se Kim Kardashian sets pulses racing as she promotes new Skims products in sultry beach shoot By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:40:00 GMT Her Skims line cashed in $2 million in just its first day of sale back in September 2019. Full Article
se Sex trafficking survivor Alexis Martin granted clemency after Kim Kardashian campaigned for release By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:33:50 GMT Ohio Gov Mike DeWine on Friday commuted the sentence of Alexis Martin, who was 15 years old when she was convicted of plotting a robbery that resulted in the death of the man who trafficked her. Full Article
se Larsa Pippen sets pulses racing as she shows off her toned figure in a quirky blue bikini By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:16:47 GMT The 45-year-old, who is known for her role on The Real Housewives of Miami, looked sensational in the swimwear, which she posed in for an Instagram video she shared on Thursday. Full Article
se Kim Kardashian pouts her lips in throwback selfie from restroom By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:52:30 GMT Kim Kardashian shared a throwback selfie from a public restroom with her fans on Saturday. The 39-year-old pursed her lips for the shot. Full Article
se Larsa Pippen, 45, wears a bikini to pose with her pet pooch at home in LA By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:13:53 GMT On Sunday the pal of Kim Kardashian posed in a teeny suit as she stood by her swimming pool while spending time with her kids at her Los Angeles estate as she self-isolates from COVID-19. Full Article
se Kim Kardashian flaunts her flat midsection and ample cleavage in bralette and sweats from her brand By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:29:49 GMT On Wednesday, Kim Kardashian shared a sultry snap of herself while sporting a SKIMS bodysuit. She posted another racy image while wearing an item from her brand. Full Article
se Kim Kardashian shares new picture of herself with Kanye West and posts a 'peace sign' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:03:28 GMT Kim Kardashian appeared to put on a show of unity with husband Kanye West amid claims they have been arguing over childcare in lockdown. Full Article
se Kim Kardashian appears in teaser for star-studded amfAR virtual fashion show for COVID-19 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:21:02 GMT The 25-second teaser - which dropped Thursday - also features Hailey Bieber, Irina Shayk, Alessandra Ambrosio, and many more Full Article
se Supermodels film themselves at home in DIY catwalk show By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:44:58 GMT Supermodels from around the world, including Ashley Graham, Winnie Harlow and Halima Aden, joined forces for a virtual fashion show to raise money for charity. Full Article
se Brie Larson shares a flashback to when she took a selfie with Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:04:38 GMT The Captain Marvel star commemorated the postponed Met Gala by reposting Kylie Jenner's bathroom selfie that she accidentally squeezed herself into from 2017. Full Article
se Married At First Sight: Martha Kalifatidis flaunts her sensational figure in a racy white bikini By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:12:17 GMT Martha Kalifatidis has often been compared to Kim Kardashian West. Full Article
se Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are 'staying at opposite ends of the house' amid quarantine By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:40:18 GMT A source said: 'She is frustrated with Kanye and thinks he's not pulling his weight in family responsibilities. They've been staying at opposite ends of the house to keep things civil.' Full Article
se Exide Life Insurance witnesses 200% jump in policy sales in April due to Coronavirus By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 14:06 Exide Life Insurance has witnessed 200% jump in term policy sales in April as compared to the previous month, as the need for insurance coverage increased in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a senior company official said. He however noted that there was a significant drop in sales of non-term policies.75621896 Given the current scenario, there is a lot more predisposition towards taking insurance, especially term insurance because people are a little bit scared about what could happen, Ashwin B, Chief Operating Officer, Exide Life Insurance Company said in an interaction. He said this has also created a space for the company to solicit policies to those customers who are willing to buy insurance during the lockdown currently. "People are becoming a little cautious of taking any long-term commitment, Full Article
se I'm a career coach who found my first job at the end of the 2008 recession. Here are 5 ways for recent graduates to job search in the coronavirus economy. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 18:50 Full Article
