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Gurugram: New normal? No facing workstations, social distancing at coffee machine

Those working at offices in Gurugram will have their first encounter with the post-Covid workplace on Monday. The new normal will have mandatory health checks, spaced out seating plans and markings in front of the coffee machine to tell you how far apart you should be.




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Shramik special train ferries 1,316 migrants from Ambala to Bihar




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Banarasis create special videos during lockdown




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UP CM to officials: Ensure nobody walks back home

Directing officials to ensure that nobody walks back home, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the government was making all efforts in deploying buses and trains to bring back stranded migrant workers.




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Covid-19: China's socialist political system has shown it can overcome any challenge, says President Xi




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Maha: No funds to help workers, say officials

The state government would be short of Rs1.4 lakh crore, or 40 % of the projected revenue for the 2020-21 fiscal, if any financial package were announced for the migrant workers’ assistance, sources in the finance department said on Friday.




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UP CM to officials: Ensure nobody walks back home

Directing officials to ensure that nobody walks back home, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the government was making all efforts in deploying buses and trains to bring back stranded migrant workers.




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Heat may curb virus spread but social distancing is key: Study




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AI-Powered CCTV Cameras to Help Shops Maintain Social Distancing in Times of Covid-19

The AI software is loaded into the surveillance systems of a retailer which would do the calculations and give out alarms and also worker productivity results.




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Watch: Diljeet Dosanjh Impressed by UK Residents Performing Bhangra while Maintaining Social Distancing

As soon as the tweet went viral, netizens including singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, also expressed his joy in watching the street side bhangra!




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Watch: Couple Exchanges Garlands Using Sticks to Maintain Social Distancing During Wedding

A couple from Mumbai came up with a unique way of celebrating their marriage amid the lockdown.




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Indians Forgot About Social Distancing And Queued up to Buy Alcohol as Stores Finally Open

Are people really that thirsty that they have been crowding outside liquor stories from 7am just to get their hands on their favourite booze?




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Watch: Monkey Tries to Kidnap Baby, Social Media Thinks It's a Human 'Trafficking Effort'

As soon as, the baboon reaches near the bench, it leaves the bike and pulls a toddler from the bench.




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No Social Distancing, More Domestic Abuse: Alcohol Shops May Save Economy but Put Many at Risk

The government needs to find more permanent solutions that not only ensure social distancing but also take into account the human cost that women must pay to help the economy get back on track.




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This is What Indian Officials Did After Finding a Rare Snow Leopard in Himachal Pradesh

The endangered creature was found on Saturday after it became trapped inside a pen containing sheep and goats in Giu village.




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What are Murder Hornets and Why is Everyone on Social Media Freaking Out About Them?

Murder hornets are seven times more poisonous than a honey bee. They usually attack in groups. Each year in Japan around 50 people get killed by the murder hornets.




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Did You Know? Selfie Obsession on Social Media May Increase Risk of Eating Disorder

The researchers from Florida State University revealed a consistent and direct link between posting edited photos on Instagram and risk factors for eating disorders.




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Watch: Migrant Workers Throw Away Stale Food Served on Special Train at Asansol Station

The migrant workers were on their way from Ernakulam in Kerala to Bihar's Danapur when about a thousand of them were served the cooked meal along with water at Asansol station.




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Milkman's Desi Jugaad to Deliver Milk While Maintaining Social Distancing is Winning Twitter

A photo of the milkman was posted on Twitter by IAS officer Nitin Sangwan who took the opportunity to praise the milkman's ingenious 'jugaad'.




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Punjab CM Teams Up with 5-year-old Tiktok Star to Talk About Social Distancing

Noor, who is seen in the avatar of a young Sikh boy in the video, had earlier teamed up with the Moga police to spread the message of social distancing.




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Dutch Restaurant Installs 'Quarantine Greenhouses' for Diners to Eat Out While Social Distancing

A restaurant in Amsterdam has trialling glass booths for diners as Netherlands looks to lift lockdown restrictions in the coming week.




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Dutch School Installs Plastic Shields Around Students' Desks to Maintain Social Distancing

At the Springplank school in Netherlands, younger students will use one entrance and older students a different one. Parents will have to drop their children at the gate.




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Sensex Rallies 606 Points, Nifty Reclaims 9,500 as Banks, Financials Surge

Indian markets opened on positive note taking positive cues from its Asian peers and ahead of U S Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic.




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Govt Should Allow Micro-finance Institutions to Resume Operations in Green Zones: Official

MFIs have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many finding it difficult to meet the operating costs and pay salaries during the ongoing lockdown.




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Financial Markets to Remain Shut for Maharashtra Day

All major financial markets in India will remain closed on Friday on account of Maharashtra Day.




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Difficult to Take Medium and Long-term Views of the Situation: SBI Official

The bank is looking at the short term now - the next two or three quarters, a senior SBI official said on condition of anonymity.




