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Delhi coronavirus update: Tally mounts to over 129,000; too at 3,806
Delhi recorded 1,142 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, pushing the city's caseload to over 129,000, while the death toll surged to 3,806
 "Delhi coronavirus update: Tally mounts to over 129,000; too at 3,806")
With 421 new cases, total Covid-19 tally in central police forces cross 10k
The maximum cases of 3,341 have been recorded in the CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary force with about 325,000 personnel
 "With 421 new cases, total Covid-19 tally in central police forces cross 10k")
Govt 'profiting out of misery of poor': Yechury on Shramik trains' revenue
In a tweet, Yechury tagged reports that Railways earned Rs 429 crore from the migrant special trains and said the "attitude" of the government was "shameful"
 "Govt 'profiting out of misery of poor': Yechury on Shramik trains' revenue")
KXIP co-owner Wadia calls for daily Covid-19 testing during IPL 2020 in UAE
Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia said that IPL 2020 in UAE will be most-watched in the tournament's history
 "KXIP co-owner Wadia calls for daily Covid-19 testing during IPL 2020 in UAE")
Banks need to raise, conserve capital due to Covid: Former RBI deputy guv
NPA levels of banks are sure to go up and the entire risk management mechanism will undergo a paradigm shift, Vishwanathan said
 "Banks need to raise, conserve capital due to Covid: Former RBI deputy guv")
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly tests negative for coronavirus in Kolkata
The former India captain has been in home quarantine for more than a week after his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly had tested positive for the contagious disease
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ICICI Bank June quarter net profit up 36.2 per cent to Rs 2,599 crore
To offload 4% stake in ICICI Securities. Made Covid-19 related provisions of Rs 5,550 cr in the quarter
 "ICICI Bank June quarter net profit up 36.2 per cent to Rs 2,599 crore")
Pondy assembly holds proceedings under tree after MLA tests Covid positive
The Budget session was held under a tree and later adjourned sine die after approving budgetary allocations to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore without discussion
 "Pondy assembly holds proceedings under tree after MLA tests Covid positive")
With 2,803 new Covid-19 cases, Bihar's total tally crosses 36,000 mark
According to the latest update by the State Health Department, the total number of cases in the state has climbed to 36,314
 "With 2,803 new Covid-19 cases, Bihar's total tally crosses 36,000 mark")
Covid-19: Favipiravir triggers a price war; new brand launched at Rs 39
According to industry insiders, many more brands are lined up for launch, including one from Cipla
 "Covid-19: Favipiravir triggers a price war; new brand launched at Rs 39")
Maharashtra govt reduces Classes 1 to 12 syllabus by 25% for 2020-21
School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said details of which lessons from textbooks have been omitted will be uploaded on the website of the MSCERT
 "Maharashtra govt reduces Classes 1 to 12 syllabus by 25% for 2020-21")
India's Covid-19 testing hits record high of 420,000 samples a day
With increased testing of samples for Covid-19, the fatality rate has significantly dropped to 2.35 per cent on Saturday and the recovery rate has surged to 63.54 per cent
 "India's Covid-19 testing hits record high of 420,000 samples a day")
Take a view of full, partial or weekend lockdowns across India in pictures
At least half of India's population is under various types of lockdowns - full, partial or weekend
 "Take a view of full, partial or weekend lockdowns across India in pictures")
Goyal slams Rahul, says those who looted country describe subsidy as profit
On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of benefitting by making profits during the coronavirus-induced lockdown when people were in trouble
 "Goyal slams Rahul, says those who looted country describe subsidy as profit")
Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of benefitting by making profits during lockdown
He tagged a news report that claimed the Indian Railways was making profit by running 'Shramik trains' for transporting migrants during the pandemic
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RBI signs documents to extend $400 mn currency swap facility to Sri Lanka
The currency swap arrangement will remain available till November 2022, the Indian mission said in a press release
 "RBI signs documents to extend $400 mn currency swap facility to Sri Lanka")
Mahanagar Gas hikes CNG prices by Re 1 to Rs 48.95/kg due to lower sales
Accordingly, revised selling price inclusive of all taxes in and around Mumbai will be Rs 48.95/kg
 "Mahanagar Gas hikes CNG prices by Re 1 to Rs 48.95/kg due to lower sales")
In pics: Prez flags off Red Cross relief material for Assam, Bihar and UP
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday flagged off nine trucks carrying Red Cross relief supplies for the flood and Covid-affected people of Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh from Rashtrapati Bhavan
 "In pics: Prez flags off Red Cross relief material for Assam, Bihar and UP")
Zee Entertainment posts Q4 net loss at Rs 766 cr on higher operating costs
During the March 2020 quarter, its operational cost went up by 47.69 per cent to Rs 1,304.62 crore as against Rs 883.32 crore
 "Zee Entertainment posts Q4 net loss at Rs 766 cr on higher operating costs")
Covid-19 Updates: MP CM tests positive, Covaxin trial, UK PM to hold probe
India's Covid-19 tally zoomed past 1.3 million on Saturday, just two days after it crossed the 1.2 million mark
 "Covid-19 Updates: MP CM tests positive, Covaxin trial, UK PM to hold probe")