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Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries cross 10 mn-mark; PM congratulates nation

In September 2018, PM Modi had launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Ayushman Bharat

Pending board exams to be held in schools where students enrolled: HRD

The Ministry is also planning to declare the board exam results by July-end

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

WHO reports biggest single-day jump in Covid cases; over 100,000 infected

The global tally of cases is nearing five million, with more than 324,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Centre

Collect nasal samples for Covid test before moving bodies to mortuary: ICMR

The body must be identified through the plastic bag, without opening the bag, and it must be done in the presence of law enforcing agencies

Waive debt or renegotiate loans to create a fair deal for Pak: US to China

It is really incumbent on China to take steps to alleviate the burden this predatory, unsustainable and unfair lending is going to cause to Pakistan, Alice Wells says

MSMEs to get loans at 9.25% under Centre's Rs 3-trillion package

100 per cent guarantee coverage will be provided by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) for additional funding of up to Rs 3 trillion to eligible MSMEs and interested MUDRA borrowers

Covid-19 crisis: World Bank to rescue with $160-billion aid to 100 nations

'Covid, shutdown may push as many as 60 mn people into extreme poverty'

Cyclone Amphan: Mamata Banerjee says damages could be worth Rs 1 trillion

Banerjee, who is monitoring the situation from Nabanna, the state secretariat, however, claimed at least 10-12 people lost their lives

Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada

J&J faces about 19,400 cases alleging its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, through use for feminine hygiene, or mesothelioma, a cancer that strikes the lungs and other organs

Avenue Supermarts now 11th most valued Indian firm by market capitalisation

At close of trade, the company's market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,58,902.37 crore on the BSE.

Covid-19 impact: ShareChat sacks 101 employees amid market uncertainties

In an email to employees, the Twitter-backed platform outlined steps it is taking to 'become leaner and position the company better for the future'

England training session delayed over lack of PPE kit, balls: Report

England and Wales Cricket Board was hoping that the training of players would start at the earliest in order to resume Test cricket in July

ICC T20 WC likely to be delayed, IPL 2020 may start by Sep-end: Reports

BCCI apex council member Anshuman Gaekwad said that this year's T20 World Cup seems unlikely to go ahead, making space for the currently suspended IPL on calendar depending on the Covid-19 situation

Redmi K20-series among first Xiaomi phones to get MIUI 12: Release schedule

The MIUI 12 brings several upgrades with regard to design, features and privacy

Vande Bharat Mission: Andhra Pradesh receives 459 Indians from abroad

Visakhapatnam Airport Director Raj Kishore said the aerodrome received two Air India flights, one from Abu Dhabi and the other from Manila

US workers hit McDonald's with class action over Covid-19 safety

McDonald's said in a statement that the allegations were inaccurate and that safety, including wellness checks and protective gear, was a top priority