Coronavirus Pandemic
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Class 10th, 12th Board 2021: Education minister's big remark
Education | Nov 28, 2020, 10:59 AM ISTSchools across the country were closed in March to contain the spread of coronavirus infection and partially reopened in some states from October 15. However, few states decided to keep them closed in view of a spike in COVID-19 cases.
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UK tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group, which owns Topshop, on brink of collapse
World | Nov 27, 2020, 08:41 PM ISTThe retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.
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In new COVID-19 guidelines, focus back on containment zones as cases rise
India | Nov 25, 2020, 07:11 PM ISTThe Union Home Ministry has issued fresh guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As per the order effective December 1 onward, states and union territories have been mandated to strictly enforce containment measures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on various activities and COVID-appropriate behavior and exercise caution and regulate crowds.
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Economic consequences of COVID-19 on South Asia greater than healthcare challenges: Report
World | Nov 21, 2020, 09:16 AM ISTThe economic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on South Asia are proving to be even greater than the healthcare challenges in the region, according to a report compiled by a top American think-tank.
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Pandemic-driven reform agenda can raise India's medium-term growth, says Fitch
Business | Nov 20, 2020, 01:30 PM ISTFitch Ratings on Friday said the revival of the government's reform agenda in response to the coronavirus pandemic shock has the potential to raise India's medium-term growth rate.
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COVID-19 impact: Airbnb loses millions in revenue, says business will continue to be affected
Business | Nov 17, 2020, 10:09 AM ISTAirbnb generated $1 billion of net cash provided by operating activities and incurred $507 million of purchases of property and equipment cumulatively from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2019.
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BHU to reopen in phased manner; online classes to continue
India | Nov 11, 2020, 09:34 AM ISTThe Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which has been closed since March following the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak, will soon reopen in a phased manner.
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High gold prices increased demand for gold loans amid pandemic: WGC Report
Business | Nov 10, 2020, 12:10 PM ISTIncessant surge in gold prices led to higher demand for gold loans amid the pandemic and increased the asset under management of major gold loan NBFCs, according to a report by World Gold Council (WGC).
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'Worst of the pandemic' yet to come for US: Experts
World | Nov 10, 2020, 07:01 AM ISTExperts have expressed worries that the United States is ill-prepared for the incoming cold season and holidays when the COVID-19 pandemic could spiral into its deadliest phase, according to media reports.
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Automakers log dip in fleet sales in Sept qtr amid coronavirus pandemic
Auto | Nov 08, 2020, 10:42 AM ISTThe fleet segment sales have fallen during the period under review as people were opting for personal mobility options at the cost of shared and public transport in order to maintain distance in the times of the pandemic.
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COVID-19 pandemic most catastrophic event after WWII: Foreign Secretary Shringla
India | Nov 06, 2020, 07:12 AM ISTThe coronavirus pandemic is the most catastrophic event after the Second World War, it was inevitable that the people were going to experience a different world in the post-pandemic era, said Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Thursday.
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UAE PM Sheikh Mohammed takes shot of coronavirus vaccine
World | Nov 03, 2020, 10:57 PM ISTUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) Prime Minister and the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Tuesday received a shot of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm. Sheikh Mohammed tweeted about this development along with his photo getting vaccinated.
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IMF chief economist urges more fiscal stimulus to boost recovery
Business | Nov 03, 2020, 07:47 AM ISTGopinath suggested that fiscal authorities can actively support demand through cash transfers to support consumption and large-scale investment in medical facilities, digital infrastructure and environment protection.
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Less than 50 pc students attend classes as Andhra allows schools to reopen after 5-month hiatus
India | Nov 03, 2020, 07:34 AM ISTLess than 50 per cent students attended classes in Andhra Pradesh, as most of the government schools reopened for ninth and 10th standard students in the state after a five-month hiatus following the coronavirus pandemic.
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India's vaccine production, delivery capacity to help all humanity in fighting coronavirus: MEA
India | Oct 29, 2020, 11:15 PM ISTIndia's vaccine production and delivery capacity will be used to help all humanity in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, and it will also help countries in enhancing their cold chain and storage capacities, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
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Global gold demand falls in July-Sept, investment demand still strong
Business | Oct 29, 2020, 02:43 PM ISTThe report noted that jewellery demand improved from the Q2 record low, the combination of continued social restrictions, economic slowdown and a strong gold price continued to impact demand from jewellery buyers.
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Trump aide says ‘we’re not going to control the pandemic’
World | Oct 25, 2020, 11:20 PM ISTThe coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, less than a week before Election Day, as it scorches the nation and the president’s top aide says “we’re not going to control the pandemic.”
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WHO says world on a 'dangerous track' on COVID-19, warns of a tough winter ahead
World | Oct 23, 2020, 11:09 PM ISTWorld Health Organization (WHO) director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday warned that the global epidemiological situation would be critical in the coming months. He said some countries across the globe are on “a dangerous track” in the coronavirus pandemic with health services set to collapse under strain.
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Delhi's IGI Airport named world's second safest airport amid COVID pandemic
India | Oct 22, 2020, 08:27 AM ISTThe Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has bagged the second position amongst the world's safest airports. The barometer is considered among the world's largest and most comprehensive tools to monitor traveller health and safety protocols.
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One in six children living in extreme poverty, figure set to rise during pandemic: UN
World | Oct 21, 2020, 07:03 AM ISTAn estimated one in six children – or 356 million globally – were living in extreme poverty before the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this is set to worsen significantly, according to a new World Bank Group and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) analysis.