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Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz evacuated, 1,447 asymptomatic people quarantined
A total of 2100 people have been evacuated from the Markaz till early morning on Wednesday and symptomatic patients have been shifted to hospitals.
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Covid-19: Trump approves 90-day delay of tariffs for most-favoured nations
The plan would not apply to tariffs on Chinese and European goods subject to Section 301 tariffs or to steel and aluminum subject to Section 232 tariffs
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Covid-19: US toll tops 4,000, New York sees 40% deaths, says John Hopkins
The number of deaths was 4,076 -- more than twice the 2,010 recorded late Saturday
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Coronavirus impact: Centre pushes ventilator firms to make 120k units
Manufacturers Navigate Component bottle-necks, tie-up with car-makers to meet targets
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Coronavirus lockdown: Vegetable, grain mandis limp back to normalcy
There are reports of farmers destroying produce at some places on not being able to access markets
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Covid-19 worst crisis since WWII, no parallels in recent past, says UN head
Guterres called for a much stronger and more effective global response to the coronavirus pandemic and to the social and economic devastation that COVID-19 is causing
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Merger of 10 PSU banks into 4 effective from today; 6 banks cease to exist
Experts said merger at this point of time will not be very smooth and seamless. However, heads of the anchor banks are exuding confidence
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Coronavirus: Toll at 3,899 passes grim 9/11 mark as US prepares for worst
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence say there is adequate stock and more are on the way, but others question if the supply can meet the needs of the upcoming onslaught.
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Top headlines: Govt to borrow Rs 4.88-trn, PPF to fetch 7.1%, and more
From Centre allowing 100% rebate on PM-CARES fund, top 22 families losing Rs 22 trillion to vegetable markets coming back to life, Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Govt to borrow Rs 4.88-trn, PPF to fetch 7.1%, and more")
Market Ahead, April 1: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets Today
Starting today, automobile companies will starting releasing sales numbers for March. According to a Business Standard report, these auto sales for the month could see a 50 per cent YoY
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Xerox abandons $35 bn hostile bid for HP over Covid-19 outbreak: Report
The decision came after Xerox said earlier this month it would postpone meetings with HP shareholders to focus on coping with the coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus LIVE: US deaths exceed China tally; India toll rises to 35
Coronavirus latest updates: Worldwide, the number of cases has crossed 846,251, around 41,482 have died. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates
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World coronavirus dispatch: Estimating the impact on US, China economies
A Nikkei survey of 29 economists predicts that China's economy may contract by 3.7 per cent in Jan-March quarter.
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Covid-19 Factoid: Shifting of epicentre to the US, and 3 other data trends
Which country has been the most aggressive in testing for coronavirus, and how does India compare? Which Indian states other than Maharashtra and Kerala are badly hit? Here are 4 important data trends
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India coronavirus dispatch: Covid-19 and the misinformation pandemic
From Karnataka and Kerala's efforts to China beating the US in global diplomacy, and why your clothes may not be entirely safe from Covid-19 - read these and more in today's India dispatch
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Covid-19: Some banking systems may need help if situation worsens, says IMF
Leading regulators and bank chief executives, particularly in the United States, have said lenders are robust enough to withstand the unfolding economic crisis.
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Best of BS Opinion: The Covid-19 battle, economic dislocation, and more
Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day talk about various economic aspects of the pandemic
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Bond, currency markets witness high volatility in FY20 over Covid-19 fear
While the rupee hit its lifetime low of about 76.30 a dollar, the 10-year bond yields fell to 6 per cent, as Covid-19 led to an unprecedented slide in financial assets worldwide
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Govt scrambles to contain crisis at Nizamuddin after six coronavirus deaths
Move comes after 6 from Telangana who attended event at Markaz died of virus
Coronavirus impact: SpiceJet to reduce salary of employees by 10-30%
The airline's Chairman and Managing Director, Ajay Singh, has also opted for a 30% cut in his March salary
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