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A comparative analysis of the healthcare investments made by Indian states
To catch up with the developed world, India needs to raise its public expenditure on healthcare
 "A comparative analysis of the healthcare investments made by Indian states")
Different Centre-state rules slow India Inc's bid to restart business
The Delhi government, in a major relaxation. has permitted everyone to go to office. But the Maharashtra government has gone to the other extreme by keeping offices closed till the end of May.
 "Different Centre-state rules slow India Inc's bid to restart business")
Covid-19 impact: JSW Energy puts GMR Kamalanga acquisition on hold
In February, JSW Energy said it would acquire GMR's Kamalanga power project (1,050 Mw) in Odisha for Rs 5,321 crore.
 "Covid-19 impact: JSW Energy puts GMR Kamalanga acquisition on hold")
Covid-19 won't impact us, examining if we need pay cuts: JSW Energy CEO
The privatisation of distribution in Union Territories is a positive move by the government, says Prashant Jain, joint MD & CEO of JSW Energy
 "Covid-19 won't impact us, examining if we need pay cuts: JSW Energy CEO")
England training session delayed over lack of PPE kit, balls: Report
England and Wales Cricket Board was hoping that the training of players would start at the earliest in order to resume Test cricket in July
 "England training session delayed over lack of PPE kit, balls: Report")
How the lockdown could be creating an economic data vacuum in India
It has impeded the govt's ability to collect numerical information, forcing it not to release key inflation figures
 "How the lockdown could be creating an economic data vacuum in India")
Interest rates charged by banks capped at 9.25% under MSME package
Interest rate ceiling for NBFCs loan at 12%; caps are much lower than the normal interest rates charged by these lenders
 "Interest rates charged by banks capped at 9.25% under MSME package")
Inovio says COVID-19 vaccine produces antibodies in mice, guinea pigs
The company's shares, which have more than quadrupled this year, surged 17.7% to $17.13 in trading before the bell
 "Inovio says COVID-19 vaccine produces antibodies in mice, guinea pigs")
ICC T20 WC likely to be delayed, IPL 2020 may start by Sep-end: Reports
BCCI apex council member Anshuman Gaekwad said that this year's T20 World Cup seems unlikely to go ahead, making space for the currently suspended IPL on calendar depending on the Covid-19 situation
 "ICC T20 WC likely to be delayed, IPL 2020 may start by Sep-end: Reports")
Rolls-Royce to axe 9K jobs in air travel slump, to save GBP 1.3 bn a year
The 9,000 jobs, out of a global staff of 52,000, will go predominantly from Rolls's civil aerospace business, which generates just over half of its 15 billion pounds ($18 billion)of annual revenues
 "Rolls-Royce to axe 9K jobs in air travel slump, to save GBP 1.3 bn a year")
India coronavirus dispatch: Strategies to reform governance beyond pandemic
From building a functioning public health system to why you must not use sanitisers on fruits and vegetables - read these and more in today's India dispatch
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World coronavirus dispatch: The pathogen is changing in unknown ways
From first execution in US since the coronavirus outbreak, to what Facebook is doing to get people to workplace, and how to socialise safely - read these and more in today's world dispatch
No handshakes, salon visits: Athletics Federation of India's new guidelines
However, the athletes at the NIS-Patiala and Sports Authority of India Centre in Bengaluru are yet to resume outdoor training
 "No handshakes, salon visits: Athletics Federation of India's new guidelines")
Did hedge funds score on masks, sanitiser amid Covid-19 crisis? Not so much
A few hedge funds increased their holdings over the first quarter in companies associated with so-called personal protective equipment
 "Did hedge funds score on masks, sanitiser amid Covid-19 crisis? Not so much")
Vande Bharat Mission: Andhra Pradesh receives 459 Indians from abroad
Visakhapatnam Airport Director Raj Kishore said the aerodrome received two Air India flights, one from Abu Dhabi and the other from Manila
 "Vande Bharat Mission: Andhra Pradesh receives 459 Indians from abroad")
La Liga to EPL: When will top European football leagues return to action?
Champions of various leagues, the Uefa qualifications, relegation, and promotion, remain undecided. Clubs are uncertain about sponsorships, broadcast revenues, and player wages
 "La Liga to EPL: When will top European football leagues return to action?")
Covid-19 updates: FM Sitharaman on stimulus 6.0, Trump's 'badge of honour'
Trump told reporters in a cabinet meeting that the high number of cases in the US is a "badge of honour", because it means the US is testing the most
 "Covid-19 updates: FM Sitharaman on stimulus 6.0, Trump's 'badge of honour'")
China uses Jackie Chan's star power to woo Indians amid Covid-19 backlash
Chinese actor Jackie Chan has in a recent video sent his "love and wishes" to the people of India in their fight against the pandemic
 "China uses Jackie Chan's star power to woo Indians amid Covid-19 backlash")
Covid-19 woes: Exodus of skilled migrant labourers badly hits MSMEs in Pune
Many of the workers had taken payments of March and April and still they had left for their homes
 "Covid-19 woes: Exodus of skilled migrant labourers badly hits MSMEs in Pune")
Surat's diamond industry starts operations with reduced workforce
Nilesh Bodke, who is associated with the diamond industry said that this sector is resilient and will overcome the impact of Covid-19 lockdown in 2-3 months
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