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Covid-19 hinterland digest: UP evacuates students, but labourers are stuck

A constable travels more than 500 km to join "duty" in UP and a hospital in Agra is investigated for its coronavirus numbers.

Of 14,378 Covid-19 cases, 4,291 linked to Delhi Markaz event: Health min

The health ministry official also said that in some states which have reported fewer Covid-19 infections, also had cases with links to the Markaz event.

AIIMS studying effects of HCQ on Covid-19 patients as deaths near 500 mark

About 480 patients wille be observed over 8 weeks; trial results of American drug Remdesivir also awaited

Covid-19 crisis: UP readies for post-lockdown industrial sector reboot

Adityanath government institutes exclusive cells to help industries

Cash support, loans, tax holiday: Ficci seeks bailout package for aviation

It also pitched for deferment of term-loans by up to six months, 180-days credit window by the oil marketing firms and waiving of aircraft insurance premium, among others.

Odisha CM announces Rs 100 cr package for 450,000 urban poor families

The wages of every beneficiary will be credited directly to the bank account every week, he said, adding that the programme will be implemented by strictly adhering to the social distancing norms

Covid-19: UP transfers cash to bank accounts of 2.3 million poor

State identifying more beneficiaries for the Rs 1,000 relief

PM hails ministries' response, says humanity will overcome Covid-19

"The world is fighting Covid-19 together. Humanity will surely overcome this pandemic," Modi wrote on Twitter while retweeting a tweet by the Indian Embassy in Switzerland.

Deep Dive with AKB - Coronavirus crisis and govt response

Let's take a Deep Dive With AKB to understand how has the government's response to the crisis been so far and what will be the impact on its finances

In UP Covid-19 lockdown helplines, people make the strangest requests

In Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Shankar Singh dials the number for food essentials. The ration is delivered at his doorstep, officials say.

Amusement industry fears Rs 1,100 cr in losses as coronavirus shuts economy

With a business of over Rs 2,700 crore per annum, India's amusement industry faces the prospects of a downslide to estimated losses of Rs 1,100 crore, top players apprehend.

Covid-19: Walmart, Flipkart commit Rs 46 cr to donate PPEs, support SMEs

Walmart Inc and e-commerce major Flipkart will spend Rs 38.3 crore towards in-kind donations into India to help with the front-line response efforts, a statement said.

Govt nod must for all FDI from neighbouring nations, including China: DPIIT

Aim is to curb 'opportunistic takeover' of Indian companies due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, new rules also apply to transfer of ownership of FDI

N95, surgical or homemade: Which mask to wear to keep coronavirus at bay

Here's a look at some of the types of masks you might encounter, how they work, what to consider when making your own and the level of protection they could provide.

Coronavirus a huge challenge; need to mobilise scientists, engineers: Rahul

With an increase of over 900 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, India's total count rose to 14,378 on Saturday

Soft support: Company makes low-cost cardboard beds for Covid-19 patients

These beds, that Aryan Paper claims can support the weight of over 200 kgs, are light weight, easy to move, assemble and also easy to dispose

7 ways to revive India's labour market and livelihoods in post-Covid world

It is important to plan how to deal with the economic fallout and rebuild a more inclusive economy in a post-Covid-19 world, and much of that hinges on how we revive labour markets and livelihoods

Domestic violence surges amid Covid-19 lockdown; Delhi HC to hear plea

The lockdown enforced in the country to contain the coronavirus has also made it difficult for many victims to escape abuse or even call for help

Covid-19: Domestic firms diversify to ramp up availability of PPE kits

According to HLL Lifecare, a nodal government-owned body that has been tasked to procure PPE kits, the country immediately needs 10 million PPE kits, including N-95 masks

Google to waive ad fees for publishers as part of journalism relief fund

The larger expense for publishers are deals with Google and other technology partners that help them auction off ad slots