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Covid lockdown effect: Banks, NBFCs urge RBI to extend moratorium by another three months

With the countrywide lockdown set to continue for two more weeks, banks have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the three-month moratorium on loans by another three months beyond May 31.




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Coronavirus lockdown 3.0: States up taxes on auto fuels, liquor for income

At least 13 states hike VAT on petrol/diesel since mid-March, many make liquor costlier with new imposts.




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Resumption post-Coronavirus lockdown: DMs hold the key to firms opening plant, office lock

Companies need to seek permission from the local administration – the office of the district magistrate – by submitting a host of information. Apart from the process being tedious and time-consuming, the final decision rests at DM's discretion.




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GSTN allows inter-head cash transfer for taxpayers; resolves cash flow issues

GSTN added that a taxpayer can now transfer the amount available in an electronic cash ledger from one major head to another major head, keeping the minor head the same.




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Lower power tariff can boost Make in India after corona crisis

"It is the time to review the policy of cross subsidisation of power as this plays a part in making our industries non-competitive,” former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said at an online panel discussion on the power sector.




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Refunds for garments exporters: Govt clears Rs 3,000-crore pending claims, more to follow

In an office memorandum dated April 30, reviewed by FE, the revenue department has said it has approved the release of the RoSL benefits, which will, however, be in the form of scrips, instead of cash.




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Coverage of Kashmir crackdown, Alaska policing, win Pulitzers

The New Yorker took the feature reporting prize for Ben Taub’s piece on a detainee at the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with judges saying the story offered 'a nuanced perspective on America’s wider war on terror.'




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Finding the spirit of clowning, in confinement

Clown Me In co-founder Sabine Choucair discusses the group’s new online workshop series, each Friday, ‘Happy Half-Hour’




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Over 100 arrests in global crackdown on artefacts trade

'Organised crime has many faces. The trafficking of cultural goods is one of them. It is not a glamorous business run by flamboyant gentlemen forgers, but by international criminal networks'




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Review: Hyundai Kona electric car shows petrol, diesel vehicles their place in history

The Kona Electric is lightning quick from any speed to any speed, because the massive 395Nm of torque is delivered instantly by the electric motor, unlike a petrol/diesel vehicle where the engine needs to reach a particular RPM to deliver similar power




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Zero-emission electric truck showcased by ABB in Switzerland

Electric truck by ABB showcased in Swiss capital, Bern.




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How can the budget help ensure sustainable growth for auto industry

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Mahindra comes up with World of SUVs – premium vehicle showrooms

Over 300 World of SUVs set up in six months.




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Audi India showcases the e-Tron

Also launches connected car app myAudi Connect.




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Ducati’s power cruiser, the Diavel 1260, launched

The new Diavel 1260 is powered by the 1262cc Ducati Testastretta DVT engine with variable cam timing, which has been upgraded to optimise performance and is equipped with the chain-type final transmission.




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Know the steps needed for increased adoption of electric vehicles

While EVs are cost-competitive in the long run, by 2025 they are also expected to be cost-effective in terms of upfront cost, vis-a-vis petrol/diesel vehicles.




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Hyundai Motors to showcase electrified prototype displaying this concept

The all-new i10 will receive its public world premiere, alongside a special version of the model




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This Volkswagen first model to celebrate world premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show

The ID.3 is the first fully electric model based on the new MEB platform




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Slow auto sales due to govt indecision; let sector reforms flip-flop not kill the industry

One of the reasons is bunching together of several regulatory changes announced by the government in a very short span of time without realising their full implication, a classic case of ‘reform for reform’s sake’.




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Tata Racemo to new Ferrari: Here are the best cars at the Geneva Motor Show

The 87th Geneva Motor show is underway and there are a lot of new and concept cars on display. From all electric autonomous vehicles, to patrol spitting monsters, like the Ferrari 812 Superfast, here are the best cars from Geneva Motor Show.




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Experiencing 4K HDR gaming at the India Gaming Show! | Digit.in

At the India gaming show 2019, Digit wanted to give gamers the ultimate 4K gaming experience. For this, we took the most powerful gaming machines money can buy. We had a PS4 Pro and an Xbox One X connected to 4K HDR TVs to show gamers the potential of gaming consoles.




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How Daiwa & Shinco Make TVs in India | Digit.in

We got a chance to visit the factory when Daiwa and Shinco make their TVs and see first hand all the processes that these televisions go through. Take a look at how Daiwa and Shinco televisions are manufactured.




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How One Outdoor E-Tailer Is Making Waves With UGC

Austin Canoe and Kayak is in the business of adventure -- and they're using UGC to tell their brand story




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The nutritional value of meat: How healthy is red meat for you




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PUBG Mobiles new Arctic Mode is here: How to play and simple strategy guide




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Minecraft with RTX now available on Windows: Heres how to download it




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God of War turns 2 - Here are 20 things you probably didnt know about the game




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Buy groceries on JioMart using WhatsApp, heres how to order




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How the lockdown has affected TV manufacturing and distribution in India




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Vivo Indias Nipun Marya talks about how the company is arming the frontline workers with protective equipment




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From video conferencing apps to app stores and scam emails - how to stay safe online




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H-1B Visas: US Shutdown Threatens the Status of Contractor Employees

Employees of Federal contractors, on H-1B visas, have a risk of deportation if they receive the termination orders for lack of work.• Contractors still need to pay the employees, even when they do not work, or terminate them. The other scenario is…




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A New Study Shows that H-1B Serves the Payment of Scholarships and Training

As per a new study of the National Foundation for American Policy, the H-1B visa program for top skilled overseas professionals, presently under the excessive scrutiny of the US administration, earned $4.9 billion in employer-paid fees for the US since…




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PM Modi trying to divide country through CAA, NPR, NRC: Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM chief said Muslims gave their testimony of being patriots by choosing to remain in India but the prime minister is asking for proof of citizenship from that very community.




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Maharashtra: Power elites stage a comeback as Uddhav Thackerey expands cabinet

With this exercise, the state’s new council of ministers — 33 cabinet and 10 state — has hit the maximum limit, capped at 15 per cent of the Vidhan Sabha strength of 288.




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Jammu and Kashmir: Govt to bring domicile provision to protect jobs; land ownership rights to be firmed up

For protection of land ownership in J&K, a handful of provisions, the official said, are being considered which include land ownership protection regimes in force in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.




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LIC likely to grow by 20% in FY20, says chairman MR Kumar

LIC had sold around 2 crore policies in the last five years, he said. In the current year, the Indian life insurance business reported a new business premium of Rs 1.69 lakh crore of which LIC had garnered about Rs 1.2 lakh crore.




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Adani Power net loss narrows to Rs 703 crore in Q3, courtesy lower fuel cost and higher margin

Revenues from operations for the third quarter rose 4.28% y-o-y to Rs6,574.82 crore on account of contribution from newly-acquired companies during the quarter.




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Delhi: IB staffer’s body found in drain, toll now 27; no fresh violence

Police said they are probing Amit’s murder, though no arrest has been made in connection with the case so far.




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Won’t allow another 1984 under our watch, file FIRs over hate speeches, says Delhi HC

It also passed a string of directions on safe passage for the bodies of the victims, their proper burial/cremation, adequate number of helplines and help desks, besides rehabilitation of those affected.