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Coronavirus: Kohli, ABD put 2016 IPL memorabilia on auction to raise funds
AB de Villiers took to social media to upload images of the signed cricket gears and announced all the proceeds will go to both the countries in their respective fights against coronavirus crisis
 "Coronavirus: Kohli, ABD put 2016 IPL memorabilia on auction to raise funds")
French Grand Prix becomes 10th race to get cancelled over coronavirus
We are already turning towards the summer of 2021 in order to offer our spectators an even more unprecedented event, says Eric Boullier, Managing Director of the GIP Grand Prix de France
 "French Grand Prix becomes 10th race to get cancelled over coronavirus")
SC seeks govt's response on PIL on lay-offs, salary cuts in media industry
Advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the petitioners, said that we heard that the jobs of journalists were being terminated.
 "SC seeks govt's response on PIL on lay-offs, salary cuts in media industry")
Taking steps to ensure safety of sanitation workers: Centre to Delhi HC
The court was hearing a petition, filed by social activist Harnam Singh through advocate Mahmood Pracha, seeking directions for the safety of lakhs of sanitation workers
 "Taking steps to ensure safety of sanitation workers: Centre to Delhi HC")
Top headlines: States want lockdown to continue; RBI calls for fiscal plan
From RBI opening special liquidity window to US states set to reopen amid unemployment spike, here are top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: States want lockdown to continue; RBI calls for fiscal plan")
Most CMs want lockdown to continue beyond May 3: Pondy CM after meeting PM
The chief ministers were unanimous in telling the prime minister that the way the virus was spreading, there needs to be a cautious approach in lifting the lockdown
 "Most CMs want lockdown to continue beyond May 3: Pondy CM after meeting PM")
Pepper prices rise 15% amid lockdown on hope of healthy post-monsoon sales
Farmers hold on to stocks due to great demand for high-quality Indian produce
 "Pepper prices rise 15% amid lockdown on hope of healthy post-monsoon sales")
Coffee prices set to rise in short term amid supply chain disruptions
Demand continues to remain high, as harvesting and shipping issues hamper supplies
 "Coffee prices set to rise in short term amid supply chain disruptions")
Covid-19: How a 12-hour shift for labourers will impact their lives?
Four states are allowing a 72-hour work-week due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a move that comes with serious implications for India's factory workforce.
 "Covid-19: How a 12-hour shift for labourers will impact their lives?")
Lockdown controlled Covid-19, time to give economy importance: PM Modi
The prime minister interacted with chief ministers as in a video conference and highlighted the importance for states to enforce prescribed guidelines strictly in the hotspots
 "Lockdown controlled Covid-19, time to give economy importance: PM Modi")
Tokyo Olympic delay: Many questions, some answers, and lots of confusion
TV broadcasters and sponsors provide 91% of the income for the International Olympic Committee. How much pressure will they exert on the form these Olympics take?
 "Tokyo Olympic delay: Many questions, some answers, and lots of confusion")
What happens next when you or someone you know tests positive for Covid-19?
The latest reports indicate that up to 80 per cent of those testing positive for the novel coronavirus in India are asymptomatic: they aren't displaying any symptoms
 "What happens next when you or someone you know tests positive for Covid-19?")
ICC ex-CEO questions Cricket Australia chief over board's financial mess
Under financial stress, CA has already put 80% of its staff on 20% salary till end of June, while a handful of others, including the executives, remained on 80% pay
 "ICC ex-CEO questions Cricket Australia chief over board's financial mess")
Market Ahead, April 27: Top factors that could guide markets this week
According to a Business Standard report, the government will give out new official economic growth and budgetary projections in July or later
 "Market Ahead, April 27: Top factors that could guide markets this week")
Vihari not upset by IPL snub, says learnt a lot from Kohli's work ethic
Vihari was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore in the IPL 2019 players' auction but he didn't find any takers this season, which has been indefinitely suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic
 "Vihari not upset by IPL snub, says learnt a lot from Kohli's work ethic")
Covid-19 lockdown: PM interacts with CMs; discusses staggered exit strategy
Among those present at the virtual meet, included Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and top officials from the PMO and Union Health Ministry
 "Covid-19 lockdown: PM interacts with CMs; discusses staggered exit strategy")
Profiteering in sale of Covid-19 rapid test kits to ICMR exposed in court
Delhi HC says mark-up is much on the higher side, asks test kits to be sold at Rs 400 per unit
 "Profiteering in sale of Covid-19 rapid test kits to ICMR exposed in court")
Stories from the frontlines
Karan Solanki is a part of the cleaning staff at Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital in Mumbai's Haji Ali and doubles up as a ward boy
India tour of Australia in Nov-Dec would help CA financially: Tim Paine
Players need to know the absolute financial positions of the game and the players aren't going to be greedy, says Australia's Test skipper Tim Paine
 "India tour of Australia in Nov-Dec would help CA financially: Tim Paine")
FIH Pro Hockey League Season 2 extended until June 2021 over coronavirus
The 2nd season of Pro Hockey League was set to run from Jan to June 2020 and around one-third of the matches were completed by early March before coronavirus crisis brought competition to a standstill
 "FIH Pro Hockey League Season 2 extended until June 2021 over coronavirus")