BENGALURU : The ongoing second wave of covid-19 may cause disruptions in the overall construction activity in the country, but the performance of most mid- and large-sized construction companies is not expected to be materially impacted by this, ICRA said on Monday.In ICRA’s assessment, most of these companies are focused on non-urban infrastructure projects (roads, railways, irrigation, etc.) which are primarily located in remote areas, or at a distance from the metros.

Unlike the first wave, there is no nationwide lockdown and only localized lockdown restrictions with exemptions for construction activities.Projects located within urban areas, such as metro rail projects, building construction, etc.

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Tesla told to provide documents involving Elon Musk compensation

DOVER, Del. – A Delaware judge on Monday ordered lawyers representing Tesla Inc. directors to turn over certain communications that CEO Elon Musk may have shared with the company’s top in-house attorneys before the board approved a compensation plan in 2018 that could net Musk more than $50 billion.

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Orlando police investigate shooting at MetroWest apartments

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police are investigating a late-night shooting in MetroWest.

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Florida Foodie: Suzannah Otis finds the best plant-based food for guests at Walt Disney World

More Americans are eating less meat, according to a recent Gallup poll, and that has become Suzannah Otis’ bread and non-dairy butter substitute.

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₹37 crore to India's fight against Covid-19

₹37 crore) as its contribution to India's fight against the current surge of Covid-19, providing donations to central and state governments, and boosting the healthcare sector with essential medical equipment for hospitals.It said the decisions were taken after due consultations with various stakeholders and assessing immediate needs of local administrations.Samsung will donate three million dollars to the Centre as well as to the states of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.In addition, to help the healthcare system that has been stretched over the last few weeks, Samsung will provide two million dollars worth of medical supplies, including 100 oxygen concentrators, 3,000 oxygen cylinders and one million LDS syringes.These will be offered to the

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Boris Johnson admits Britain's lack of PPE when Covid struck was a 'tragedy'

Britain's lack of its own personal protective equipment when the Covid pandemic struck was a "tragedy", Boris Johnson has admitted.

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Bajaj Healthcare launches Favipiravir tablets to treat mild-to-moderate Covid cases

₹578.35 apiece.Meanwhile, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases crossed the 2-crore mark with over 50 lakh infections being added in just 15 days.The total tally of coronavirus cases in the country mounted to 2,02,82,833 with 3,57,229 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 2,22,408 with 3,449 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.India's total COVID-19 infections had surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19 after which it took 107 days to reach 1.25 crore on April 5.

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Study considers benefits of delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccines

Biden Administration believe the available supply of the COVID-19 vaccine will exceed demand in the United States by mid-May.That is not the case in other countries: COVID-19 vaccines have not been distributed equally across the globe. By and large, the world’s wealthiest countries have secured more of the available supply than poorer ones.The U.S.

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Three-fold increase in production of Remdesivir: Mandaviya amid Covid surge

#Remdesivir की बढ़ती मांग को देखते हुए भारत रेमडेसिविर का उत्पादन बढ़ा रहा है। कुछ दिन में ही लगभग 3 गुना रेमेडिसविर उत्पादक प्लांट बढ़ाये जा चुके हैं।कोरोना हारेगा, जीतेगी ज़िन्दगी #IndiaFightsCovid https://t.co/86XIMzxrcn pic.twitter.com/5DVv21cPzJThe government also informed that the production has gone up from 37 lakh on 12 April 2021 to 1.05 crore on 4 May 2021.

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Karnataka: Class 12 state board exams postponed, class 11 students to be promoted amid Covid-19 surge

Karnataka government on Tuesday decided to postpone the Class 12 board exams 2021 or Karnataka 2nd PUC exams while Class 11 exams 2021 or 1st PUC students will be promoted due to the rise in the Covid-19 cases across the state.Karnataka Education Minister S Suresh Kumar made the announcement today and also said that all teachers will work from home due to rising coronavirus cases in the state.A few days back, the Karnataka government had postponed the Karnataka Class 12 board practical exams 2021.