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In Meeting with Bank Chiefs, RBI Governor Reviews Execution of Measures to Reduce Financial Stress

In his opening remarks, the governor appreciated the efforts of banks in ensuring normal to near normal operations during the lockdown period.




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Remdesivir Expected to be Available for Covid-19 Patients from Next Week: Top Company Official

Remdesivir is authorised for the treatment of hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 disease though the optimal duration of treatment is still being studied in ongoing clinical trials.




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Tata Steel Leaves Indian Steel Association; TV Narendran Steps Down as President

An ISA official also confirmed Narendran's resignation but said the reason for his sudden resignation is not known yet.




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US Financial Body Gives $15 Mn Loan to Indian Start-up to Expand Access to Quality Education

An American financial organisation has agreed to sanction USD 15 million loan to an Indian education start-up to expand the access to quality education by providing critical financing to schools that serve low-income students in India.




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Sensex Gives up Early Gains to End 262 Points Lower; Financial Stocks Tank

Slumping over 810 points from the day's high, the 30-share BSE index settled 261.84 points or 0.83 per cent lower at 31,453.51.




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SBI Cuts Benchmark Lending Rate by 15 Basic Points, New Special Deposit Scheme For Senior Citizens

Under this new product, an additional 30 basis points premium will be payable for senior citizen's retail term deposits with "5 Years & above" tenor only.




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Govt Working on Financial Package for all Sectors of Economy, Says Official

Participating in the same meeting, Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also said "a package is going to be declared".




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Covid-19 Impact: Govt Hikes Market Borrowing Limit To Rs 12 Lakh Crore For Financial Year 20-21

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget for 2020-21 had pegged gross borrowing in the new financial year at Rs 7.8 lakh crore, higher than Rs 7.1 lakh crore estimated for 2019-20.




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Tennis Plans Coronavirus-related Financial Fund: 800 Players, $6 Million

Money though the Player Relief Programme, run by ATP, WTA, Grand Slam organisers and ITF, will be divided equally among men and women.




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Wasn't Getting Good Roles In Film, TV Was More Financially Secured, Says Actor Aasif Sheikh

Actor Aasif Sheikh, who has become a household name for his role in Babhi Ji Ghar Pe Hain, talked about what made him quit films and return to television.




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Anand Ahuja Planned Special Surprise for Sonam Kapoor on 2nd Marriage Anniversary, See Pics

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja connected with family over video conferencing and enjoyed quarantine snacks on the occasion of their second marriage anniversary.




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'Prabhas 20' Director Shares Launch Ceremony Pics on Social Media

On Friday, 'Prabhas 20' director Radha Krishna Kumar shared some pictures from the film's launch ceremony.




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Vijay Deverakonda Receives Special Birthday Wish from Fighter Co-Star Ananya Panday

Ananya Panday shared a photo of herself with Vijay Deverakonda on her Instagram story to wish the actor happy birthday.




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Mangaluru: 35% rise in fake news on social media during lockdown

Cyber experts have recorded 30-35% rise in fake news on social media during the lockdown while the internet usage has gone up by 30%.




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Second gaur moving towards its natural habitat: Forest department officials

The second gaur, that had taken refuge in a puddle on the banks of Phalguni river near Kulur bridge last evening, moved from there in the early hours on Thursday.




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Coronavirus Impact: Amazon India Extends Support to SMB Logistic Partners With Special Fund

This Partner Support Fund for SMBs in logistics will be available to Delivery Service Partners (DSP) and select Transportation partners in India.




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JioMeet Video Conferencing Service to be Officially Launched by Jio Platforms Soon

JioMeet can be used for both personal and enterprise purposes, and has apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and a plugin for Outlook.




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Not Just Your Chats With Friends, WhatsApp Plays a Crucial Role For Businesses Amidst Lockdown

WhatsApp Business has more than 1 million businesses active on the app, in India. They are relying on a bunch of tools that WhatsApp has made available to them, to stay in touch with current customers as well as potential customers.




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Artificial Intelligence to Soon Predict Glaucoma Progression Faster Than Standard Methods

The new test called DARC can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the current gold standard method.




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More People Are Turning to Social Media, Music and E-Sports During Covid-19 Lockdown

Certain online activities have been given a major boost by internet users during the coronavirus lockdown around the world.




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PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update: Here Are All The Official Patch Notes

The new update drops tomorrow, but here is an early look at the massive patch notes released by PUBG Mobile.




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Amazon India is Offering Special Gaming Benefits for Prime Members

Amazon has also tied up with mobile game developers to host Prime-only tournaments for its members in India.




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Apple to Reopen Some Retail Stores in US Next Week While Enforcing Social Distancing Protocol

The company will be opening only six retail stores out of 271 that it operates in the US.




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Chris Gayle Joins St Lucia Zouks for CPL 2020

Swashbuckling West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has been signed by St Lucia Zouks as their marquee player for the 2020 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).