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British economy on track for biggest contraction 'in living memory': Report
Adding to the bleak mood, figures earlier on Tuesday showed monthly car sales had dropped to their lowest since 1946 due to the closure of showrooms,
 "British economy on track for biggest contraction 'in living memory': Report")
Chhattisgarh starts online booking of liquor with doorstep delivery
State has not increased the price of liquor, but is levying a delivery charge of Rs 120
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In pictures: Life in Gurugram after partial easing of Covid-19 lockdown
On the first day of easing of restrictions under the third phase of national lockdown, millennium city, Gurugram saw people coming back on the roads more freely without any questioning by policemen
 "In pictures: Life in Gurugram after partial easing of Covid-19 lockdown")
Covid-19 lockdown: Xiaomi launches Hyperlocal 'Mi Commerce' solution
The service aims to drive users to safely purchase Xiaomi devices from their nearest Xiaomi retail store amid the nationwide lockdown to porevent the spread of coronavirus
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Andhra hikes liquor prices twice in the trot as queues expand at stores
25% hike yesterday, another 50% today, both in the form of additional retail excise tax
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Covid-19 may slow India IT and business service growth to 6.5% in 2020: IDC
The IT and business services market grew by 8 per cent annually in the second half of 2019
 "Covid-19 may slow India IT and business service growth to 6.5% in 2020: IDC")
Coronavirus blessing in disguise for hygiene, under control: Harsh Vardhan
On Tuesday, the number of positive cases shot up to 46,433 from the 42,836 the day before, a sharp rise of 3,597 cases
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India's mango-man develops new varieties to honour 'corona warriors'
Kalimullah Khan is known for naming mangoes after celebrities; new varieties of dussehri have been named 'doctor' and 'police' in recognition of their efforts in controlling the spread of pandemic
 "India's mango-man develops new varieties to honour 'corona warriors'")
There are chances no coronavirus vaccine could be around, ever: Report
An effective vaccine for dengue fever, which infects as many as 400,000 people a year according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), has eluded scientists for decades
 "There are chances no coronavirus vaccine could be around, ever: Report")
Covid-19 lockdown: Realme resumes online sales of smartphones, accessories
Realme has extended warranty on products, which expired during the lockdown period, till June 30
 "Covid-19 lockdown: Realme resumes online sales of smartphones, accessories")
Tourists with long term visa beyond 6 months need to register with FRRO
Approximately 8,000 foreigners were in Goa when the lockdown was announced
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Pandemic in pictures: Harsh realties of coronavirus; 10 images you must see
While India enters Lockdown 3.0, with much relaxations, the country experiences a sudden spike in its Covid-19 cases
 "Pandemic in pictures: Harsh realties of coronavirus; 10 images you must see")
Andre Russell misses IPL, says 'Covid-19 preventing me from hitting sixes'
The West Indian all-rounder confessed that he gets the "most goosebumps" while playing cricket when he is playing in the IPL, even more than playing at home in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
 "Andre Russell misses IPL, says 'Covid-19 preventing me from hitting sixes'")
Covid-19: Hospitals brace for a new normal, see 50% occupancy by May-end
The share of labs run by private hospitals is growing on the list of those that have permission to test reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).
 "Covid-19: Hospitals brace for a new normal, see 50% occupancy by May-end")
US targets fraud in coronavirus antibody test market with tighter rules
The FDA said it would share information on its website and with potential buyers of these tests
 "US targets fraud in coronavirus antibody test market with tighter rules")
Hand out temporary ration cards to feed the poor: Abhijit Banerjee
According to the nobel laureate, spending is the easiest way to revive the economy as MSME sector will get back to its position which will have subsequent chain reaction
 "Hand out temporary ration cards to feed the poor: Abhijit Banerjee")
Ashok Leyland reports zero sales in April as lockdown adds to woes
M&HCV truck sales in April 2019 was 7,517, bus sales was 1,401, while LCV sales stood at 4,224 units
 "Ashok Leyland reports zero sales in April as lockdown adds to woes")
Coronavirus morning updates: Is China winning the hunt for vaccine race?
According to international media, four Chinese companies have begun testing their vaccine candidates on humans, more than the United States and Britain combined
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Parts of Shastri Bhavan sealed after official tests positive for Covid-19
According to two senior government officials, an officer of the Law Ministry, housed in the fourth floor of the Shastri Bhavan, has tested positive for Covid-19.
 "Parts of Shastri Bhavan sealed after official tests positive for Covid-19")
Oil & gas index surges nearly 3% amid a rally in oil prices; ONGC climbs 6%
CARE Ratings believes that the demand for petroleum products will remain sluggish in the near term and H1FY21 will be considerably lower compared to previous quarters.
 "Oil & gas index surges nearly 3% amid a rally in oil prices; ONGC climbs 6%")