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Not sure Wimbledon-like insurance policy exists in India: BCCI official
The official cited the example of an English footballer David Beckham getting his leg insured whereas BCCI had to sweat it out to get insurance policy for loss of pay for the Indian contracted players
 "Not sure Wimbledon-like insurance policy exists in India: BCCI official")
Australia tour of Bangladesh in June postponed over coronavirus pandemic
Australia vs Bangladesh Test series was slated to count for points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC)
 "Australia tour of Bangladesh in June postponed over coronavirus pandemic")
Top headlines: RBI talks economic risks; Odisha extends virus lockdown
The pandemic has severe economic risks for the country, said the Reserve Bank of India in its monetary policy report
 "Top headlines: RBI talks economic risks; Odisha extends virus lockdown")
Coronavirus: Kapil Dev rejects Akhtar's pitch for India vs Pakistan series
Kapil Dev said cricket should not even matter for at least the next six months.
 "Coronavirus: Kapil Dev rejects Akhtar's pitch for India vs Pakistan series")
Covid-19: Odisha becomes the first state to extend lockdown till April 30
Patnaik said the state has also urged the Centre to stop train and flight services to Odisha till April 30.
 "Covid-19: Odisha becomes the first state to extend lockdown till April 30")
Space Station crew blast off from Russia amid global coronavirus panic
Under usual circumstances, the departing crew would face questions from a large press pack before being waved off by family and friends. Neither were present this time round because of restrictions
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Plea in SC to nationalise health care facilities till Covid-19 is contained
The petition, filed by Delhi-based lawyer Amit Dwivedi claims that India does not have sufficient public healthcare infrastructure to combat the pandemic
 "Plea in SC to nationalise health care facilities till Covid-19 is contained")
Karnataka to finalise coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by April 13
"We are meeting lot of stakeholders of the society taking their views," Sudhakar said, adding that the Cabinet would also hold discussions.
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Covid-19: Brazilian prez thanks PM Modi for raw material to produce HCQ
In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Bolsonaro said Brazil will receive ingredients from India for the production of hydroxychloroquine on Saturday.
 "Covid-19: Brazilian prez thanks PM Modi for raw material to produce HCQ")
PM hints at lockdown extension, says situation like 'social emergency'
Final decision may be taken after meeting with CMs on Saturday; UP seals hotspots
 "PM hints at lockdown extension, says situation like 'social emergency'")
Pakistan board to conduct online fitness tests of cricketers amid lockdown
Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq and trainer Yasir Malik sent out a message earlier this week to the players reminding them of their obligations to remain fit.
 "Pakistan board to conduct online fitness tests of cricketers amid lockdown")
Will India stay indoors after April 15? Here's what the PM indicated
According to a government statement, the PM said "several state governments, district administrations, and experts had asked for an extension of the lockdown"
 "Will India stay indoors after April 15? Here's what the PM indicated")
Auto stocks extend gains; Nifty Auto index surges 20% in three days
M&M, Maruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors and Motherson Sumi Systems from the Nifty Auto index were up in the range of 8 per cent to 11 per cent.
 "Auto stocks extend gains; Nifty Auto index surges 20% in three days")
Covid-19: Shoaib Akhtar calls for India vs Pakistan series to raise funds
India and Pakistan have not played a full series since 2007 due to the terrorist attack in Mumbai by Pakistan-based outfits which resulted in diplomatic tensions
 "Covid-19: Shoaib Akhtar calls for India vs Pakistan series to raise funds")
Gain some, lose some: What India's Covid-19 relief package means for biz
As India manages life under a 21-day lockdown, the government and the RBI have moved to help the economy and the poorest. A look at who gains from these moves and who loses out
 "Gain some, lose some: What India's Covid-19 relief package means for biz")
Covid-19: Goa to resume tourism only when situation gets under control
Tourism is one of the major sources of revenue for the coastal state, which is popular for its picturesque beaches among both domestic and foreign tourists.
 "Covid-19: Goa to resume tourism only when situation gets under control")
County cricketers agree to take maximum pay cut amid coronavirus crisis
The cricketers have also agreed to waive 1 million pound ($1.25 million) in prize money
 "County cricketers agree to take maximum pay cut amid coronavirus crisis")
From Mumbai to Noida, these are India's coronavirus hotspot cities
Authorities and medical staff are on their toes in dealing with the situation in these cities spread across India
 "From Mumbai to Noida, these are India's coronavirus hotspot cities")
Covid-19: E-commerce saves the day as delivery workers emerge as heroes
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal held a video conference with nearly two dozen e-commerce executives in a bid to understand hurdles faced by the sector.
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Covid-19 impact: Commercial vehicle sales to contract another 8-10% in FY21
ICRA said that it continues to maintain a negative outlook for the commercial vehicle (CV) segment over the near-term
 "Covid-19 impact: Commercial vehicle sales to contract another 8-10% in FY21")