se PRESENTING: Here's how much home prices will drop over the next year — and when they're expected to hit bottom By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 21:23 A report by the Seattle brokerage Redfin said nationwide home sales dropped 9.1% from February to March on a seasonally adjusted basis — marking the steepest decline Redfin has seen since it started recording data eight years ago.But how low could prices go over the next 12 months, and when will they hit bottom?Business Insider obtained a Bank of America research note from April that analyzed the next year of household incomes and evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the housing market heading into March, based off factors including inventory and foreclosure risk.It also considered factors including the unemployment rate and the $2.2 trillion stimulus package, including the Payroll Protection Program for small businesses.Prior to the pandemic, BofA had estimated that home prices would Full Article
se I left my full-time job to travel the world in a camper van. Here are the 8 things that surprised me the most. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 01:53 I've lived in a camper van in New Zealand with my partner for a few months, and many things have surprised me about my new life. I learned I still need to have a routine and make plans even though I'm living a spontaneous lifestyle.It's also important to find places to park, since we can't set up camp and sleep anywhere we'd like. Traveling around the world in a van can be cheap, but I'm glad my partner and I saved up plenty of extra money before embarking on this journey. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Days after being laid off from my full-time job in October 2019, my partner and I began looking up flights to New Zealand.This was our first concrete step in realizing our plan to leave our jobs in the United States and move across the globe.After years of saving up, we flew to Full Article
se US troops completed this brutal workout and shared fake beer in honor of this Navy SEAL — here's what the 'Chuck Heavy' exercise looks like By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 04:03 In honor of US Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Keating IV, the US special operations community created a "workout of the day."Keating, a 31-year-old Navy SEAL, was killed battling ISIS fighters in Iraq on May 3, 2016.Service members who took part in the exercise in Kuwait shared non-alcoholic "near" beer, the only authorized drink resembling the alcoholic beverage in the country, from an emptied ammunition can.Here's what the "Chuck Heavy" exercise consists of.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Members of the US Special Operations Joint Task Force stationed in Kuwait conducted a training session dubbed "Chuck Heavy" in honor of a US Navy SEAL who was killed four years ago this week during a firefight with ISIS fighters in Iraq.US Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Keating IV, Full Article
se I'm a Brooklyn-based wine expert. Here's the advice I give my friends on how to choose the perfect wine during quarantine. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 08:53 Full Article
se LA's famous food trucks are suffering as people stay inside, but they can now sell to truckers at rest areas in nearby counties By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 22:52 Los Angeles' food truck population of over 800 trucks faces a downturn in profits during the coronavirus pandemic, which threatens the livelihood of dozens of vendors.Trucks, many of which are family-owned, are losing up to 60% to 70% of their business.The disintegration of Los Angeles' food truck scene is creating ripple effects as truck owners, employees, and commissaries take financial hits.California recently allowed food trucks to obtain a permit to sell at rest stops, giving vendors the chance to sell to truckers outside the LA proper.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Los Angeles' food truck scene of over 800 operational trucks is facing a difficult time as business essentially grinds to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic.Food trucks, which are often run as small Full Article
se A photographer spent two weeks flying around in helicopters to capture the parked planes at US airports during the pandemic — see his eerie and beautiful work By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 00:31 Full Article
se Truck drivers have emerged as some of the most ‘essential’ workers of the coronavirus, but they’re not getting paid like it By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 01:21 Truck drivers are getting sick of memes praising their work.They'd rather just get a pay raise.Instead, their rates are crashing to lows not seen since 2009.Meanwhile, America's grocery stores, gas stations, and ATMs would run dry in two to three days if it weren't for truck drivers. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.When President Donald Trump gave four truckers golden keys and declared them the "foot soldiers" of America's fight against the coronavirus last month, truck driver Joe Plummer felt heard — but still hopeless."We as truckers love the support Trump has given us, but unfortunately that doesn't pay bills," Plummer told Business Insider.A typical rate for Plummer to take a truckload of goods from his home base of North Carolina to Los Angeles has plummeted from $4,700 Full Article
