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Government Looking into Possibility of Building Smart Cities along Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Nitin Gadkari

The Rs 1 lakh crore flagship Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project is scheduled to be completed within three years and and expected to cut down the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours.




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Don't Let Telcos Charge Offices, Businesses for Unused Internet during Lockdown: PIL in Delhi HC

The petitioner contended that telephone operators and ISPs ought not to charge citizens for services not used by them while following the government's directions.




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EPFO Allows Firms to File PF Returns Without Simultaneous Payment of Dues

The PF returns have details about employees' and employers' contributions towards the social security scheme run by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).




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In Meeting with Bank Chiefs, RBI Governor Reviews Execution of Measures to Reduce Financial Stress

In his opening remarks, the governor appreciated the efforts of banks in ensuring normal to near normal operations during the lockdown period.




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As Moneycontrol Pro Turns 1, A Note to Readers from The Opinion Team

It is now, more than ever, that investors need credible and timely information that will allow them to take decisions in the midst of extraordinary uncertainty.




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As Moneycontrol Pro Turns 1, a Note to Readers from the Research Team

A recap, some gratitude and our continuing promise of quality.




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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.




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RBI Governor Meets NBFCs and MFs Sector, Reviews Liquidity Situation

Sectoral meetings, held separately in two sessions through video conference, were also attended by Deputy Governors and other senior officers of RBI.




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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.




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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.




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Cash Transfers, Food For All: How Govt May Balance Fiscal Concerns with Growing Hunger & Poverty

India has provided a stimulus which doesn’t even equal a percent of the country’s GDP when other countries have already pumped funds far in excess into their respective economies.




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Oil Prices Fall as Rising US Inventories Reassert Supply Concerns

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell as much as 2.1 per cent to $24.05 a barrel and were down 14 cents at $24.41 a barrel at 0201 GMT. WTI has snapped a five-day winning streak.




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Sensex Drops Over 200 Points in Early Trade, Nifty Below 9,200 Amid Covid-19 Concerns

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, M&M, L&T and IndusInd Bank.




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Govt Allows Businesses to Verify Monthly GST Return through EVC

Currently, businesses are required to digitally sign GSTR-3B form while filing monthly return and paying taxes.




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Government Should Now Let the Economy Function Post-lockdown: Kaushik Basu

The global market is fearing that India would slide into a 'controlled economy', which would be very damaging, Basu added.




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Sebi Asks Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund to Focus on Returning Investors' Rs 25,000 Crore at Earliest

Sebi also said 'some mutual fund schemes' continued to invest in high risk and 'opaque' debt securities despite the regulatory framework having been amended for safeguarding investors' interest.




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Asia Stocks Poised to Rise as Upbeat Earnings Trump Jobs Gloom

The upbeat sentiment follows gains of over 1% in main U.S. and European stock indexes on Thursday.




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Rupee Rises 45 Paise to 75.27 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Covid-19 Concerns

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks and significant foreign fund inflows supported the local unit.




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Ex-RBI Governor Rangarajan Heads Committee to Look at Tamil Nadu's Post-virus Fiscal Challenges

According to the Tamil Nadu government, the committee comprises economists, industrialists, vice chancellors, bankers, government officials and others.




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Taylor Fritz, Addison Rae Win Glitchy Mario Tennis Charity Tournament

Taylor Fritz and Addison Rae beat Kei Nishikori and DJ Steve Aoki in the final of the Mario tennis charity tournament.




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Singles Only, Don't Share Tennis Balls, No Handshakes: Austrians Return to Tennis Court

Tennis is one of several social-distancing-compatible sports the Austrian government has allowed to resume as they ease the Covid-19 lockdown.




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Online Blitz Chess Tournament Raises Rs 4 Lakh for Kerala CM Relief Fund

The Checkmate Covid-19 Blitz Open, organised to raise funds for Kerala's fight against Covid-19, was won by Grandmaster SL Narayanan.




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Coronavirus Forces Cancellation of Japan Sumo Tournament

The next sumo 'basho' or tournament had been scheduled to begin on May 24, after organisers delayed the event by two weeks over the pandemic.




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Stage Set for Online Nations Cup Chess Tournament; Viswanathan Anand to Lead 5th Seeded India

India will be represented by Viswanathan Anand, Vidit Gujrathi, P. Hari Krishna and Koneru Humpy at the online Nations Cup.




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Novak Djokovic May Have Broken Covid-19 Lockdown Rules in Spain by Returning to Tennis Court

Novak Djokovic posted a video showing him exchanging shots with another man at clay court in the coastal city of Marbella.




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Returning Before US Open Amid Coronavirus Pandemic is 'Unrealistic', Says Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz said that the tennis authorities are looking to stage the US Open but he was unsure if they will be able to do that.




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Use International Players as Coaches for Youngster During Coronavirus Lockdown: PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu said that senior Indian players with international experience can coach and help youngsters during the coronavirus lockdown.




