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IOB to collect donations for PM Cares Fund to combat coronavirus crisis
The contributions can be made by RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, cheques and demand drafts drawn in favour of PM-Cares Fund.
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Coronavirus: TAFE offers 3,000 tractors for rent-free use by UP farmers
Tractor major to provide tractor, farm implements for rabi season
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Amazon in touch with Covid-19 test makers to plan pandemic response: Report
The company also discussed whether it could start such tests in at least one warehouse near its Seattle headquarters, the status of which was unclear.
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UP targets Rs 1,000 cr corpus in recently created Covid Care Fund
CM Yogi Adityanath exhorts private companies for CSR funding
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Aluminium makers stare at piling inventory following Covid-19 outbreak
In the domestic market, flagging demand, slowing pace of production and tumbling exports have unnerved the primary producers
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Would be more than happy with Warner, Rohit as openers in my team: Moody
Former cricketers as well as current stars have been constantly interacting on social media ever since the coronavirus outbreak has seen the world come to a standstill
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IIT Kanpur developing 'swadeshi' face mask amid coronavirus outbreak
The team is working on developing an indigenous face mask, which is equivalent to the most commonly used N95 mask
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PM directs officials to ensure availability of essential medical equipment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of various empowered groups set up to respond to the coronavirus threat
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Recreational visits down 77% due to Covid-19 lockdown, shows Google data
Search engine is using its location data to track footfalls at retail outlets, parks, movies and eateries; grocery and pharma visits down 65%
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No final decision on resumption of services: Railways on restoration plans
"Train services will have to be resumed only on specific approval of each train from Railway Board. Suggestions for phase-wise planning should be given to Railway Board," an official said Saturday.
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Covid-19: Tea firms fret about liquidity even as Centre allows production
While there has been practically no income due to lockdown, fixed costs such as wages and loan servicing have been mounting
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In pics: From politicians to common man, Indians practice social distancing
Social distancing has been stressed on repeatedly ever since the coronavirus outbreak the entire country in late January
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West Bengal's Singur facing difficult times amid the coronavirus lockdown
West Bengal government allowed relaxations for sweet shops during the lockdown earlier this week, there have hardly been any customers which is making the owner anxious.
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PM shares Vajpayee's poem to remind people to light diyas on Sunday night
Modi urged people to switch off the lights at their homes and light up lamps, candles or torches for 9 minutes at 9 pm on April 5 to display the country's "collective resolve" to defeat coronavirus.
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IPL 2020: BCCI in constant touch with foreign boards, says official
While various options have been discussed like a closed-door tournament, or a curtailed one, it is almost clear that everyone wants foreign players to be a part of the IPL, says BCCI official
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In Chhattisgarh, security forces now tackle coronavirus, after naxals
Security personnel were asked to take extra precautions and follow protocols during their stay in camps and when they are out on operations.
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Covid-19: Govt curbs exports of diagnostic kits with immediate effect
The move would help in dealing with the Covid-19 crisis as these kits are required for the testing of patients.
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COVID-19: Govt issues advisory asking people to wear 'homemade face covers'
The number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 2,902 while the death toll increased to 68 on Saturday
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Switching off lights can lead to grid collapse: Maharashtra Minister
At present, the power demand in the state has come down from 23,000 MW to 13,000 MW, the minister said
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Women NBA season not to start from May 15 over coronavirus pandemic
The league announced Friday it will delay the season for an indefinite period. Training camps were to open on April 26 and the regular season on May 15.
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