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Givewith Aims To Improve Social Impact Through Digital Advertising

CBS EcoMedia CEO Paul Polizzotto's latest company wants to make donating to nonprofits easier




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Infographic: Even Back-to-School Marketing is Increasingly Digital

Back-to-school serves as a reminder that digital channels not only drive digital purchases, but in-store purchases too




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PM Modi finds ways to attract foreign investors to India; suggests ministries to do this

PM Modi said that the action should be taken for a more proactive approach to handhold the investors.




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Coronavirus in India: Lockdown, global recession, changes in consumer behaviour to shape economic activity, says D&B report

According to Dun & Bradstreet's latest Economy Forecast, the changes in consumer behaviour will determine the segments that are likely to flourish after the pandemic is brought under control.




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End of lockdown not end of trouble for migrant labour; here’s what workers may face when economy opens

The end of lockdown will likely start a new phase of problems for migrant workers, as labour exploitation may rise significantly in the pockets where there is an oversupply of workers.




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Lockdown led to subdued economic activity but saved India from lot of agony: SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar

Kumar said as long as the lockdown continues, economic activity will remain tepid, but "demand should be there in the economy" and the question of logistics can be taken care of. The SBI chairman also said complete easing of the curbs is still some time away.




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Manufacturing activity drops to all-time low on record; PMI shrinks for first time in nearly 3 years

Manufacturing PMI stood at a mere 27.4 in April, which was 51.8 in March.




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BHEL invites coronavirus-hit global firms to make in India; says, don’t make everything at one place

BHEL has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting global companies to leverage its facilities and capabilities for setting up a manufacturing base in the country.




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How much economy will lose from coronavirus and what to expect from economic relief package 2.0

The economic impact of the pandemic on India is likely to be around Rs 7-8 trillion with sectors such as trade, textiles, aviation, transport, and MSMEs facing the brunt of the impact.




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Icra expects GDP to contract by 20 pc in June quarter; 2 pc fall in FY21

The agency's earlier economic forecast was a range, according to which the GDP may either expand by 1 per cent or contract by 1 per cent in 2020-21.




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Petrol, diesel sales recover as govt eases lockdown restrictions; demand back to normal by June

As most of the small and medium scale industries have started operations from 20th April, the normal consumption level of petrol and diesel is likely to be achieved by July 2020.




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Your salary hike might not be canceled, most firms across the globe plan to stick to increment budgets

In what could be seen as a silver lining for employees, as many as 50% of the organisations have reported no change in the planned salary hike budgets despite the headwinds that the novel-coronavirus pandemic has brought.




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COVID-19 crisis: Certain economists, academicians for incentive to exporters, delayed GST payment

The recommendations are part of a report titled 'COVID-19: Challenges for the Indian Economy - Trade and Foreign Policy Effects'.




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Petrol, diesel price today: Massive hike in excise duty on fuel by Modi govt. Will it impact you?

Petrol, Diesel Price Today:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government late Tuesday evening increased excise duty on petrol by a record Rs 10 per litre, and on diesel by Rs 13 per litre.




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Service activities shrink to all-time low; PMI hits near zero

India's service sector recorded largest contraction in business activity and new orders in April.




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Jobs crisis: Unemployment soars; no work for migrant workers coming back to job market

The spike in the unemployment rate shows that a growing number of job seekers were left disappointed as they could not find jobs and their addition to the labour force merely raised the unemployment rate.




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PM Garib Kalyan Package report card: Crores of poor, farmers helped under Modi govt scheme

Amid the lockdown, around 39 crore poor people have received financial assistance of Rs 34,800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP).




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Coronavirus impact: EU forecasts ‘recession of historic proportions’ this year

The 27-nation EU economy is predicted to contract by 7.5 per cent this year, before growing by about 6 per cent in 2021.




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Government working on a package of structural reforms for sunrise sectors: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

In an interactive online session organised by All India Management Association (AIMA) on post-COVID-19 scenario for Indian economy, he listed healthcare, education, mobility, genomics, AI, 5G network, fintech and manufacturing as high priority areas for rapid and radical structural reforms.




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India moves big labour law changes to limit coronavirus impact; UP, MP, Punjab, others make these changes

The latest move by the UP government has exempted businesses from the purview of almost all the labour laws for the next three years.




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Are India’s labour law reforms only a gift for factories, or will workers benefit too?

The new labour reforms will promote ease of doing business in the state. however, it is crucial that companies safeguard the interests and wellbeing of the labourers.




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Mainland parents facing strain with Hong Kong citizenship

Mainland professionals and middle class residents have found that a decision that was intended to make their life easier may well have backfired on them. Historically, many mainland couples have taken a trip to Hong Kong to have their children, due to…




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E-Channel facility for Singaporeans entering Hong Kong

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore announced that Singaporeans whose age is 11 or above will be able to clear immigration at faster pace in Hong Kong.Individuals holding Singapore passports and have traveled Hong Kong for at…




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Audit of Central Bank to include all its transactions: Nehme

The audit of Lebanon's central bank accounts announced last month will include every transaction at the bank, Economy Minister Raoul Nehme said in an interview published on Sunday.




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The face time look: How to make your videoconferencing call flawless

Shabby background, sloppy attire, children barging in, pets screeching... There are many things that can go wrong in your videoconferencing call. So how do you retain some semblance of order without making any faux pas?




