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SC allows TN to devise methods to sell liquor online or physically

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which sells alcoholic beverages in the state, said that it cannot be instructed to sell liquor only through online and home deliveries.

NHRC notices to FinMin over health workers facing 'refusal' on mediclaim

It is further stated that while most doctors have a medical cover, the struggle has mainly been about ensuring protection for their staffers, the NHRC said

The Class of 2020 deals with pending exams, uncertain admissions and fear

The school-leaving Class of 2020 is dealing with confusion about interrupted exams, anxiety about college admissions and, of course, fear of a raging virus. Veer Arjun Singh sums up their dilemmas

Risk of new lockdowns rises with fear of second wave of Covid-19 infections

Health officials worldwide have expressed concerns in recent days that some countries grappling with the devastating economic impact of lockdowns may lift restrictions too swiftly

SC, HC rap Centre, Delhi govt over non-payment of salaries to doctors

In war, you do not make soldiers unhappy. Travel extra mile and channel some extra money to address their grievances, said SC

Railways receive requests for 63 Shramik Special trains from 7 states

Of the total, a maximum of 32 trains will depart from Kerala while the destinations of most trains will be West Bengal (23), followed by Bihar (10), Assam (5)

WB sees new single-day high of 476 Covid-19 cases; tally over 10,000

The death toll due to Covid-19 in the state rose to 451, with nine more people succumbing to the disease since Thursday evening, it said

Punjab tightens lockdown on weekends, makes e-pass mandatory for movement

However, shops dealing with essential commodities and services will be allowed to operate on all days, according to new guidelines issues here on Friday

Govt releases truncated CPI data; food inflation rises to 9.28% in May

The government for the second month in a row released the truncated data on retail inflation in the backdrop of the lockdown following Covid-19 pandemic

Delhi LG forms high-level panel to effectively deal with Covid-19 outbreak

Baijal is the chairman of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority

Covid-19: Finding ambulances with oxygen a struggle for families in Delhi

154 ambulances have also been converted to dedicated Covid-19 ambulances so the resources are divided between those suffering from the coronavirus infection and those with other diseases

India coronavirus dispatch: How will the Covid-19 pandemic end?

From hospitals' response to rising cases, to the feasibility of work from home in the long run, and how ICMR inflated accuracy of its antibody test kits - read these and more in today's India dispatch

World coronavirus dispatch: Will economy bear lingering scars of pandemic?

From rising Covid-19 infections in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, to Twitter cracking down on Chinese propaganda, and Japan's $298-billion stimulus - read these and more in today's world dispatch

GST Council updates: No fees for GSTR-3B for those with nil liabilities

Members of the GST Council discussed issues over videoconferencing in their first meeting since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed

Marriott partners Zomato to expand home delivery services in 12 cities

The company's home delivery service, 'Marriott on Wheels', has also branched out into providing corporate outdoor catering services and Bento Box meals

Delhi HC rejects pleas seeking imposition of lockdown due to Covid-19

However, the reasons for not entertaining the two PILs might be indicated in the court's order which is not yet available

Maharashtra lockdown won't be extended, avoid crowd to halt Covid-19: CMO

The statement from the CMO came after several reports surfaced that the government may further extend lockdown in the wake of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the state.

UK economy shrinks by record 20.4%; BoE warns of worst recession in 300 yrs

In a slump that dwarfed previous downturns in Britain's recent history, the Office for National Statistics also said the economy shrank by 24.5% compared with April last year

Australia relaxes Covid-19 rules; sporting events to resume from July

The changes would apply to events like sporting matches, concerts and festivals, though venues would only be able to seat 25% of their capacity, says Australia PM Scott Morrison

Lockdown will not be extended in Delhi: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

"No, the lockdown will not be extended," Jain said on being asked if there have been discussions to extend lockdown in the national capital considering the spike in coronavirus cases