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  Sensex rises over 200 points in opening session on firm global cues

  June 30, 2020 10:12 IST

  In the previous session, the BSE barometer closed 209.75 points, or 0.60 per cent, lower at 34,961.52, while the NSE Nifty settled 70.60 points, or 0.68 per cent, down at 10,312.40.

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  Covaxin: India's first coronavirus vaccine by Bharat Biotech gets DCGI nod for human clinical trials

  June 30, 2020 9:58 IST

  Coronavirus vaccine: The country's 'first' indigenous COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN, developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech in collaboration with ICMR and NIV, has got the nod for human clinical trials from the Drug Controller General of India, the company said on Monday.

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  Amazon India eliminates single-use plastic in packaging

  June 29, 2020 22:19 IST

  Amazon India announced on Monday it has eliminated all single-use plastic in packaging originating from its 50-plus fulfillment centres in thecountry.

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  Full List of 59 Chinese apps banned in India

  June 29, 2020 23:22 IST

  Giving a massive jolt to China, India on Monday banned at least 59 Chinese apps including Shareit, Helo, Shein, Likee, WeChat, UC Browser, Club Factory, Weibo, Bigo Live and more. Here is the full list of banned Chinese apps.

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  Vodafone Idea loses 34.6 lakh subscribers in February; Jio adds 62.5 lakh users: Trai data

  June 29, 2020 20:13 IST

  Vodafone Idea lost 34.67 lakh mobile subscribers in February, even as Reliance Jio continued to be on a roll adding 62.57 lakh users, according to latest data released by sector regulator Trai.  

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  Sensex drops 210 pts on weak global cues

  June 29, 2020 16:22 IST

  Equity benchmark Sensex on Monday dropped 210 points on selling mainly in banking and IT stocks as mounting coronavirus cases kept investors globally on edge.

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  Sensex tumbles over 300 points in early trade; Nifty below 10,300

  June 29, 2020 10:14 IST

  In the previous session, the BSE barometer closed 329.17 points, or 0.94 per cent, higher at 35,171.27, and the broader Nifty surged 94.10 points, or 0.90 per cent, to finish at 10,383.

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  Fuel Price Today: Petrol, diesel price hiked for 22nd time in just over 3 weeks. Check revised rates

  June 29, 2020 10:08 IST

  Petrol, Diesel Price Today: After a day’s pause, fuel prices were again raised on Monday with diesel prices scaling a new high after prices were hiked for the 22nd time in just over three weeks.

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  Dramatically increase access and affordability: Aadhaar chief architect on India's digital infra

  June 29, 2020 8:50 IST

  In April and May, during an exodus unlike anything seen in India since Partition in 1947, India's migrant workers, the backbone of the country's labour force, spilled out of big cities that were shuttered and willed themselves to walk back hundreds of miles to their homes.

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  Paytm Payouts processed Rs 1,500 crore in salaries, other benefits for enterprises

  June 28, 2020 21:08 IST

  Fintech major Paytm on Sunday said Paytm Payouts has processed over Rs 1,500 crore in salaries and other benefits for medium and large enterprises. 

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  Momentum in online, app-based sales to stay for retailers

  June 28, 2020 19:10 IST

  Many large brick and mortar retail chains that switched to online during the lockdown have reported spike in sales from digital channels, and expect the momentum to continue as consumers prefer to order digitally despite restrictions are being eased.

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  World Bank clears USD 500 million loan to improve quality of education system

  June 28, 2020 17:09 IST

  The World Bank on Sunday said its Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 500 million (about Rs 3,700 crore) loan to improve quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. 

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  Amazon India to hire 20,000 temporary staff in customer service to serve global customers

  June 28, 2020 16:01 IST

  E-commerce major Amazon India on Sunday said it is offering close to 20,000 'seasonal' or temporary employment opportunities in its customer service (CS) organisation to help customers in India and globally with a seamless online shopping experience.

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  Govt extends deadline to bid for Air India by 2 months till August 31

  June 28, 2020 15:54 IST

  The government has again extended the deadline to bid for Air India by two months till August 31 as the COVID-19 fallout has disrupted economic activities globally.

