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Covid-19: Not possible to start IPL 2020 after April 15, says Rajeev Shukla
However, KKR's costliest player Pat Cummins is still hopeful about the tournament going ahead and is ready to play in front of empty stands
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Risks, and some rewards, as India does business in the times of coronavirus
Will China's loss in meeting demand from the US and Europe help Indian businesses like leather, ceramics, and plastics? And if it does, will the gains be sustainable?
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2% patients with respiratory infections tested positive for Covid-19: ICMR
About 40 per cent of Covid-19 cases with severe acute respiratory infection did not have any history of contact with a positive patient or international travel
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Coronavirus LIVE: Global cases cross 1.6-million mark; death toll at 95,685
Stay tuned to Business Standard for Coronavirus LIVE updates. Globally, the death toll has surpassed 95,685 an the number of infections have crossed 1,602,899
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Covid-19 Factoid: Pain and recovery as cases set to cross 1.5 mn mark
Germany, where 40 per cent of all infected persons are recovering, is doing the best by that metric among the five worst-affected nations
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Best of BS Opinion: Checking fake news, coronavirus crisis, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
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With 30 days more to pay premium, make sure you don't let your policy lapse
Usually, general insurers give 30 days for health and 90 days for auto insurance policyholders to pay renewal premiums, even after the due date has passed
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How retailers upped the ante to deal with supply chain constraints
The biggest lesson in the situation is redefining the hygiene of the shopping environment, which will now be an ongoing exercise, says Big Bazaar CEO Sadashiv Nayak
Singapore Airlines offers full refund, bonus credit for cancelled flights
The enhanced options are available to affected customers who bought tickets on or before March 15 for travel from January 24 to May 31
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Debt schemes see worst ever outflows in FY20; liquid funds suffer most
Net outflows were seen across debt categories, with liquid schemes accounting for Rs 1.1 trillion of outflows
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Industry shutdown must end
Industry must be allowed to resume operations in areas other than the identified hotspots with proper safety guidelines in place as soon as possible
Covid-19 impact: Punjab govt clears 20 mn metric tonnes of grain stock
In order to ensure food availability to the poor amid Covid lockdown, the Centre is giving an increased allocation of 5 kg food grains per person and one kg of pulses per household
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Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour amid coronavirus outbreak
State governments, particularly those like Delhi that witnessed an exodus of migrant workers after the lockdown was announced
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DHFL promoters found at farmhouse, detained for violating lockdown order
Police found 23 people including members of the Wadhawan family at their farmhouse, an official said.
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Coronavirus to derail affordable housing segment's growth momentum
The current situation has sparked fears around income generation and employment which are going to put further strain on the sales
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Covid-19 impact: Govt begins mapping of migrant workers for relief measures
The government wants to create a database of millions of such workers to ascertain whether a relief package could be announced for the most affected segment of the workforce
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FMCG to remain pricey for a long time despite coronavirus outbreak
Amidst growth concerns in other sectors, better earning visibility and cash surplus position provide comfort
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As brands step in for relief measures, experts say stay away from publicity
From providing meals and masks to funding medical equipment, it is time to let the work speak for the brand, say experts
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Letter to BS: Try opening up economic activities in a staggered manner
The lockdown is also systematically destroying the supply chain mechanism, severely affecting the farming community
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Basmati prices up 5% during 21-day lockdown even as exports take a huge hit
Exporters, however, are a worried lot as Iran, the top market for Indian basmati, is among the most-affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
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