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Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP IT cell of spreading fake news on Bengal
Banerjee also announced the formation of a 'Global Advisory Board', a policy making body which will aid the state government in preparing a roadmap for COVID-19 response in Bengal
 "Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP IT cell of spreading fake news on Bengal")
War on Covid-19: Garuda Aerospace to use drones for disinfecting 26 cities
Firm seeks to ramp up manufacturing capacity as it also receives interest from Spain, Brazil and US for 1,500 drones
 "War on Covid-19: Garuda Aerospace to use drones for disinfecting 26 cities")
Supply constraints to funding woes: Health start-ups in the age of Covid-19
Several have been hit by a large-scale migration of workers which has caused labour shortage. So while demand is high, supply is the pain point
 "Supply constraints to funding woes: Health start-ups in the age of Covid-19")
Japan PM proposes state of emergency over coronavirus, $1 trillion stimulus
"Currently, we are seeing rapid increases of new infections particularly in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka," said Abe
 "Japan PM proposes state of emergency over coronavirus, $1 trillion stimulus")
Covid-19: Kite flying is the new challenge for Lucknow Metro amid lockdown
Use of 'Chinese manjha' in kites damaging overhead wires, FIR lodged
 "Covid-19: Kite flying is the new challenge for Lucknow Metro amid lockdown")
Mumbai hospital sealed as 3 doctors, 26 nurses test positive for Covid-19
No one is allowed to enter or exit the private hospital, a civic official said
 "Mumbai hospital sealed as 3 doctors, 26 nurses test positive for Covid-19")
Coronavirus-hit meat exports dent India's bio-diesel industry too
Animal tallow, a by-product of meat, is key raw material in the manufacture of bio-diesel
 "Coronavirus-hit meat exports dent India's bio-diesel industry too")
Sugar mills seek third ethanol supply tender from OMCs on production spike
The factories were able to supply only a third of OMC requirements in the second tender
 "Sugar mills seek third ethanol supply tender from OMCs on production spike")
Coronavirus lockdown: Coal India extends payment deadline till April 21
Pending demand for Deferred Payment Letters of Credit implemented as additional mode of payment along with irrevocable revolving L/C for coal supplied to power producers, especially IPPs
 "Coronavirus lockdown: Coal India extends payment deadline till April 21")
Two more deaths in Andhra, Telangana detects 62 fresh coronavirus cases
Most of those who recently tested positive had either participated in Tablighi Jamaat meeting or were primary contacts of such participants
 "Two more deaths in Andhra, Telangana detects 62 fresh coronavirus cases")
Coronavirus: Shuttler Srikanth urges people to stay home amid lockdown
With an increase of 490 cases in the last 12 hours, the total number of Covid-19 positive cases in India climbed to 4067, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday
 "Coronavirus: Shuttler Srikanth urges people to stay home amid lockdown")
Coronavirus impact: PM Modi chairs Cabinet meeting via video-conferencing
This is perhaps the first time in the country's history that a meeting of the council of ministers or the cabinet is being held virtually
 "Coronavirus impact: PM Modi chairs Cabinet meeting via video-conferencing")
AP govt starts direct purchase of paddy from farmers amid Covid-19 lockdown
State's intervention provides interim platform for farmers to sell their Rabi produce at MSP and avoid distress sales when all market yards are shut
 "AP govt starts direct purchase of paddy from farmers amid Covid-19 lockdown")
Battle against coronavirus to be long, India has set an example: Modi
Opposition leaders, including Congress' Rahul Gandhi, have claimed the central government did not respond in time to the virus
 "Battle against coronavirus to be long, India has set an example: Modi")
Coronavirus: Gambhir allocates Rs 50 lakh from MPLAD fund to Delhi govt
On Thursday, the cricketer-turned-politician had said that he will donate his two-year's salary to PM-CARES fund to support the battle against coronavirus.
 "Coronavirus: Gambhir allocates Rs 50 lakh from MPLAD fund to Delhi govt")
Covid-19: Bhopal, Kanpur tighten lockdown; only milk, meds, media allowed
Bhopal is the second city in Madhya Pradesh after Indore to implement such stringent lockdown norms
 "Covid-19: Bhopal, Kanpur tighten lockdown; only milk, meds, media allowed")
Coronavirus-related cancellations delay Vijender's pro career revival
The 34-year-old said he is continuing to train at home in Delhi to stay in shape.
 "Coronavirus-related cancellations delay Vijender's pro career revival")
Coronavirus impact: USAID grants $2.9 mn to India to fight pandemic
US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said the assistance will further support India's response to COVID-19
 "Coronavirus impact: USAID grants $2.9 mn to India to fight pandemic")
Covid-19: Shoring up states financial muscle in times of a crisis
According to the RBI's indicative calendar for borrowing by the states in the April-June quarter, they are expected to borrow Rs 1.27 trillion
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Coronavirus crisis: No deadline to complete Champions League, says Uefa
It has been reported that Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin told ZDF in Germany that the Champions League must finish by 3 August and this is not true, says European soccer's governing body
 "Coronavirus crisis: No deadline to complete Champions League, says Uefa")