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Covid LIVE: Maharashtra sees record 985 deaths in a day, over 63,000 cases
Coronavirus live updates | Statewise list of fresh Covid-19 cases: Maharashtra 66,358, Uttar Pradesh 32,921, Kerala 32,819, Karnataka 31,830 and Delhi 24,149 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Coronavirus vaccine registration: FAQs on Covid-19 vaccine, CoWIN, and more
Do I have to register for coronavirus vaccine? How to register on CoWIN? Are Covishield and Covaxin safe? What are the side effects and risks: Here're answers to all your questions on Covid-19 vaccine
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E-commerce companies face double whammy of lockdowns, sick staff
Companies struggling to meet delivery timelines; many of their delivery associates are down with Covid-19
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Covid-19 Second wave may not derail Modi govt's disinvestment plan
Privatisation and strategic disinvestment drive are seen as key tools in boosting the economy amid the sharp surge in Covid-19 cases
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Covid-19 second wave: Delhi, Maharashtra to set up their own oxygen plants
They see it as the only way to have reliable supplies for this and future waves
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Britannia posts 3% decline in March quarter profit to Rs 364 crore
Besides rising input costs, the company also pointed to a brief shutdown in March to implement key digital projects that impacted its bottom line
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Maruti profit skids 10%, but company remains upbeat despite Covid 2nd wave
Chairman R C Bhargava says local lockdowns and curfews have so far not had any impact on production and retail demand continues to outpace supply
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Covid 2nd wave severity will determine pace of growth: FT's Radhakrishnan
Faster-than-expected recovery in the US economy and the resultant tapering of stimulus by the US Federal Reserve could potentially affect risk sentiment and impact flows to emerging markets like India
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Coronavirus LIVE: Karnataka sees 31,830 new cases; 66,358 in Maharashtra
Coronavirus live updates: India cases stand at 17,636,307. Six most affected states are Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Delhi. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Indian smartphone market grew 23% in Jan-Mar 2021: Counterpoint report
The second Covid wave, however, is expected to dampen the show in April-June quarter
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Covid-19 second wave: Majority of Delhiites in favour of extending lockdown
A survey conducted by LocalCircles in all the 11 districts of the city reflects a change in opinion among Delhi residents
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Coronavirus LIVE: Modi, Biden have a 'fruitful' talk on Covid-19 situation
Coronavirus live updates: India cases stand at 16,602,456. Doctors at AIIMS have found that one patient is now infecting up to nine in 10 contacts. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Covid-19: Metro services in Noida to remain suspended during weekend curfew
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation has suspended its metro operations in the NCR's Noida and Greater Noida on Saturday and Sunday to discourage passengers' movement during the weekend lockdown
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Do not insist Covid-19 report for admission: Delhi High Court to hospitals
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed hospitals in the national capital to "scrupulously follow" the AAP government's circular on not to insist test reports before admitting patients
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Covid-19: Week-long curfew imposed in Uttarakhand's Pauri district
Amid the rising COVID-19 cases, a curfew has been imposed in parts of Uttarakhand's Pauri district which will remain in place from Monday 7 pm to 5 am of May 3.
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Amid Covid-19 second wave, Centre may not weigh in on 'essential' debate
Will let states define what kind of e-com deliveries will be allowed
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Home appliance companies seek a place on the list of essential items
This follows similar demands by smartphone and laptop makers
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Covid-19 second wave: BJP CMs favour lockdown disguised as curfew
This despite the prime minister suggesting such a move be the last resort to curb the spread of Covid-19
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Covid LIVE: Delhi mulls extending lockdown amid surge in cases, say sources
Coronavirus live updates: India cases stand at 16,610,481. Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Karnataka, UP, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal remain among the worst-hit states. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Amid mounting Covid cases, Delhi govt mulling lockdown extension: Sources
With the Covid-19 situation remaining grim in Delhi despite a mini-lockdown, the city government may consider extending it by some more days, sources said on Saturday
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