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Tamil Nadu coronavirus update: State reports 5,488 new Covid cases

As many as 5,488 persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Tamil Nadu, taking the tally to 530,908, health officials said on Friday

Chhattisgarh coronavirus update: Record 3,842-case jump; count over 81,000

Chhattisgarh on Friday recorded its highest single-day spike since the COVID-19 outbreak began, with 3,842 people being detected with the infection, an official said

Israel goes into lockdown; UK fears another as Covid-19 cases mount

In the UK, the Boris Johnson government extended Covid restrictions across northern England and the Midlands, as ministers refused to rule out a short national lockdown

Lenders want govt to offer moratorium interest relief to borrowers

Waiver may cost banks Rs 10,000 cr, says IBA

Moderna and Pfizer reveal secret blueprints for virus vaccine trials

The companies, Moderna and Pfizer, revealed details about how participants are being selected and monitored

Covid-19 may lead to decline in life expectancy globally, study finds

The Covid-19 pandemic could cause a short-term decline in life expectancy in the severely affected areas of the world, unless the spread of the disease is contained, according to a study

Enough beds, ventilators for Covid patients in govt hospitals: Health Min

The minister replied in the negative to a question on whether an increase in deaths of patients has been registered due to insufficient beds and ventilators in hospitals

Canada extends deal to keep US border closed till Oct 21 due to Covid-19

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Friday they will continue to base the decision on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe

LS okays Rs 2.35 trn extra spending, bulk to be spent on public schemes

FM also said that probably for the first time the government has sought such a huge amount in the first batch of the supplementary demands for grants

Air India to fetch better valuation if sold with zero debt, say bidders

Debt-free airline is a good opportunity to invest, say prospective buyers

Covid-19 impact: AAI likely to slip into red for first time in FY21

However, Miniratna firm won't cut planned capex of Rs 5,000 cr for FY21

MHA asks states to ensure free movement of oxygen carrying vehicles

The Union Home Ministry on Friday asked all states to ensure free movement of oxygen carrying vehicles without any restriction

Covid-19 LIVE: 3 vax candidates in advanced stage of trials, says Vardhan

Coronavirus latest update: India's total number of corona cases has surged to 5,214,677. There now are 30,333,687 cases of coronavirus globally. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

LIVE: Over 8.6 mn new job cards under NREGS scheme issued in FY21 so far

While addressing plea "Bindas bol" programme, SC asked whether media can be allowed to "target whole set of communities". Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

The nitty-gritty of renovating your house to make it Covid-compliant

With stay-at-home, the house has become an office, school, fitness zone, entertainment--all rolled into one. New needs that have arisen have created demand for upgrades and renovations

Covid-19 pandemic hits value of Indian brands, says Kantar report

Like major banks - State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and IndusInd Bank, top auto brands such as Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp have suffered significant losses

Covid-19: Dr Reddy's to distribute Russian vaccine in India. What we know

While Dr Reddy's Labs is preparing for clinical trials of Sputnik V, major manufacturers in the country are sceptical about the drug

Top headlines: Paytm reacts after Playstore removal, PM defends farm Bills

From Google removing Paytm from Play store, Dubai banning AIr India Express over Covid fears to Apple launching online store, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day

How Covid-19 will change the way we live

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the design and aesthetics of the living space in more ways than one. While 'work from home' and online classes have more or less become the new normal, there is an emerging trend in the way homes are being done up in order to accommodate WFH, study-from-home, and even fitness and entertainment. Namrata Kohli speaks to Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, founder-chairman, Hiranandani Group, and national president, Naredco, to understand how the pandemic will change how we live. Read this story by Namrata Kohli to learn the nitty-gritty of renovating the house to make it Covid-compliant. https://mybs.in/2YQKXS0

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Experts worried as Bihar poll campaigns start

15% children in Maharashtra's Nandurbar malnourished, misleading death toll in Assam's Silchar, dengue checks go down in Delhi--news on how the country is dealing with the pandemic