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Coronavirus impact: Retail investors see Rs 3 trillion hit on investments
Experts say such investors build large positions when markets are at historical peaks
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PM Modi addresses party workers virtually on BJP's 40th foundation day
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party workers through video-conference, others like BJP chief J P Nadda unfurled the party flag at their residence
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Letter to BS: The need of hour is scientific information, not 'infodemic'
What needs to be understood here is the virus cannot be fought by unscientific and irrational methods like lighting lamps
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Letter to BS: Govt, citizens must be on full alert once lockdown is lifted
A country like India with limited health care infrastructure has no option but to enforce these measures effectively
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Letter to BS: Lockdown should be lifted carefully and meticulously
Any wrong step will totally wipe out all the reliefs being provided
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Consumer companies assess impact of nationwide lockdown on businesses
Makers of hygiene and essential items may not feel the pinch but discretionary categories have a long road to recovery
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Saving agri sector from Covid-19
The steps taken by the government to contain the spread of the virus and mitigate the damage from the lockdown have come at the right time
Telangana CM urges PM Modi to extend lockdown for at least two more weeks
"It is not possible to implement partial restrictions on movement of people based on sectors or their activity in the country. It will be like opening the flood-gates," Rao said
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Petrol sales shrink 17.6%, diesel 26% in March as lockdown wipes demand
Also, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) sales fell by 31.6 per cent as flights got suspended alongside the shutting of businesses and most vehicular traffic going off-road
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Exhausting product tankage not a cause of concern yet, say oil executives
Most do not expect refinery shutdowns even if lockdown extends
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Google, govt map food and night shelters for public during lockdown
Users can search on Google or Google Maps for 'Food Shelter Near Me' or 'Night Shelter Near Me' to find the closest roof
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Tale of two cities: How virus lockdown has exposed France's class divide
Class tensions -- never very far from the surface despite the fine sentiments of the French national motto "liberty, fraternity and equality" -- exploded
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India between Stage 2 and 3 of coronavirus pandemic: Health Ministry
AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria, who is also a member of a Task Force on COVID-19, on Monday reportedly said that "localised community transmission" has been seen in some pockets
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KKR's costliest player Cummins prioritises ICC T20 World Cup over IPL 2020
Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen believes the IPL should happen
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Prepare to slowly open depts where Covid-19 hotspots aren't existing: PM
Modi made this suggestion while chairing a meeting of the council of ministers via video-conferencing
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US braces for 'hardest' week in virus battle as British PM hospitalised
The worldwide number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus rose to 70,009 on Monday
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We cannot run away to moon, need to develop herd immunity: Epidemiologist
Muliyil tells Somesh Jha that the days of eradicating the disease is over and the country should move towards developing 'herd immunity'
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Covid-19: Why Tablighi attendees could face NSA, attempt to murder charges
At least 9,000 people including nearly 1,000 foreigners participated in the religious congregation after which many of the attendees travelled to various parts of the country
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Covid-19: Despite Centre's directive, West Bengal keeps tea estates shut
While many estates are close to Kalimpong most usually maintain self-isolation all year round. Six people from the family of a woman in Kalimpong who died on April 2 have tested positive for Covid-19
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President, PM, MPs to take 30% salary cut as India fights coronavirus
MPs' salaries will be cut for this year and funds from the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) for 2020-21 and 2021-22 will be transferred to CFI
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