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Rs 15.75 crore coronavirus health insurance claims lodged till date
The officials said about 790 claims have been lodged claiming about Rs 15.75 crore with several non-life insurers.
 "Rs 15.75 crore coronavirus health insurance claims lodged till date")
Haryana accords approval to partially restore VAT on sale of diesel, petrol
The increase in the rate of tax would be Re.1 per litre in the case of Petrol and Re. 1.1 per litre in case of Diesel, the state government said.
 "Haryana accords approval to partially restore VAT on sale of diesel, petrol")
Haryana accords approval to partially restore VAT on sale of diesel, petrol
The increase in the rate of tax would be Re.1 per litre in the case of Petrol and Re. 1.1 per litre in case of Diesel, the state government said.
FDA's lax blood test rules open US market to dubious vendors: Report
The rush to obtain test kits follows the FDA's unprecedented decision last month to allow any company to sell antibody tests in the US without prior review by the agency
 "FDA's lax blood test rules open US market to dubious vendors: Report")
Closed-door match vs Australia 'felt like a warm-up game': Ross Taylor
Taylor recalled the last international cricket match played between New Zealand and Australia at SCG before coronavirus-induced lockdown came into effect, bringing sports across globe to a standstill
 "Closed-door match vs Australia 'felt like a warm-up game': Ross Taylor")
Covid-19 hinterland digest: Haryana govt jacks up prices of key commodities
The prices of fruits and vegetables can go up as the government has decided to charge a 2 per cent market fee
 "Covid-19 hinterland digest: Haryana govt jacks up prices of key commodities")
Covid-19 shatters silver screen hopes for Bollywood; recovery to take 2 yrs
About 9,500 theatres are shut, and business at multiplexes and single-screen cinemas is unlikely to bounce back for weeks or even months
 "Covid-19 shatters silver screen hopes for Bollywood; recovery to take 2 yrs")
Online interviews held for temporary nurse vacancies under Northern Railway
Several candidates who had come here for the offline (personal) interview claimed that they were told to go back as the interviews were only being conducted online
 "Online interviews held for temporary nurse vacancies under Northern Railway")
May Day in times of pandemic: A long march for Indian migrant workers
Here's a look at the status of thousands of migrant workers amid the global pandemic and also the measures announced for their welfare
 "May Day in times of pandemic: A long march for Indian migrant workers")
Three factors that will shape the course of economic activities going ahead
According to Dun & Bradstreet's latest Economy Forecast, the changes in consumer behaviour will determine the segments that are likely to flourish after the pandemic is brought under control
 "Three factors that will shape the course of economic activities going ahead")
Delhi Police installs coronavirus-lookalike scarecrows to spread awareness
The scarecrows in the area were seen wearing black sunglasses and a mask.
Delhi govt to screen residents of containment zones thrice within 14 days
Meanwhile, 76 more Covid-19 cases and three deaths were reported in Delhi on Thursday
 "Delhi govt to screen residents of containment zones thrice within 14 days")
Lockdown extension beyond May can lower growth to zero, says CRISIL
The sharp deceleration in growth and increased income uncertainty is certain to pull demand down, it says
 "Lockdown extension beyond May can lower growth to zero, says CRISIL")
Delhi's Azadpur Mandi, show goes on despite increasing Covid-19 cases
It's not only the fear of Covid-19 pandemic, but restrictions on wholesale and retail agents have also brought down the numbers of buyers here.
Tarun Bajaj takes over as Economic Affairs Secretary; replaces Chakraborty
Prior to taking over this post, he was the Additional Secretary in Prime Minister's Office.
 "Tarun Bajaj takes over as Economic Affairs Secretary; replaces Chakraborty")
To bring back millions stranded, states urge centre to run special trains
According to Punjab officials, there are nearly 1 million migrant labourers in the state, approximately 70 per cent of whom are from Bihar
 "To bring back millions stranded, states urge centre to run special trains")
Covid-19: First special train for migrants runs from Telangana to Jharkhand
Many states have urged the Union govt to run special trains to bring bag millions of stranded migrants back to their home states
 "Covid-19: First special train for migrants runs from Telangana to Jharkhand")
Coronavirus LIVE: 105 Covid-19 deaths in West Bengal; 459 in Maharashtra
Coronavirus LIVE updates: The tally of Covid cases in India has risen to 35,043. Worldwide, there are 3,308,548 cases. Stay with Business Standard for Covid 19 LIVE updates
 "Coronavirus LIVE: 105 Covid-19 deaths in West Bengal; 459 in Maharashtra")
India business most affected due to coronavirus lockdown: Amazon CFO
Last month, the government said e-commerce platforms would be allowed to sell only essential items during the lockdown
 "India business most affected due to coronavirus lockdown: Amazon CFO")
Covid-19 impact: Companies facing cash crunch can delay EPF contribution
The EPFO said that companies are facing liquidity or cash crunch in paying their mandatory provident fund dues "even though they are retaining the employees on their rolls"
 "Covid-19 impact: Companies facing cash crunch can delay EPF contribution")