se Vansmith has unveiled its new camper van with wood detailing built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — see inside By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 01:29 Full Article
se This $500,000, bulletproof Cadillac Escalade looks like a private jet on the inside — take a closer look at the 'Sky Captain' By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 02:53 Full Article
se This company turns Ram ProMasters into 'vehicular Swiss Army Knife' camper vans for $7,000 — see how it works By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 17:54 Full Article
se These are the green, orange and red zones in India By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:28:46 GMT The Ministry of Health identified 284 orange zones, 319 green zones across and 130 red zones in the country, as on May 1st. A district will be classified as an orange zone if no new coronavirus cases are reported in the last 14 days. A district will be considered under green zone if there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus so far or there is no reported case since last 21 days in the district, The Ministry of Health identified 130 red zones, 284 orange zones and 319 green zones across the country, as on April 30. A district will be considered under green zone if there has been no confirmed cases of coronavirus so far or there is no reported case since the last 21 days in the district, according to the letter. Moreover, a district will be classified as an orange zone if no new coronavirus Full Article
se Testing not enough, scientists examine sewage to gauge spread of coronavirus By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:20:39 GMT Given that most Indians are unlikely to be tested for COVID-19, scientists are taking a cue from the country's surveillance programme for polio and turning to sewage to get a clearer snapshot of how many people are infected with the coronavirus. Wastewater epidemiology is a valuable tool to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus in communities, said Manish Kumar of the Indian Institute of Technology in Gandhinagar who is working with an international team of collaborators on the project.The wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) global collaboration comprises over 50 institutes and researchers headed by Kyle James Bibby of the University of Notre Dame in the US. The group is coordinating sampling and analytical protocols as well as data-sharing so that results obtained can be compared on Full Article
se Mumbai's civic body raises retirement age for health officers By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:32:39 GMT The Brihanmumbai MunicipalCorporation (BMC) has increased by one year the retirement age health officers working in all the civic-run hospitals as atemporary measure in view of the coronavirus pandemic.Their retirement age will now be 59 instead of 58, itsaid.It also increased by one year the retirement age ofprofessors in the BMC-run medical colleges temporarily."The retirement age of the health officers and seniorhealth officers of all the BMC-run hospitals has beentemporarily increased by a year from the existing retirementage of 58 years," the civic body said.However, the decision of continuing in service isvoluntary, it said.It said the decision is not applicable for thosehealth officers, who are set to retire in the next threemonths.The BMC said that since a large number of posts ofprofessors Full Article
se Audi to give complimentary vehicle service to customers working on front line By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:06:57 GMT New Delhi, May 1 () German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Friday announced complimentary disinfection and general check-up of vehicles for the customers engaged in fighting the coronavirus pandemic from the front line.Audi customers who are leading the battle against COVID-19 from the front line can avail of a complimentary disinfection/cleaning of interiors, exterior cleaning and general check-up of their Audi, along with a courtesy car pick-up and drop, Audi India said in a statement.The offer is being made under the 'Salute to COVID-19 Warriors' initiative in gratitude of the services rendered by essential workers, it added."As we continue to battle this unprecedented crisis, we are pleased to announce that all Audi India dealerships across the country will prioritise vehicle servicing Full Article
se Nashik records 19 new cases in last 24 hours, 2nd May By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 07:34:36 GMT Nashik, May 2 () At least 19 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Saturday, taking the tally to 316 here, an official said. Of the 19 new cases, seven were from Malegaon and 12 from Nashik, a release from the district administration state.With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 count in the district has gone up to 316, which includes 281 patients in Malegaon, 16 in Nashik city and 17 from other parts of the district, the statement read. As many as 12 patients have succumbed to the infection in the district, while 25 have recovered so far, it was stated. Full Article
