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Virat Kohli reveals his favourite cricket moment apart from 2011 WC final
Kohli, the current India skipper, also admitted the "magical" atmosphere will be missing if the cricket season currently stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic resumes in empty stadiums.
 "Virat Kohli reveals his favourite cricket moment apart from 2011 WC final")
Lockdown worsening poverty levels among workers in informal economy: ILO
In high-income countries, relative poverty levels among informal workers are estimated to increase by 52 percentage points
 "Lockdown worsening poverty levels among workers in informal economy: ILO")
How India is ensuring uninterrupted supply of milk during Covid-19 lockdown
The cooperative model in India went out of the way to protect milk producers
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Covid-19: Chhattisgarh CM asks Rs 30,000 cr package for state from PM
CM Baghel has urged the prime minister to release Rs 10, 000 crore immediately, out of the total amount.
 "Covid-19: Chhattisgarh CM asks Rs 30,000 cr package for state from PM")
Sachin Tendulkar recalls 'special stint' with Yorkshire county in 1992
As India continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Tendulkar made a donation to a Mumbai based non-profit organisation to aid 4,000 underprivileged people, including children
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Vande Bharat Mission: Indians to arrive from Bangladesh, Gulf, UK today
India had on Monday announced it would begin a phased repatriation of its citizens stranded abroad starting May 7
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Aurangabad train accident: Raised an alarm but to no avail, says eyewitness
As many as 16 migrant labourers were killed and five others injured when a freight train ran over them between Jalna and Aurangabad on Friday
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Lockdown impact: Fuel demand in India plunged to historic lows in April
In its latest report, the International Energy Agency has said India's annual fuel consumption will decline 5.6 per cent in 2020
 "Lockdown impact: Fuel demand in India plunged to historic lows in April")
Lockdown: Closure of commercial activity has hit Bihar, UP villages
But most respondents to a survey conducted by Smart Power India said they saw a positive change in social hygiene behaviour during lockdown
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Porters at Jabalpur station face financial stress amid Covid-19 lockdown
Porters have been dependent on Ticket Collectors for their survival, as any aid from the government is yet to reach them
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Tesla ordered to keep US vehicle factory in Fremont closed amid lockdown
Elon Musk has said those employees who do not feel comfortable coming back to work are not obligated to do so
 "Tesla ordered to keep US vehicle factory in Fremont closed amid lockdown")
Karnataka govt allows restaurants, bars to sell liquor at retail prices
According to the latest update by the state health department, total number of coronavirus cases in Karnataka is 753
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Covid-19 impact: Mexico, Brazil see 99% plunge in auto production in April
In normal times, the combined number of cars produced by Mexico and Brazil every month is half a million
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Govt issues fresh guidelines for discharge of coronavirus patients
The ministry circular states there will be no coronavirus testing at Covid-19 facilities prior to discharge, and the patients will be advised to follow home isolation for seven days
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Lockdown 3.0: Odisha ups working hours to 12; staff to be paid for overtime
No female workers should be allowed or required to work in a factory between 7 pm and 6 am, unless specifically permitted by the government in this regard, the state govt order said
 "Lockdown 3.0: Odisha ups working hours to 12; staff to be paid for overtime")
OCI card holders' entry in India to remain suspended during lockdown: Govt
The government has kept in abeyance multiple-entry life-long visas given to OCI card holders till the time international travel resumes
 "OCI card holders' entry in India to remain suspended during lockdown: Govt")
Coronavirus LIVE: 3,320 cases, 95 deaths in 24 hrs, India tally at 59,695
Coronavirus update: Stay tuned with Business Standard for latest news on coronavirus, world death toll, and cases across the world and in India
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Hong Kong eases lockdown as no local Covid-19 transmission seen in 19 days
While gyms, beauty salons, bars, restaurants and other such public places have been reopened, saunas, karaoke lounges, party rooms and nightclubs would remain closed for at least another two weeks
 "Hong Kong eases lockdown as no local Covid-19 transmission seen in 19 days")
Vande Bharat: Repatriation flights, ships bring over 700 Indians back home
Through Vande Bharat Mission, 64 flights and three Navy ships are to repatriate nearly 15,000 Indians stranded abroad
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Vande Bharat vs Bharat ke Bande: Is Modi losing his political touch?
PM Modi's pandemic messaging has been mostly directed at the middle class and elites and there's little empathy for the poor millions. Is he losing his political touch?
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