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Over 3,000 Indians in 53 countries infected by coronavirus, 32 dead
India had conducted several evacuation missions in China, Iran to rescue stranded Indian citizens before the lockdown was announced
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Japan expands coronavirus emergency nationwide as cases cross 8,000
The declaration allows regional governors to urge people to stay indoors, but with no punitive measures or legal force, the measure is far weaker than strict lockdowns seen in other parts of the world
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Covid-19 impact: Economic growth may fall to 1.1% in FY21, says SBI report
According to the SBI Ecowrap report, the extension of the lockdown would result in economic loss of Rs 21.1 trillion or 6 per cent of the nominal GVA
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Women's sports likely to see financial crisis after coronavirus pandemic
Among signs women's sports could suffer more came in Colombia when Independiente Santa Fe suspended all player contracts for its women's soccer team recently but said its men's team would see pay cuts
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It's official: BCCI suspends IPL 2020 till further notice over coronavirus
The IPL was set to start on March 29 and end on May 24 but it was first postponed till April 15 after a surge of coronavirus positive cases in India
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PM reviews coronavirus impact on economy; govt considers another stimulus
The prime minister had on April 14 extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3 to check the rapid spread of the respiratory illness
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Top headlines: Goldman downgrades Indian mkts, Asia to clock lowest growth
Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of events that made the headlines today
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Pizza delivery agent tests positive, over 80 quarantined in south Delhi
The pizza delivery agent was feeling unwell for some time along with a persistent cough since the third week of March
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Prove you're indoors with selfie: Delhi govt to ask home-quarantined people
All district magistrates (DMs) have been directed to ask the people in home quarantine to download the designated app in their mobile phones
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ICC working on options regarding World Test Championship schedule: Report
Reacting to the situation, a BCCI official said that it will need a comprehensive team effort from not just ICC, but also all its members to ensure that the right step is taken in these troubled times
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If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP
The nationwide lockdown was extended till May 3 after the announcement by the PM as states called for the extension to check the rapid spread of the viral infection
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Maha govt orders action against 2 journos for 'false' coronavirus report
Deshmukh said the code of conduct of not revealing the name of any coronavirus-infected patient was violated in the process
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National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly"
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Dr Reddy's denies reports it is in talks with Gilead for Covid-19 antiviral
Patient groups urge govt to revoke Gilead's remedesivir patent in the wake of the crisis
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Adelaide hotel could be offered to India as self-isolation centre: Report
According to a report in 'The Age', South Australian Cricket Association chief has reached out to CA to offer the new $42 million hotel for use by Virat Kohli's side if it is allowed into the country
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India has to play its cards well in post-coronavirus world
A new war of invisible type is now going on against mankind. Each country will have to select its side. But more importantly, develop its one offense and defensive frameworks
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How will new lockdown guidelines impact different sectors of the economy?
The services such as aviation, hotels, malls, etc. would have to wait for a much longer time
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'Jokers' flouting lockdown, attacking doctors, nurses anti-human: Salman
The actor said that whoever does not understand a coronavirus positive patient's pain is anti-human.
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Coronavirus: Medical experts warn time not ideal for sports activities
When sporting events do eventually make a comeback, which some of region's top doctors believe is not going to happen until at least the next 6 months or maybe nine, it may not be the same initially
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International online shooting: Amanpreet tops in 10m air pistol category
Teen sensation Bhaker, who has already secured a quota place for the Tokyo Olympics alongside Divyansh, was third with a score of 572.
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