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Your Mercedes-Benz Will Now Help You Reach the Nearest Covid-19 Testing Centre: Here is How
The infotainment system will enable users to navigate to the nearest COVID-19 testing centres using the most updated information provided by Indian Council for Medical Research, Mercedes said.
Temporary Bail Pleas of Elgar Parishad Case Accused Varavara Rao and Shoma Sen Rejected
Rao and Sen had sought temporary bail citing the coronavirus outbreak, claiming they suffered from multiple ailments and were at risk of contracting the infection due to their age. While Rao is 80, Sen is 60.
India's Sugar Output, Exports Could Rise in 2020-21, Says Trade Body
Maharashtra is expected to produce 10.13 million tonnes, up from 6.16 million tonnes this year as the cane area has expanded by about 43%, the trade body said.
India Clears 5,00,000 Tonnes of Corn Imports at Much-reduced Duty in Boost for Poultry Sector
India's corn imports jumped to 312,389 tonnes in 2019 from just 30,962 tonnes a year ago, the government data showed.
RBI May Need to Choose Between FX, Bond Interventions in Second Half: Economists
The RBI bought a total $45 billion in the foreign exchange market in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, while reserves have climbed a further $25 billion since the beginning of this fiscal year.
Maharashtra to Reopen its Schools from July, Minister Says 'Decision Taken After Due Diligence'
Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad also put out a tweet stating Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has approved the resumption of the academic session through online/digital medium from June 15.
Cyclone Nisarga Aftermath: Fadnavis Meets CM Uddhav to Apprise Him of Ground Situation
Fadnavis, who recently toured the affected Raigad and Ratnagiri districts, told reporters that no relief is reached to the people.
BMC Orders Probe Into Coronavirus Patient's Death Who Went 'Missing' From Hospital
According to information, the 80-year old man was admitted to the hospital on Saturday after he tested Covid-19 positive, while his family was shunted to quarantine on Sunday.
More of a Circus Than a Govt in Maharashtra, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Singh also backed Sonu Sood for his work for stranded migrant workers and questioned the state government's criticism of the actor.
Cyclone 'Nisarga' Now Moving Towards North-east Maharashtra: IMD
The landfall process started near Alibaug at around 1 pm and ended by 4 pm, he said. Districts such as Raigad, Palghar, Thane and Mumbai were affected by the cyclonic storm.
Maharashtra to Use Drones to Spray Insecticides on Locust Swarms, Says State Agriculture Minister
Though not much damage was caused to Kharif crops, the flying pets devoured leaves of oranges and sweet limes, and damaged vegetables in some farms.
Death of Mumbai Hospital Worker Sparks Protest; Employees Demand Basic Facilities, Life Insurance
A union member said the contractual daily labourer was not sanctioned sick leave despite him complaining about body pains and fever having worked in the COVID-19 ward for the last few days.
Senior Lawyers at Bombay High Court Write to CJ, Call For Full-strength Resumption & More Work Hours
The letters say since it is unlikely that COVID-19 will be eradicated in the near future, eventually one will have to accept the "new normal" and resume life with necessary restrictions.
First Special Train from Delhi Reaches Mumbai, Passengers Relieved
Some passengers, however, also complained that after alighting from the train, they were forced to stand in a queue for a couple of hours for thermal screening and sanitisation of their baggage.
Covid-19: Mumbai Police ASI Who Died on Friday Tests Positive
He died in the early hours of Friday after being admitted in a civic hospital on Wednesday with Covid-19-like symptoms, an official said.
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.