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The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it did not sell a single unit in the domestic market last month due to coronavirus-led nationwide lockdown. The company had zero sales in the domestic market in April 2020, MSI said in a statement. This was because in compliance with govt orders all production facilities were closed, it added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d70YUW

The Election Commission of India on Friday granted permission for holding elections to the legislative council (MLCs) in Maharashtra before May 27, giving Uddhav Thackeray an opportunity to become a member of the state legislature within the six-month deadline to remain the CM. Thackeray, on the occasion of Maharashtra Day had met governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3c5rVIw

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The Karnataka government on Thursday sent out clear indications that it favours reopening most of commercial and industrial activities across the state, barring those in Covid-19 containment zones, from May 4, a day after the extended national lockdown is expected to end. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aQ1yVS

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Legendary forward Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, who at 82 breathed his last in Kolkata on Thursday, was the poster boy of Indian football, a cricketer par excellence who once took Bengal to the Ranji Trophy final in the 1971-72 season and helped India demolish the mighty West Indies in a tour match. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aUig6v

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last today at 8:45 am after fighting a long battle with cancer. He was admitted to Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. His brother Randhir Kapoor has confirmed the news in the morning. Rishi Kapoor's demise has left the entire film fraternity in a state of shock. His family members and close friends and colleagues from the industry are taking to the social media to share their heartfelt condolences. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aMiP2d

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PM Modi's approval rating on April 21 was 83%, up from 76% on January 7, according to Morning Consult, a US-based survey and research firm. A separate survey, the IANS-CVoter Covid-19 tracker also showed that trust in his leadership jumped to 93.5% as of April 21 from 76.8% on March 25. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d1J9a6

For the first time in over three decades, snow-capped peaks of Gangotri became visible from Saharanpur as Air Quality Index (AQI) in the UP town dipped below 50. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SkJJYu

Rishi Kapoor is gone. For the Kapoor family this is a big blow and a loss that is irreplaceable. The actor passed away at 8:45 am on Thursday morning at a suburban hospital. The void that he has left in the industry will never be filled, but the bigger loss is of course to the immediate family. Ranbir and Rishi had become extremely close to each other ever since the news of the latters illness became public. While Ranbir became Neetu’s strength the one person who gave him the support was his girlfriend Alia Bhatt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KR9mMd

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While it was Bollywood’s megastar and a dear friend of Rishi Kapoor – Amitabh Bachchan who broke the news on his Twitter handle, other celebs too have been taking to their social media handles to express their shock and condolences to the family of the bereaved. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3f4AuW9

The number of coronavirus cases in India climbed to 33,050 according to the ministry of health, while the number of fatalities rose to 1,074. Meanwhile, more than 3.13 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 228,224 have died. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aVYd7P

Former governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday in a video chat with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that India needs Rs 65,000 crore to help the poor during the coronavirus-led crisis. He further added that the focus of the government should be first on starting people's lives once it decides to end the nationwide lockdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aMSosX

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last today, at the age of 67. The popular actor had been unwell for a while and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. Amitabh Bachchan shared a post on Twitter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yVzEdP

Plasma therapy trials have already started in Maharashtra, UP and Madhya Pradesh — involving only one or a couple of patients. Some states have started administering HCQ tablets for healthcare workers, patients and their contacts. Other states and UTs are either awaiting approval from the ICMR or have got approval but have not yet started administering plasma. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d3wsvt

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Rahul Dravid, head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy says that there are much larger things at play currently and the future is uncertain because of the crisis and safety is the priority for everyone right now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ypmxwd

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As the decision about his appointment to the legislature as governor's nominee hangs fire, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene, sources claimed.Thackeray spoke to Modi on phone and told him that attempts were being made to create political instability in the state, sources told PTI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KI5QUm

Migrant workers, tourists, students and other people stranded in different parts of the country were on Wednesday allowed to move to their respective destinations with certain conditions, giving a big relief to the distressed people. The order, however, did not specify whether a person or a family can travel in a private vehicle, and if allowed, under what conditions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KGGkyY

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Death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 1,008 and the number of cases climbed to 31,787 in the country on Wednesday, registering a record jump of 71 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening. There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bOHRPu

The government on Wednesday announced that migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded in various parts of the country would be allowed to travel across the states to their homes, adhering to a set of guidelines. The government has instructed the states to ensure transport facilities and proper medical checks for everyone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SivnrD

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Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey has said, "MS Dhoni is the best I have seen in terms of finishing capabilities. It is because he has a calculative mind and plays smart cricket. He can still remain calm under pressure and has incredible power. AB de Villiers is also up there with the best of the lot but MSD’s finishing skills are at another level." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2W6sr2t

Actor Irrfan Khan passed away today, after battling cancer for a long time. The actor was admitted to a city hospital for colon infection and breathed his last at the age of 53. His family issued a statement, saying, "Irrfan was buried at the Versova kabrastan in Mumbai. He was strong in his fight, and we all have to be strong too in this loss." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KGfS8E

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million on Monday, as the US neared the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, India's Covid-19 tally has risen to 31,332 cases. 1,007 patients have died so far due to the disease in India, according to health ministry. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/35eagfi

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Out-of-favour Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal feels his banned younger brother Umar should learn from the exemplary conduct of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli both on and off the field. Umar was slapped with a three-year ban from all forms of cricket by the PCB for his failure to report corrupt approaches ahead of the Pakistan Super League. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2y1wMMq

As many as 2.5 lakh guest workers seeking a green card in the US -- about 2 lakh of them on H-1B visas -- could lose their legal status by the end of June, according to Jeremy Neufeld, an immigration policy analyst with the Washington DC-based think tank Niskanen Center. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3f2Nfk4

Irrfan Khan passed away today at a hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted for colon infection. The 53-year-old actor had been battling cancer since 2018 and his official spokesperson had confirmed on Tuesday that he was under doctor’s observation. Irrfan is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons – Babil and Ayan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yQlI4E

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A study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri) in Nagpur has found a “very strong” correlation — up to 85% — between the increase in the average day temperature and the reduction in Covid-19 spread for select cities and Maharashtra and Karnataka as a whole. Neeri sourced data from WHO, IMD and based its research on a mathematical model. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aNXipL

Around 2.76 lakh Keralites, among those stranded in 150 countries, have registered with non-resident Keralites affairs (Norka) department, seeking an opportunity to return home in special flights. Earlier, Norka had started an online registration facility (https://ift.tt/35hMgrT) on Sunday and the number of requests is expected to increase in coming days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VKK7S2

Around 7.4 lakh EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Org) subscribers have tapped their provident fund accounts to withdraw close to Rs 2,368 cr in one month, using a special window created due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Under the special facility, a non-refundable withdrawal of three months’ salary or up to 75% of the balance (whichever is less) has been provided. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3f2A02T

The Karnataka government allowed neighbourhood and standalone shops and industries to reopen from Wednesday in the green and orange zones. The relaxations — aimed at reviving economic activity in most parts of the state — will not apply to eight red-zone districts, including Bengaluru city and Mysuru. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2W74Oqp

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that 300 districts in the country were unaffected by Covid-19. He added that another 300 districts had very few cases and 129 districts had hotspots. There are 739 districts and no fresh case was reported in 80 districts in 7 days, Vardhan said, adding that no case was reported in last 14 days in 47 districts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2W6V3IN

Many Americans in India who had signed up for airlifts back to the US are now deciding to stay back and "ride it out" during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the State Department's top consular official. Many who had enlisted for repatriation from India were not responding to offers of seats on the planes arranged by the department, said US officials. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3faFbOi

Covid-19 may have brought sporting activity across the world to a halt, but thanks to technology, your favourite sporting icons are keeping themselves in good cheer. Be it posting quirky videos or conducting live chats with colleagues on Instagram, welcome to a trend that has captured the imagination of the world's leading athletes — from Nadal, Ronaldo to Kohli. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2xmz4W4

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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday hit out at the Congress party for failing "to play a constructive role in cleaning up the system." In a series of tweets, the finance minister blamed the opposition party for not showing "any commitment or inclination to stop corruption and cronyism" in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KFN3ci

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has identified 15 places including Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad as "high case load" and said India's success in battling Covid-19 is dependent on them. Out of these 15, 7 districts show particularly high case volumes, like Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur (Rajasthan), Indore (MP), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Delhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2W9Qq0u

India on Tuesday lost the hosting rights of the 2021 men's world boxing championship to Serbia after the national federation failed to pay the host fee, prompting the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to terminate the agreement signed in 2017. The elite competition, which would have happened for the first time in the country, will now be held in the Serbian city of Belgrade. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VHM4Pk

The health ministry on Tuesday said currently plasma therapy is at experimental stage and there is no evidence yet to support that it can be used as treatment for Covid-19. The ministry said currently there are no approved therapies for Covid-19 and there is not enough evidence to claim that plasma therapy can be used for treatment of the disease. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ye9qh2

