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Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi court grants bail to 85 Kyrgystan nationals
Till date, 532 foreigners from 34 countries, who were chargesheeted in the case, have been granted bail by the court
 "Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi court grants bail to 85 Kyrgystan nationals")
Nepal minister seeks reopening of Pashupatinath Temple closed amid Covid-19
The minister directed staff to make preparations for the opening of the Pashupatinath Temple at a certain time during the day by adopting the health and safety measures
 "Nepal minister seeks reopening of Pashupatinath Temple closed amid Covid-19")
India coronavirus dispatch: New insights on managing Covid-19
Most states are abandoning contact tracing, what to do under home isolation, and how does coronavirus spread?-a roundup of articles in Indian news publications on how India is dealing with the endemic
 "India coronavirus dispatch: New insights on managing Covid-19")
IT services sector may see downturn of up to -3% due to Covid-19: Icra
IT services companies have managed to overcome supply-led challenges through uninterrupted delivery of IT services through work from home model
 "IT services sector may see downturn of up to -3% due to Covid-19: Icra")
PNB to focus on self-service, automation to deal with Covid-19 setbacks
MD Rao said 2019-20 started with an overarching goal towards 'Year of Profitability and Creating Value', leaving the adversities of the previous financial year behind
 "PNB to focus on self-service, automation to deal with Covid-19 setbacks")
Packed jails amid Covid-19 a blot on justice system: CHRI Sr Advisor
In a Q&A, Maja Daruwala, who is also a member of a panel constituted by NHRC, dwells on policing during the lockdown and in general, and the dismal state of the country's prisons
 "Packed jails amid Covid-19 a blot on justice system: CHRI Sr Advisor")
Russian Covid-19 vaccine will be up for global scrutiny, say experts
Reports say the country's Sechenov University has successfully completed human trials of its vaccine candidate for the novel coronavirus
 "Russian Covid-19 vaccine will be up for global scrutiny, say experts")
No one understood UP govt's weekend 'baby pack' lockdown logic: Priyanka
Her attack came after the Uttar Pradesh government decided to impose a stricter lockdown across the state on weekends to stop the coronavirus spread
 "No one understood UP govt's weekend 'baby pack' lockdown logic: Priyanka")
India's large steel export volumes not sustainable in near term: Icra
China largest steel export destination for India during Apr-May
 "India's large steel export volumes not sustainable in near term: Icra")
Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan stable, don't need aggressive treatment: Report
On Sunday, Amitabh's daughter-in-law, actor Aishwarya, 46, and her eight-year-old daughter Aaradhya also tested positive for Covid-19
 "Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan stable, don't need aggressive treatment: Report")
CA exams postponed to November 2020 amid Covid-19: ICAI tells Supreme Court
The ICAI had given its candidates, who had already submitted an online examination application for May 2020 Examination cycle, the option to opt-out from May 2020 examinations
 "CA exams postponed to November 2020 amid Covid-19: ICAI tells Supreme Court")
Wipro Q1 preview: Covid-19 to dent numbers; strategy under the new CEO key
It will be the first quarterly result announcement by the company under its new CEO, Thierry Delaporte, who took charge of the firm earlier this month.
 "Wipro Q1 preview: Covid-19 to dent numbers; strategy under the new CEO key")
Respite for pandemic-bruised automakers: Tractor, two-wheeler sales rebound
Pent-up demand, rural focus of these segments aid sales recovery
 "Respite for pandemic-bruised automakers: Tractor, two-wheeler sales rebound")
Economic recovery to gather pace in H2-2020; stay negative on India: Nomura
While collectively, emerging market economies have entered their deepest recession in at least 60 years, Asia - particularly China and Northeast Asia - stand out as the best, Nomura says
 "Economic recovery to gather pace in H2-2020; stay negative on India: Nomura")
Nifty topline may dip up to 25% YoY; banks, telecom, agrochem silver lining
In IT services, one can expect a sequential revenue decline of 5-10 per cent due to demand compression from direct hit verticals and supply-side factors.
 "Nifty topline may dip up to 25% YoY; banks, telecom, agrochem silver lining")
25/25 staff model will become a reality quicker than expected, says TCS CEO
Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO & MD of the Mumbai-headquartered firm says that the model has been well-accepted by all stakeholders including clients and employees
 "25/25 staff model will become a reality quicker than expected, says TCS CEO")
Campus remedies
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World Coronavirus Dispatch: Facing third wave, Hong Kong shuts schools
US marines infected at Okinawa base, UK drones to deliver Covid-19 tests to Scottish Islands, two art gallery shows to explore from home and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Facing third wave, Hong Kong shuts schools")
Former India cricketer Chetan Chauhan tests positive for Covid-19
Former India cricketer and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Chetan Chauhan has tested positive for coronavirus
Amitabh Bachchan stable with mild symptoms after testing Covid-19-positive
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is in a "stable" condition with "mild symptoms", after he tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday