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FedEx Driver's Kind Gesture Makes Child's Lockdown Birthday Viral and Memorable

According to Liz, Jodan simply wanted to make up for the birthday celebrations Emma might've lost while staying at home due to the lockdown.




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Guilty or Not, Trolling 'Shameful': DCW Demands Probe into Sexist Attacks on Pregnant Jamia Student

Since Zargar's arrest, social media trolls have been slandering and character assassinating the Jamia student due to her pregnancy.




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UP Man Rides to MP on Bike to Get Married After Lockdown Extended for Third Time

Quite a few weddings have been held over video calls since the imposition of COVID-19 lockdown.




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Women are Turning to VR to Prepare for Real Life Situations of Sexual Harassment

While Singapore is regarded as one of the world's safest cities with little violent crime, cases of molestation increased more than 15 percent to 1,632 between 2010 and 2019.




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Vivek Agnihotri is Deleting Old, Sexist Tweets Mocking Rape but Internet Won't Let Him Forget

Not only has Agnihotri mocked gang rape in past tweets but also made fun of Sita and Draupadi from Ramayana and Mahabharata respectively.




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Photographer Spots Extremely Rare Two-headed 'Wolf Snake' in Odisha Forest

Two-headed animals are considered in many cultures to be a portent of disaster, and they have frequently appeared in mythology.




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Airbus Sensor Cameras Used to Detect Explosives Can Prove Vital in 'Sniffing' Coronavirus

These camera sensors use microprocessors, which are made of biological cells. These processors help in identifying different chemicals and microbes floating in the air but invisible to human eyes.




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Sensex Jumps over 300 Points in Early Trade; Nifty Reclaims 9,400

HDFC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, M&M, Reliance Industries and NTPC.




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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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Realty Check: Work-from-home Might Not Result in Shrinking of Office Spaces, Say Experts

The need for more space due to potential social distancing norms in the near and distant future, expert say, is likely to offset the space gained by people working from home.




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RBI Extends Curbs on Mumbai-based Co-operative Bank For 6 More Months

The Reserve Bank in October 2018 had barred the bank from granting or renewing any loan for six months and later extended the curbs twice. The bank was allowed to continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till "its financial position improves".




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Government Looking into Possibility of Building Smart Cities along Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Nitin Gadkari

The Rs 1 lakh crore flagship Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project is scheduled to be completed within three years and and expected to cut down the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours.




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Oil Prices Extend Rally as Coronavirus Worries Ease

Oil prices have plunged to historic lows in recent weeks as collapsing demand due to worldwide lockdowns prompted a massive glut and led to storage capacity filling up.




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Nifty, Sensex Soar on Covid-19 Drug Hopes, Set for Best Month Since 2009

The NSE Nifty 50 index advanced 3.11 per cent to 9,850.3 by 0455 GMT, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 3.1 per cent at 33,734.26. Both indexes were on course for their fourth straight session of gains in a holiday shortened week.




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Sensex Soars 997 Points Led by Gains in Energy, IT and Banking Stocks; Nifty Tops 9,850 Mark

After surging 1,167 points during the day, the 30-share index settled 997.46 points or 3.05 per cent higher at 33,717.62. It hit an intra-day high of 33,887.25.




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Sebi Exempts Four Family Trusts Linked to Lux Industries' Promoters From Open Offer Obligation

The proposed acquisition involves settlement or contribution of equity shares of the company to the four trusts by Ashok Todi, Bimla Todi, Pradip Todi and Shobha Todi.




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​​​Graded Exit From Lockdown Would Be Good For Businesses, Say 86% of CEOs in CNBC-CII Poll

On the effectiveness of India's COVID-19 strategy, 73% of the respondents said it has been successful so far.




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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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Nifty, Sensex Slump as Govt Extends Coronavirus Lockdown; HDFC Bank Slides

The NSE Nifty 50 index was down 4.25% at 9,448.15, while the S&P BSE Sensex was 4.34% lower at 32,260.30.




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India Doubles Down on Solar, Gas at Coal's Expense as Electricity Use Falls

India's solar and gas-fired electricity generation rose in April even as overall power demand fell at the steepest monthly rate in at least thirteen years, a Reuters analysis of provisional government data showed.




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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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Sensex Crashes Over 2,000 Points as Global Selloff Intensifies amid Rising US-China Tensions

After a highly volatile session, the 30-share BSE index settled at 31,715.35, plunging 2,002.27 points, or 5.94 per cent.




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RBI May Extend Moratorium on Loans by Another 3 Months

Suggestions from various quarters, including from Indian Banks' Association, have come for the further extension of moratorium and the RBI is actively considering them, according to sources.




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Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points in Opening Trade; Nifty Tops 9,400

ONGC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 5 per cent, followed by M&M, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid and Tech Mahindra.




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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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US Trade Deficit Widens to $44.4 Billion in March on Falling Exports

Imports also fell, but only by 6.2 percent, as transportation and shipping began to close down worldwide.




