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Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami Pegs Rs 85,000 Crore Fiscal Deficit amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Palaniswami, after chairing official meetings to review anti-COVID-19 measures and other projects said the government would help people to the maximum possible extent.
US-based Carlyle Group to Buy 20% Stake in Piramal Pharma for Over Rs 3,700 Crore
The estimated equity capital investment for Carlyle's 20 per cent stake in Piramal Pharma would amount to around $490 million.
UP to Constitute Special Force For Security of Courts, Metro Rail, Other Establishments
In the first phase, five battalions of such force will be constituted and the chief minister has directed the officials to present a detailed plan in this regard.
Trump Cancels Planned Weekend Visit to New Jersey Without Explanation
The White House did not provide a reason for the cancellation, which comes amid a spike in novel coronavirus cases in many states.
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.
Stricter Norms, More Testing as Bengaluru Tackles Covid-19 'Community Spread' Minus Lockdown
The government said increasing health infrastructure to meet the growing numbers and stricter enforcement of social distancing and mask-wearing norms are the only way forward.
After BJP Allegations, Maharashtra Minister Says State Not Hiding Coronavirus Deaths
Due to the reconciliation in death cases, the numbers may differ here and there, but the intention of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government is very clear as it believes in principles of honesty and transparency, said Rajesh Tope.
Factories in Goa Allowed to Have 12-hour Working Shift to Tide over Shortage of Labour
For Ease of Doing Business, the state government has introduced a self-certification scheme for factories and boilers, he said.
Nepal Reports 593 New Coronavirus Cases; Panic After 21 Escape Quarantine Facility
Among the new cases, 107 are women and 486 are men, the ministry said. Now, the total number of infections in the Himalayan nation stands at 11,755.
Uttar Pradesh Govt Revises Lightning Strike Death Toll to 30 as Monsoon Gathers Pace
On Thursday, the government had said 24 people died in lightning strikes in the state.
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Former CEA Arvind Subramanian to Join Ashoka University as Professor of Economics
Subramanian is currently visiting lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Congress Leader Abhishek Singhvi and His Wife Test Positive for Covid-19, Say Sources
After Singhvi tested positive, his son and other family members and staff are also being tested for the virus.
100% FDI in Coal Sector Contradicts Very Essence of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat', Mamata Tells PM Modi
The West Bengal chief minister also urged the Prime Minister to advise the ministry of coal not to go ahead with the decision to wind up the subordinate offices of Coal India Limited (CIL) in Kolkata.
Indian Embassies in Europe Suggest Various Measures to Boost Exports
They recommended that sectors such as electronic, telecommunications, textile, garments, leather and footwear, food products and agriculture, automotive, steel, and pharmaceuticals have huge potential in European markets for Indian exporters, the official...
Yusuf Memon, Tiger Memon's Brother and 1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts Convict, Dies in Prison
While Tiger Memon was allegedly the mastermind of the conspiracy along with Dawood Ibrahim, Yusuf was accused of allowing his flat and garage for terrorist activities. A special TADA court had sentenced him to life imprisonment.