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Flipkart launches startup promotion programme; may invest from its fund
Flipkart Leap will identify business-to-consumer and business-to-business startups and help them scale through an intensive 16-week virtual programme
 "Flipkart launches startup promotion programme; may invest from its fund")
Covid-19 pandemic speeds up JSW Steel's US business revamp plan
JSW Steel outlined plans two years ago to invest $1 billion in the US to expand its global footprint
 "Covid-19 pandemic speeds up JSW Steel's US business revamp plan")
Saudi Aramco to go ahead with plans to boost oil output capacity, says CEO
The oil company will boost outpur capacity by 1 million barrels per day (bpd) to 13 million bpd despite spending cuts this year and next year
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Akzo Nobel India reports Q1 net loss of Rs 20 cr as Covid-19 hits demand
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 57.14 crore during the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal, Akzo Nobel said in a regulatory filing.
 "Akzo Nobel India reports Q1 net loss of Rs 20 cr as Covid-19 hits demand")
Tricolour sales dip as schools, colleges remain closed due to Covid-19
A factor that is contributing to dipping sales is the online sale of national flags on e-commerce websites, says Khadi Gram Udyog employee
 "Tricolour sales dip as schools, colleges remain closed due to Covid-19")
Delhi to Mumbai, police scramble to save man's 'suicide on Facebook'
The man had been posting videos on Facebook that apparently showed him preparing to end his life and this raised a red flag
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Britain records more than 1,000 new infections, highest since June
The last time the number was over 1,000 was on June 26
 "Britain records more than 1,000 new infections, highest since June")
Coronavirus LIVE: 3,800 security personnel infected so far in northeast
Coronavirus latest news: Globally, the cases from the deadly infection rose to 19,824,039 with the figures crossing 5.1 million mark in the United States. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates
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Book now, cancel last minute: Hotels look to beat Covid-19, reinvent biz
Hospitality may take three years to revive, say hotel chains
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Lessons from Covid-19: I was the mom of the house, says Rustomjee Group CMD
"In the weeks ahead, I will perhaps go to office twice a week instead of every day for half a day, as I used to before the lockdown," he said
 "Lessons from Covid-19: I was the mom of the house, says Rustomjee Group CMD")
US Covid cases top 5 million; Brazil hits grim milestone of 100,000 deaths
Last week, the country's top infectious diseases official had offered hope to citizens citing that an effective vaccine might be available by the year end
 "US Covid cases top 5 million; Brazil hits grim milestone of 100,000 deaths")
Headline management will not work
Today, our worst nightmare - the worst-case scenario - is playing out
Covid-19 effect: JNPT traffic declines 26% in Apr-July, sees recovery ahead
The port reported a 19 per cent spike in overall traffic to 4.85 million tonnes in July over June, with container traffic rising to 3,44,316 twenty-foot equivalent units
 "Covid-19 effect: JNPT traffic declines 26% in Apr-July, sees recovery ahead")
Tamil Nadu adds 5,996 new cases of Covid-19, total tally at 296,901
The total number of people tested in the last 24 hours was 68,179, said the State Health Department
 "Tamil Nadu adds 5,996 new cases of Covid-19, total tally at 296,901")
Improving realisations may help steelmakers forget Covid-19 memories
Improving realisations and cheaper raw material should help profitability, though domestic demand is yet to reach pre-Covid levels
 "Improving realisations may help steelmakers forget Covid-19 memories")
Kia Motors expects delay in new model launches due to Covid-19 pandemic
The company is currently working in two-shifts at its plant with monthly production touching "five digits"
 "Kia Motors expects delay in new model launches due to Covid-19 pandemic")
Saudi Aramco half-year profits plunge 50% due to Covid-19 pandemic impact
The company said it will uphold its commitment to pay out dividends of $18.75 billion for the second quarter
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Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 68.32%, fatality dips to 2.04%: Centre
India has one of the lowest cases per million at 1,469 as against the global average of 2,425, health ministry said
 "Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 68.32%, fatality dips to 2.04%: Centre")
Businessman facing losses during lockdown held for trying to sell opium
A 40-year-old businessman was arrested here on Saturday for allegedly trying to sell opium after facing financial problems due to the coronavirus lockdown, police said
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Tamil Nadu lockdown relaxations: CM allows worship in small temples
The chief minister called upon the public to adhere to the SOP and contain the spread of Covid-19
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