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French Open in Talks with Governing Bodies Amid Rescheduling Reports

French tennis federation's decision to postpone the French Open to late September amid the Covid-19 crisis was widely criticised because the new dates clashed with the hardcourt season.




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India Has Learnt to Accept Female Athletes But Still a Long Way to Go: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza said she is proud apart from cricket, the biggest sports stars in India are women athletes




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'Heartbreaking, Disturbing, Painful': Sports Fraternity Offers Condolences After Vizag Gas Leak Tragedy

Sportspersons took to social media to offer condolences to the families of those affected in the Vizag gas leak tragedy and prayed for the recovery of those in the hospitals.




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Online Chess Tourney Helps Raise Rs 15 Lakh for Karnataka CM Covid-19 Relief Fund

A total of 19,245 players registered for the CheckmateCovid Chess Tournament and GM Ankit Rajpara won it.




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Ultimate Fighting Championship Returns After Seven-week Sporting Shutdown

UFC chief Dana White touts the return of the mixed martial arts as a step toward normalcy and a boon for sport-starved fans.




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UFC Return to Go Ahead as Planned Despite Undercard Fighter Ronaldo Souza Testing Positive for Covid-19

UFC fighter Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza and his two cornermen were found positive for Covid-19 but asymptomatic and will self-isolate off host hotel.




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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Charts Way for Sports to Return to Normalcy After Covid-19 Lockdown

Kiren Rijiju said coronavirus has changed everything and sports need to be conducted in a new way




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#BoysLockerRoom Controversy Leaves Bollywood Shocked and Concerned

Bollywood expressed shock and concern over the mindset of certain teenage boys in Delhi after the Boys Locker Room controversy exploded.




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Actors Smriti Khanna And Gautam Gupta Name Their Newborn Anayka

Smriti and her husband Gautam welcomed their first child on April 15. The couple met on the sets of the TV show "Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi".




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This Pic of Sonam and Rhea Kapoor on Bicycle is The Cutest Thing on Internet Today

Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor's throwback picture from childhood is too cute to be missed.




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Raveena Tandon Wins The Internet With Her Hilarious Reply To Fan Who Proposed Her For Marriage

Raveena Tandon gave a funny reply to a fan who proposed marriage to her in the next birth.




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When Director Nitesh Tiwari's Nine-and-a-half-year-old Daughter Turned Cinematographer For Him

The lockdown period brought filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari in front of the camera, and his nine-and-a-half-year old daughter Amaarisa got a chance to be a cinematographer on a scratch film for "Kaun Banega Crorepati".




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With First Pictures of the Newborn, Chloe Sevigny Reveals Name of Child

Chloe Sevigny gave birth to her first child with partner Sinisa Mackovic recently. The Oscar-nominated actor shared the first picture of the baby boy with a loving photograph.




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Shivin Narang Returns Home After Undergoing Surgery, Thanks Hospital Staff

Shivin Narang had to undergo surgery on his left hand and has been discharged from the hospital now.




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A Day in Life of Jacqueline Fernandez at Salman Khan's Picturesque Panvel Farmhouse

Salman Khan's picturesque Panvel farmhouse has turned into a shooting location for Jacqueline Fernandez, who released her short movie on social media recently.




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Jacqueline Fernandez's Day at Salman Khan's Farmhouse, Bachchans Celebrate Navya's Graduation Day at Jalsa

Jacqueline Fernandez has shot a short film at Salman Khan's farmhouse, Bachchans celebrated Navya Nanda's graduation at home. Here are the entertainment highlights of the day.




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Irrfan Khan's Close Friend Imraan Hasnee Recalls Being There At His Last Journey: I Was So Numb

The two worked together in Bollywood films like Paan Singh Tomar and international projects as A Mighty Heart and Slumdog Millionaire among others.




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Anil Kapoor’s Quarantine Carrom Game with Wife Sunita is Gaining All Attention on Internet

Anil Kapoor is quarantining with wife Sunita and his kids Rhea and Harshvardhan. They recently enjoyed indoor games.




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Jacqueline Fernandez has Found Adorable Quarantine Friend at Salman Khan's Panvel Farmhouse

Jacqueline Fernandez is spending her quarantine at Salman Khan's Panvel farmhouse along with his sisters and some friends.




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Salman Khan Shoots New Song 'Tere Bina' With Jacqueline Fernandez At His Panvel Farmhouse

Salman shared a video of an interview with model Walusha De Sousa, in which he got candid about shooting the song along with Jacqueline at his Panvel farmhouse.




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Syllabus to be pared for shortened academic year in Karnataka

Although both the state and central governments have relaxed restrictions of the lockdown primarily to steer the economy back on track, the rising number of Covid-19 cases across Karnataka is likely to further delay reopening of schools and colleges for the 2020-21 academic




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Syllabus to be pared for shortened academic year in Karnataka




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Covid-19: Karnataka govt should demand economic package of Rs 50,000 crore from centre, says Siddaramaiah

Former chief minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Friday asked the state government to demand a special economic package of at least Rs 50,000 crore from the centre to deal with the coronavirus crisis.