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People who have had COVID-19 may only need first mRNA shot

Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.Previous investigations into how well the immune system responds to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have mainly focused on the production of antibodies that can neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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Covid second wave: Ongoing lockdowns have hit air-conditioner sales, says report

NEW DELHI : The surge in covid cases seen in April will adversely impact sales of cooling appliances such as air-conditioners, coolers, and fans, a report by brokerage Motilal Oswal said.Over 70% of air-conditioner sales take place between January and June. “AC is a highly seasonal product, with over 70% of calendar year primary sales in this category reported over January-June.

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'Full lockdown': Only way to stop Covid spread, says Rahul Gandhi

The only way to stop the spread of Corona now is a full lockdown- with the protection of NYAY for the vulnerable sections. GOI’s inaction is killing many innocent people.Later, in another tweet, Gandhi said he just wants to make it clear that a lockdown is now the only option because of a "complete lack of strategy" by the government of India. "They allowed, rather, they actively helped the virus reach this stage where there's no other way to stop it.

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Reliance General offers 5% discount on Health Infinity plan to covid-vaccinated

NEW DELHI : Reliance General Insurance on Tuesday said it will offer a one-time, 5% discount to covid-vaccinated customers who either buy or renew its Health Infinity policy.The additional discount on the policy will be over and above the other discounts applicable at the time of policy purchase. According to the company, the offer can also be availed by existing policyholders on their renewal premium.

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BCCI suspends IPL after many players test positive for Covid-19

Covid-19 situation and many players testing positive, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was quoted as saying by news agency ANI."IPL has been suspended, we will see whether we can reschedule it. But it is not cancelled.

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BCCI suspends IPL 2021 indefinitely over rising covid cases among teams

₹4,000-5,000 crore is at stake in terms of advertising and sponsorship money.Sports marketing and media experts said the fear of travel bans by foreign countries and strict bio-bubble protocols took a toll on players, as India continues to reel under the devastating impact of the second covid-19 wave.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Dad had to learn to read and write after suffering stroke while in hospital with Covid

A dad has told about having to learn to read and write again after suffering a stroke while in hospital with Covid-19.

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala retains stake in this hospitality company despite Covid-19 surge

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala portfolio went through huge overhauling in January to March 2021 quarter. In this quarter, the 'Warren Buffett of India' has given many surprises to those who follow his portfolio shares closely.

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Asian shares higher after strong earnings, data lift Wall St

Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday after strong corporate earnings and economic data lifted stocks on Wall Street.

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US men await their fate as murder trial nears end in Rome

ROME – The pandemic was just bearing down on Italy when the trial began of two young American men, charged with the murder of Italian police officer near their hotel while they were on vacation in 2019.

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Rickshaw 'ambulance' offers free oxygen, transport for Covid-19 patients

auto-rickshaw driver Mohammad Javed Khan saw people carrying their coronavirus-stricken parents to hospitals on their backs as they were too poor to afford an ambulance, he knew he had to help.Khan, a 34-year-old driver in the central Indian city of Bhopal, sold his wife's jewellery and converted his three-wheeled vehicle into a small ambulance, fitting it out with an oxygen cylinder, an oximeter to measure oxygen levels in the blood, and other medical supplies.As India grapples with a harrowing Covid-19 crisis that has seen infections skyrocket and the healthcare system stretched to breaking point, individuals like Khan have stepped forward to try and help their local communities."A critically ill patient cannot be brought to the hospital

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Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injured

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Tyler Glasnow was fairly confident the Tampa Bay Rays hadn't all forgotten how to hit just one month into the new season after winning the AL pennant last fall.

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Varun Beverages starts 2021 on a good note, but faces near-term covid-19 stress

Bloomberg consensus estimate of Rs2,144.7 crore. VBL’s revenue growth was driven by 33% increase in volume to 151-million-unit cases.

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Kerala: Strict Covid-19 curbs from today. What’s allowed, what’s not

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Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill 2 in Georgia

YAZOO CITY, Miss. – Much of the South is again at risk of severe weather Tuesday, forecasters say, after tornadoes struck parts of the region Sunday night and Monday, causing heavy damage in some parts of Mississippi.

