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Coronavirus outbreak: States scramble to create hospital infrastructure
In the past one week, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh have issued orders to take over private hospitals in some districts
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Lockdown helps faster delivery of foodgrain by Food Corporation of India
In 11 days, corporation moved three times more grain than the same period last year
 "Lockdown helps faster delivery of foodgrain by Food Corporation of India")
Only consumer goods may see green shoots amid coronavirus pandemic
The Covid-19 impact on various sectors of the Indian economy would depend on the longevity of the outbreak and the lockdown. Except for essentials in the consumer goods, most sectors would be impacted
 "Only consumer goods may see green shoots amid coronavirus pandemic")
Relief measures announced by govt, RBI not enough, says India Inc
Most CEOs favour a partial lifting of the lockdown after April 14
 "Relief measures announced by govt, RBI not enough, says India Inc")
Crude jumps 26% on MCX, bullion gains on hope of end to Saudi-Russia rift
The two nations are meeting next week to work out a possible output cut
 "Crude jumps 26% on MCX, bullion gains on hope of end to Saudi-Russia rift")
Nifty posts 6.7% weekly drop as investors continue to fret over Covid-19
Investors were left disappointed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his video message refrained from offering any measure to help repair the economy
 "Nifty posts 6.7% weekly drop as investors continue to fret over Covid-19")
West Bengal stayed one jump ahead of Centre on coronavirus detection
Officials say this early decision on the lockdown saved a degree of trouble for some migrants
 "West Bengal stayed one jump ahead of Centre on coronavirus detection")
Chronicles from the lockdown
Having help has left us free to work from home and offered the freedom to catch up with long-pending tasks
What will happen to Laddu Mahto?
Craftspeople have received a huge blow during this ongoing lockdown
BigBasket, Grofers to hire warehouse, delivery staff to clear backlog
The hiring by BigBasket will be done across 26 cities where the company delivers
 "BigBasket, Grofers to hire warehouse, delivery staff to clear backlog")
Freefalling economies and a million cases lay bare coronavirus damage
In the space of just 24 hours, 6,095 infected people died - nearly twice the total number of deaths in China, where the virus and Covid-19, the disease it causes, originated.
 "Freefalling economies and a million cases lay bare coronavirus damage")
75 new Covid-19 cases in Telangana, two more deaths take state toll to 11
Total number of infected rises to 229, of which 32 discharged after being cured; all Markaz patients shifted to isolation centres
 "75 new Covid-19 cases in Telangana, two more deaths take state toll to 11")
Virulent times for the faceless millions, now on the road to uncertainty
Would we in the upper class place ourselves in the hands of the government in times such as these? And if not, why do we expect that the poor would? The Indian state is weak and lacks capacity
 "Virulent times for the faceless millions, now on the road to uncertainty")
Investor wealth erodes Rs 4.82 trn as Covid-19 cases continue to spike
Axis Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, dropping 9.16 per cent
 "Investor wealth erodes Rs 4.82 trn as Covid-19 cases continue to spike")
Covid-19 lockdown: UP uses drones for vigilance, postal vans for supplies
Fire brigade vehicles being used for disinfecting places, e-commerce majors allowed to do home deliveries
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Covid-19 lockdown: UP uses drones for vigilance, postal vans for supplies
Fire brigade vehicles being used for disinfecting places, e-commerce majors allowed to do home deliveries
 "Covid-19 lockdown: UP uses drones for vigilance, postal vans for supplies")
647 cases in 48 hours: Tablighi event taking a toll on lockdown efforts
Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal also said that 30 lakh have downloaded the government's 'AarogyaSetu' mobile app to help people assess risk of Covid-19
 "647 cases in 48 hours: Tablighi event taking a toll on lockdown efforts")
Andhra Pradesh reports first death due to Covid-19; 12 new cases in state
55-year-old man's son attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi's Nizamuddin
June 29, 2021: IOC sets new deadline for Tokyo Olympics qualification
The IOC said that it aims to finalise the qualification systems 'by mid-April' with details on specific events to follow when available
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Staying at home: Relive epic India vs Pakistan encounters since 1992 WC
With no live cricket or sporting event in place, fans can relive the epic encounters between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on Star Sports
 "Staying at home: Relive epic India vs Pakistan encounters since 1992 WC")