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Six Qantas baggage handlers test positive for coronavirus and other staff are told to quarantine 

South Australia Health on Tuesday said they are investigating a COVID-19 cluster at Adelaide Airport.




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Qantas and Virgin to bring desperate Australians stranded overseas back during coronavirus pandemic 

Both airlines announced 13 flights this month for Australians stuck overseas during the coronavirus pandemic after the government agreed to subsidise service costs.




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Four Qantas flight attendants exempt from 14-day hotel quarantine test positive for coronavirus

The crew flew from Santiago to Sydney on March 29, with all passengers on the flight taken to hotels to quarantine for 14 days.




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Virgin Australia will give back annual leave to workers who were stood down amid coronavirus

Virgin Australia will give back annual leave to thousands of workers that were stood down amid the outbreak of coronavirus after the federal parliament passed the $1500 fortnightly wage subsidy.




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Qantas staff consider class action alleging airline failed to protect them from coronavirus

Worrying clusters have emerged in recent days of Qantas cabin crew and their family being infected with COVID-19 - including 15 reported cases from a rescue flight from Santiago on March 29.




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Virgin Australia announces another trading halt due to coronavirus ahead of potential bailout

Virgin Australia has plunged into another trading halt during the coronavirus crisis as the airline waits on a potential bailout package from the federal government.




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Qantas bows to furious Australian customers and overhauls its coronavirus credit policy

Qantas has moved to revamp its credit policy during the coronavirus crisis after a wave of anger from out-of-pocket customers.




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Royal Navy veteran says he was 'treated like a leper' after coronavirus hospital discharge

Veteran Robert Embleton, 79, was left devastated by residents' response when he returned to his Plymouth retirement home after beating coronavirus in hospital.




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'Dedicated and loving' nurse dies of coronavirus after five weeks fighting for life on ventilator

51-year-old 'dedicated and loving' nurse Onyenachi Obasi died after fighting for her life for five weeks on a ventilator in intensive care. Her niece has set up a fundraising page to pay for her funeral.




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Italy's parks are filled with sunseekers as coronavirus deaths rise by 194 to 30,395

The Italian public took to bicycles around the Piazza Venezia and the Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome while people of all ages walked and cycled to Ruffini Park in Turin during Phase Two of lockdown.




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FDA approve new type of coronavirus antigen test which provides results in 15 minutes

The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday announced emergency authorization for antigen tests which rapidly detects fragments of virus proteins in samples from nasal swabs.




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Boy, 4, who beat coronavirus and battled rare cancer is allowed outside for first time in two months

Essex cancer patient Archie Wilks, four, (right) was allowed outdoors for a family walk after testing negative for coronavirus. He walked through fields with his twin brother Henry (left) and parents.




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Polar Vortex blasts the northeastern US as latest snow ever is recorded in New York's Central Park

Polar Vortex has blasted into the northeast with record low temperatures, winds and snow. Mt. Washington has a low of just 10 degrees, while Death Valley, California, is could reach 110 degrees.




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Three children in New York die from a rare inflammatory syndrome that may be linked to coronavirus

Three children in New York have died and 73 more cases have been reported of a rare inflammatory syndrome exhibiting symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease or toxic shock-like syndrome.




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Up to 50,000 coronavirus test samples are sent to the US for analysis after 'operational issues' 

Daily coronavirus tests fell the below 100,000 target for a seventh day in a row. Health Secretary Matt Hancock urged Boris Johnson to 'give me a break' in a furious bust-up over the coronavirus crisis.




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One-third of US coronavirus deaths are nursing home residents or workers with one-fifth in New York

At least 25,600 residents and workers at US nursing homes or long-term care facilities for the elderly have died from coronavirus as of Saturday, new statistics show.




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Metropolitan police officers' spokesman blasts coronavirus response as 'wishy washy'

The Metropolitan Police Federation's Ken Marsh said British authorities 'needed to be firmer right from the beginning'. Pictured: Sunbathers in Greenwich Park, London yesterday.




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Major sport returns for first time during coronavirus pandemic as UFC 249 takes place in Florida

Major sport returned for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic as UFC 249 took place without fans in Florida. The leading mixed martial arts promotion overcame controversy




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Democrats propose coronavirus relief package to send $2,000 to each American every month

Senators Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey introduced the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act Friday.




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Fire breaks out in Moscow coronavirus hospital killing one

One person was killed after a fire broke out tonight at a Moscow hospital treating patients infected with the new coronavirus, authorities said.