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Book Review: Al Arabian Novel Factory – A gripping tale which symbolises brutal societies and ruthless regimes

Al Arabian Novel Factory is the sequel to Jasmine Days, the story of young radio jockey Sameera Parvin, an immigrant in the city from Pakistan, and her guitar-playing colleague Ali Fardan.




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From Jethalal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to Arthur in Joker, Flawed & fabulous characters connect with people

They may not be pretty, smart or successful, but they strike a note. Why is it that some of the most lovable characters in popular culture have been far from perfect, flawed even?




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Put Electricity Act amendments on hold: Tamil Nadu tells Centre

In a letter to the PM, Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswamy said any hasty amendments to the Electricity Act might create hardship to state power utilities.




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Tamil Nadu forms panel under ex-RBI Guv Rangarajan to advise measures to bring economy back on track

The committee will include industry veterans like Venu Srinivasan, chairman, TVS motor company, N Srinivasan, vice-chairman & MD, India cements and A Vellayan, former chairman of Murugappa group.




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Inside Track: Why Mamata Banerjee is wary of Prashant Kishor’s alleged BJP links

It is unclear whether Kishor will stay on in the state. Some Trinamool leaders and an advertising agency owner perceive him as a threat.




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COVID-19: Barack Obama lashes out at Donald Trump in call with supporters

Obama also reacted to the Justice Department dropping its criminal case against Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, saying he worried that the basic understanding of rule of law is at risk.




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Medical Diplomacy: India extends a helping hand to African nations

In April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a telephonic conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had conveyed India’s "full support" to the African continent to deal with fighting the spread of COVID-19.




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Coronavirus vaccine: Indian, US firms team up! Working on at least three COVID-19 vaccines

Ambassador Sandhu also expressed some of the cooperation the US government has shown in the evacuation effort by the Indian government for its citizens stranded in the US post the lockdown across the world.




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NDMA issues guidelines for restarting industrial activities to avoid Vizag-type tragedy

In a communication to all states and union territories, the NDMA said due to several weeks of lockdown and the closure of industrial units, it is possible that some of the operators might not have followed the established standard operating procedures.




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Working capital loan sanctions doubled, banks contacted 95% eligible firms for credit: FM Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman’s office on Thursday had tweeted that PSBs sanctioned loans worth Rs 5.66 lakh crore for over 41.81 lakh accounts in MSME, retail, agriculture and corporate sectors during March-April 2020.




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Delhi University hostel eviction: Modi govt intervenes, says Northeast students need not to vacate

Delhi University news: The North Eastern Students House for Women has a capacity of around 100. However, 13 students are currently staying because they are unable to leave due to lockdown.




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UP Assembly will be able to accommodate only 200 of 403 MLAs with social distancing: Speaker

"At present, the House is not in session. The Monsoon Session of the UP Legislative Assembly should be held some time in August and I am optimistic that by then the situation would have changed," the speaker told PTI in an interview.




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Fire Breaks Out At Cardboard Factory In Delhi, No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out in a cardboard factory in outer Delhi's Bawana today morning, Delhi Fire Service officials said.




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Microsoft Acquires Github In $7.5B Stock Deal

The acquisition represents Microsoft's dedication to "bring Microsoft's developer tools and services to new audiences"




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An Iconic Approach To Political Ad Transparency

A new DAA initiative to increase ad transparency offers instant access "to information and control over interest-based advertising"




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The Wednesday Stack: Ads, Blockchain, ABM, and More

Welcome to this week's patchwork of questions and answers about political advertising, ABM, voice search, blockchain, and loyalty




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Human urine could help make concrete on moon, says European Space Agency - Times Now

  1. Human urine could help make concrete on moon, says European Space Agency  Times Now
  2. Human urine could be used to make concrete on moon in the future  Economic Times
  3. Ever thought of urine for lunar concrete?  NEWS9 live
  4. You Can Now Buy a Piece of the Moon for $2.5 Million  Beebom
  5. European Space Agency: Human urine could help make concrete on Moon  The New Indian Express
  6. View Full coverage on Google News





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Centre issues guidelines for restarting factories post lockdown, says treat first week like test run - Zee News

  1. Centre issues guidelines for restarting factories post lockdown, says treat first week like test run  Zee News
  2. After Vizag gas leak, new MHA guidelines on restarting manufacturing units insist on safety  Moneycontrol
  3. Centre issues guidelines for manufacturing units post lockdown  ETAuto.com
  4. View Full coverage on Google News





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Ugandan Shilling(UGX)/Zambian Kwacha(ZMK)

1 Ugandan Shilling = 1.3655 Zambian Kwacha




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Ugandan Shilling(UGX)/Macedonian Denar(MKD)

1 Ugandan Shilling = 0.015 Macedonian Denar




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Zoetis Launches Vanguard® CIV H3N2/H3N8 Vaccine for Canine Influenza Virus




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Salvadoran Colon(SVC)/Zambian Kwacha(ZMK)

1 Salvadoran Colon = 592.9725 Zambian Kwacha




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Salvadoran Colon(SVC)/Macedonian Denar(MKD)

1 Salvadoran Colon = 6.4933 Macedonian Denar