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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray spoke to his UP counterpart Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday and expressed concern over the killing of two priests in Bulandshahr district, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said. The killing of priests in Uttar Pradesh should not be communalised like the Palghar incident in Maharashtra, Raut said, in an apparent taunt at the BJP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SfQdYw

The Modi government has waived Rs 68,607 crore of the top 50 bank loan defaulters, including Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya, the Congress alleged on Tuesday citing an RTI reply from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The Congress also alleged that the government waived loans worth Rs 6.66 lakh crore since 2014 till September 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35enLLO

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The Kerala high court on Tuesday stayed for two months the operationalisation of the state government order to deduct the salary of government employees for fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yOUCLm

"It's a huge misconception that Dhoni's comeback to the Indian team was dependent on his performance in the IPL," said cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra. "If that is how we will view Dhoni as a player...then I think we are just knocking at the wrong door." Chopra feels if Dhoni wants to play and if the team management also wants the same, it will happen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KSepfL

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider the feasibility of 'temporarily' adopting the 'one nation, one ration card' scheme during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown period to enable the migrant workers and economically weaker sections (EWS) get subsidised foodgrain. The central government scheme is scheduled to be launched in June this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eZbHCI

The novel coronavirus, first reported in China in December 2019, has mutated into 10 different types and one of them — A2a — has nearly replaced all the others to become dominant across geographical regions, says a global study by an Indian institute. The A2a mutation is highly efficient in entering human lung cells in larger numbers; more efficient than SARS-CoV. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35bjYin

On March 25, when the country went into lockdown mode, only one district in Karnataka — Bengaluru Urban — was reporting more than 15 active Covid-19 cases (patients under treatment). Halfway through April, Mysuru and Belagavi had joined the capital city in the red zone. By Monday, three more districts joined the perilous ranks: Vijayapura, Bagalkot and Kalaburagi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aGoJlq

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million on Monday, as the US neared the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, in India, Covid-19 has risen to 29,435. 934 patients have died so far due to the disease in India, according to health ministry. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/2zCnHtP

While India records a death rate of 3.1% for Covid-19 patients, this is much higher at 4.71% for patients in Ahmedabad. Against 899 deaths in 28,622 cases in India, Ahmedabad recorded 102 deaths of 2,167 cases till Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y9wfCE

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Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is still not over the disappointment of missing Sachin Tendulkar's wicket in the lost 2011 World Cup semifinal against India and is now deriving solace from English umpire Ian Gould's recent assertion that the iconic batsman was indeed out. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yP5SaB

The first credible report that something was wrong with Kim Jong Un came from Daily NK that said he underwent a "cardiovascular surgical procedure" the previous week and was now mostly recovered. Hours later, CNN report suggested he was in "grave danger" after surgery. Other theories include that he might be in self-quarantine or got injured in a military drill. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aJLFQs

"We are not happy with China," Trump said at a White House briefing. "We are not happy with that whole situation because we believe it could have been stopped at the source. He suggested that the US may seek damages from China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YcHSsC

All 12 had allegedly not followed the lockdown orders and visited a few mosques, including one in Dharavi, thus attracting charges under IPC sections for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and attempt to murder, said the police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SfyArT

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Negative oil prices, ships dawdling at sea with unwanted cargoes, and traders getting creative about where to stash oil. The next chapter in the oil crisis is now inevitable: great swathes of the petroleum industry are about to start shutting down. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yQBPPu

1,463 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking India's total to 28,380. The country also saw the highest single-day fatalities at 60. Meanwhile the Centre has cancelled the contract with two Chinese firms that had supplied faulty rapid testing kits. Stay with TOI for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3575NLq

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Centre was making contradictory statements on enforcement of the lockdown, and wanted greater clarity on the recent MHA order on reopening shops. "If you open shops, how would you enforce lockdown? I think the Centre should come out with a clarification," Banerjee said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yPXYgR

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A total of 6,184 Covid-19 patients have recovered so far, taking the recovery rate in the country to 22.17%, the health ministry said on Monday. 16 districts which earlier had positive cases have not reported any new Covid-19 case in the last 28 days. A total of 85 districts in 25 states and UTs have not reported any fresh case in the last 14 days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y4Jy7o