se Wayanad removed from green zone after reporting one case By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:46:44 GMT Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (): After remaining free of any positive cases for a month, Wayanad reported a loneCOVID-19 case on Saturday, following which the district wasshifted from the green to the orange zone, Chief MinisterPinarayi Vijayan said.The other positive case in the state was from Kannur,which has the highest number of cases at present.With the fresh cases,the tally in the state stood at 499.No positive cases were detected in the state on Friday."There are only two positive cases in the state today. But one is from Wayanad where since the past one month no positive cases have been reported.So Wayanad has been removed from thegreen to the orange zone," Vijayan told reporters here.Samples of 8 people - six from Kannur and two from Idukkihave returned negative.There are 80 hotspots, Full Article
se ICICI Lombard reported a 23.8% rise in net profit at Rs 282 crore for the March quarter By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:52:54 GMT New Delhi, May 2 () ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company on Saturday reported a 23.8 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 282 crore for the March quarter. The non-life insurer had posted a net profit of Rs 228 crore in the corresponding period of 2018-19. The gross direct premium income (GDPI) of the company stood at Rs 3,181 crore in Q4 FY20, compared to Rs 3,485 crore in Q4 FY19, ICICI Lombard said in a regulatory filing. For the full year 2019-20, the profit after tax or net profit increased 13.8 per cent to Rs 1,194 crore from Rs 1,049 crore in the preceding fiscal. GDPI of the company stood at Rs 13,313 crore in FY20 compared to Rs 14,488 crore in FY19, a de-growth of 8.1 per cent, it said. Excluding crop segment, GDPI increased to Rs 13,302 crore during the year compared to Rs Full Article
se 27 new coronavirus cases in Nashik in last 24 hour (3rd May) By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 05:40:38 GMT Nashik, May 3 () The number of coronavirus cases rose to 360 in Maharashtra's Nashik district after 27 more people tested positive for the disease, the district administration said on Sunday. With this, 324 COVID-19 cases have so far been reported from Malegaon town, 16 from Nashik city and 17 from other parts of the district.Besides, three patients from outside Nashik are also under going treatment in hospitals here, the district administration said in a release.The district has so far reported 12 deaths, while 25 people have been discharged after recovery. Full Article
se Jet fuel now costs less than a third of diesel price in India By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 05:44:09 GMT New Delhi, May 3 () Jet fuel (ATF) prices have been slashed by a steep 23 per cent in line with a slump in international oil prices and it now costs about one-third of petrol and diesel whose rates continue to be frozen for the 50th day on Sunday. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price has been cut by Rs 6,812.62 per kilolitre, or 23.2 per cent, to Rs 22,544.75 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by state-owned oil marketing companies. 75463339ATF, which is used as a fuel in aeroplanes, now costs less than one-third of the price of petrol used in cars and two-wheelers. A litre of petrol in Delhi comes for Rs 69.59 while jet fuel is priced at Rs 22.54 per litre. Diesel, used mostly in trucks, buses and tractors, is priced at Rs 62.29 per litre. In fact, even market Full Article
se Tech Mahindra shares are cheap despite the earnings disappointment, says a research report By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 07:48:35 GMT One of India's top five technology services companies, Tech Mahindra, reported a rather disappointing set of earnings on Friday. However, the stock is still cheap and it can gain another 15% in the next one year, says a report from Kotak Institutional equities, which cut the estimate for the company's earnings per share by up to 22%. Tech Mahindra has reported a drop of 4.3% in dollar revenue in Jan-March 2020, while the net profit fell 32%, compared to three months ago. The company has announced a final dividend of ₹5 per share. 75472021Tech Mahindra derives a large share of revenue, about 8.7%, from business process outsourcing (BPO) unit, which has 46,816 employees, mostly from voice services. "Transition to work-from-home has lagged with customers refusing to give permissions. Work-from-home Full Article
