NEW DELHI : Using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settled withdrawal claims worth ₹11,540 crore during the last two months of April and May. "Despite the lockdown restrictions EPFO settled a staggering 36.02 lakh claims thereby disbursing ₹11,540 crore to its members during the last two months of April and May 2020," the retirement funds body said in a statement issued today.Out of this, 15.54 lakh claims worth ₹4,580 crore were related to the recently introduced COVID-19 advance under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY).Under the COVID-19 pandemic withdrawal, PF subscribers can withdraw to the extent of basic wages and DA for three months or up to 75% of the PF account balance,.

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Real Housewives star Tanya Bardsley opens up on her mental breakdown and 'thanks god' it didn't happen during lockdown

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley has spoken candidly about suffering a mental breakdown this time last year, but feels "so lucky" that it didn't happen while the UK was under lockdown. Speaking exclusively to OK! Online the stunning star, who is married to Premier League footballer Phil Bardsley, explained: "I actually had a mental breakdown last year.

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Is it safe to stay hotels? What you need to know about booking a room during COVID-19

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Coronavirus nurse who wore lingerie under PPE gets job offer for drastic career change

A Russian nurse who was disciplined for wearing just her lingerie underneath her see-through PPE at work has won a modelling contract.

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Coronavirus lockdown's 'first' drive-in concert is the future of gigs for now

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16 patients with Covid-19 in intensive care units

Sixteen people with confirmed cases of Covid-19 remain in intensive care units in Irish hospitals, down from 160 confirmed cases in ICU in early April.

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Love Island’s Callum Jones hints at hopes to marry girlfriend Molly Smith after spending lockdown together

Love Island’sCallum Jones and Molly Smith may have only became an official couple of months ago, but the reality stars are already talking marriage. Former scaffolder Callum, 24, admitted he could see himself marrying Instagram influencer Molly, 25, and potentially having kids with her.

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The free sports coaching helping lower league pros stay healthy during lockdown as players salute service

Motherwell starlet Bradley Halsman is leading from the front in the bid to keep our lower-league pros healthy in mind and body.

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Ricky Martin putting on ‘poker face’ for children during Covid-19 lockdown

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The King: Eternal Monarch star Lee Min Ho rocks a salmon suit as he goofs around during a photoshoot

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Decontamination chambers, mannequins at tables and waiters wearing face shields - this is what dining out could look like post-lockdown

Albert's Schloss is introducing too. Further afield, restaurants are coming up with creative ways to keep diners safely distanced, including The Cartford Inn in Lancashire, which has installed greenhouse-style dining huts on its grounds.

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Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in virus outbreak

WASHINGTON – The two senior commanders on a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier didn't “do enough, soon enough," to stem the outbreak, the top U.S. Navy officer said Friday, a stunning reversal that upheld the firing of the ship's captain who had pleaded for faster action to protect the crew.Capt.

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Coming out as queer during the lockdown

Mint in an interview recently.In this context, Lalan’s experience is fairly unique. For several people who have come out during this period, the lockdown has been a double-edged sword—debilitating, with fleeting yet overwhelming moments of relief.A NECESSARY RELEASETake the example of 18-year-old Diya Unni from Bengaluru, who came out as bisexual to her parents a few weeks ago.

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Navy won’t reinstate captain of coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier

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Kerry Washington More Beg Alicia Keys John Legend To Go On Tour Together During ‘Verzuz’ Battle

Alicia Keys, 39, and John Legend, 41, just killed it! Alicia and John were the latest duo to go head-to-head in Timbaland and Swizz Beatz‘ (Alicia’s husband, FYI) viral Verzuz battles, and they were fantastic. During performances of “If I Ain’t Got You”, “This Time I Want it All”, and more of their biggest hits LIVE for the world to see on June 19, celebs like Kerry Washington begged them to go on tour together. And we hope they do!

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Lockdown end in sight as scientists 'totally comfortable' with dropping two-metre rule

Boris Johnson is reportedly preparing to significantly relax the coronavirus lockdown and reopen the economy over the coming fortnight.

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Ricky Martin putting on 'poker face' for children during Covid-19 lockdown

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Coronavirus: City of Montreal puts cooling measures in place during heatwave

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Hollywood evolves during pandemic with drive-in premiere

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COVID-19 cases at the centre, Bunnett never contracted the virus.Chantal Bunnett says even before the coronavirus, care at the facility wasn’t ideal, with a lack of staff the major problem. “He had his worst nightmare come true.

