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Dubai-based Seclink Tech to rebid for Dharavi redevelopment project

The proposed redevelopment plan envisages giving 350 sq ft carpet area for homes to 67,000 residents of the largest slum

Latest LIVE: Encounter breaks out in J&K's Shopian, 2 terrorists killed

Congress will hold countrywide protests today to oppose the government's decision to hold NEET 2020, JEE Main exams during the coronavirus pandemic. Stay tuned for LIVE news updates

Industries accelerate automation plans amid chronic labour shortage

Companies say mechanisation is here to stay even in the post-pandemic world

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Japan's Shinzo Abe resigns due to poor health

New reckoning for WHO vaccine plan as govts go it alone. South Korea doctors' strike escalates, how will cities transform post pandemic, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

The world can live without Davos: Society needs to listen to new voices

It's questionable if the World Economic Forum is the right venue to draw the path of recovery for a world ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic

When will India finally have access to coronavirus vaccine?

India commands 40 per cent of global capacity for vaccines which is estimated at 5.7 billion doses

Recoveries exceed active Covid cases by over 1.8 mn; fatality dips to 1.82%

The effectiveness of the Centre's 'test, track and treat' approach is reflected in the progress on the Covid-19 recovery front and the reduction in fatality rate, the government said on Friday

DATA STORY: Over 77,000 cases added in India's sharpest single-day jump yet

India's new daily closed cases stand at 61,234 - 1,057 deaths and 60,177 recoveries. The share of deaths in total closed cases stands at 1.73%

SC refuses to postpone Bihar elections over floods, coronavirus pandemic

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission to refrain from holding upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar

Covid-19 Factoid: India now has second-highest number of active cases

August has been a month of many grim records for India, with daily new cases crossing 60,000 several times

Angela Merkel agrees with local leaders on tighter coronavirus rules

In the future, a fine of at least 50 euros ($59) would be imposed for violations of face mask rules, for example, in shops and public transport

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 14,718 fresh cases, 355 deaths

Coronavirus latest news: Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial has started in India, two get first shot of Covishield. India's coronavirus total is at 3,314,953. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Fee discord stokes company-auditor divorces amid Covid-19 pandemic

So far this year, nearly 12 firms have reported resignations by their auditors due to disagreement over fees

European Union's trade chief quits after ire over virus-rule breach

"This evening I have tendered my resignation," Phil Hogan said in a statement on Wednesday

Salesforce plans to cut 1,000 jobs after banner quarter, stock gains

Sales and customer-support roles are among those being eliminated, said two of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information

Jerome Powell targets 2% average inflation, focus shifts to jobs

Fed's new approach would allow for prices to overshoot target

Covid-19 likely to impact 5% IT employees in India, take away 200,000 jobs

The Indian IT and BPM sector employs around 4.4 million people, directly and indirectly. Every year, around 2-3 per cent of the employee base get impacted owing to performance related issues

SBI's Kumar, HDFC's Puri speak on their careers, legacies, motivations

The two titans of Indian banking also spoke about what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive and byzantine financial services sector

SC to give verdict on pleas against UGC decision to hold exams by Sept 30

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday on the pleas challenging the decision of UGC asking universities and colleges to conduct final year exams by September 30

Thinking about forced break? Think about Sir Don Bradman and WW II: Sachin

The Covid-19-forced break and the uncertainty it brought has turned the athletes into a worried lot but iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has an advice for them