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Swadeshi push: Over 1000 imported goods delisted from paramilitary canteens
The central police canteens sell products to cater almost 50 lakh family members of about 10 lakh personnel serving in CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, NSG and Assam Rifles
 "Swadeshi push: Over 1000 imported goods delisted from paramilitary canteens")
Covid-19: India GDP may contract by 2 per cent in FY21, says BoA Securities
The estimate has been arrived at with the assumption that the lockdown will extend till mid-July and a restart of the economy will get stretched to August
 "Covid-19: India GDP may contract by 2 per cent in FY21, says BoA Securities")
Delhi govt seals borders for a week, allows salons, barber shops to open
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the state government would implement all the relaxations permitted by the Centre
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Locals felicitate Madurai salon owner after PM praises him in 'Mann Ki Baat'
PM Modi had praised Mohan for spending Rs 5 lakh from his life's savings to help people during Covid-19 induced lockdown
 "Locals felicitate Madurai salon owner after PM praises him in 'Mann Ki Baat'")
Internet speed to power: Weekly indicators show economy is picking up
Weekly economic indicators show a rise in economic activity in days leading up government announcing easing coronavirus lockdown
 "Internet speed to power: Weekly indicators show economy is picking up")
Violence against frontline healthcare workers not acceptable: PM Modi
The Prime Minister also termed the coronavirus as an "invisible enemy" and called India's corona warriors as "invincible" asserting that they will win the battle against the virus
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India making attempt to reduce learning poverty via foundational education
India's learning poverty levels are at new highs, according to World Bank estimates
 "India making attempt to reduce learning poverty via foundational education")
Will address states' concerns with changes in train operations: Railways
The statement said full fare refunds will be given to passengers who have booked their train journey with an intention to travel within the state.
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Covid-19 crisis: 200 trains to transport 145,000 passengers on Day 1
Passengers for these trains will have to reach the station 90 minutes before the departure to facilitate thermal screening
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Akshay Kumar refutes reports of him booking a charter flight for sister, kids
Breaking his silence, the Bollywood actor tweeted: "This news about me booking a charter flight for my sister and her two kids is FAKE from start to end."
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Top 10 biz headlines: Doubts over GDP data, RIL to be 'tech tornado' & more
Here are the top 10 headlines on Monday morning
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Govt losing ground in battle of public perception over handling pandemic
Health and Home Ministries have discontinued their daily press briefings on the disease and the Prime Minister his TV addresses to the nation.
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Coronavirus LIVE: India seventh most affected nation with 190,609 cases
Covid 19 tracker: States that have seen sharpest single-day spike in total cases are Delhi (1,105), Tamil Nadu (874), Karnataka (248), Haryana (217), Uttarakhand (216), Telangana (169), Assam (168)
 "Coronavirus LIVE: India seventh most affected nation with 190,609 cases")
'Govt, firms should take note of ICC's suggestions'
The ICC wants the governments to provide direct and immediate support to small businesses to ensure their continued operation
Sifting through Covid stats
Is the fight against the virus getting tougher? Do we have the infrastructure to handle a spike in the hinterlands? And what about testing facilities?
Some customers are talking about delaying payments: Siemens MD & CEO
Clients are deferring certain orders, payments are delayed and cost of production is on a rise, says MD & CEO Sunil Mathur
 "Some customers are talking about delaying payments: Siemens MD & CEO")
Bonanza after curbs: India Inc goes all out to woo buyers amid Covid-19
Carmakers have joined hands with commercial banks and NBFCs and launched EMI schemes aimed at reducing the initial purchase cost and monthly outgo
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Covid-19 crisis threatens to wipe out gains from corporation tax cut
The tax cut in September last year had resulted in a 10% increase in the post-tax profits of index companies
 "Covid-19 crisis threatens to wipe out gains from corporation tax cut")
'Mission Begin Again': Mumbai remains shut while India begins to unlock
Maharashtra and Rajasthan turned out to be the outliers
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Modi to share his vision on 'Getting Growth Back' with India Inc on Tuesday
In Mann ki Baat, PM stresses the need to restrict imports of some goods, saying it's wasteful expenditure
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