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Tamil Nadu fixes private hospital rates for CM's Covid-19 insurance scheme
Package rate at Rs 5,000 for asymptomatic patients or those with mild symptoms; ICu cases get a maximum of Rs 15,000 a day
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Covid-19 impact: BPCL capital expenditure in FY21 to be nearly 27 pc lower
The company plans to spend Rs 8,000-8,500 cr in FY21 compared to Rs 11,000 cr in FY20
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India registers over 9,000 cases in a day, here's how unlock 1.0 looks like
On Thursday, India recorded its biggest spike in the number of coronavirus cases, with 9,304 of them being reported in a single day, besides 260 deaths
 "India registers over 9,000 cases in a day, here's how unlock 1.0 looks like")
Cost of UK response to coronavirus pandemic rises to $166.1 billion: OBR
The 9 billion-pound increase was caused by higher costs for the government from its two wage subsidy schemes
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Global revenue from diamond sales to drop 30-40% amid Covid-19: Moody's
Rough diamond sales volume and prices will fall in 2020 as a result of the near shutdown of the global economy, Moody's Investors Service said in a report
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Top headlines: Amazon eyes 5% stake worth $2 bn in Airtel, says report
Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
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India coronavirus dispatch: The human body's immune response to the virus
From India's first non-agri-driven recession, to Parliament missing in action, and why study suggests blood cancer patients usually survive Covid-19 - read these and more in today's India dispatch
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Centre's order on full wages to be paid during lockdown: SC reserve verdict
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it's March 29 notification on full payment of wages to workers by their employers during the lockdown was not unconstitutional
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SC directs Delhi, Haryana, UP to form common travel policy within a week
The apex court has also directed the Centre to take steps in this regard
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SC seeks finance ministry's reply on waiver of interest during moratorium
The top court said there are two aspects under consideration in this matter no interest payment on loans during the moratorium period and no interest to be charged on interest
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Covid-19 Factoid: Among most affected countries, India's record drives hope
The country reached 200,000 mark in confirmed cases from 100,000 in 15 days, but infections are surging now
L&T Q4 preview: Analysts see muted nos amid Covid-19; order inflow eyed
Usually, Q4 is an execution-heavy quarter for capital goods players, but the lockdown has affected execution and deliveries for most companies.
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India underprepared to handle Covid-19 cases as restrictions lifted: Report
Even after a two-month lockdown that severely impacted the economy and the people, the epidemic has still not reached its peak and Covid-19 cases continue to increase steadily each day
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Workers going from one state to another are not 'migrants': Nitish Kumar
People who have returned from other states do not need to leave because of helplessness, the chief minister says
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After the lockdown: Indian economy's path ahead is riddled with potholes
While some economists believe the Indian economy would contract 5%, others say there could be a double-digit fall in FY21. A K Bhattacharya lists the challenges facing India's economic recovery
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Coronavirus LIVE updates: Defence Secretary tests positive, say reports
Covid 19 India: Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh have extended lockdown till June 30. Catch coronavirus, lockdown updates and other related stories here
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Best of BS Opinion: New normal for public transport, Unlock 1.0, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
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OMCs go on digital drive during lockdown; govt sets March 2021 deadline
Though a step towards Digital India, the move is likely to have an impact on more than 80.3 million Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) consumers, majority of whom are not exposed to digital transact
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How delivering the right message is tough for brands during a crisis
Why did Nike's ad resonate? And why Kent's backfired...
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India must shed its protectionist attitude: Ex-CEA Arvind Subramanian
If we turn protectionist, I don't know how can we be an exporting power. Self-sufficient exporting powerhouse is an oxymoron," he said.
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