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67th Day Of Lockdown

Total Cases

173,491

8,134

82,627

11,729

4,980

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Maharashtra62228269972098 Tamil Nadu2024611313157 Delhi173877846398 Gujarat159448611980 Rajasthan83654855184 Madhya Pradesh76454410334 Uttar Pradesh74454215201 West Bengal48131775302 Bihar3359120915 Andhra Pradesh3330223460 Karnataka278189448 Telangana2256134567 Punjab2197194942 Jammu and Kashmir216487528 Odisha17239779 Haryana172194019 Kerala11515659 Assam9361044 Uttarakhand493794 Jharkhand4621914 Chandigarh3641894 Chhatisgarh364830 Tripura2421650 Himachal Pradesh223634 Goa68370 Puducherry49170 Meghalaya20121 Nagaland1800 Manipur540 Arunachal Pradesh210 Mizoram110 Sikkim100

Business

Business

Three Indian companies get licence to manufacture NASA's coronavirus ventilators. (Photo- NASA)

Three Indian companies get licence to manufacture NASA's coronavirus ventilators

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Apart from Indian firms, 18 other companies, including 8 American and 3 Brazilian are selected to manufacture critical breathing devices

India's economy seen slowing rapidly even before coronavirus outbreak. (PTI Photo)

Even before Covid19, India's economy was slumping

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The economy grew by 3.1% in Jan-Mar quarter of 2019-20, against 5.7% at the same time a year ago, the slowest growth in at least eight years

UK's covid19 job saving scheme to taper off from August, says Rishi Sunak. (AP Photo)

Rishi Sunak sets out plans to taper off UK's covid19 job saving scheme from August

Yes Bank acquires 24% stake in Dish TV India through pledged shares. (PTI Photo)

Yes Bank acquires 24% stake in Dish TV India

RBI imposes Rs 4 crore penalty on Citibank. (AFP Photo)

RBI imposes Rs 4 crore penalty on Citibank

Sebi extends power of attorney norms implementation date to August 1. (PTI Photo)

Sebi extends power of attorney norms implementation date to August 1

US firms in Hong Kong awake to 'sad day' as Trump vows to curb economic ties. (AFP Photo)

US firms in Hong Kong awake to 'sad day' as Trump vows to curb economic ties

Commuters crowd Cadorna train station in Milan, Italy. (AP Photo)

Italy slips into great recession since World War II

Seeking to deter further shipments of Iranian fuel to Venezuela, the Trump administration has quietly warned foreign governments, seaports, shipping companies. (AFP Photo)

US warns governments, shipping companies on aiding Iran fuel shipments to Venezuela

Palaniswami's government has been taking a number of initiatives for economic revival. Representational image

Despite pandemic, Tamil Nadu attracts 17 investors worth Rs.15,128

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But where are the kirana stores? JioMart launches in 200 cities without them

JioMart, which declared itself an aggregator of neighbourhood grocery stores, is currently looking similar to the BigBasket model of ecommerce. (Representative Image | Pixabay)

Dear Swiggy, when can I have my swig in the South?

While liquor outlets have opened in most places in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Kerala is still holding out. The state, whose largest source of revenue is alcohol sales, has exercised restraint in opening up its state-owned Beverages Corporation (Bevco) outlets, cautious about triggering a setback to its successfully continuing fight against COVID-19, as people would inevitably crowd the wine shops

Don’t let Big Tech turn the world into a China, Noam Chomsky warns

Noam Chomsky speaking at the International Forum for Emancipation and Equality in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 12, 2015. The conference was organized by the Argentinian Ministry of Culture of the Nation through the Secretariat of Strategic Coordination for National Thought. (Photo | Wikimedia Commons - Augusto Starita)

No one wants a boring basement concert, so musicians take avatars on gaming platforms

n this file photo 11-year-old Ansel plays Fortnite featuring Travis Scott Presents: Astronomical on April 23, 2020 in South Pasadena, California. With concerts on hold to halt coronavirus spread, the gaming world is increasingly catering to music lovers, with artists becoming animated performers in virtual realms to the trippy delight of millions. (Photo | AFP)

Taiwan has just 65 active, 440 total COVID-19 cases despite proximity to China. How?