se There is at least one frontline worker in every 10 COVID-19 cases in US—and that's why we need to respect and protect them By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 09:20:07 GMT This is an excerpt of an article originally published in the Observer Research Foundation. Viral load matters.Although there’s plenty we still don’t know about all the ways coronavirus ravages the human body, data are telling us at least this much: More than 10 in 100 frontline healthcare workers in the US are getting infected with COVID19.Frontline health care workers who are typically in closest proximity with confirmed COVID19 patients account for 11% per cent of US COVID19 cases according to the first national level data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).7551518275516736Doctors on the cutting edge of COVID19 research have been urging policy makers to factor viral dose and its relationship to severity. This CDC report based on data between February 12–April Full Article
se Aggressive testing detected 300 coronavirus cases in Aurangabad in one week By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:28:39 GMT Aurangabad (Maha), May 3 () The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases to about 300 over one week in Aurangabad district in Maharashtra can be largely attributed to augmented testing capacity, a senior official said on Sunday. Divisional Commissioner Sunil Kendrekar told that the administration had earlier been testing only primary contacts of coronavirus positive cases but has now included secondary contacts as well.Aurangabad has been classified as one of the 14 'Red'zones in Maharashtra, which has reported more than 12,000 COVID-19 cases so far."Augmented testing is the reason for the rise in the number of cases. This aggressive tracing (of contacts) has also helped us in detecting more patients," he said.Kendrekar also said that since majority of COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic, the rate Full Article
se ZEE5 sees a 60% uptick in subscription globally due to the COVID-19 lockdown By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:30:00 GMT As countries across the world continue to grapple with COVID-19, ZEE5 Global, which is present in 190 countries, sees a 60% surge in subscriptions and 20% growth in viewership in all markets. The platform’s focus this year is going to be on expanding across geographies, localization and strengthening its content strategy.Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global further shares the growth plan, which are the key markets for ZEE5 global, and its retention strategy once the lockdown is lifted. As most countries across the globe continue being under lockdown, viewers are turning to OTT platforms to stay entertained and escape from the much scarier reality. ZEE5 Global has also seen a 60% uptick in the number of subscribers globally and a 20% growth in viewership in the past month due Full Article
se 21 out of 28 new corona cases in karnataka from green zone in last 24 hour, May 4 By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:28:40 GMT Bengaluru, May 4 () A 56-year old man from Kalaburagi became the 26th COVID-19 related fatality in Karnataka, as the state reported 28 new cases, taking the total number of infections to 642, the Health Department said on Monday. Davangere, which was in the green zone has seen as purt in cases with 21 out of 28 cases coming from the district.The deceased was a known case of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) and was admitted on April 29 with complaints of cough and fever, the department said in its mid-day situation update.His chest X-ray showed bilateral patchy pneumonitisand he died at designated hospital in Kalaburagi, it said."Twenty-eight new positive cases have been reportedfrom last evening to this noon...Till date 642 COVID-19positive cases have been confirmed. This includes Full Article
se Coronavirus cases in Thane district (Maharashtra) reached at 1183 till 4th May By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:04:42 GMT Thane, May 4 () While the number of cases in Thane and Navi Mumbai municipal corporation limits has crossed 300 each, Kalyan Dombivali area, the district's third major civicbody, is close to 200 coronavirus positive cases, health officials said on Monday. As on late Sunday night, the total number of cases in Thane district is 1183.The number of cases in KDMC is 195, while it is 389 in Thane city, 314 in Navi Mumbai and 171 in Mira Bhayander.In Navi Mumbai, over 4,000 people have been tested forthe virus in the APMC market in Vashi, the premier supplier ofgrains, vegetables, fruits and spices to Mumbai MetropolitanRegion.In neighbouring Palghar district, the total number ofCOVID-19 cases stands at 177, which includes 10 deaths so far. CORBNM BNM Full Article
se Rajasthan recorded 6 more coronavirus deaths and 130 fresh cases on Monday (4th May) By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:54:38 GMT Jaipur, May 3 () Rajasthan recorded six more coronavirus deaths on Monday, while 130 fresh cases of the virus were reported, an official said.Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Rohit Kumar Singh said six people, including four in Jaipur and two in Jodhpur, died of the virus.The death toll due to the virus in the state has climbed to 77. Jaipur alone has reported 44 deaths.As many as 130 new cases, including 76 in Jodhpur, 19 in Chittorgarh, 15 in Jaipur, 11 in Pali, three in Kota, two in Rajsamand and one each in Dholpur, Alwar, Bikaner and Udaipur have been reported, the Health Department official said.The state now has 3,016 confirmed cases of COVID-19, out of which 937 have been discharged from hospitals. There are 1,545 active cases, Singh said.Jaipur has reported the highest number of Full Article
