expected to take a back seat as the lockdown keeps more people at home
 "In-home consumption of biscuits, salty snacks increases amid lockdown")
Disinvestment secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey tests positive for coronavirus
Pandey got himself tested for Covid-19 after developing mild fever and was found to be infected by coronavirus, said one of the sources
 "Disinvestment secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey tests positive for coronavirus")
Delhi hints at community transmission, but wants Centre to first admit it
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has called an all-party meeting later in the day to discuss the Covid-19 situation in the city
 "Delhi hints at community transmission, but wants Centre to first admit it")
India's daily coronavirus cases near 10,000-mark: Updates and highlights
Here's a quick look at major coronavirus-related developments across the world
 "India's daily coronavirus cases near 10,000-mark: Updates and highlights")
With more jobs, the transition of greatness for US has begun: White House
The unemployment rate for April was 14.7 per cent, which was the highest since 1948. With the addition of 2.5 million jobs, the monthly rate dropped to 13.3 per cent for May
 "With more jobs, the transition of greatness for US has begun: White House")
India reports record spike with close to 10,000 new Covid cases in 24 hours
India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the US, Brazil, Russia, and the UK
 "India reports record spike with close to 10,000 new Covid cases in 24 hours")