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Record 3.3 mn in US seek jobless benefits as coronavirus hammers economy
The normally routine report is at the frontlines of the economic crisis caused by the outbreak, which has forced widespread closures of restaurants, shops and hotels
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Apollo Hospitals plans 5,000 isolation rooms, Covid-19 treatment on anvil
Four testing labs already in place, 13 more to be set up; full scale testing by March-end
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What the Rs 1.7 trn economic stimulus package has in store for India's poor
Here are the finer points of this relief measure
 "What the Rs 1.7 trn economic stimulus package has in store for India's poor")
Post coronavirus lockdown, industrial demand for power plummets by 30%
An overall generation down by 3.6 per cent YoY in March 2020, creating financial problem for producers
 "Post coronavirus lockdown, industrial demand for power plummets by 30%")
Coronavirus infections near 500,000; Europe's healthcare systems buckle
Spain has converted hotels into makeshift hospitals and turned an ice rink in Madrid into a temporary morgue
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Migrant workers head home in coronavirus lockdown, exposed and vulnerable
Unlike countries such as South Africa, which follow a right-based approach giving social security to everyone who joins the workforce, India sticks to an employment-based approach
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Top headlines: FM's relief package for poor, Cipla gets USFDA nod, and more
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Justin Langer asks players to remain optimistic during coronavirus crisis
Australia was forced to cancel their home limited-overs series against New Zealand after just one match and their Test tour to Bangladesh in June also looks uncertain at present
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ICC postpones all qualifying scheduled till June 30 over Covid-19 pandemic
The ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier which is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka between July 3-19 is also being monitored and kept under review
 "ICC postpones all qualifying scheduled till June 30 over Covid-19 pandemic")
Steel firms bear the brunt of Covid-19 impact, to scale down production
Sajjan Jindal's JSW Steel has already announced its decision to cut production at its plants
 "Steel firms bear the brunt of Covid-19 impact, to scale down production")
In pictures: How the world is dealing with the growing coronavirus crisis
While India has entered Day 2 of the 21-day nationwide lockdown to rein in the Covid-19 outbreak, here's how the world is dealing with the pandemic
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Covid-19: Mars Wrigley calls for steps to ease disruptions during lockdown
The company, however, said it is working closely with local authorities to ensure product availability
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Olympics postponed: Australia seeks higher age limit for men's football
With the 2020 Olympics postponed until 2021, there are fears the delay will shatter the gold medal hopes of many ageing athletes
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Kane Williamson lauds healthcare workers for fighting coronavirus pandemic
Events of the past few days have made it clear we're living through a health crisis the likes of which we've never seen, writes Kane Williamson
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Delhi police include online delivery companies in 'essential services' list
A notification has been sent to all the police stations listing these exempted services
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BCCI should not 'wait forever' for women's Indian Premier League: Mithali
The BCCI has hosted Women's IPL exhibition matches in the last two years but has said a full-fledged tournament will take some time to take shape
 "BCCI should not 'wait forever' for women's Indian Premier League: Mithali")
Jos Buttler expects at least a shortened IPL 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic
Obviously, it's such a massive tournament for world cricket, so hopefully some of it can go ahead - perhaps a shortened tournament, says Jos Buttler
 "Jos Buttler expects at least a shortened IPL 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic")
Coronavirus: Delhi mohalla clinic doctor tests positive, 800 quarantined
According to the Delhi Health Department, 800 people have been quarantined for 14 days
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Covid-19 crisis: UBI sets up emergency funding window for corporates, MSMEs
All MSME/agriculture borrowers are eligible for a loan up to Rs 10 crore and others up to Rs 50 crore
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Every athletes' worst fear has come true: Vinesh on Olympics postponement
The International Olympic Committee in a joint statement with the Tokyo Olympics organising committee said that the Games will be postponed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic
 "Every athletes' worst fear has come true: Vinesh on Olympics postponement")