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Asia-Pacific international air traffic drops 72% in March over Covid-19
Demand in revenue passenger kilometres fell by 70.7%
 "Asia-Pacific international air traffic drops 72% in March over Covid-19")
Centre to expand Jal Shakti Abhiyan activities during upcoming monsoon
Central and State sector schemes in irrigation and water conservation sectors have also been allowed to be implemented with suitable dovetailing with MGNREGA works
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After HC stay order, Kerala govt brings out ordinance to enforce salary cut
The court on Tuesday pointed out that salary is an employee's right and they have no clue of how the government will use this donated money.
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Tech Mahindra Q4 preview: What analysts expect; key things to watch out for
So far, information technology (IT) companies have reported a mixed set of numbers for the quarter ended March 2020.
 "Tech Mahindra Q4 preview: What analysts expect; key things to watch out for")
Amid Covid-19, Indians got better internet speed last week as load reduced
Fixed download speed in India was 35.84 Mbps for the week ending April 27 while mobile download speed was 10.35 Mbps
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Covid-19: Academy to allow only films streamed online for Oscars 2021
A film must be made available on the secure Academy Screening Room member-only streaming site within 60 days of its streaming or VOD release
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Amazon India launches special fund to help SMB partners in logistics
The company noted in a statement that small and medium businesses across India had been financially impacted due to the nationwide lockdown to precent the spread of coronavirus
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CBSE exams 2020 will go on, says Board; Sisodia advises cancellation
All you need to know about CBSE 10th and CBSE 12 exam 2020; CBSE result, and other details
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US Federal Reserve likely to renew vow to use all tools to support economy
The statement could reflect a sharp downgrade in the Fed's assessment of the job market, household spending, and energy markets
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Covid-19 impact: SpiceJet says pilots will not be paid for April and May
Only those flying cargo aircraft will be paid according to the hours they fly
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Life after Covid-19: How the Indian automotive sector can be future-ready
A three-pronged approach can help the sector navigate turbulence related to Covid-19
 "Life after Covid-19: How the Indian automotive sector can be future-ready")
Covid-19 treatment: AIIMS to conduct clinical trials of plasma therapy
The AIIMS director stresses on the need to have good and well-conducted research trials before the therapy is recommended for routine use
 "Covid-19 treatment: AIIMS to conduct clinical trials of plasma therapy")
India Inc wants govt to shift focus to economy amid Covid-19 outbreak
CEOs warn of economic depression, say need to work within new normal
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Coronavirus LIVE: India toll hits 1,000; over 940,000 recovered globally
Coronavirus LIVE updates: The tally of corona in India has risen to 31,360, and the number of global cases now stands at 3,121,932. Stay with Business Standard for Covid 19 LIVE updates
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World coronavirus dispatch: Will Covid-19 end up becoming a seasonal flu?
From more and more companies scrapping their financial outlooks, to the success of Australia, New Zealand and Germany in stopping the spread of the virus - read these and more in today's digest
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India coronavirus dispatch: The country's role in a post-pandemic world
From a policy road map for containing Covid-19, to human challenge trials and why they are controversial, and whether Aarogya Setu is a surveillance app - read these and more in today's dispatch
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Best of BS Opinion: Fiscal outlook under pressure, Covid-19 crisis and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day
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ADB approves $1.5 billion loan for India to fight coronavirus pandemic
The loan has been sanctioned with a view to support immediate priorities such as disease containment and prevention
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Reeling under pandemic, British Airways plans to cut as many as 12,000 jobs
Pre-tax profits were hit by an exceptional charge of 1.3 billion euros due to overhedging of its fuel and foreign currency needs for the rest of 2020
 "Reeling under pandemic, British Airways plans to cut as many as 12,000 jobs")
No evidence to back plasma therapy as Covid-19 treatment: Health ministry
The Indian Council of Medical Research is conducting a national study to study the efficacy of this therapy
 "No evidence to back plasma therapy as Covid-19 treatment: Health ministry")