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Armed person shot outside CIA headquarters after reports of suspicious vehicle

An armed person with a gun was shot outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, according to reports, after law enforcement and FBI members responded to a suspicious vehicle located outside the building. The person has been taken to hospital for their injuries.

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India braces for ‘horrible’ weeks ahead as COVID-19 cases soar past 20 million

COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be “horrible.”India’s official count of coronavirus cases surpassed 20 million Tuesday, nearly doubling in the past three months, while deaths officially have passed 220,000. Staggering as those numbers are, the true figures are believed to be far higher, the undercount an apparent reflection of the troubles in the health care system.The country has witnessed scenes of people dying outside overwhelmed hospitals and funeral pyres lighting up the night sky.

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Memorial grows for B.C. corrections officer shot and killed in Delta

There’s a growing memorial for BC Corrections Officers Bikramdeep Randhawa who was shot and killed outside a Delta shopping centre on Saturday. Grace Ke reports.

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Alberta premier expected to announce new restrictions Tuesday

With Alberta’s hospitals swamped by soaring COVID-19 infections, health experts are urging Premier Jason Kenney to impose tougher restrictions or risk the health system’s collapse.

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India covid update: Daily cases dip further, but active cases increase

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'Horrible' weeks ahead as India's virus catastrophe worsens

NEW DELHI – COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be “horrible.”

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Whose 'Big Lie'? Trump's proclamation a new GOP litmus test

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame — and potentially remove — members of their party who are seen as disloyal to the former president and his false claims that last year's election was stolen from him.

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Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches

ST. LOUIS – Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 Monday night for their fifth straight win.

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Randle, Rose lead Knicks to win over Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Julius Randle scored 28 points, Derrick Rose added 25, converting 11 of 15 shots and the New York Knicks held off the Memphis Grizzlies 118-104 on Monday night.

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Mila Kunis shares her experience with COVID-19 vaccine

Mila Kunis has opened up about her experience with the COVID-19 vaccine, admitting that she was so desperate to protect herself and get vaccinated against the deadly virus, that she had to wait 14 hours in the rain.The 37-year-old actress and her 43-year-old husband Ashton Kutcher received the vaccine in Los Angeles, however they didn’t want to wait, as the state of California was only making vaccines available for everyone aged 16 and older until April 15.Mila explained how she got earlier access to the vaccine during her recent interview with Kelly and Ryan, and revealed she joined thousands of “vaccine chasers” in LA.The Hollywood star said it took her two days, as she kept looking for spare shots that were left at the end the day,

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Magic top Pistons 119-112 behind Bamba’s big night

DETROIT – Mo Bamba had 22 points and 15 rebounds — both career highs — and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 119-112 on Monday night.

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Covid: Delhi records highest deaths in a day, administers lowest ever doses

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US flights with Covid-19 aid to India delayed until Wednesday

Covid-19 aid to India have been delayed. The US Department of Defense went on to add that the two flights will now reach at least until Wednesday.

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Marine inspector general suspended amid tank sinking probe

SAN DIEGO – The Marine Corps inspector general, Major General Robert Castellvi, has been suspended amid the ongoing probes into last summer's fatal sinking of a seafaring tank off the Southern California coast, a newspaper reported Monday.

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India's young fight the covid second wave with apps and oxygen

- 'Oxygen man' -With two-thirds of its 1.3-billion people under the age of 35, India is an overwhelmingly young country, but its youth have never been called on to shoulder such huge responsibilities.As India's pandemic has grown ever more dystopian -- with crematoriums running out of space and patients, including a former ambassador, dying in hospital parking lots -- many have volunteered in droves.In the slums of Mumbai, Shanawaz Shaikh has provided free oxygen to thousands of people.Known popularly as the "oxygen man", the 32-year-old sold his cherished SUV last June to fund the initiative after his friend's pregnant cousin died in a rickshaw while trying to get admitted to a hospital."She died because she couldn't get oxygen in time,"

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'Scale issue' differs in Covid surge in US and India: WHO's Dr Roderico Ofrin

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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