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IPL Council members await govt's green light on venue, Chinese sponsorship
Government's clearance is top-most in the 10-point agenda of the Brijesh Patel-led governing council
 "IPL Council members await govt's green light on venue, Chinese sponsorship")
Existing evidence suggests face masks don't lead to false sense of security
A new study suggests that face masks doesn't lead to false sense of security, and is unlikely to increase the risk of infection through wearers foregoing other behaviours such as good hand hygiene
 "Existing evidence suggests face masks don't lead to false sense of security")
Covid-19 impact: July GST collections down 14.6% YoY to Rs 87,422 cr
GST collections in July were 4 per cent lower than June 2020 as well
 "Covid-19 impact: July GST collections down 14.6% YoY to Rs 87,422 cr")
Covid-19: Assam govt plans to reopen schools, colleges on September 1
The Assam government has made preliminary plans to reopen educational institutions on September 1 but the final decision will depend on the directives of the Centre
Delhi Police issued 100,000 Covid-19 challans between Jun 15 and Jul 31
As many as 97,417 challans were issued in 15 police districts during this period, they said
 "Delhi Police issued 100,000 Covid-19 challans between Jun 15 and Jul 31")
Govt allows export of indigenous ventilators as Covid fatality rate drops
As on July 31, only 0.22 per cent of the active cases were on ventilators across the country
 "Govt allows export of indigenous ventilators as Covid fatality rate drops")
Protesters hold demonstrations against Covid-19 restrictions across Berlin
Protesters against coronavirus restrictions have gathered in Berlin for a demonstration titled The end of the pandemic freedom day.
At 2.15% India's Covid-19 fatality rate lowest since March: Health ministry
With 36,569 patients discharged in 24 hours, the total number of recoveries has jumped to 10,94,374 on Saturday and exceed active Covid-19 cases by 5,29,271
 "At 2.15% India's Covid-19 fatality rate lowest since March: Health ministry")
Covid-19 may cause deadly blood clots in pregnant women, say researchers
Researchers have revealed that Covid-19 may increase the risk of blot clots in women who are pregnant or taking estrogen with birth control or hormone replacement therapy.
Eid al-Adha celebrations subdued in most parts of UP following lockdown
Celebrations of Eid al-Adha were subdued in most parts of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday following the imposition of weekend lockdown in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
Londoners face second lockdown if they don't keep distance: Health secy
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that London residents could face another lockdown if they did not main social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
 "Londoners face second lockdown if they don't keep distance: Health secy")
In pictures: Retailers, restaurateurs, gym owners in times of Unlock 3.0
While restaurateurs and gym owners are enthusiastic about the relaxations introduced under unlock 3, retailers expect little respite
 "In pictures: Retailers, restaurateurs, gym owners in times of Unlock 3.0")
China criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Germany's foreign minister announced the suspension Friday following the disqualification of 12 pro-democracy candidates from legislative elections and a subsequent decision to postpone the elections
 "China criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong")
Three India-returnees test positive for Covid-19 in Singapore: Health min
Three persons, including two children who returned from India, have tested positive in Singapore, the health ministry has said, as the number of coronavirus infections in the country rose to 52,512.
Power consumption slump drops to 2.64% in July; may hit normal level in Aug
The latest data of the power ministry shows that power consumption has improved after government started giving relaxations for economic activities and onset of summers
 "Power consumption slump drops to 2.64% in July; may hit normal level in Aug")
Samsung to halt manufacturing at its last computer factory in China
Companies are rethinking their production and supply chains amid rising Chinese labour costs, a US-China trade war and the blow from the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Samsung to halt manufacturing at its last computer factory in China")
Emulate Delhi model in fight against Covid-19, Union Minister tells states
He requested asymptomatic patients to be in home isolation and not to venture out to ensure the spread of the disease
 "Emulate Delhi model in fight against Covid-19, Union Minister tells states")
Muslims in Kashmir Valley offer Eid prayers, maintain social distancing
Concertina wires and barricades were placed at many intersections in the city to prevent free movement of people
 "Muslims in Kashmir Valley offer Eid prayers, maintain social distancing")
Lockdown in containment zones of Maharashtra's Thane extended till Aug 31
132 cases of Covid-19 were detected in Majiwada-Manpada locality of Thane city on Friday
 "Lockdown in containment zones of Maharashtra's Thane extended till Aug 31")
Scared that the immunity against coronavirus won't last? Don't be
Both our bodies' natural immunity and immunity acquired through vaccination serve the same function
 "Scared that the immunity against coronavirus won't last? Don't be")