an Tech boost for frontline workers: How IBM is helping ICMR to manage process of capturing COVID-19 data By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T01:30:00+05:30 The Watson virtual agent is AI-enabled and will be able to understand and respond to queries in English and Hindi. Full Article Industry Technology
an HP Smart Tank 530 Printer: Remote workers will love this machine By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T01:40:00+05:30 HP Smart Tank 530 delivers hassle-free, reliable printing at an affordable price. It is designed to provide good ink tank experience and print quality for home users. Full Article Industry Technology
an Online database to depict fish landing centres’ proximity to COVID hotspots in Kerala launched By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T02:10:00+05:30 The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched an online GIS based database depicting the proximity of fish landing centres to Covid-19 hotspots in Kerala. Full Article Industry Technology
an Government bans exports of alcohol-based sanitisers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:48:00+05:30 The commerce ministry had on March 24 banned the exports of all sorts of ventilators, including artificial respiratory apparatus, oxygen therapy apparatus and breathing devices, and sanitisers. Full Article Health Lifestyle
an NHAI defers plan to generate funds by leasing off its assets By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:23:00+05:30 The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has put its plan to monetise operational publicly-funded highway projects on hold for two months, given that investors might not commit long-term investments at this juncture, due to uncertainty over toll collections. Full Article Infrastructure Roadways
an Uber resumes operations in green, orange zones amid lockdown By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T00:30:00+05:30 In a bid to curb the transmission of novel Coronavirus, India suspended public transport services and enforced a nearly two-month country-wide lockdown that is currently set to end on May 17. Full Article Industry
an Power demand falls 22.6% in April, steepest plunge in recent history By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T01:10:00+05:30 Electricity consumption in Uttar Pradesh declined by 20.3% in April while Rajasthan recorded an annual fall of 21.3% in the same month. Full Article Industry
an Cadila Pharma shuts operations at Ahmedabad plant after employees test Covid-19 positive By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T02:01:00+05:30 The company manufactures 38 APIs and intermediates across various therapeutic categories — respiratory, diabetology, gastroenterology, pain management, orthopedics, etc. The company has more than 850 formulation products. Full Article Industry
an Cognizant plans to invest in growing digital skills, hire 20,000 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T02:15:00+05:30 Cognizant has reported a decline of 16.78% in net income at $367 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, as compared to $441 million in the same period a year ago. Full Article Industry
an New road route to cut travel time to Kailash Mansarovar By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T02:45:00+05:30 Minister for road transport and highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari said for the first time that the border is finally connected by roads. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
an Private power producers want govt to fast-track discom funding package By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:20:00+05:30 Power plants across the country currently have coal stock to run their plants for 31 days on an average. Full Article Industry
an Industries want suspension of most labour laws for 3 years By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:01:00+05:30 Earlier in the week, Uttar Pradesh promulgated an ordinance to exempt industries from various labour laws for three years to revive economic activities. Full Article Industry
an Indian exchanges aim to attract overseas rupee trading volumes onshore By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:10:00+05:30 Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the rupee-dollar derivatives trading on the two exchanges on Friday. Full Article Markets
an FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet PSB chiefs on Monday; to review credit flow, support to NBFCs By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:17:00+05:30 The meeting, to be held via video conference, will also dwell on credit disbursement since March, with the focus on Covid-19-related credit sanction and offtake. Full Article Economy
an Analyst Corner: Jindal Steel & Power Rating ‘buy’ – Volume uptick in April beat sector trend By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:22:00+05:30 Company faring better than peers on operational front due to its focus on exports; lower costs to aid margin; ‘Buy’ maintained. Full Article Markets
an GST relief 2.0: Govt can provide relaxations with respect to certain measures under GST By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:25:00+05:30 Current relaxations, prospective exemptions, and time taken to restore normalcy may depress tax collections. An increase in the tax rate of certain goods can compensate for losses. Full Article Opinion
an IBM AI – Watson’s role must be expanded to data analysis and forecasting trends By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:45:00+05:30 ICMR, at present, is only using Watson for backend reporting, but it also needs to deploy it for data analysis and forecasting trends. Full Article Opinion