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Govt Hikes Excise Duty on Petrol by Rs 10 a Litre, Diesel by Rs 13 a Litre; No Change in Retail Rates

These duty rate changes will come into effect from May 6.




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Govt to Gain Over Rs 1.5 Lakh Cr this Fiscal From Record Excise Duty Hike on Petrol & Diesel

The government hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up gains arising from international oil prices falling to a two-decade low.




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Sensex Drops Over 200 Points in Early Trade, Nifty Below 9,200 Amid Covid-19 Concerns

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, M&M, L&T and IndusInd Bank.




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Asia Gasoil Margins Drop to Record Low Amid Signs of Indian Export Surge

India's April gasoil exports closed at a four-month high of 2.73 million tonnes, compared with 2.53 million tonnes in March, according to Refinitiv oil research assessments.




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Sensex Ends 232 Points Higher, Led by Gains in Banking, Finance and Auto Stocks

After swinging over 800 points during the day, the 30-share index closed 232.24 points or 0.74 per cent higher at 31,685.75.




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Sensex, Nifty Slip as Coronavirus Cases Jump; Hindustan Unilever Drops

Indian stocks slid on Thursday, with declines led by banks and Hindustan Unilever, as coronavirus cases in the country crossed 50,000 despite a strict weeks-long lockdown.




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Sensex Drops 242 Points, Nifty Gives up 9,200-mark amid Coronavirus Pandemic

ONGC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, slumping over 4 per cent, followed by NTPC, Kotak Bank, Titan, Bharti Airtel and PowerGrid.




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India Exports 33.5 Lakh Tonnes Sugar so Far in 2019-20 Marketing Year

With five months still left for 2019-20 marketing year to end, the association feels the mills have the potential to fulfil their exports commitments.




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Sensex Rallies Over 600 Points in Early Trade; RIL Jumps 2% After Jio-Vista Equity Fund Deal

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied over 600 points in opening session on Friday as strong gains in index-heavyweight Reliance Industries, massive foreign fund inflow and positive global cues boosted market sentiment.




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Sensex Ends 199 Points Higher; Reliance Industries Rallies over 3 Percent

After rallying 645.13 points during the day, the 30-share index surrendered most gains to settle 199.32 points or 0.63 per cent higher at 31,642.70.




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Record Excise Duty Hike Unlikely to Help Bridge Fiscal Gap: Report

Despite crude prices trading at a two decades low, the government had earlier this week hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 a litre and on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenue this fiscal.




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Making Effort to Ensure Orderly, Equitable Exit to Investors: Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund also issued an apology to Sebi and said that comments of its top executive Jenny Johnson were wrongly interpreted, diluting her responses about the reason for winding up of schemes.




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Ex-RBI Governor Rangarajan Heads Committee to Look at Tamil Nadu's Post-virus Fiscal Challenges

According to the Tamil Nadu government, the committee comprises economists, industrialists, vice chancellors, bankers, government officials and others.




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'It's the Worst Thing Ever': Ex-NHL Enforcer Georges Laraque Hospitalised with Covid-19

Georges Laraque, who is asthmatic, developed pneumonia in both lungs and was hit by nightly fevers post hospitalisation after testing positive for Covid-19.




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Relief for Anirban Lahiri, Gets Exemption For Next Season In PGA Tour

PGA Tour decided to ensure status for all players, exempt in 2019-20, to retain their status for 2020-21, too.




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SAI Makes Services, Excluding Food, Inside its Stadiums Free for IOA and NSFs

SAI has made electricity, water, housekeeping, hostel free for IOA and NSFs and the organisers will now have to make only food and beverages arrangement for an event.




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Very Hopeful of Tokyo Olympics Taking Place Next Year, Maintaining My Game and Doing Well: Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker was being touted to shine for India at the Tokyo Olympics before coronavirus forced the summer games to be postponed by a year.




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DGVCL asks textile unit owners to pay dues by May 15




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Chris Hemsworth Addresses Filming Non-stop Action Sequences In Extraction

Chris Hemsworth, who played the Australian mercenary Tyler Rake in Sam Hargrave's Extraction said that single-take non-stop action sequences help retain physical momentum.




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Adah Sharma on Casting Couch: Not Just South or North Cinema, It Exists Universally

Actress Adah Sharma, who has worked in both southern cinema and Bollywood, says that the casting couch exists everywhere.




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Esha Gupta Excited On Her Web Show Debut, Says Had Plans To Join The Digital World

Esha Gupta will be entering the web show domain with Goldie Behl's REJCTX 2. The Bollywood actress will be playing the role of a cop.




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Karanvir Bohra Excited About His Web Show 'The Casino'

Karanvir Bohra's The Casino will unfold the mystery and conspiracy in high society. The actor will play a rich, humble boy, who is heir to his father's multi-billion-dollar casino.




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Netizen Asks 'Someone Explain Kartik Aaryan to Me Please', Actor Impresses with Humble Reply

Kartik Aaryan had a fitting reply for a netizen who posted a negative comment on Instagram.