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India needs ‘whole-of-govt approach’ to confront strategic uncertainties: Army Chief

The time has come for India to adopt a “whole-of-government approach” in decisively confronting the “strategic uncertainties” looming on its horizon a




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Rollout of Integrated Battle Groups delayed due coronavirus pandemic: Army Chief

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane has said that a comprehensive “test-bedding” of the Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) was concluded, but its rollout has be




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7,740 dedicated Covid-19 health facilities in 483 districts identified: Health Ministry

A total of 7,740 dedicated Covid-19 facilities in 483 districts have been identified, the Union health ministry said on Sunday, asserting that adequa




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India’s coal production to clock record 700 million tonnes in FY21: Coal Secretary

Coal Secretary Anil Jain said FY20 coal production was lower than the target of 660 million tonnes because of flooding of a key coal mine.




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Coronavirus: 28 states, UTs ban smokeless tobacco products, spitting

Over 25 states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Delhi, have banned the use of smokeless tobacco produc




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Around 75% Covid-19 cases are mild or asymptomatic: Kejriwal

The Delhi government on Sunday said around 75 per cent cases of Covid-19 in the national capital are either mild or asymptomatic.“Now, for mild and as




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RBI may step in to keep G-Sec yields from rising

Measures could include open market operation or further cut in reverse repo rate



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Covid-19: With 50 new cases, AP’s tally rises to 1,980

With the addition of 50 new cases, total number of coronavirus (Covid-19) positive cases in Andhra Pradesh has gone up to 1,980.According to governm




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Time for textiles industry to reorient, stop seeking packages, says Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday asked the textile industry to reorient itself and not depend on financial packages from the government as its fi




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Lower crude oil price: Oil Ministry forms panel to review production sharing contracts

Production from PSCs now stands around 30% share of domestic oil, 20% of natural gas




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UK to switch ‘Stay At Home’ Covid-19 message to ‘Stay Alert’

The UK is set to modify its Stay At Home social distancing message to curb the spread of coronavirus to Stay Alert as British Prime Minister Boris Joh




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Few HDB Financial Services employees take to social media after being laid off

HDFC Bank says “minuscule” number of employees told to leave as part of annual appraisal process



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Financial effects of reset in US-China ties

Would China’s withdrawal from the US bond market and/or a runaway expansion of the Fed balance sheet weaken the dollar?




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Pause in global college admissions is a chance for India to reverse its student exodus

Convincing migrating students to stay with domestic options post-Covid will require sweeping reforms in the education system




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Tamil Nadu reports 669 new Covid-19 cases, total tally crosses 7,000-mark

Tamil Nadu witnessed another spike in Covid-19 positive cases today with 669 to go past the 7,000-mark at 7,204.Chennai alone had recorded 509 new ca




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ICICI Lombard: Well-covered for the long term

Pain ahead for motor and health business, but focus on profitable segments and market share gains to aid earnings




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Physical oil rally might be short-lived

Output cuts help,but demand recovery still timid




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Vizag gas tragedy exposes gaps in labour laws

The new ‘code on occupational safety and health’ does not inspire confidence, as statutory obligations have been diluted




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Nasdaq-100 ETF swells to $100 billion

CLAIRE BALLENTINE/KATHERINE GREIFELDThirty million job losses, shrinking consumer spending and a projected 16 per cent unemployment rate.Tech stocks t




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Dr Reddy’s recalls few bottles of heartburn drug from US

Pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd has initiated recall of 1m752 bottles of generic Esomeprazole Magnesium delayed release capsules in the US.A




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SC rocks for tipplers

 Tipplers are grateful to the Supreme Court for not stalling — despite a plea to do so — the sale of alcohol across the country during the ongoing Cov




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Bumrah should not run after county cricket: Wasim Akram

Legendary Wasim Akram believes the someone like Jasprit Bumrah shouldn’t exhaust himself by playing in the English county as he is already playing thr




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Sri Lanka bracing to end lockdown with partial opening

Sri Lanka has gradually begun relaxing curfew as the coronavirus outbreak is now “under control to a certain degree”, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa




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Senco Gold reopens 11 stores in four States

Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of the largest jewellery retail chains, has reopened 11 stores across green and orange zones in West Bengal, Odisha, A




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HDFC AMC Q4 net profit down 9% on lower income

HDFC Asset Management Company has reported nine per cent fall in March quarter net profit at ₹250 crore against ₹276 crore in the same period last ye




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Covid-19: Karnataka sees biggest single-day jump of 54

With 54 new cases, Karnataka witnessed the highest single-day jump in number of new positive cases. The largest number of patients tested positive to




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Wadhawans’ bail plea rejected, sent to judicial custody

A special court here on Sunday rejected the interim bail plea filed by DHFL promoter Kapil Wadhawan and his brother Dheeraj, arrested in connection w



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Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi slips into coma

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi, who was admitted in a private hospital here after suffering a cardiac arrest, has slipped into coma, a




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From May 12, Indian Railways to resume select passenger train services

Railways will start online reservation for special trains with effect from 4 pm on May 11




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Playing it safe has paid off for NPS investors

Schemes investing in govt, corporate bonds outscored equity scheme




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Vizag mishap: NDMA prescribes one week trial-run for all industries

Expert committee evaluating safety of deserted villages




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Airlines ready for contactless flying, post Covid

While airlines are not keen on leaving a seat vacant in between rows to ensure social distancing, they are readying alternative plans for starting pos




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Railways to open online booking for passengers in special trains from Monday

The Railways will start online reservation for special trains with effect from 4 pm on May 11 and tickets will be available only on the IRCTC website,




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Telangana reports 33 news cases on Sunday, taking the toll to 1,196

After a few days of single-digit cases, Telangana has seen a spurt in Covid-19 positive cases. On Sunday, it reported 33 new cases, with 26 of the cas




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The Covid challenge to Indian school education: Reform or perish

Reluctant schools and teachers have been forced to adapt to e-learning




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Air India ready to fly Indian seafarers overseas to join ships

But, logistic issues could torpedo the plan




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Dishwashers, refrigerators, trimmers, large screen TVs becoming preferred appliances

Many companies, including Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, Whirlpool of India and BSH Home appliances, in the country are getting enquiries from people confined in their homes about such products.




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India must now help its people back to work

Fiscal constraints should be put aside to support the country through Covid-19




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CM asks officials to create 20L jobs for migrants

With over 7 lakh people having returned to the state since the imposition of the lockdown, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that at least 20 lakh new jobs should be created in the state.




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UP's 1st Covid patient to get plasma therapy dies

A corona warrior who got infected on the line of duty almost defeated Covid-19 after battling for two weeks but lost to kidney infection.




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2 hotspots reopened in Lucknow

Two city localities, Hata Sangi Beg in Nakkhas and Mohammedia Mosque area in Saadatganj, were removed from the list of hotspots on Saturday as no fresh case of Covid-19 was reported from there in over a month.




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Lucknow: Rs 5k fine, FIR for throwing used masks

Lucknow Municipal Corporation will impose a monetary penalty of Rs 5,000 or might even lodge an FIR against any individual found throwing used face masks or hand gloves in the open.




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Students held for posting porn in online class




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Test cooks at community kitchens daily: CM

People involved in the preparation of food in community kitchens in the state should be tested on a daily basis, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath asked officials on Sunday.




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CM deploys sr officials at Kanpur, Agra, Meerut




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Lucknow lockdown news: Today's updates

Amid prevalent chaos and uncertainty over access to the essential services and commodities during the lockdown, we bring you the latest updates from your city




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Easy loans, transparent rules for MSMEs in UP




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Wiley: All New Law & Criminology Titles




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After 2-month selling streak, FPIs invest Rs 15,958 cr in first week of May

In March, FPIs had withdrawn a record amount of over Rs 1.1 trillion on a net basis, while Rs 15,403 crore was pulled out in April from the domestic capital markets (both equity and debt)




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EU's revised list includes Mauritius among high risk jurisdictions

Impact on India investments via Mauritius likely to be minimal