In this image made from a video, Taiwan's Health Minister Chen Shih-chung speaks of the country's successful model in combating COVID-19 at a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Taiwan. The minister, a doctor and former director of Taipei Medical University, held daily briefings, keeping the public informed and aware. With an approval rating of 91%, he has become the country’s most popular politician, even more than President Tsai ing-wen. (Photo | AP)

MS Dhoni’s new look shocks fans

MS Dhoni with daughter Ziva

'My uncle died Covid positive. But his death was not listed as a Covid death. Why?'

Representative photo. (AFP)

Wanna know what the deal is with Bitcoin? Get your geek on, here's an explainer

In this file photo taken on March 19, 2018 a technician inspects bitcoin mining at Bitfarms in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec. (Photo | AFP)

Women depend on online pharmacies, googled guides as abortion clinics stay shut in US

Beyond the legal ramifications, how does one find websites where the pills are sold? How do you make sure you get them quickly? What is the pain like? Dozens of women are exchanging advice, tips and notes about their experiences in the abortion forum on the popular social network Reddit.

Girl in Bareilly, boy in Mumbai: Big fat shaadi goes online, clicking and streaming

This combination photo shows bride Keerti Narang posing for a picture at her home in Bareilly before her marriage with groom Sushen Dang who is seen dancing with his family in Mumbai, and a priest who solemnised the marriage sitting in Chhattisgarh. Under lockdown and far apart, Sushen Dang and Keerti Narang went online to say their marriage vows -- and pulled off a spectacular Indian wedding complete with thousands of guests and raucous Bollywood dancing. (Photo | AFP)

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Revolt Motors has finally unveiled its maiden electric bike, the RV 400. In fact, when the deliveries begin next month, it will become the first electric motorcycle to go on sale in India. There’s no word on the price yet, but we expect it to cost around Rs 1 lakh (on-road). At this price, the RV 400 would be one heck of a deal considering that it is loaded with features. Here’s a closer look at the electric motorcycle in detailed images. (Source: BikeDekho.com)

Photos: Revolt RV 400 electric bike

Photos: Revolt RV 400 electric bike

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Revolt Motors has finally unveiled its maiden electric bike, the RV 400. In fact, when the deliveries begin next month, it will become the first electric motorcycle to go on sale in India. There’s no word on the price yet, but we expect it to cost around Rs 1 lakh (on-road). At this price, the RV 400 would be one heck of a deal considering that it is loaded with features. Here’s a closer look at the electric motorcycle in detailed images. (Source: BikeDekho.com)

Photos: Revolt RV 400 electric bike

There are many sports bikes currently on sale from various manufacturers starting from 1 Lakh. The most popular products under this bracket are the Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, MV Agusta Brutale and Ducati Panigale V4. To know more about the latest prices of sports bikes in your city, offers, variants, specifications, pictures, mileage, reviews and other details from the list below. (Source: Bike Dekho.com)

7 expensive sports bikes in India

German carmaker Audi has revealed the e-tron for the Indian market. The e-tron is an all-electric SUV that was revealed globally in November last year and is Audi’s first truly all-electric product for the global market. Take a look at the most important car news from the week gone by. (Source: CarDekho.com)

Top 5 car news of the week

Choosing the right car within a budget of Rs 10 lakh can be quite a challenge. Each of the offerings in this class bring something unique to the table – right from the latest entrant Volkswagen Polo to the feature rich Renault Kwid and the universally acclaimed Maruti Suzuki Alto 800. (Source: CarDekho.com)

Budget Rs 10 lakhs: 8 cars that you can check out right now

Autos

Fiat India Automobiles, Tata Motors JV plant resumes operations at Ranjangaon. (DC Photo)

Fiat India Automobiles, Tata Motors JV plant resumes operations at Ranjangaon

Kia Motors. (Image- PTI)

Kia Motors India suspends operations over corona scare

Auto stocks plunged nearly 12 percent. (PTI Photo)

