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Govt to borrow Rs 4.88 trillion in first half of FY21: DEA Secretary

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had in her budget for 2020-21 pegged gross borrowing in the new financial year at Rs 7.8 trillion, higher than Rs 7.1 trillion estimated in the current fiscal

Covid-19 lockdown: Vegetable, grain mandis coming back on track gradually

Most mandis are arranging for the safety of their workers, including load-bearers. Arrivals and supplies are being regulated to maintain flow and avoid crowding

India breathes easy as 88 cities record minimal pollution due to lockdown

The national capital witnessed a slight dip in air quality after the effect of rain subsided but it remained in the satisfactory category.

Covid-19: Tamil Nadu gives 3-month extension for payment of taxes, loans

The state also urged house owners to consider being lenient with tenants on rentals

1,500 evacuated from Nizamuddin centre, 441 have virus symptoms: Kejriwal

He also blamed organisers for the 'highly irresponsible behavour", adding "that out of 97 cases of coronavirus in the city, 24 were those who took part in the congregation"

Media must not publish about Covid-19 without affirming facts: Govt to SC

Dealing with the issue to prevent migration of workers, the Centre said that it has issued directions under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and a 24X7 control room has been setup

Middle-aged people too at higher risk of dying from coronavirus: Report

Researchers from Britain analysed more than 3,600 confirmed Covid-19 cases

Covid-19: 42 Surat residents untraceable after they return from abroad

Of these 42 'missing' persons, 16 are from Palsana area, nine from Bardoli, six each from Choryasi and Olpad localities

Covid-19: Govt extends lower withholding tax orders validity by 3 months

Due to Covid-19 outbreak, there is severe disruption in the normal working of almost all sectors, including functioning of the Income Tax department

Steps taken to contain coronavirus, but fake news causing panic: Govt to SC

In its status report, the government has apprised the apex court about the sequence of steps taken by it after China announced on January 7 about coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak: Productivity, educational apps come to the rescue

Technology firms and start-ups are making the most of available resources to ensure employees are connected and productive while they work from home

Over 21,000 relief camps set up to house over 660,000 people in India

Globally, there are 801,117 coronavirus cases and over 38,000 people have died due to the disease.

Digital lenders use tech to improve SME loan repayments amid lockdown

These fintech firms are using past payment behaviour and current transactions to validate customers facing genuine difficulties

Covid-19 induced lock-down to dampen investment scenario: Study

Four out of the six parameters- investment rate, bank credit offtake, industrial production of capital goods and new investment projects are pointers to deteriorating investment scenario

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These techies are 3D printing ventilator splitters for Covid-19 patients

Their solution addresses the problem ventilator shortage in the country by splitting oxygen supply so that the machine can be used on two patients simultaneously

Covid-19: Govt bailout must to salvage airlines and hotels, say analysts

CARE says domestic airlines face severe cash flow pressures as they won't fly till mid April; airfares may remain low and certain routes may have to be scaled down

Man is called coronavirus super-spreader after his J&K-Delhi journey

Tracking the travel history of the man, who was in his mid-60s, officials said many of the passengers travelling with him in the trains have been put under quarantine

Raincoats, helmets protect Kolkata, Haryana doctors in coronavirus fight

The plight of doctors in the pandemic has cast a light on a dilapidated and overburdened public health system that has for years been starved of funds

Covid-19: Cyient gets nod for production of critical medical equipment

Cyient is producing components that are used in X-ray generators from GE Healthcare and units from Molbio Diagnostics, to enable rapid disease testing in India