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India's factory activity grows for first time in five months in August
The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS Markit, rose to 52.0 in August from 46.0 in July
 "India's factory activity grows for first time in five months in August")
Covid-19: Monuments other than Taj Mahal to reopen from Tuesday in Agra
District Magistrate P. N. Singh said on the basis of the experience gained, plans would be made to reopen the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort after September 15
 "Covid-19: Monuments other than Taj Mahal to reopen from Tuesday in Agra")
JEE main for admission in IITs begins across India with Covid precautions
Before entering the exam halls, the temperature of students was checked and sanitisers were also given to them in Delhi
 "JEE main for admission in IITs begins across India with Covid precautions")
China's Aug export orders shake off Covid gloom, fuelling factory expansion
The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index(PMI) rose to 53.1 last month from July's 52.8
 "China's Aug export orders shake off Covid gloom, fuelling factory expansion")
Global Covid-19 cases top 25.4 mn, death toll at 849,303: Johns Hopkins
The US accounted for the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 6,028,617 and 183,579 respectively, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid-19 cases top 25.4 mn, death toll at 849,303: Johns Hopkins")
Global Economy: Asian factories shaking off Covid-19 gloom, China shines
Manufacturing activity in China expanded at the fastest clip in nearly a decade in August, as factories ramped up output to meet rebounding demand
 "Global Economy: Asian factories shaking off Covid-19 gloom, China shines")
Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts
The virus-testing program has become a flash point of political debate in Hong Kong, with many distrustful over resources and staff being provided by the China
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AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine candidate begins late-stage US study
The trial is being conducted under U.S. government's Operation Warp Speed program, which aims to accelerate development, manufacturing and distribution of vaccines and treatments for Covid-19
 "AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine candidate begins late-stage US study")
South Korea unveils aggressive spending plans for growth amid Covid19
The finance ministry said total spending will increase 8.5% to record 555.8 trillion won ($468.30 billion) next year
 "South Korea unveils aggressive spending plans for growth amid Covid19")
Coronavirus LIVE: 10,004 new Covid-19 positive cases in Andhra Pradesh
Coronavirus latest news: With Russia approving a coronavirus vaccine before Phase-3 trials, the US FDA has said that it is also willing to fast-track a vaccine. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates
 "Coronavirus LIVE: 10,004 new Covid-19 positive cases in Andhra Pradesh")
J-K admin issues new classification for implementing lockdown from today
Kathua, Samba, Bandipora, Reasi, Udhampur, Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu are in the Orange category, while Doda and Kishtwar are in Green, according to the new classification
 "J-K admin issues new classification for implementing lockdown from today")
Schools, colleges reopen after months of Covid-19 lockdown in England
The return of pupils this week follows the reopening of schools in Leicestershire last week, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visiting to see first-hand the practical steps being taken
 "Schools, colleges reopen after months of Covid-19 lockdown in England")
Brazil's Covid-19 death toll tops 121,000, caseload jumps to 3,908,272
In the same 24-hour period, tests detected 45,961 new cases of infection, pushing the total caseload to 3,908,272, according to the Ministry of Health
 "Brazil's Covid-19 death toll tops 121,000, caseload jumps to 3,908,272")
Covid: Andhra govt's unique solution for real-time updates of patients
Andhra Pradesh recorded 10,004 new coronavirus cases, 8,772 recoveries and 85 deaths on Monday, taking active cases in the state to 1,00,27
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12,60,118 Indians repatriated under Vande Bharat Mission till Aug 30: MoCA
Earlier last month, the Ministry of External Affairs had said the phase 6 of the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to COVID-19 pandemic will begin on September 1
 "12,60,118 Indians repatriated under Vande Bharat Mission till Aug 30: MoCA")
Japan to extend emergency loan worth Rs 3,500 cr for India to fight Covid19
Japanese ambassador Satoshi Suzuki, and CS Mohapatra, additional secretary in India's department of economic affairs exchanged notes regarding the provision of the yen loan
 "Japan to extend emergency loan worth Rs 3,500 cr for India to fight Covid19")
Covid-19 Factoid: India has third highest number of fatalities in the world
India has recorded more than 75,000 cases on a daily basis for five days in a row, while the count has crossed 6,000 per day in Uttar Pradesh
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Q1 GDP data: Employment-creating sectors bear brunt of slowdown
Construction sector fell a staggering 50.3 per cent, while manufacturing sector contracted by 39.3 per cent, at constant prices
 "Q1 GDP data: Employment-creating sectors bear brunt of slowdown")
Lockdown-hit Arvind Ltd posts Q1 consolidated loss before tax of Rs 156 cr
Consolidated income during the quarter fell by nearly 69 per cent to Rs 603.22 crore from Rs 1,917.21 crore in Q1 of FY20
 "Lockdown-hit Arvind Ltd posts Q1 consolidated loss before tax of Rs 156 cr")
BJP govt attacked unorganized economy with note ban, GST, lockdown: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP govt and said the central government has attacked the country's unorganized economy in the last six years attempting to turn people into slaves
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