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Covid-19: Govt's response has been panic, with political leadership absent
The unfolding coronavirus crisis could be the toughest test yet for PM Modi. His government failed to recognise the potentially devastating consequences of the pandemic early enough, its actions have
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Very few nations will get A grade in dealing with coronavirus: Bill Gates
Gates said several countries have failed on providing proper healthcare and there will be a "post-mortem" when the disease is tackled
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Avenue Supermarts tanks 5% after update on Covid-19 lockdown impact
The company said nearly 50 per cent of its outlets were closed due to the lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions imposed by local authorities.
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Wipro Q4 preview: Covid-19 impact on business, update on CEO hunt eyed
Most brokerages expect the company's revenue growth to come in at the lower end of the guided range of 0-2 per cent in the constant currency (CC) terms.
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Ed-Tech's Sputnik Moment: Turning coronavirus crisis into an opportunity
Ashish Dhawan, founder of Central Square Foundation (CSF) spoke to Anjuli Bhargava on how he sees the future of education
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Covid-19 lockdown: Let trucks move to prevent shortages, Centre to states
According to the communique, empty trucks or goods carriers should also be allowed to operate while on way to pick up goods, or returning after completing a delivery
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Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra cases rise to 1,982, Delhi 1,154, TN 1,075
Worldwide number for coronavirus cases has topped the 1.85-million mark, and the death toll has already crossed 114,247. Stay tuned to Business Standard for LIVE updates
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Gold falls on profit-booking, but economic downturn fears limit losses
Spot gold slipped 0.4 per cent to $1,681.49 per ounce by 0239 GMT US gold futures fell 1.4 per cent to $1,728.40.
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Coronavirus: 13 states get blanket govt approval for pulses procurement
States can buy up to 25 per cent of produce immediately
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Wages vanish, demand for ration soars as coronavirus lockdown hits villages
Despite the lockdown, the Centre exempted a range of farm-related activities, resulting in rabi harvest of potatoes and wheat to start in the fertile belts of western UP
 "Wages vanish, demand for ration soars as coronavirus lockdown hits villages")
The Chakravyuh challenge
Exiting from the lockdown will be as tricky and challenging as imposing it
Market Ahead, April 13: Top factors that could guide markets this week
HDFC will be in focus in today's session after the People's Bank of China increased its stake in the lending major to 1.01 per cent
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Covid-19 woes: Allow limited activity in select sectors, DPIIT tells govt
The exit plan from the lockdown is recommended after getting suggestions from a detailed interaction with various states and industry bodies, the letter said.
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Operation SHIELD: How Kejriwal govt is planning to contain coronavirus
The number of coronavirus cases rose to 1,154 in the national capital while the death toll reached 24, with five fresh fatalities
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World coronavirus dispatch: The strangest Easter, and surging US death toll
From clampdowns globally, to the US surpassing Italy in Covid-19 deaths, the source of China's new infections, and how Sweden is bucking a global trend - read these and more in today's dispatch
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Best of BS Opinion: Trouble for NBFCs, Covid-19 outbreak, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
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India coronavirus dispatch: What happens when a Covid-19 case is confirmed?
The scientists helping fight a pandemic, the future of agricultural markets, and how the government responds when a Covid-19 case is confirmed - read these and more in today's India dispatch
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Covid-19 Factoid: Tamil Nadu sees spurt in new cases, Kerala in recovery
While the US has overtaken Italy to become the most affected country by number of deaths, Iran is witnessing a sharp rise in recoveries; here are key data trends on the coronavirus pandemic situation
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Vashi grain APMC asked to submit reopening plan by Maharashtra govt
State government officials insisted that market opening should take into account Mathadi labourers troubles
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From UP to Punjab, mechanised harvesting faces coronavirus lockdown hurdles
A combine harvester is a key equipment for farmers in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan as it can harvest acres of land at one go and doesn't require much labour
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