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Rishi Sunak drawing up blueprint to ease UK's Covid-19 lockdown: Report
The UK government must by law review the lockdown measures in place at the next three-week mark, which falls on May 7
 "Rishi Sunak drawing up blueprint to ease UK's Covid-19 lockdown: Report")
China's Africa outreach frays, nations threaten to cut economic links
There have been protests across Africa, calling for a complete cut-off of economic links with China as they are proving to be too expensive
 "China's Africa outreach frays, nations threaten to cut economic links")
Lives vs livelihoods
The low virus-related mortality rates for India and other tropical countries do not support the case for stringent lockdowns, which would also destroy businesses and jobs
 "Lives vs livelihoods")
UP forms district-level panels to curb Covid-19 infection from hospitals
These panels would be tasked with inspecting the district government and private hospitals offering emergency medical services and ensuring they follow the standard infection protection protocol
 "UP forms district-level panels to curb Covid-19 infection from hospitals")
What is the second wave of Covid-19 and why should we be worried?
The disease could come back with a greater bang once the lockdown is lifted, with many of the infected being asymptomatic
 "What is the second wave of Covid-19 and why should we be worried?")
World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton cancelled over coronavirus pandemic
The mega event was scheduled to take place from August 17 to August 23 in Edmonton, Alberta
 "World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton cancelled over coronavirus pandemic")
Covid-19 hinterland digest: MP's shocking bill; Dhanbad's textbook solution
Kanpur recorded 37 cases in a day, including two pregnant women and a policeman. The city now has 146 cases
Entire Delhi not a Covid-19 hotspot: Health minister on lockdown relaxation
The health minister also said the rate at which coronavirus cases are doubling in Delhi has now slowed down to 13 days, from a lesser number of days earlier.
 "Entire Delhi not a Covid-19 hotspot: Health minister on lockdown relaxation")
NOC election cycles made flexible after postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The IOC will consent to an extension of the initial term of office beyond four years
 "NOC election cycles made flexible after postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics")
Coronavirus: Fifa to distribute $150 million to member associations
Each member association will receive $500,000, along with any other remaining funds they were due to receive
 "Coronavirus: Fifa to distribute $150 million to member associations")
West Indies postpones three-match Test tour to England over coronavirus
Both the teams were scheduled to play first Test from June 4-8 at The Oval, second Test from June 12-16 at Edgbaston and third Test from June 25-29 at Lord's
 "West Indies postpones three-match Test tour to England over coronavirus")
Australian govt mulls travel exemptions for Team India's Test tour: Report
Cricket Australia is under huge financial pressure due to global lockdown and has laid off 80% of its staff
 "Australian govt mulls travel exemptions for Team India's Test tour: Report")
Academic sessions can be started from Sept, take exams online: UGC panels
According to HRD Ministry officials, the reports will now be studied and official guidelines in this regard are expected to be notified by next week.
 "Academic sessions can be started from Sept, take exams online: UGC panels")
Facebook launches 'Messenger Rooms' for group video chat to target Zoom app
In Facebook Messenger Rooms, the users can post links in their News Feed or in Groups or event pages
 "Facebook launches 'Messenger Rooms' for group video chat to target Zoom app")
Covid-19 lockdown: Jewellers reaching out to customers via online offers
Jewellers in Mumbai's largest gold market, Zaveri Bazar, will offer online jewellery sale on Akshaya Tritiya
 "Covid-19 lockdown: Jewellers reaching out to customers via online offers")
Covid-19: No cricket in England till July 1; India women's tour postponed
The ECB clarified that nine rounds of fixtures will be lost in the County Championship season but 'blocks for red-ball cricket and white-ball cricket will be held in a revised schedule'
Covid pandemic could fuel fresh interest in diaspora bonds: World Bank
World Bank officials warned that developing economies could suffer close to 3% decline in economic output
 "Covid pandemic could fuel fresh interest in diaspora bonds: World Bank")
Ball-tampering may get legalised in the wake of coronavirus crisis: Report
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar had spoken about stopping the use of saliva for shining balls as a precautionary measure
 "Ball-tampering may get legalised in the wake of coronavirus crisis: Report")
Coronavirus LIVE: Stricter lockdown rules in Tamil Nadu from tomorrow
Coronavirus LIVE status: Coronavirus cases in India have risen to 24,530 and globally, there are 2,832,520 Covid-19 cases. Stay tuned with Business Standard for corona LIVE updates
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Ex-PM Manmohan Singh slams govt, says not necessary to freeze DA, DR hike
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also slammed the government over the issue
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