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UNCTAD predicts $3.4 trillion debt for developing countries amid Covid-19
The financial turmoil from the crisis has triggered record portfolio capital outflows from emerging economies and sharp currency devaluations in developing countries, making servicing their debts more
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Chhattisgarh sent 75 buses to bring back 1,500 students from Kota: CM
The number of labourers in other states is more than one lakh, says Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
 "Chhattisgarh sent 75 buses to bring back 1,500 students from Kota: CM")
Covid-19 lockdown: Govt allows standalone shops to reopen, with conditions
Shops in market places, multi-brand and single-brand malls located in municipality areas will continue to remain closed till May 3
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Covid-19 lockdown: Govt allows all local shops to open, but malls excluded
However, the exemptions will not be given in hotspots and containment areas
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Covid-19: Global tally reaches 2.8 million; US death toll surpasses 51,000
The US states of Georgia and Oklahoma have reopened with a green light from their Republican governors, who have eased their lockdown orders despite health experts' warnings
 "Covid-19: Global tally reaches 2.8 million; US death toll surpasses 51,000")
Covid-19: Maharashtra reports 394 new cases; Delhi tally crosses 2,500 mark
Here is a look at the number of coronavirus cases and death toll across various states of India
 "Covid-19: Maharashtra reports 394 new cases; Delhi tally crosses 2,500 mark")
White House may alter coronavirus briefings to limit Donald Trump's role
The briefings often stretch well beyond an hour and feature combative exchanges between the US President and reporters
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India coronavirus dispatch: Stark difference in Indian states' trajectories
From the resilience of farmers, to how India will emerge out of the lockdown, and how Covid-19 affects your lungs - read these and more in today's India dispatch
 "India coronavirus dispatch: Stark difference in Indian states' trajectories")
Covid-19 Factoid: These states have higher recoveries than active cases
While several of India's states are seeing their tally of cases, some have successfully flattened the curve and their recovered cases now significantly exceed active ones
World coronavirus dispatch: First human trial of Covid-19 drug underway
From the first human trial volunteer, to the Donald Trump prescription that sent the medical world into a tizzy, and the confusion around China's tally - read these and more in today's world dispatch
 "World coronavirus dispatch: First human trial of Covid-19 drug underway")
Best of BS Opinion: Coronavirus outbreak, India's labour market, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Coronavirus outbreak, India's labour market, and more")
Coronavirus crisis: Lockdown batters India's already slowing economy
Some of the leading indicators only tell the magnitude of its impact
 "Coronavirus crisis: Lockdown batters India's already slowing economy")
Armed forces told to take optimisation measures amid Covid-19 crisis
Officers, however, fear this will sharply impair the military's equipment and functioning
 "Armed forces told to take optimisation measures amid Covid-19 crisis")
Banks want IBC proceedings in all pending cases to be suspended for 2 years
Fall in valuation, lack of demand cited as reasons
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Lockdown 2.0: India Inc lends help to dealers amid coronavirus crisis
Incentive hikes, credit period extension among steps taken to support them during corona crisis
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Covid impact: Domestic sugar consumption likely to dip 2 million tonnes
According to estimates, domestic institutional sales account for 65-70 per cent of the total sugar sales with the remaining emerging from the household segment
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Covid-19: Panic in Azadpur mandi after death; officials say ops to continue
In the last few days, some traders threatened to suspend their operations following the death of a trader due to Covid-19 and after rumours apread that two more mandi workers had got infected.
 "Covid-19: Panic in Azadpur mandi after death; officials say ops to continue")
Here's why NBFC stocks may turn into a heap of trouble for investors
NBFCs may be forced to dig into their cash reserves if systemic liquidity support dries up
 "Here's why NBFC stocks may turn into a heap of trouble for investors")
Indices fall nearly 2% over trouble at Franklin MF, Covid-19 concerns
The Sensex ended 536 points or 1.7% lower at 31,327, while the Nifty dropped 1.7% or 160 points to close at 9,154 on Friday
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India for the World
All governments must have their feet put to the fire regularly but do it fairly and use the same yardstick for India that you would use for other countries