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In Re: Cartelisation In The Supply ... vs Bridgestone Corporation, Japan & ... on 26 February, 2020

1. The present case pertains to alleged cartelisation amongst certain parties in relation to Requests for Quotations ('RFQs') issued by certain Automobile Original Equipment Manufacturers ('OEMs') for supply of (i) Anti-Vibration Rubber Products ('AVR Products'); and (ii) Automotive Hoses (Water and Fuel) ('Hoses').

Suo Motu Case No. 01 of 2016 1

PUBLIC VERSION

2. The case commenced upon receipt of certain information under the provisions of Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 (the 'Act') read with the Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2009 (the 'LPR') which disclosed that two or more of the following companies had exchanged information and/ or reached agreements amongst themselves, as to who would supply AVR Products and Hoses in response to the RFQs issued by certain Automobile OEMs:




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Sefali Singh & Ors vs Kolkata Municipal Corporation & ... on 18 March, 2020

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She files affidavit of service to show copy of the application was served on Chief Law Officer, Legal Cell, Kolkata Municipal Corporation. It be kept with records.

The writ petition has been listed along with the application. Sum and substance of applicant's submission is that she fears being dispossessed. In that context Court has perused letter dated 14th June, 2018, written on behalf of petitioners and communication dated 18th July, 2018, impugned in the writ petition, appearing respectively at pages 67 and 71. It appears, by impugned communication, made in reference to said letter dated 14th June, 2018, assessee number of premises occupied by, inter alia, applicant, has been automatically cancelled on amalgamation of premises.




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Birla Corporation Ltd vs Arvind Kumar Newar & Ors on 4 May, 2020

PRIYAMBADA DEVI BIRLA AND BIRLA CABLES LTD.

VS.

ARVIND KUMAR NEWAR & ORS.

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APO NO.17 OF 2019 APOT NO.138 OF 2019 GA NO.1735 OF 2019 TS NO.6 OF 2004 IN THE GOODS OF:

PRIYAMBADA DEVI BIRLA AND VINDHYA TELELINKS LTD.

VS.

ARVIND KUMAR NEWAR & ORS.

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2

PRESENT :

THE HON'BLE JUSTICE DR.SAMBUDDHA CHAKRABORTY AND THE HON'BLE JUSTICE ARINDAM MUKHERJEE Heard on : 04.02.2020, 11.02.2020, 13.02.2020, 18.02.2020 & 20.02.2020.




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Elon Musk says Tesla will 'immediately' leave California after coronavirus shutdowns forced the company to close its main car factory

Elon Musk says Tesla may leave its Palo Alto headquarters and Fremont, California factory. In a tweet Saturday morning, the chief executive continued his outrage against shelter-in-place orders that have forced most non-essential businesses to close. Last week, Musk likened the rules to fascism, and urged leaders to "give people their goddamn freedom back." Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.After a week of decrying coronavirus shelter-in-place orders that have left Tesla's main factory shuttered and unable to produce vehicles, Elon Musk says the company may move its factory out of the state."Tesla is filing a lawsuit against Alameda County immediately," the chief executive said on Twitter Saturday morning. "The unelected & ignorant 'Interim Health Officer' of Alameda is acting




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Rajesh Kumar vs Damodar Valley Corporation on 6 May, 2020

1. "The attested copy of the very basis of the seniority list of 594 contractor's workers at BTPS as was published on notice board, the Appendix 'D' of Letter no. BT/DGM(Admn)/2/I-842 dt. 22-05-1998.

2. If there is no basis of preparing the aforesaid seniority list, then why the names of other persons were enlisted in the Appendix 'D' of the aforesaid letter."

2. The CPIO responded on 01-03-2018 & 16-05-2018. The appellant filed the first appeal dated 12-03-2018 which was disposed of by the first appellate authority on 19-04-2018. Thereafter, he filed a second appeal u/Section 19(3) of the RTI Act before the Commission requesting to take appropriate legal action against the CPIO u/Section 20 of the RTI Act, 2005 and also to direct him to provide the sought for information.




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Coronavirus: Facebook shuts London HQ as employee infected

The social network confirmed it had told staff to work from home today after the employee tested positive for Covid-19 after visiting its office in Fitzrovia, central London.




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Coronavirus: Facebook information centre aims to foil infodemic

Mark Zuckerberg held a phone press conference from the comfort of his home to announce Facebook's 'Coronavirus Information Center' that will provide authoritative information to users.




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Instagram is removing coronavirus-related content not shared by health organizations

Instagram is now removing coronavirus-related content and accounts from recommendations and 'Explore' option unless it is posted by or belonging to credible health organizations.