an Ease labour laws now: UP gets it right, but relaxation must become permanent By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:05:00+05:30 Just to have employment levels rise meaningfully—let alone goals such as playing host to companies moving out of China, or raising manufacturing’s share in the GDP to 25%—the Centre and the states must quickly ease labour laws. Full Article Opinion
an Country’s wireless subscriber base sees marginal rise in January to 1,156 million By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T07:24:00+05:30 In terms of wireless broadband subscribers, Jio is on top with 376.57 million users, followed by Airtel with 142.34 million subscribers and Vodafone Idea with 117.93 users. Full Article Industry
an Bharat Biotech to lead monoclonal antibodies project for Covid-19 therapy By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T07:54:00+05:30 This project brings together National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune; Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, and Gurgaon-based PredOmix Technologies in a collaborative mode for a public health emergency. Full Article Industry
an Indian equities gain on strong global cues By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:55:00+05:30 The markets after witnessing strong volumes on Thursday rose on thin volumes on Friday with the F&O segment on the NSE witnessing a turnover of Rs 5.7 lakh crore against the six month average of Rs 14.2 lakh crore. Full Article Markets
an Flights from Riyadh, Bahrain carrying stranded Indians reach Kerala By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T09:43:00+05:30 The passengers were subjected to thermal test at the aerobridge itself before allowing them to undergo customs and immigration checks, Kozhikode airport sources said. Full Article India
an Income Tax Exemption: Donation to Shree Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra in Ayodhya to get 80G benefit! By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:53:13+05:30 The notification says that the Teerth Kshetra is a place of historic importance and a place of public worship of renown for taxation purposes. Full Article Income Tax Money
an Mukesh Ambani in no mood to rest; trying to get more investors for Jio, talks on with rich Saudi wealth fund By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:39:00+05:30 Saudi Arabia’s $320 billion sovereign wealth fund is exploring a potential investment in Reliance Industries Ltd.’s digital unit. Full Article Industry Mukesh Ambani Reliance Indusrties
an Jio offers new top-ups, annual plans with cheaper, additional data By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:49:00+05:30 Mobile subscribers get access to 4G data at a price as low as Rs 3.5 per GB but if the floor price is fixed as demanded by telecom operators, the mobile internet prices will rise 5-10 times from the current level. Full Article Industry Technology
an Record single-day spike of 21 cases push Jharkhand COVID-19 tally to 153 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:56:00+05:30 Since the outbreak of the pandemic on March 31 in the state, two persons have died of the infection while one COVID-19 patient died due to underlying health condition after testing negative. Full Article Health Lifestyle
an Entire family to be home-quarantined if one breaches seclusion rules By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T11:11:00+05:30 In Himachal around 90,000 persons returned home from other states on passes issued by state government in the past one week and another 20,000 plus are waiting to enter the state. Full Article Health Lifestyle
an West Bengal govt not allowing trains with migrants to reach state; Shah writes to Mamata By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T11:34:31+05:30 Shah said migrant workers from West Bengal are also eager to reach home and the central government is also facilitating the train services. Full Article India
an Share markets fall over 5% in first week of May; here’s what moved D-Street and what to expect ahead By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T11:41:49+05:30 Domestic benchmark indices were in for a bumpy ride this week with many ups and down along the way. Starting the week equity markets tanked and lost 80% of the gains made in the previous week as investors lost Rs 5.8 lakh crore. Full Article Markets
an Stranded in lockdown? Modi govt brings this change in residential status for tax purposes By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:25:17+05:30 The nationwide lockdown suspended the operation of international flights and such people were had to prolong their stay in India. They were concerned that the extra stay due to lockdown may make them a resident of India for tax purposes under section 6 of the Act. Full Article Money
an Google Duo users will soon be able to make ‘group’ video calls from their PC and laptops By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:30:00+05:30 Google Duo group video calling for web will arrive in the coming weeks starting as a preview on Chrome. Full Article Industry Technology
an Rs 411 crore loan fraud: After defaulters flee India, SBI complains to CBI By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:32:00+05:30 The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) did not carry out any searches in the matter because of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
an Why do migrant workers who left for their homes want to return to Haryana? By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:51:00+05:30 Amidst Coronavirus breakdown, a reverse trend of people wanting to get back to work has been noticed in Haryana. Full Article Industry