se Airtel shares set for a catch up rally after Reliance Jio takes a huge valuation lead By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 02:30:00 GMT Airtel has been one of the resilient stocks over the last few months even as the AGR issue and Coronavirus-fueled market crash has wiped off lakhs of crores of investor wealth.The Airtel stock could rally thanks to the Jio-Facebook deal and the weakening of Vodafone Idea.The Airtel stock has been given a ‘Buy’ rating with a target price of ₹606, which is an upside of more than 20%.Airtel was the market leader before the arrival of Reliance Jio, but it has since ceded its lead position to the Mukesh Ambani-owned telecom company. However, the gap between the two leading mobile service providers may be too huge, according to market experts.When it comes to the market cap, though, Airtel is 1.6 times smaller than Jio. Vodafone Idea, on the other hand, is 39 times smaller than Jio, which is currently Full Article
se How to use IFCN’s WhatsApp fact checker to fight Coronavirus misinformation By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 04:10:37 GMT The International Fact-Checking Network has launched a WhatsApp chatbot to fact check information about Coronavirus.The chatbot allows users to check whether the information received by them is authentic or not.Users can also use the IFCN chatbot to identify fact checkers near them.The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life across the world and over 3.6 million people have been infected. Misinformation has also been a huge problem as social media platforms have been used to spread fake news about Coronavirus.WhatsApp has over 2 billion monthly active users and there have been several instances where the messaging app has been used to spread fake news. To help users stay safe during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has launched a Full Article
se Petrol and diesel prices are rising as states hike tax to cover coronavirus cost— the steepest hike is in Delhi By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:34:25 GMT IANSVAT on petrol was increased to 30% from 27%, previously. In the case of diesel, VAT has been almost doubled to 30% from 16.75% Petrol in Delhi now costs ₹71.26 a litre as against ₹69.59 previously. Previously, the Delhi government imposed a 70% fee on the maximum retail price of all categories of liquor sold through retail licenses for consumption off the premises.A day after imposing the special ‘corona fee’ on liquor, the Delhi government has hiked local sales or value-added tax on petrol and diesel. VAT on petrol was increased to 30% from 27%, previously. In the case of diesel, VAT has been almost doubled to 30% from 16.75%. Old PriceNew PricePetrol ₹69.59₹71.26Diesel₹62.29₹ 69.39Petrol price in the national capital was hiked by ₹1.67 a litre on May 5 and diesel by a steep ₹7.10 per Full Article
se The way BHEL is trying to turn the tide is a sign of how India wants to capitalise on US-China tensions By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:48:49 GMT BHEL has invited foreign companies to ‘Make in India’ as it seeks to capitalise on US-China tensions to solve its cash flow issues.Investors cheered the move as the stock surged nearly 10% in two days.BHEL’s stock has taken a beating this year, losing half its value after missing FY20 sales by 20%.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has invited foreign companies to use its facilities to set up manufacturing bases in the country. The government-owned company has floated an expression of interest in this regard. The stock surged nearly 10% in two days before cooling off, as investors cheered the initiative of a state-owned company looking to invite foreign companies on the fence in China and at the same time resolve its cash flow issues — two birds with one stone. 75548252For the year 2020 Full Article
se The excise duty on petrol rises by ₹10 and on diesel by ₹13 starting May 6 By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:14:29 GMT The notification, however, clarified that the retail price will not rise and that would mean that the state-owned fuel retailers will have to bear the burden. Many states have already hiked value-added tax on fuels this week.The hike in duties on fuel will be effective from May 6. Fuels like petrol and diesel do not come under the GST in India.India's Central government has decided to hike the excise duty on petrol by ₹10, and on diesel by ₹13, with effect from Wednesday (May 6) to fill the gaping hole in the exchequer left by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the notification clarified that the retail price of fuels won't rise to avoid hurting the consumer. That would mean that state-owned fuel retailers like Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Full Article