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U.S. cities best positioned to recover from coronavirus pandemic named

Durham, North Carolina, is one of the U.S. cities best positioned to recover from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic because of low population density and high educational attainment




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Advice for critical workers who want to car share during the coronavirus restrictions

While there are guidelines for motorists to not car share unless it's with members of their household, the rules are not as clear for critical workers who give non-driving colleagues lifts.




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What can I do if I'm struggling with car finance during coronavirus?

With around nine in every 10 new cars in the UK acquired using some form of finance, the impact of the coronavirus will be causing concern for many drivers. What help is at hand?




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Payment holiday for car finance customers during coronavirus

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was pressing ahead with the package of proposals to support people facing payment difficulties because of the pandemic.




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Celebrity lawyer Mr Loophole outlines his 10-point coronavirus road traffic charter

Lawyer Nick Freeman (left) believes that many motorists are lulled into a false sense of security during the Covid-19 restrictions and has produced a list of things drivers need to know.




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Traffic wardens in Kent deliver food parcels instead of parking tickets during coronavirus lockdown

Parking officials in parts of Kent, including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling are pocketing their full public sector salaries despite thousands of workers across the country being furloughed.




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Coronavirus car-free zones coming in for London, Manchester and Brighton

Hackney Council in East London and Brighton are drawing up plans for car-free zones and Manchester already has one running through its city centre.




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The most reliable new cars, according to the motorists who own them

Owners were asked to rate both the build quality and reliability of their cars to give an overall score out of 100%. The data also includes the percentage of cars that drivers said have gone wrong recently.




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Coronavirus UK: Car theft rises 60% during lockdown

Car theft has rocketed by up to 60 per cent in parts of the UK as experts warn British motorists their vehicles are at greater risk during the lockdown (pictured, MailOnline map showing rise of car thefts).




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How UK car makers are leaping into action in the war against coronavirus

Auto operations have shifted from assembling hundreds of motors each day to developing and manufacturing life-saving technology and providing services for those in greatest need.




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We reveal what motorists need to know during the coronavirus pandemic

With strict restrictions to prevent people leaving their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, what does it mean for car owners? Can you still drive? What's the deal with MOTs and servicing?




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Motorists can get a coronavirus car finance payment freeze

Finance companies should not take steps to end the agreement or repossess the vehicle during the payment freeze period and customers will be allowed to continue driving their cars, says the FCA.




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What impact has coronavirus had on the UK car industry?

With many vehicle makers closing near the end of the month in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, just 78,767 vehicles left factory gates during the month, 47,428 fewer than March last year.




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Australian tourist in New York is charged $13,000 for a coronavirus test over mild flu-like symptoms

The traveller was asked to pay up for being shuffled around the New York hospital for five hours and eventually being ejected without ever having a test done.




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Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical mix they made to come up with coronavirus treatment

K Sivanesan, 47, and his colleague Rajkumar worked for a herbal medicine company and tested their treatment - a mix of nitric oxide and sodium nitrate - at a home in southern Chennai city.




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New coronavirus hospitalizations down to lowest number since the lockdown began in New York

There were 572 new hospitalizations due to coronavirus reported in New York on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. This is the lowest number since the lockdown on March 20.




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Embattled Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad RESIGNS over corruption probe

Former Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad announced she is stepping down after it was revealed she is facing an integrity probe for the second time in 12 months.




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Victoria sees another coronavirus spike with ten new cases overnight - as NSW relaxes restrictions

Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said eight of the new cases were under investigation while one was confirmed to Cedar Meats and the other was a traveller.




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McDonald's restaurant in Melbourne is closed after a SECOND worker tests positive for coronavirus

The staff member at the Fawkner McDonald's north of Melbourne was one of ten new cases of COVID-19 in Victoria on Saturday, which has caused the restaurant to close for at least three days.




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Donald Trump congratulates UFC for holding fight amid coronavirus pandemic

UFC 249 was held in an empty stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night, and was aired on ESPN. Trump appeared in a taped message during the broadcast.




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Kendra Harrison breaks 100m hurdles world record at London Anniversary Games... But will not be at 2016 Rio Olympics

The American dipped under the 28-year-old time of 12.21, clocking 12.20 seconds at the London Anniversary Games to break the record set in Stara Zagora by Yordanka Donkova.




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Mobile coronavirus testing unit in operation outside Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium

The unit is part of a project led by the Department of Health and Social Care and is one of many to have been deployed across the country in response to local demands.