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Peterborough parents can’t see autistic son during pandemic

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Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly reunite for socially distanced golf after separating for lockdown

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have clearly been missing each other amid lockdown, with the pair reuniting for a spot of socially distanced golf.The best pals have been in constant contact throughout lockdown, making TikToks together, and keeping in touch from their respective houses.However, it clearly wasn’t cutting it for the pair of them, as they shared a snap of themselves clutching golf clubs and smiling away – standing two metres apart, of course.‘Nice tee see you ⛳️ Reunited and back on the course!’ they wrote.Naturally, fans are over the moon for them, with one writing: ‘OMG FINALLYYYYY and another adding: ‘Great to see you back together again.’However, the boys have definitely been keeping themselves busy, recently holding a

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Philadelphia woman accused of torching police cruisers during riots held without bail

PHILADELPHIA - A judge ordered a woman accused of setting fire to two police cruisers after peaceful protest devolved into rioting last month in Center City to be held without bail. Federal investigators say photos from the incident and information available online helped lead them to the suspect.During the chaotic scene outside City Hall on May 30, Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal is accused of torching a police cruiser and a sport utility vehicle. Investigators say video evidence shows Blumenthal take a piece of wood from an engulfed police cruiser and place it into an idle SUV, causing the vehicle to catch fire.

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Council bosses appeal for more support for Manchester's cultural institutions during pandemic

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Strictly fans were worried that the show’s days were rumbaed due to social distancing measures.

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Up to 500 jobs to go at Aer Lingus due to impact of Covid-19

Aer Lingus is to cut up to 500 jobs due to the collapse in aviation traffic during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Feds: Former day care worker faces child porn charges

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia woman who previously worked with children faces federal child porn charges, prosecutors announced Friday.Tayanna Bowman, 23, has been arrested and charged with one count of distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography.

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Prince William says his kids have been 'attacking the kitchen' during lockdown

Prince William revealed his three kids have been “attacking the kitchen” during the coronavirus lockdown. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to the high street yesterday in support of local shops.

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B.C. investigates reports of health workers betting on Indigenous patients’ blood alcohol levels

racist game betting on the blood alcohol level of mainly Indigenous patients they were treating, according to Health Minister Adrian Dix.“The allegation is that a game was being played to investigate the blood alcohol level of patients in the emergency rooms, in particular with Indigenous people and perhaps others. And if true, it is intolerable and racist and of course (has) affected profoundly patient care,” Dix told reporters at a news conference in Vancouver on Friday morning.Former Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead the investigation that will start Monday, he said.“She has to access the facts and take the time she needs to assemble those and make recommendations.

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Britain Connects: Everton v Liverpool clash unites youngsters in city during lockdown

He is Everton’s “biggest fan” while she is “100 per cent” Liverpool. But when footie-mad Cahill Corner and Kellise Campbell teamed up for a chat, the two rivals soon realised they had plenty of common goals.

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₹500 crore monorail tender which had only Chinese bidders

MUMBAI : Mumbai’s transport and infrastructure development authority has cancelled the bidding process for the design, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of 10 monorail rakes because both bids that it received were from Chinese manufacturers.The size of the contract is roughly ₹500 crore, for sourcing 10 rakes for the Jacob Circle-Wadala-Chembur monorail line. The city authority plans to award the contract to an Indian manufacturer instead.In a press release, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that in the present bid, responses were received from two companies – China Rail Road Corporation and Build Your Dream.

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Prince William Says George, Charlotte And Louis Have Been ‘Attacking The Kitchen’ In Lockdown

The Duke of Cambridge has revealed how his kids have been causing a “kitchen explosion” during lockdown.

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Robbie Williams says he suffered with 'anxiety' about missing work during lockdown

Robbie Williams has spoken out on his mixed feeling about missing work amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

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Justin Bieber gets pizza for friends during basketball afternoon

After a lively afternoon of shooting hoops, Justin Bieber spoiled his pals with a huge order from California Pizza Kitchen on Wednesday.The 26-year-oldIntentions hitmaker appeared in high spirits, as he reunited with his friends and members of his House of Drew team off the basketball court.As he put his heavily-decorated arms on full display, the Canadian sensation donned an over-sized black t-shirt, matching shorts, a mustard beanie and a pair of purple Nike sneakers.

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Rafe Spall jokes his kids have been 'absolute b******s' during lockdown

Rafe Spall has joked that his children have been "absolute b******s" during lockdown. The 37-year-old actor has been quarantining at home with wife Elize du Toit, 40, and their three kids during the Covid-19 pandemic but Rafe admitted homeschooling the children has been "really difficult".

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Harry Connick Jr. honors workers during pandemic road trip

special that airs on CBS on Sunday at 8pm ET/PT, highlights the everyday heroes along his journey to New Orleans, with help from Connick’s celebrity pals including Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Bullock and Renee Zellweger. The show also features musical performances from Jamie Foxx, Cyndi Lauper, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Dave Matthews, Tim McGraw, Irma Thomas and more.“I just want to reach out and meet some of these folks, sanitation workers or elementary school teachers or people that are working at food banks,” said Harry Connick.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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