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US House passes $3-trillion coronavirus relief package to revive economy
The rescue plan was approved on Friday night by a tight 208-199 margin amid opposition by Republicans
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Covid-19: White House official backs sops for firms moving to US from China
The US has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the coronavirus pandemic which has so far claimed 87,530 lives in America
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Lockdown: 24 migrant labourers killed, 36 injured in UP truck collision
Chief Minister Adityanath expresses condolences, indication on financial assistance to victims' kin soon
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Lockdown 4.0: Kejriwal wants Modi to allow public transport, pvt offices
Wants religious places, gyms, cinema halls to remain closed, complete ban on all activities in containment zones
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Many treatments for Covid-19 under clinical trial, none approved yet: WHO
Over 2,500 patients have enrolled for WHO's'Solidarity Trial', a clinical trial focusing on some drugs and therapeutics
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Crude oil prices surge as demand shows signs of recovery from Covid-19
US crude up 19.7% in the week, Brent adds 5.2 per% after a week of bullish news. Both contracts gain for third straight week
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Stimulus 2.0: Reforms good, implementation a challenge, say food firms
The reason is the "well-oiled system" that exists right now, preventing farmers from approaching buyers directly.
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'Modi a friend', US to donate ventilators to 'friends in India', says Trump
To aid the US in its fight against coronavirus, India had last month allowed the export of 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets on US President Donald Trump's request
 "'Modi a friend', US to donate ventilators to 'friends in India', says Trump")
Coronavirus LIVE: Working with India to develop vaccine, says Trump
India coronavirus LIVE updates: Maharashtra cases at 27,524, Tamil Nadu 9,674, Delhi 8,470. Stay tuned with Business Standard for Covid 19 LIVE updates on corona cases and death toll worldwide
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Best of BS Opinion: Covid-19 big picture, migrant workers, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day
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Covid-19 crisis: IT services companies pad up to reopen offices for staff
Apart from issuing guidelines for employees with dos and don'ts, the companies are using technology-led solutions to ensure social distancing at workplaces.
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Trade unions to go on strike on May 22 against labour laws suspension
While Uttar Pradesh has suspended major labour laws, Madhya Pradesh has tweaked some rules amid the lockdown to spur economic activities.
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More than 80% Indian households lost income during lockdown, says study
The findings are in line with previous data from the CMIE and others, which showed that more than 100 million Indians have lost their jobs since March 25
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US will donate ventilators to India, stand with Modi during pandemic: Trump
India's tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases crossed 85,000 on Friday, surpassing China's count of 82,933 confirmed cases
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Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release
Sources say the top four multiplex chains in the country - PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, and Carnival - are asking big producers to wait rather than rush to release their films on OTT platforms.
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Covid-19 crisis: States urge PM Modi to extend lockdown but relax norms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier this week asked the states to send suggestions on their respective strategies for lockdown 4.0, which comes into force from Monday.
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'Welfare done', FM Sitharaman to focus on specific sectors over next 2 days
Officials said that the announcements will again be a mix of fiscal and liquidity measures, with more heft through the latter
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Four in a lift, facing the wall: Office etiquette in Covid-19 times
The second of a 3-part series discusses precautions taken by firms to keep employees safe
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DMart owner hikes stake in India Cements to 19.9%, stock zooms 13%
Analysts say acquirer may have found the firm attractive at the valuation at which it was available at
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Crosswords in lockdown
At a time when so many of us are confined to our homes, crosswords provide an intellectually challenging alternative to passive binge-watching
