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ONGC pre-tax profit down 82% to Rs 2,012 cr in Q1 on low crude, gas prices

Gross revenue for the quarter at Rs 62,496 crore, down 43% from Rs 1,09,546 crore during the first quarter of FY20

Mizoram coronavirus update: State reports 8 new Covid cases, tally at 1,020

Eight new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Mizoram in the last 24 hours, taking the state tally to 1,020

54% Covid cases in 18-44 age group, 51% deaths among those over 60 years

54% of the total coronavirus cases in India were reported among people from 18 to 44 years of age while patients in 60 years and above bracket account for 51% deaths

Coronavirus LIVE: 9,058 new Covid-19 cases, 135 deaths in Karnataka today

Coronavirus latest news: India is likely to get an approved coronavirus vaccine by early 2021. India's coronavirus total now stands at 3,691,166. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Global coronavirus update: Covid-19 cases top 25.6 mn, says Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 25.6 million, while the deaths have increased to over 855,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Exxon Mobil considering global job cuts as pandemic hurts: Spokesman

Exxon Mobil Corp is assessing possible job cuts across its worldwide operations, a spokesman said on Wednesday, after the company announced a voluntary job reduction programme in Australia

Australia Q2 GDP shrinks at record pace; Covid pushes nation into recession

Fresh outbreaks threaten to upend an already bumpy road to recovery and pile pressure on the government to keep fiscal taps open

Samsung eyes opportunity as pandemic ignites demand for home appliances

In particular, consumers have been willing to splurge on products that make their homes cleaner

Sero survey shows 21.5% of those tested developed immunity against Covid-19

A total of 21.5% of those who were tested as part of a serological survey in Chennai were found to have developed immunity against coronavirus, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) said

Factories worldwide shake off coronavirus gloom but outlook shaky

Surveys showing an expansion in manufacturing activity may reduce pressure on policymakers to take bolder steps to avert a deeper recession

Coronavirus in Nepal enters community transmission phase: Health Ministry

With growing cases of Covid-19 cases in Nepal, 12 districts in the country have entered the phase of community transmission, the Ministry of Health and Population said

China coronavirus update: 26 Covid-19 patients discharged in mainland

The National Health Commission said on Wednesday that 26 Covid-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery in the Chinese mainland on Tuesday

SPOs for commuter safety on Metro Rails to be shared soon, sasy MoHUA

A meeting to discuss standard operation protocols (SOPs) for the functioning of metro rails across the country from September 7 was held on Tuesday.The meeting was presided by the Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Durga Shanker Mishra, and CEOs of several metro corporations took part in it."As per MHA's Unlock 4 guidelines, Metro rails are allowed to operate across India from September 7, 2020. Today we had an extensive discussion with CEOs of Metro Companies across the country on the SOP to ensure full safety of commuters. SOPs will be finalised and shared soon," the Secretary, MoHUA's account read.The Home Ministry, in its Unlock 4 guidelines, gave permission to the functioning of metro rails across the country in a graded manner. The guidelines gave more relaxations in the restrictions enforced to contain the spread of COVID-19.

US says it won't join WHO's global effort to find coronavirus vaccine

The Trump administration that it will not work with an international cooperative effort to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine

Vande Bharat: 153 stranded Indians depart from Thailand for New Delhi

A special Air India flight from Thailand departed for New Delhi on Tuesday, carrying 153 stranded Indians, under the Vande Bharat Mission

Israel coronavirus update: 1,942 new Covid cases reported; tally at 118,538

The total number of Covid-19 cases in Israel reached 118,538 on Tuesday, with 1,942 new cases, the state's Health Ministry said

Meghalaya coronavirus update: 72 new cases reported; tally rises to 2,440

Seventy-two more people, including seven security personnel, tested positive for Covid-19 in Meghalaya on Tuesday, taking the state's tally to 2,440, a health department official said

UAE coronavirus update: 574 new Covid-19 cases reported; 70,805 in total

The United Arab Emirates announced 574 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 70,805

Cuba coronavirus update: 15-day lockdown in Havana to curb virus spread

Cuban authorities ordered a strict 15-day lockdown of Havana on Tuesday seeking to stamp out the low-level but persistent spread of the novel coronavirus in the capital

Gujarat coronavirus update: Another spike in cases, tally crosses 97,000

Gujarat saw its highest spike of coronavirus cases so far, with 1,310 more cases taking its tally to 97,745 while the death toll rose to 3,036 with 14 more deaths