se Odisha reports 2nd Coronavirus death, total cases at 177 till 5th May Night By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:24:38 GMT Bhubaneswar, May 6 () Odisha reported its second COVID-19 fatality on Tuesday night after a 77-year-old man died due to the disease in Bhubaneswar, health and family welfare department officials said. He breathed his last at the KIMS COVID-19 Hospital here, they said.The elderly man had underlying co-morbidities of hypertension, diabetes and kidney ailments, the officials said.On April 6, a 72-year-old man from Bhubaneswar's Jharpada had died due to the contagion at the AIIMS here.Meanwhile, an 18-year-old man, who recently returned from Surat in Gujarat, tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 177, an official of the department said.Till Wednesday morning, there were 115 active cases, while 60 persons have recovered from the disease, he Full Article
se Marketing in the times of Covid-19: Select Citywalk By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:30:00 GMT In our latest interview series, we talk to brands to understand how they are coping with the new normal and their strategies towards navigating these difficult times.Since retail has been impacted severely, we talk to Gitanjali Singh, Vice President Marketing, Select CITYWALK on how the organization is trying to bounce back and preparing for the post-Covid world.The last one month has thrown a lot of unforeseen challenges to the entire world. As people across the globe are trying to cope with this new normal, there are a lot of things that might change forever.The way businesses are being conducted might see a complete overhaul. People might be unwilling to venture out for a long time to come, at least till a vaccine is developed. This is also expected to bring about behavioural changes in Full Article
se Aarogya Setu denies privacy breach, contradicts ethical hacker’s claims By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:37:06 GMT Aarogya Setu has claimed that the Coronavirus tracking app is secure, and no privacy breaches have been found.Elliot Alderson, an ethical hacker had claimed that he had found a security issue in the app.French ethical hacker who goes by the fictitious name Elliot Alderson claimed that there was a security issue in Aarogya Setu, the coronavirus tracking app launched by the Indian government. In his tweet, Elliot Alderson had claimed that a security issue has been found in the Aarogya Setu app and that the privacy of over 90 million Indians was at risk. Soon after this, Alderson was contacted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). After disclosing the issue to them, Alderson said that he would wait for the issue to be fixed before Full Article
se Shashi Tharoor’s idea to limit the term of the WHO chief resonates with experts— and they would like to see the same in WTO and UN too By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:57:32 GMT Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus/TwitterThe World Health Organisation has been caught in controversies amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.US has accused the multi-lateral platform for health initiatives for acting as China’s ‘proxy’. In a conversation with Business Insider, Parag Khanna, Managing Partner at Future Map and Samir Saran, President of Observer Research Foundation explained the kind of reforms WHO needed to bring to become politically unbiased. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been under fire from the West ever since the coronavirus outbreak. US President Donald Trump accused the WHO of siding with China and even threatened to hold back its funding. There are more experts chiming in and calling for a fixed term for the WHO chief to avoid political partisanship in the future— Full Article
se Sanofi, one of the largest drug makers, will test experimental coronavirus vaccine on humans starting September By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:40:25 GMT BCCLSanofi plans to get thousands of subjects onboard across the world for the trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines that it is developing with GSK. Once enrolled, the company will start early-stage trials in September. The pharma giant has already partnered with GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) and is researching also exploring other options simultaneously. It hopes to introduce the vaccine next year, reported Reuters.Sanofi, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, says it is working on two different projects to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. The pharma giant has partnered with GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) and is researching other options as well. It hopes to introduce the vaccine by next year, reported Reuters. The plan is to get thousands of subjects on board across the world to test Full Article