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Former prez Pranab Mukherjee tweets he has tested positive for Covid-19

The news of the former President testing positive for Covid-19 comes on a day when India reported a spike of 62,064 fresh cases on Monday taking the total tally to 2,215,074

Home on wheels: Pandemic revives interest in recreational vehicles

Motorhomes are emerging as a safe option for families who want to travel lock, stock, and barrel to weekend getaways but are also determined to stay contactless while on the road

Former Prez Pranab Mukherjee undergoes brain surgery, on ventilator support

Mukherjee, 84, said in a tweet in the morning, "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for Covid-19 today"

65% buyers will spend big this Diwali, shows TRA Research survey

The intent of the 65 per cent need not fully translate into shopping, but the study - TRA's Diwali 2020 Buying Propensity Report - hinted at categories that could be worth investing in

Localised lockdowns hampering business recovery potential: Retailers body

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) said signs of marginal recovery were observed in July as compared to June in its fortnightly business survey but local lockdowns are hampering recovery potenti

MTA wants better system to unlock iPhone without taking off masks

New York's mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks

India's Covid-19 cases jumped from 1 mn to 2.2 mn in 24 days: Data analysis

The recoveries have also surged rapidly to over 1.5 million with a record 54,859 people recuperating in the past 24 hours, according to the data

Flipkart launches startup promotion programme; may invest from its fund

Flipkart Leap will identify business-to-consumer and business-to-business startups and help them scale through an intensive 16-week virtual programme

Covid-19 pandemic speeds up JSW Steel's US business revamp plan

JSW Steel outlined plans two years ago to invest $1 billion in the US to expand its global footprint

Athletics can grow further in post coronavirus world: Sebastian Coe

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe claimed that more people took to running to stay fit during the coronavirus lockdown, something his sport can capitalise on once the world is back to being normal

No timeline fixed yet on reopening schools as Covid-19 cases spike

Universities and schools across the country have been closed since March 16 when the Centre announced a countrywide classroom shutdown as part of measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak

Saudi Aramco to go ahead with plans to boost oil output capacity, says CEO

The oil company will boost outpur capacity by 1 million barrels per day (bpd) to 13 million bpd despite spending cuts this year and next year

Longer-term symptoms likely to be in hospitalised Covid-19 patients: Report

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a pattern of longer-term symptoms likely to be experienced by people who were hospitalised with the Covid-19 infection.

No objection to quashing FIRs against foreign Tablighi Jamaat: Police to HC

The police informed the Delhi High Court on Monday that it has no objection to quashing of the separate FIRs against various foreigners, who attended the Tablighi Jamaat event here

Dharavi reports nine new Covid-19 cases, raising case count to 2,626

Dharavi slum colony in Mumbai on Monday reported nine new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall count to 2,626

Akzo Nobel India reports Q1 net loss of Rs 20 cr as Covid-19 hits demand

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 57.14 crore during the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal, Akzo Nobel said in a regulatory filing.

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa recovers from Covid-19, discharged from hospital

The 77-year old leader was admitted to the Manipal Hospital on August 2 after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Number of people infected by Covid-19 globally to hit 20 mn this week: WHO

New Zealand recently marked 100 days with no local spread of the virus.

Assam DGP Bhaskar Jyot Mahanta tests positive for coronavirus

Director General of Assam Police Bhaskar Jyot Mahanta tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, officials said.

1,256 new Covid-19 cases, 10 deaths reported in Telangana on Sunday

As many as 1,256 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths were reported in Telangana on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 80,751 in the state.