As India enters final week of the lockdown, PM Modi on Monday conveyed to chief ministers that the country will have to give importance to the economy as well as to continue the fight against coronavirus. In a video conference with CMs, Modi highlighted the importance for states to enforce prescribed guidelines strictly in the coronavirus hotspots. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S8YoGg

The total number of cases in India is now 27,892. Of these 20,835 are active cases. Overall 872 deaths have been reported in the country. Maharashtra has so far reported the highest number of cases in India. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bTqfSk

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The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shifa-Ur-Rahman, president of Jamia Alumni Association for charges of conspiracy during the Delhi violence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S9nFjo

Jayanti Ravi, principal secretary (health and family welfare), on Sunday mentioned that Gujarat’s death rate was higher compared to states such as Kerala and that it could be due to different strains of Covid-19 at work. from Times of India https://ift.tt/359SV72

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a video conference with chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to the coronavirus pandemic in the country, which has been under a lockdown since March 25 to contain the spread of the virus, amid indications that the interaction would also focus on a graded exit from the ongoing lockdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SaHas6

Late last week, the Centre made public the details of “covid warriors” according to which 1.2 crore people — doctors (dentists and vets included), nurses, pharmacists, lab volunteers, trained health professionals, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, NSS and NCC members among others — are working to fight the pandemic. The data doesn’t include waste collectors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bIrZht

The total number of cases in India is now 27,892. Of these 20,835 are active cases. Overall 872 deaths have been reported in the country. Maharashtra has so far reported the highest number of cases in India. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3azScNO

Of all the family members who could eventually take the reins from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his sister seems like the obvious choice. Kim Yo Jong, in her early 30s, has been by her brother's side at summits with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, sat behind Vice President Mike Pence while representing North Korea at the 2018 Winter Olympics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2y1IYN2

Pune-based Serum Institute plans to price the proposed Covid vaccine at around Rs 1,000 per dose in India. Serum is one of the global manufacturers that is putting its weight behind an Oxford University-led consortium, which announced the start of human clinical trials on April 23. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bDVnVW

In a big relief for mutual fund investors, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced a special liquidity facility (SLF-MF) of Rs 50,000 crore with a view to ease liquidity pressures on mutual funds (MFs) which have cropped up as a result of heightened volatility in capital markets due to the Covid-19 pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VZZvcm

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From affordable Covid-19 testing methods to robots delivering food and medicines in isolation wards, drones for sanitising large areas to UV-fitted containers for sanitising grocery items, various institutions in the country are following the innovation mantra to aid the fight against coronavirus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/354C3P8

Even as the first batch of 100 Sikh pilgrims stranded at Nanded’s Takht Sri Hazur Sahib during the lockdown left for their home states of Punjab, Haryana and New Delhi after a push from Punjab CM, the state’s chief secretary on Saturday asked his counterparts in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to take back 3.5 lakh migrants stuck in Maharashtra. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VXrxoR

Will sports and watching sports ever be the same again in a world scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic? India's sportspersons -- current and former -- gazed into the crystal ball and predicted the future of sports once the action resumes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KBXrC8

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh recalled how former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff angered him that led to the southpaw hitting six sixes off Stuart Broad during the inaugural edition of the ICC World T20 in 2007. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2xZwgOS

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope advocated extending the lockdown in the containment areas in Mumbai and Pune regions, which account for 92% of the total cases in the state, till May 18. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2xZjPCE

"India's fight against coronavirus is actually people-driven. This fight is being fought by the people and the administration together. Every citizen as a soldier is fighting this war," Prime Minister Modi said in his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yGaBvc

Raising the tax slab for super-rich and a Covid relief cess are among a raft of proposals that have been recommended in a policy paper prepared by 50 young tax officers which has been submitted to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Titled as FORCE (Fiscal Options and Response to Covid-19 Epidemic), the policy paper hasa string of measures to raise revenues and provide relief to the economy battered by the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2y2KvlQ

Lockdowns may have helped in the containment of Covid-19 across the world, but not many know that a similar exercise was carried out in the princely state of Hyderabad and parts of British India to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like cholera and plague in the 19th and the early 20th centuries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eNBgH3

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As the national lockdown entered its fifth week, an unprecedented cross-country evacuation exercise to bring back migrant workers and other people stranded in different states appeared to gather momentum on Saturday with Punjab sending 80 buses to ferry back Sikh pilgrims stuck in Maharashtra and UP preparing to bring back at least 9,500 labourers from Haryana by Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2yKPh7w

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, amid conflicting reports about Kim's health and whereabouts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aGR2zY

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