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Dubai launches economic reset programme for post-coronavirus world
The programme has been launched in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG)
 "Dubai launches economic reset programme for post-coronavirus world")
Wall Street gains on Disney's surprise profit, Covid-19 fiscal aid hopes
White House negotiators on Tuesday vowed to work "around the clock" with congressional Democrats to try to reach a deal on the package by the end of this week
 "Wall Street gains on Disney's surprise profit, Covid-19 fiscal aid hopes")
US job market recovery appears to be slowing, services sector rising ahead
While other data on Wednesday showed activity in the vast services sector gained momentum in July as new orders raced to a record high, hiring declined
 "US job market recovery appears to be slowing, services sector rising ahead")
Teva Pharmaceutical's Q2 profit tops forecast, reaffirms 2020 outlook
The company also released with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals results for advanced trials for pain medication fasinumab
 "Teva Pharmaceutical's Q2 profit tops forecast, reaffirms 2020 outlook")
LPG cyclinders delivered at doorstep in Kerala amid Covid-19 outbreak: BPCL
The lockdown during the pandemic posed a serious challenge to delivery boys to reach cylinders at the doorstep.
 "LPG cyclinders delivered at doorstep in Kerala amid Covid-19 outbreak: BPCL")
Covid-19 lockdown deals sweet shops a blow on Ram Temple foundation day
The possibility of delivery to customers who order online is almost nil due to the strict patrolling by the police during the lockdown
 "Covid-19 lockdown deals sweet shops a blow on Ram Temple foundation day")
Punjab to provide health insurance to all state govt employees, pensioners
The Cabinet has approved the extension of AB-SSBY for the next policy plan period from August 20, 2020 to August 19, 2021 at the tendered premium rate of Rs 1,100 per family per year.
 "Punjab to provide health insurance to all state govt employees, pensioners")
Lalu Prasad shifted to RIMS director's residence amid Covid-19 fear
Jailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad was shifted from the paying ward of the RIMS to the residence of its director to protect him from exposure to coronavirus, a senior official said
 "Lalu Prasad shifted to RIMS director's residence amid Covid-19 fear")
US attitude towards China has changed greatly since Covid-19: Trump
The US is the worst affected country with over 4.7 million cases and more than 1,56,000 deaths
 "US attitude towards China has changed greatly since Covid-19: Trump")
Moderna prices Covid vaccine at $32-$37 per dose for smaller volume deals
As the race to develop Covid-19 vaccines reach a decisive stage, with several candidates being tested in pivotal late-stage studies, pricing has come under increasing scrutiny.
 "Moderna prices Covid vaccine at $32-$37 per dose for smaller volume deals")
Seven dead, 60 infected by new infectious disease in China: Report
More than 37 people in East China's Jiangsu Province contracted with the SFTS Virus in the first half of the year
 "Seven dead, 60 infected by new infectious disease in China: Report")
Holding online open book exams to prevent students from assembling: DU
The university's counsel told Justice Prathiba M Singh that the challenge in the petition to withdraw the notification on OBE does not survive
 "Holding online open book exams to prevent students from assembling: DU")
Thomson Reuters 2020 outlook steady as Q2 profit exceeds estimates
The news and information provider, which owns Reuters News, said sales in the company's legal, tax and corporate businesses are expected to rise in the current quarter
 "Thomson Reuters 2020 outlook steady as Q2 profit exceeds estimates")
Next round of Covid stimulus: Where can the Centre intervene fiscally?
In meetings over the past two weeks in the PMO, advisors and bureaucrats are learnt to have given their views on what shape and form the next set of stimulus announcements should take
 "Next round of Covid stimulus: Where can the Centre intervene fiscally?")
Scientists decode how virus-carrying droplets disperse via breathing
The scientists noted that they are currently working on plans to manufacture an aerosol extractor device to keep clinicians safe during a wide range of aerosol-generating procedures
 "Scientists decode how virus-carrying droplets disperse via breathing")
How data-driven models map Covid-19 risk prone states, aid policy response
Standard epidemiological and statistical models by researchers across the world are showing the warning signs, and the way in which policy response should be directed
 "How data-driven models map Covid-19 risk prone states, aid policy response")
Top Headlines: Ram temple work begins, July services activity shrinks, more
From Ayodhya Ram temple Bhoomi Poojan to vaccine trials, Business Standards brings you the top headlines of the day
More businesses to re-open even as coronavirus cases near 2 million-mark
India is one of the world's hardest-hit countries, with nearly 40,000 people dead of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus
 "More businesses to re-open even as coronavirus cases near 2 million-mark")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Global death toll surges past 700,000
Virgin Australia to cut third of staff, Switzerland nears deal to get Moderna vaccine, BM's first quarterly loss since 2009 financial crisis and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Global death toll surges past 700,000")
Scientists engineer decoy protein that neutralises coronavirus: Study
Scientists have engineered a decoy protein which binds to the novel coronavirus and blocks infection in cultured cells, an advance that may lead to a therapeutic or preventive agent against Covid-19
