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Take predictions of a new, improved post-corona world with a pinch of salt
There appears to be a sudden outbreak of good behaviour
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The inevitability of classical economics
What we came to regard as 'the normal' was anything but normal because the state, like nature, wasn't in the business of compassion and equity
Lockdown 3.0: Pharma hubs take extra precaution to tame Covid-19 outbreak
Recently, while 26 workers at Cadila Pharmaceuticals facility in Ahmedabad tested positive for Covid-19, one person at Sun Pharma's Halol plant tested positive.
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Govt in talks with industry on production of Gilead's remdesivir for trials
Checks with industry on when can production begin here for trials
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Sony India starts advanced booking for home audio-video products
Under its 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' programme, Sony is offering discounts and special price offer on its products
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The will of a 'dim-witted optimist'
Being married to a pessimist has coloured my perception of the world as a source of infinite joy over which, as Bertie Wooster might have said, a dark cloud has marred the horizon
A relief worker reflects on poverty
33-year-old Navin Shukla sees this lockdown as a disaster unfolding before our eyes
Plight of irregular migrant workers: Who cares?
No permanent redress can be expected until even casual workers are able to unite and bargain collectively for their rights
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Humble leaders, please
This is one of those crises where it does not only matter that you do something, but how you do it
We are better placed to withstand Covid-19 impact: Cognizant CEO Humphries
In a Q&A, Brian Humphries says his firm has handled the ransomware attack well and doesn't see any impact on client engagement
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Adani Gas Q4 PBT up 30% at Rs 156 cr, CNG volumes dip due to Covid-19
With demand from industrial, commercial and transportation down, the hit on volumes is expected to be higher for the June quarter
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Additional manpower may be sought from Centre to give police rest: Uddhav
Uddhav also admitted that while the spread of the virus has been contained, the state has not succeeded in breaking the chain of infection yet
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Govt hikes market borrowing limit by over 50% to Rs 12 trillion
The government resorts to market borrowing to make up for the mismatch between its revenue and expenditure.
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CBSE to conduct pending class 10th, 12th board exams from July 1 to 15
The schedule has been decided in order to ensure that the board exams are completed before competitive examinations
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Moody's pegs FY21 GDP growth at 0%, says upgrade unlikely in near term
The rapid and widening spread of the Covid-19, deteriorating global economic outlook, falling oil prices, and financial market turmoil are creating a severe and extensive economic and financial shock
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Covid-19 hinterland digest: Rajasthan has 31 districts fighting disease
In less than a month, 20 districts reported new cases. Sri Ganganagar and Bondi are virus-free in Rajasthan
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Vande Bharat Mission: 5 Air India flights to arrive from Singapore, Gulf
The repatriation operation is being conducted under India's ambitious 'Vande Bharat' mission to bring back around 15,000 stranded citizens from overseas.
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INS Jalashwa to repatriate Indians from Maldives; Rs 3,000 to be charged
Passengers are undergoing necessary procedures at Velana Airport, as per regular updates posted by the Indian High Commission in the Maldives on its official Twitter page.
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IMF approves $18 bn emergency financing for 50 countries during Covid-19
In order to ensure full transparency and prevent any misuse of funds, the IMF asked member countries who apply for financing to commit that it is only used for urgent purposes related to Covid-19.
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Coronavirus LIVE: 61-year-old dies in Noida; India cases rise to 56,409
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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