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MP's Liquor Contractors Against Reopening Vends Amid Covid-19 Threat Despite Govt Order
Though the excise department has threatened action if the shops aren’t opened, the spokesperson of MP Liquor Traders’ Association said alcohol was not an essential commodity that had to be supplied despite high risk.
Xiaomi Mi 10 to Finally Launch in India on May 8: Everything You Need to Know
Xiaomi had launched the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro flagship smartphones in China back in February and it seems that the more affordable variant is going to make its way to India.
Xiaomi's Data Collection Antics Raise Serious Questions About Consumer Trust
This opens up the need for closer inspection of exactly what Xiaomi's host of pre-installed apps do.
AP Govt Hikes Liquor Prices by Another 50 Per Cent
The Andhra Pradesh government has enhanced prices of liquor by another 50 per cent on Tuesday, only a day after imposing a 25 per cent hike as shops were reopened in relaxation of the ongoing lockdown.
Govt Mulling To Start Commercial Flight Services from May 17, Discussion On With Airlines
Airlines have suggested that vacating one seat to maintain social distancing inside the flight will increase the price burden on passengers.
Rupee Rises 15 Paise to 75.58 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Covid-19 Concerns
Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit, while sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over coronavirus outbreak weighed on the local unit.
Hit Hard by Coronavirus, Maharashtra Says 'No Hiring' for a Year; Freezes All Development Spend
The report quoted senior officials as saying that the losses were only likely to increase further.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Turns Into 'Pretty Pretty Princess', See Pics
Priyanka Chopra has shared some adorable pictures on social media where she is being styled by her niece Krishna.
Karnataka Plans to Maintain 'Health Register' of All Citizens in Wake of Covid-19 Pandemic
A "Health Register" will be maintained to keep track of all health issues of the people and the project will be implemented first in Chikkaballapur district on an experimental basis, a minister said.
RBI May Extend Moratorium on Loans by Another 3 Months
Suggestions from various quarters, including from Indian Banks' Association, have come for the further extension of moratorium and the RBI is actively considering them, according to sources.
AP Increases Covid-19 Tests to 10,000 per day, CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Orders Strict Norms for Red Zones
The officials said that all 32,792 identified during household surveys will be undergoing the Covid-19 test within the next 24 hours.
Homeward Bound: Villages Are The New Go-to Destinations, But Jobs Will Return to Cities Faster
It could well be economically rewarding if the workers managed to get back to work in the cities and towns where they were engaged in before the lockdown, only if appropriate welfare measures reach them.
Over 500 Medics, 40 Journalists Infected with Covid-19 in Pakistan
Doctors across the country have been complaining for weeks that they are not being provided with the personal protective equipment, making them vulnerable to the virus.
'Can't Believe He is Gone': Sanjay Dutt Remembers 'Elder Brother' Rishi Kapoor with Throwback Photo
Sanjay Dutt has shared a photo of himself with Rishi Kapoor and his son Ranbir Kapoor, calling the late actor his 'elder brother'.
ITC Faces Union Backlash Over Coronavirus Work Warnings to Employees
While ITC had so far not taken any action against workers, the company notices said "absence without leave" would lead to salary cuts and "disciplinary action", without elaborating.
Railways Subsidising 85% Fare for Special Trains: BJP Hits Out at Congress' Criticism
The ruling party also accused the Congress of promoting indiscriminate movement of people which would lead to "faster spread" of coronavirus infection.