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Bihar Board 10th result likely to be out today: Here's what you must know
Bihar 10th students will also be able to check their Matric results on third-party websites such as bihar.indiaresults.com and examresults.net
 "Bihar Board 10th result likely to be out today: Here's what you must know")
Train ticket booking, refund, tatkal during coronavirus: What you must know
Indian Railways has resumed operations of around 200 trains. All you need to know about the IRCTC special trains, ticket booking, tatkal and refund rules amid coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus LIVE: India tally rises to 112,442; Mumbai records 24,118 cases
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Maharashtra cases at 39,297, Delhi 11,088, Tamil Nadu 13,191. Stay tuned with Business Standard for updates on Covid-19 cases and death toll across the world
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Coronavirus LIVE: Two-month-old boy dies in Punjab; India death toll 3,584
Coronavirus live India updates: Maharashtra cases at 41,642, Delhi 11,659, Tamil Nadu 13,967. Stay tuned with Business Standard for updates on Covid-19 cases and death toll across the world
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Two-month-old boy dies in Punjab; India death toll 3,584")
Labour Ministry to object to states' Ordinance plan on labour laws
UP, Gujarat govts are seeking to suspend major labour laws via this route; ministry firming up its response
 "Labour Ministry to object to states' Ordinance plan on labour laws")
Container vessel idling at 1-yr high as Covid-19 pandemic sinks sailing
The highest sailing cancellation since the Covid-19 outbreak was in February, registering a spike of 105 cancellations across Trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe, and the Mediterranean trades.
 "Container vessel idling at 1-yr high as Covid-19 pandemic sinks sailing")
Amazon forays into food delivery, sets up direct fight with Swiggy, Zomato
Tech giant's food delivery service comes when major players in the space are reeling from Covid-19 impact
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Aarogya Setu must, no sparring, no baton exchange for contact sports
Athletics, hockey, badminton, boxing and shooting were among the 11 disciplines that were permitted to resume outdoor training following relaxations in the lockdown.
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For every positive coronavirus case, 20 negative tests done: ICMR
The government, however, said the mortality rate had remained less than half of the global average of 6.65 per cent.
 "For every positive coronavirus case, 20 negative tests done: ICMR")
Marico Foundation rewards innovators making a difference in Covid fight
Three products that offer innovative and affordable protective solutions have been selected
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Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion, says India Ratings
Credit costs could touch Rs 2.7 trillion
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India faces economic catastrophe, PMO can't handle it by itself: Rajan
Says PMO can't tackle crisis on its own, must consult opposition talent; questions the way some states propose to suspend labour laws and Centre's micro-management of states to undertake reforms
 "India faces economic catastrophe, PMO can't handle it by itself: Rajan")
WhatsApp video calls for tax adjudication in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
The move is aimed at maintaining social-distancing norms amid the coronavirus pandemic, and WhatsApp has been picked because of its reach and popularity
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IndiGo, SpiceJet open bookings after govt gives nod to resume services
The lowest available one-way fare on the Delhi-Mumbai route for May 25 was Rs 6,674 for 8.30 am departure
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Lockdown 4.0: Will airfare caps benefit airlines and protect consumers?
Those who defend the caps say controlling fares is important because weaker airlines with hardly any cash reserves might be forced to close down
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Strides Pharma gets DGCI approval to test potential Covid-19 drug
Glenmark was the first Indian firm to get approval from regulator to conduct trials on Favipiravir tablets, which are otherwise used to treat influenza
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Delhi-Mumbai no more than Rs 10,000 as govt sets limits on airfares
No food on board, carriers to provide safety equipment; passengers can only do web check-in, must have Aarogya Setu app in order to fly
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Covid-19 crisis: Banks seek relaxed NPA norms, moratorium extension
Senior bank executives said the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has already approached the Reserve Bank of India with a plea for easing regulatory norms
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No restrictions on utilisation of additional borrowing by states: FinMin
It is to be noted that the basic limit of 3 per cent remains unconditional, while only additional one per cent out of the two is linked to citizen centric reforms, Finance ministry official said.
 "No restrictions on utilisation of additional borrowing by states: FinMin")
Between a stimulus package and a hard place
So, while we have achieved some success on the health front, are the steps taken to revive the economy adequate?
