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Covid-19 recovery rate in Delhi at 88%, deaths lower now, says Kejriwal

Positivity rate has also dropped from around 35 per cent in June to five per cent, the Delhi CM said

Nitish loses his cool over criticism on poor handling of the pandemic

Earlier, state Health Minister Mangal Pandey was at the receiving end of his wrath, and he promptly passed the blame on to the PS, accusing him of insubordination

Chinese FM holds meeting with Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan on Covid-19, BRI

Addressing the meeting, which is the first involving the four countries, Wang proposed the four-point action plan including consolidating the consensus on unity and fight against the pandemic

Less than 50% occupancy not viable, won't open: Theatre owners to govt

The government is preparing new guidelines for further relaxation of restrictions from August 1

India better placed in Covid-19 fight due to right, timely decisions: Modi

The deaths due to the coronavirus in India are much lower than many big countries, the prime minister said

Sebi extends relaxation in procedural norms for open, buyback offers

The regulator, in May, had granted one-time relaxations from strict enforcement of SAST Regulations and norms for buyback of securities through open and buyback tender offers

Swiggy to lay off another 350 employees as coronavirus impacts business

This comes just two months after the Bengaluru-based firm said it was laying off 1,100 employees

India Inc's deal activity at a 6-year low amid Covid-19 pandemic

Last year, India Inc sealed deals worth $88.88 billion in the January-July period, but this year the total transactions are $56.73 billion, fueled mainly by RIL-Jio deals

Google extends work from home for employees till June 30 next year

In May, Google had also announced $1,000 allowances to cover equipment costs for employees working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic

Coronavirus LIVE: Andhra, Karnataka cases top 100,000 in southern spike

Coronavirus latest news: The total number of coronavirus cases in India has reached 1,464,991. US has 4,374,785 cases, and Brazil 2,419,901. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

IPL 2020 bio-bubble: Franchises fret over WAGS, local drivers, hospitality

A bio-bubble is created to prevent the spread of coronavirus. With bio-secure venues for cricket matches, the BCCi is aiming to minimise the risk of transmission of virus from one person to another

Maruti Suzuki plans digitised financing options amid growing online demand

The country's largest car maker that sells on an average one out of every two cars sold in the country has seen digital enquiries spike to over 45 per cent during the lockdown months

Bed availability improves in AIIMS, other Centre-run hospitals in Delhi

While total number of cases in India is close to 1.5 mn, over 63% patients have recovered. The country also reached the milestone of more than 500,000 tests in a day on Sunday

FAITH revises upwards forecast on tourism value at risk at up to Rs 15 trn

For the survival of the sector, a FAITH spokesperson said, "The tourism sector requires a customised sector-specific relief package, and it cannot be delayed any further"

Chinese doctor accuses local officials of Covid-19 cover-up in Wuhan market

The coronavirus originated from the Huanan wildlife market in Wuhan in December last year and has globally infected over 16 million people

Lalu Prasad tests negative for Covid-19; attendants diagnosed positive

Of the three attendants who tested positive for the viral disease, two have gone for home isolation, and one has been placed under quarantine at the hospital, the doctor said

Emirates Cricket Board receives Letter of Intent from BCCI to host IPL 2020

All the government entities of UAE have proven experience of delivering an event of this magnitude, Usmani said

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Country could have 100 mn case in six weeks

How Jaipur has kept its health workers motivated, Covid-19 risk doesn't depend (much) on blood type, and what you need to know about pulse oximeters - news on how India is dealing with the pandemic

MARKET: Sensex slips 194 pts as financials fall; Nifty Bank tanks 813 pts

All that happened in the markets today

How to expedite trials against foreign Jamaat attendees: SC to Tushar Mehta

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta what can be done to expedite the trials against the foreign nationals