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  Employees allowed to claim I-T exemption on conveyance allowance under new tax regime: CBDT

  June 28, 2020 14:54 IST

  The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now amended Income Tax rules to prescribe certain exemptions which can be availed by the employees.

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  SBI customer? Bank ATM cash withdrawal rules to change from July 1. Here's all you must know

  June 29, 2020 10:31 IST

  From July 1, ATM transactions would become expensive for all SBI customers. ATM transaction fees were reduced for three months. This rebate was given for only three months, which will end on 30th June 2020.

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  Fuel Price Today: Petrol, diesel prices unchanged after 21-day hike

  June 28, 2020 12:26 IST

  Fuel prices across the metros were unchanged for the first time after price hikes for 21 consecutive days. Petrol prices, however, were unchanged for a day during this 21-day period after the daily revision based on dynamic pricing was reinstated.

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  To curb Chinese imports, make Indian manufacturing competitive, widespread: Maruti Suzuki

  June 28, 2020 10:46 IST

  While stating that importing continuously for long period "is not really in anybody's commercial interest", Bhargava also asserted that certain products continue to be imported as there is "little choice in the matter" due to their non-availability in India, or because of quality and pricing issues.

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  PNB sanctions loans to about 3 lakh MSMEs under credit guarantee scheme

  June 27, 2020 23:15 IST

  Punjab National Bank has sanctioned loans close to 3 lakh accounts under the Rs 3-lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for MSME sector, impacted badly due to economic slowdown triggered by COVID-19 outbreak.

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  Employees allowed to claim I-T exemption on conveyance allowance under new tax regime: CBDT

  June 27, 2020 23:02 IST

  ​The government has allowed individuals under new lower tax regime to claim I-T exemption on conveyance allowance received from employers. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now amended Income Tax rules to prescribe certain exemptions which can be availed by the employees. 

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  Vrihis Properties emerges as successful bidder for Jet Airways BKC premises

  June 27, 2020 22:09 IST

  City-based Vrihis Properties has emerged as a successful bidder for the Jet Airways' Bandra Kurla Complex-situated premises and the company has "decided" to accept its offer at Rs 490 crore, now-defunct Jet Airways said in a regulatory filing on Saturday.  

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  NTPC's Q4 profit dips 71 per cent on sluggish demand conditions

  June 27, 2020 20:27 IST

  Hit by sluggish demand, especially in later part of the year, country's largest power producer NTPC has reported 71.21 per cent decline in net profit for the January-March quarter of FY20.

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  SBI working on setting up e-commerce portal for MSMEs: Rajnish Kumar 

  June 27, 2020 20:14 IST

  State Bank of India is working on setting up an e-commerce portal for marketing of products manufactured by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, its chairman Rajnish Kumar said on Saturday.

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  RBI extends enhanced borrowing limit under MSF till Sep 30

  June 27, 2020 18:27 IST

  Amid the ongoing economic woes created by the coronavirus pandemic, the Reserve Bank has decided to extend the enhanced borrowing facility provided to the banks to meet their liquidity shortages till September 30. 

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  ED opposes closure of probe against Naresh Goyal

  June 27, 2020 16:19 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has objected to the Mumbai Police filing a closure report in a cheating case registered earlier against now-defunct Jet Airways, its promoter Naresh Goyal, and his wife.

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  How companies are ensuring employee well being during work from home during pandemic

  June 27, 2020 15:57 IST

  In this challenging time, as we hear about the spread of COVID-19 across the world, it is important to assess not only the physical and health ramifications of the pandemic but also to anticipate the subsequent emotional impact it will have on the overall wellbeing of individuals as they continue to work from home.

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  Flipkart sees 90% sellers back on platform, huge traction in new sign-ups from MSMEs

  June 27, 2020 15:25 IST

  Walmart-owned Flipkart on Saturday said it has enabled more than 90 per cent of its sellers to resume business on the platform since April. 

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  Fuel Price Today: Petrol, diesel price hiked again. Check revised rates

  June 27, 2020 8:06 IST

  With the revised rates, petrol will now cost Rs 80.38 per litre, while diesel will cost Rs 80.40 per litre in Delhi. On Friday, the petrol price was increased by 21 paise per litre and that of diesel by 17 paise per litre.