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Time to make right investments, leverage R&D strength: N Chandrasekaran
His remarks come against the backdrop of century's worst crisis triggered by the pandemic. India's GDP is expected to contract by at least 2.5% next year
 "Time to make right investments, leverage R&D strength: N Chandrasekaran")
IRDAI allows life insurers to issue policies electronically due to Covid-19
The regulator further said there will be a mandatory 30-day free look period for all such electronic policy documents
 "IRDAI allows life insurers to issue policies electronically due to Covid-19")
Human trials of indigenously developed Covid vaccines move to Phase 2: ICMR
Bhargava said once a safe and effective vaccine is developed, the focus should be on prioritisation and its fair distribution, roll-out and cold chain logistics
 "Human trials of indigenously developed Covid vaccines move to Phase 2: ICMR")
Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 recovery rate at 77.8%, daily cases continue to slide
With the death of 108 more patients, the death toll rose to 4,349, the government said in a bulletin
 "Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 recovery rate at 77.8%, daily cases continue to slide")
India needs to rethink economy in post-Covid world: N Chandrasekaran
Listing out the challenges, he said infrastructure, regulation, bureaucratic overload of the private sector and investments are key areas
 "India needs to rethink economy in post-Covid world: N Chandrasekaran")
Tata Consumer Products reports 81.8% rise in Q1 net profit at Rs 346 cr
The company posted a net profit of Rs 190.09 crore in April-June a year ago, said TCPL, earlier known as Tata Global Beverages Ltd, in a BSE filing.
 "Tata Consumer Products reports 81.8% rise in Q1 net profit at Rs 346 cr")
Unjustified to say Covid-19 deaths are under-reported: Health Ministry
Responding to a question, Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said media reports claiming under-reporting of Covid-19 deaths in the country is "mere conjecture"
 "Unjustified to say Covid-19 deaths are under-reported: Health Ministry")
EPFO's West Delhi office processes 100% Covid claims worth Rs 140 cr
To support employers for availing benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna (PMGKY), a special WhatsApp service has been provided for immediate education and assistance
 "EPFO's West Delhi office processes 100% Covid claims worth Rs 140 cr")
Gold worth Rs 80 lakh seized from passengers in relief flights; 2 arrested
In the first incident, the sleuths, acting on a tip, examined a passenger on his arrival from Dubai today and recovered Rs 15.60 lakh gold concealed in his inner garment.
 "Gold worth Rs 80 lakh seized from passengers in relief flights; 2 arrested")
Why can't Parliament meet virtually: Jairam Ramesh questions govt
The Congress has been demanding a Parliament session to discuss the current political situation and has been accusing the government of running away from parliamentary oversight
 "Why can't Parliament meet virtually: Jairam Ramesh questions govt")
Hit by Covid-19, Sri Lanka's economy contracts 1.6% in first quarter
Sri Lanka's economy contracted by 1.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, government data showed, as lockdowns related to the Covid-19 pandemic battered a country
People's trust and confidence in economy have evaporated, says Rahul Gandhi
In a tweet, he said neither the prime minister nor his team has the understanding to fix the problem and it is only a matter of time that every Indian will understand this
 "People's trust and confidence in economy have evaporated, says Rahul Gandhi")
Gujarat records 1,020 fresh Covid-19 cases; total count at 65,704
Gujarat reported 1,020 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking its Covid-19 tally to 65,704, the state health department said.
Elderly should be paid pension; states to provide medicines, masks: SC
The Supreme Court Tuesday directed that all eligible old age persons should be regularly paid pension and states should provide them necessary medicines
England v Pakistan: We have prepared very well, says Pak captain Azhar Ali
Pakistan have not lost a Test series in England since 2010
 "England v Pakistan: We have prepared very well, says Pak captain Azhar Ali")
ADB to lend Thailand $1.5 billion to aid its coronavirus response
Asian Development Bank announced Tuesday it will provide a $1.5 billion loan to Thailand to aid its response to the coronavirus pandemic
 "ADB to lend Thailand $1.5 billion to aid its coronavirus response")
Covid-19 patient flees from facility in Assam's Dhubri, booked hours later
A Covid-19 patient fled from a medical facility in Assam's Dhubri district, and was brought back on Tuesday after an operation that lasted for hours
 "Covid-19 patient flees from facility in Assam's Dhubri, booked hours later")
Over 50% of Covid-19 deaths in patients aged 60 and above: Health Ministry
Addressing a press conference, Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Health Ministry said that 11 per cent Covid-19 deaths took place in the age group of 26 to 44
 "Over 50% of Covid-19 deaths in patients aged 60 and above: Health Ministry")
Govt lifts export ban on all ventilators to push outbound shipments
The ban was imposed on March 24 to ensure domestic availability to fight Covid-19 pandemic
 "Govt lifts export ban on all ventilators to push outbound shipments")
Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan tests Covid positive, admitted to Medanta
In a tweet, Pradhan said he has been admitted to hospital after testing positive of Covid-19
 "Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan tests Covid positive, admitted to Medanta")