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Plea to release Rs 5L to PMC bank depositors; HC seeks Centre, RBI stand

PMC Bank has been put under restrictions by the RBI, following the unearthing of a Rs 4,355-crore scam

What EU leaders agreed on the post-coronavirus recovery package

European Commission will borrow massively on the market and then grant much of the cash, rather than lend it, to countries most in need of economic stimulus

Oxford Covid vaccine trial raises hopes; India testing 10,175/1 mn people

India, which has a population over four times as big as the US', has conducted 14,381,303 tests in total, or just 10,175 tests per 1 million people

Manufacturing boom over next 5-10 yrs will surprise everyone: Vikas Khemani

The market recovery is surely sharp and gives the feeling of euphoria. but one should not forget that on the other side of the Covid crisis lies a great future, says Carnelian Asset Management founder

11 BSF jawans, one Army personnel test positive for Covid-19 in Mizoram

At least 13 more people, including 11 BSF jawans, have tested positive for Covid-19 in Mizoram, pushing the total tally in the state to 297, a senior official said

Glenmark defends pricing of Covid-19 drug FabiFlu, says it is economical

Glenmark also denies making any claims that "favipiravir alone" is effective in treatment of mild-to-moderate Covid-19 patients

Pandemic situation of indigenous Americans concerning, says WHO chief

The chief of World Health Organization (WHO) said that his organization is deeply concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on indigenous peoples in the Americas, the current epicenter of the pandemic

Bharat Forge cranks up for the future as Covid dents biz at home and abroad

The second part of the series looks at Bharat Forge's strategy during Covid to restructure overseas units

N-95 masks with valved respirators ineffective against Covid-19, says govt

The valved respirator does not stop the virus from escaping out of the mask and using 'it is inappropriate'

India begins human trials of Coviaxin, hoping for Covid-19 vaccine success

Private and state-owned hospitals will test the potential vaccine on volunteers, aged between 18 and 55

Hindu Rao hospital nurse tests 'positive' again, NDMC says nothing to worry

A nurse employed at hospital has tested positive again after recovering, but NDMC claimed there was nothing to worry as it ostensibly is the "dead virus" left in her body from the previous infection

Assam coronavirus update: With 1,093 fresh cases, tally crosses 25,000-mark

Assam breached the 25,000-mark in Covid-19 cases with 1,093 fresh cases reported on Monday, while one more person died due to the disease in the state, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Delhi records lowest daily cases in a month

Coronavirus latest news: Total number of cases in India at 1,119,412. Maharashtra has 310,455 cases, Delhi 1,22,793, Tamil Nadu 175,678. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Economic activity reviving; GST collections good sign: CBDT chief Mody

He tells Dilasha Seth, in an interview, that 58,000 cases will be assessed through the faceless mechanism by October.

Covid-19 Factoid: Gap between daily new cases, recoveries widening in India

Maharashtra remains worst-affected state, accounting for almost 30 per cent of the country's total case count

PE, VCs seek one-time tax holiday to tide over Covid-induced crisis

Want no long-term capital gains tax for two years on investments held for 36 months; EY India sees 45-60% contraction in Indian PE/VC investment activity this year from record highs of 2019

Firm realisations, cost control boost ACC's June quarter performance

Improvement in per tonne profitability, despite sharp fall in volumes due to lockdown, may lead to earnings upgrade

Brands launching new products with immunity, health and hygiene in focus

Old brands and new are reshaping the health, hygiene and personal care category, catering to a new basket of needs

Indian medical experts hail Oxford trial results for Covid-19 vaccine

From clinicians to pathology experts, doctors in the country feel the Oxford trials have been the 'most transparent' one by far

Adevinta wins auction to buy eBay's classified ads unit for $9 billion

The acquisition comes as the coronavirus crisis boosts demand for online marketplaces, with consumers turning to online shopping due to prolonged lockdowns and social distancing measures