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US will be world's premier pharmacy and medical manufacturer, says Trump

The United States, he said, must produce critical equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals, technologies for itself

Oil prices, fuel demand recover as countries ease Covid-19 restrictions

The lifting of some coronavirus curbs is driving a recovery in gasoline demand with traffic congestion in some of the world's capitals returning to year-earlier levels

'The end of Hong Kong'? China's new plan for the region has Trump fuming

China's action could spark fresh protests in Hong Kong, which enjoys many freedoms not allowed on the mainland

Aarogya Setu must, no sparring, no baton exchange for contact sports

Athletics, hockey, badminton, boxing and shooting were among the 11 disciplines that were permitted to resume outdoor training following relaxations in the lockdown.

Oil at highest since March on lower US inventories, recovering demand

Crude prices have slumped in 2020, with Brent hitting a 21-year low below $16 a barrel in April as demand collapsed

Income Tax department notifies safe harbour rates for fiscal year 2019-20

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified changes to Rules 10TD and 10TE of Income Tax Rules relating to Safe Harbour Rules

Swiggy starts home delivery of alcohol amid lockdown; begins from Ranchi

To ensure safe delivery of alcohol in compliance with applicable laws, Swiggy has introduced measures such as mandatory age verification and user authentication to complete deliveries

FM Sitharaman to review banking situation, credit offtake with PSB chiefs

The meeting was earlier scheduled on May 11, but due to the stimulus package announcements, it was deferred, they added

Year of survival for insurance industry; don't expect growth: Bajaj Allianz

Recognising that customers have their own concerns, he said the company is equally taking care of its own employees during this lockdown

IPL 2020 to saliva ban: Here's what Cummins said on cricket after Covid-19

Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 15.5 crores, making him the most expensive foreign player in the history of IPL

Tendulkar or Kohli, who is a better ODI batsman? Here's what Gambhir said

Sachin played ODI cricket for more than 20 yrs, representing India in 463 matches and scored over 18,000 runs with 49 tons while Kohli has so far played 248 ODIs, scoring 11,867 runs

Covid-19: China is on 'massive disinformation' campaign, says Trump

Trump, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe

YouTube adds 'Bedtime Reminders' feature on its Android, iOS app: Know more

The feature lets user set a reminder at specific times to stop watching videos and go to bed

1000-fold increase in quantum of Covid-19 tests, 555 labs roped in: ICMR

A total of 25,12,388 samples had been tested by 9 am of May 20, and the testing capacity has been scaled up to 100,000 tests per day, it says

JLR India enhances online sales, introduces services amid Covid-19 pandemic

With enhanced and updated purchase and service portals, the company is now able to offer the additional benefit of a contactless and safe environment to its customers

Sanctions on India over S-400 missile deal? A possibility, says US envoy

Last year, India made the first tranche of payment of around $800 million to Russia for S-400 missile systems, which are most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system

19 mn children at risk due to Cyclone Amphan in India, Bangladesh: UNICEF

UNICEF says Covid-19 could deepen the humanitarian consequences of Cyclone Amphan in both countries

Athletes, and not sports federations, dominate feedback on training roadmap

18 Olympic NSFs were asked to respond by May 20 but only seven -- archery, hockey, rowing, squash, volleyball, weightlifting and yachting -- gave feedback before the deadline

21 of 29 state panels did not hold any RTI hearings during lockdown: Study

Only seven commissions made provision for taking up urgent matters or those related to life and liberty during the period when normal functioning was affected due to the lockdown

India needs to open up market to attract investment: US diplomat

Opportunity for India by adopting more open and welcoming policies by reducing tariffs that allow manufacturing companies inside India to be part of the global supply chain, says Alice Wells