Auto shares down by 12% as automakers score nil domestic sales in April

Top auto companies resume production after profit slumps on weak demand Porsche bets big on rich Indians for electric cars Automobile giants halt Chennai operations

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Companies

Amazon India to hire 50,000 temporary workers as lockdown boosts demand. (AFP Photo)

Amazon India to hire 50,000 temporary workers as lockdown boosts demand

India's Glenmark to test potential covid19 drug combination. ( Photo- Glenmark Pharma)

India's Glenmark to test potential covid19 drug combination

LG Polymers completes removal of Styrene Monomer gas from Vizag

LG Polymers completes removal of Styrene Monomer gas from Vizag, ships back to Korea

UK engine-maker Rolls-Royce says to axe 9,000 jobs. (AFP Photo)

UK's Rolls-Royce to axe 9,000 jobs

Uber India cuts 600 jobs amid coronavirus outbreak. (PTI Photo)

Uber India lays off 600 employees

This image provided by Stuff, shows CEO Sinead Boucher in Auckland, New Zealand Nov. 28, 2019. Stuff, one of New Zealand's largest media organizations has been sold for a single dollar to the chief executive, Sinead Boucher in a management buyout that would be completed by the end of the month. (AP Photo)

New Zealand's media company being sold for just $1 to its CEO

The telecom industry on Wednesday reiterated the demand for a refund of Rs 35,000 crore GST credit. (PTI Photo)

Telcos seek Rs 35k cr GST refund, pending payment of Rs 20k cr from state-run firms

Uber on Wednesday said it would lay off 3,700 full-time employees, or roughly 17 percent of its head count. (AFP Photo)

Uber reports massive losses, to lay off 3,700 employees

Economy

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (PTI)

In first tranche of stimulus, MSMEs to get collateral-free loans to restart business

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (PTI Photo)

FM Nirmala's fifth tranche covers MNREGA to health, education and more

Japan slips into recession, worst yet to come as pandemic wreaks havoc. (AFP Photo)

Japan slips into recession, worst yet to come as pandemic wreaks havoc

RBI unveils Rs 50,000 cr credit line for mutual funds World Bank estimates 60 million people may fall into extreme poverty due to covid19 135 million Indians may lose job due to coronavirus impact

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Market

Oil prices ease on dim economic outlook despite signs of firmer demand. (AFP Photo)

Oil prices slip on dim economic outlook, despite improved demand

Jewellery demand and gold investment demand also declined in the first quarter. (AFP Photo)

India's Jan-Mar gold demand falls 36% due to volatile prices, economic uncertainties

Equity benchmark Sensex plunged 886 points on Thursday. (PTI Photo)

Sensex plummets 886 points, Nifty cracks below 9,200

Investors' wealth plummets Rs 5.15 lakh cr in early trade as benchmark . (PTI Photo)

Investor wealth plummets Rs 5.15 lakh crore as market tanks

Sensex rallies 986 pts; rate-sensitive stocks soar post RBI boost. (PTI Photo)

Sensex rallies 986 points, Nifty at 9,267 post RBI boost

Representative Image. (PTI Photo)

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund pledges to return investors money at earliest

SEBI extends deadline for stock brokers to submit reports till 30 June. (PTIPhoto)

SEBI extends deadline for stock brokers to submit reports till 30 June

Oil prices slipped back Wednesday after two days of gains, although Brent crude remained above $30 a barrel. (AFP Photo)

Oil prices slide as US-China tensions offset virus hope

In Other News

Women belonging to the tea-tribe community work at a garden during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Dibrugarh (PTI)

Tea industry suffers loss of Rs 2100 crores in WB and Assam

India's crude oil imports fall, product exports surge in April. (AFP Photo)

India's crude oil imports fall, product exports surge in April

Rajasthan restores 8-hour working in factories. (AFP Photo)

After UP, Rajasthan restores 8-hour working in factories

Airlines struggle to impose mask rule on defiant travellers EPFO alert! Government implements cut in EPF contribution to 10% for May, Jun, July Mysuru hotel industry set to cave in after iconic Southern Star closes

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