an MEA goes all out to repatriate stranded Indians in the second phase By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:54:00+05:30 Till date there have been requests for repatriation from 67,833 which includes 34 per cent of 22,470 students, 30 per cent of 15,815 migrant workers, 9,250 short-term visa holders faced with the expiry of visas. Full Article Defence
an Crisis not going away soon; IMF says, new incoming economic data worse than previous estimates By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:05:45+05:30 The International Monetary Fund said that the global economic outlook has worsened since its latest forecast three weeks ago and the world can expect more waves of financial-market turbulence. Full Article Economy IMF
an The importance of diversity in media By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:04:59+05:30 The broadcasters have a vital role to positively help shape the minds of future generations, by providing the diverse-rich content Full Article Brand Wagon Writer's Alley
an Central Government Employee? Modi govt makes new clarification on travelling allowance By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:04:22+05:30 Central Government Employees Travelling Allowance: This order was issued after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution. Full Article Money
an Covid-19: Armed Forces set up quarantine facilities for those returning from overseas By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:39:00+05:30 The Indian Navy has also set up a facility at Visakhapatnam, which too can take in 200 people with all the facilities available inside. Full Article Defence
an Thane BJP corporators refuse to contribute to COVID-19 fund By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:56:00+05:30 In a letter to the Mayor, BJP leader Sanjay Waghule alleged that there was no transparency in the civic body's COVID-19 relief activities. Full Article India
an Who is paying the railway ticket price for migrant workers? Delhi, Bihar ministers spar By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:25:00+05:30 After the central government has permitted the operation of special trains to take migrants back to their hometowns, a debate on who will bear the cost has been going on. Full Article India
an Vande Bharat Mission: Now a UV based luggage disinfector system from DRDO By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:33:00+05:30 The baggage undergoes a 180-degree vertical orientation change between 2 separate UV chambers which help in ensuring uniform radiation exposure all throughout the surface. Full Article Defence
an Mother’s Day 2020: 4 smart tips for new moms to manage their money well By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:50:22+05:30 Here are some financial planning tips for new moms to help you get your finances on track for a worry-free future. Full Article Money
an SBI vs HDFC vs ICICI vs Axis Bank: Where to get cheapest home loan? Rates compared By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:40:02+05:30 The marginal cost lending rate cut by banks and finance companies is good news for home loan and car loan borrowers whose loans are linked to MCLR. With the rate cut, all loans including home loans, auto loans, personal loans, etc., tied to the MCLR will become cheaper. Full Article Money
an What brought Franklin Templeton in SEBI’s crosshairs? Here’s why the fund house apologised By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:40:02+05:30 From wounding up six debt mutual fund schemes with an AUM of over Rs 30,000 crore, to dealing with the ire of investors, the fund house has been busy fire-fighting ever since the nationwide lockdown was announced. Full Article Markets Mutual Funds
an ‘Disciplined’ northeast emerges as model of COVID-19 management: Jitendra Singh By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:57:00+05:30 He said within six years of the Modi government, the northeastern region has emerged as the model for development for the entire country. Full Article Health Lifestyle
an Telangana police to rollout AI-based system to check face mask norm violations By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:10:00+05:30 The state government, which has made wearing a mask mandatory in public places, on Thursday issued orders imposing Rs 1,000 as fine for those not complying with it. Full Article Health Lifestyle
an Good news on Coronavirus medicine! Study finds this antiviral drug combo promising against COVID-19 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:20:00+05:30 The researchers believe that a future phase 3 trial will confirm or refute the usefulness of this candidate drug as a backbone treatment for COVID-19. Full Article Health Lifestyle
an Operation Samudra Setu: Two Indian Navy ships head to the UAE; INS Jalashwa sails back By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:32:00+05:30 Around 2,000 Indians will be evacuated from the island nation. And for this purpose two Ships of the navy – INS Jalshwa and INS Magar are being used. Full Article Defence
an EPF withdrawal for COVID-19 online: Have Rs 2,00,000 in PF account? Check how much you can get By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T17:25:44+05:30 PF Advance Withdrawal for COVID-19: Are you running out of cash amid Coornavirus crisis and want to withdraw from Provident Fund account? Full Article Money
an COVID-19: Indian-origin woman faces charges for refusing to wear face mask in Singapore By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:58:00+05:30 The mall staff informed the police and when the officers requested to see her identity, she allegedly started peeling off the address sticker on her identity card. Full Article World News