The Union cabinet on Monday approved the road map for implementing the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and street vendor packages that were announced last month as part of the ₹20 trillion economic stimulus.

By doing do, it has set in motion efforts to replace the demand that was lost after the economy went into a 68-day hard lockdown, which is now being gradually withdrawn.

Together with the above-normal monsoon forecast and the increase in purchase prices for summer crops, both of which will likely boost farm incomes, it is expected to provide a demand stimulus that will complement the supply-side measures undertaken recently.

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Johnny Rotten is his wife Nora's full-time carer as her dementia worsens

Punk legend John Lydon has told how he is now full-time carer for his wife Nora as she struggles with the debilitating effects of dementia.

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Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, water bills accepted as residence proof at Delhi govt, private hospitals

NEW DELHI : The Delhi government on Sunday outlined the documents city residents are required to furnish to avail treatment at hospitals run by it and those privately run.Delhi government-run hospitals will accept Aadhaar cards made before June 7, voter IDs, bank or post-office passbook, driving licence, income-tax return slips, latest water or telephone bill and postal department's post as proof of residence in Delhi, it said.Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that the hospitals run by his government and private entities will only treat Delhiites during the coronavirus crisis while the city's borders will be reopened from Monday.Addressing an online media briefing, Kejriwal said hospitals run by the Centre will have no such

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Brazil govt removes coronavirus data from its official website

BRASILIA : Despite registering the second-highest coronavirus cases globally, the Brazil government on Saturday (local time) removed coronavirus data that was being documented over time.President Jair Bolsonaro has defended the move by saying that it was necessary as there were delays and changes to official record-keeping, reported Al Jazeera."The cumulative data ... does not reflect the moment the country is in," Bolsonaro said on Twitter, citing a note from the ministry.

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Govt to decide on resuming intternational flights once countries ease restrictions on foreigners' entry: Puri

NEW DELHI : India will take a decision on resumption of international passenger flights as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday.Countries like Japan and Singapore have put significant restrictions on entry of foreigners amid the coronavirus pandemic."A decision to resume regular international operations will be taken as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals. Destination countries have to be ready to allow incoming flights," Puri said on Twitter.A decision to resume regular international operations will be taken as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals.

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Odisha govt to keep malls, restaurants and religious places closed till 30 June

Unlock 1.0 plan, which has allowed malls, restaurants and religious places to open from 8 June except those in containment zones, Odisha government today announced that aforementioned areas will remain closed in the state till 30 June, 2020."All religious places/places of worship for the public will continue to remain closed till 30th June, 2020.

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Steel mills revived production in May

MUMBAI : After an unprecedented fall in domestic steel production in April due to the covid-led lockdown, large Indian steelmakers increased production in May. Preliminary numbers from two large firms, JSW Steel Ltd and Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL), and industry estimates for others, suggest that average capacity utilization improved to 75%.

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Tyson Fury could fight Deontay Wilder for third time on Christmas Day

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder could take place at end of the year with spectators, with Macau and Australia floated as potential options to stage the fight.The first meeting between the Brit and the 'Bronze Bomber' ended in a thrilling and controversial draw in December 2018.

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Covid-19: Govt says 'fine-tuning' strategy, slams reports claiming experts not consulted

NEW DELHI : Asserting that coronavirus is a "new agent" about which not everything is known, the government on Sunday defended the timing of imposition of the lockdown and rejected as "baseless" media reports expressing concerns that it did not take inputs from technical experts while drawing up its COVID-19 strategy.The government also said it is "fine-tuning" its strategy based on emerging knowledge and experience on the ground.In a statement, the Health Ministry said a section of the media is reporting on the decisions regarding India's approach to the pandemic and asserted that the decision on the lockdown was taken in the background of rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases."The doubling rate of cases had dropped to a low level, pointing

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Opinion | The role that compassion could play in India’s economic revival

Italian scholars found that “government institutions and national health care services largely proved ineffective in facing the crisis, while civil society experienced a serious breakdown due to the climate of generalised suspicion. Potentially useful interventions, especially regarding social distancing, were negatively affected by mistakes in communication".

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Maharashtra govt plans to adopt new compensation strategy for citizens

MUMBAI : Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the state is planning to overhaul the old criteria for compensation to people affected by natural calamities in the backdrop of the recent cyclone “Nisarga", which has affected several districts of the state.Maharashtra, which is already struggling to contain the transmission of covid-19 infection, on Sunday, announced an emergency relief package of ₹75 crore for Ratnagiri district and ₹25 crore for Sindhudurg district to compensate for the damages due to the cyclone.Even though the state is dealing with the crisis of covid-19 pandemic, Thackeray said the government will decide on compensation for damages in Thane and Palghar also, which have seen relatively less damages

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Govt gives lowdown on what National Task Force to fight Covid-19 has been upto

New Delhi: In its bid to dispel some media reports about government's lack of efforts in containing Covid-19, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare explained what the National Task Force (NTF) for Covid-19 has been doing since the breakout of the pandemic."These apprehensions and allegations are unfounded and baseless. The Government is constantly in consultation with experts for technical and strategic inputs, scientific ideas and domain-specific guidance to address the Covid-19 pandemic," the ministry said."A National Task Force (NTF) for Covid-19 is constituted by Secretary DHR-cum-DG-ICMR with Member (Health) NITI Aayog as Chairperson and Secretary (DoHFW) and Secretary (DHR) as Co-Chairs.

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Govt disburses Rs8,320 crore under emergency credit line guarantee scheme

₹17,705.64 crore under the 100% emergency credit line guarantee scheme, out of which ₹8320.24 crore have been disbursed," the tweet saidState Bank of India (SBI) sanctioned Rs11,701 crore, out of which Rs6,084 crore has been disbursed. Credit disbursal for Punjab National Bank was relatively low.

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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy fight could take place on Christmas Day

Boxing fans could be in for a festive treat as Tyson Fury considers taking on Deontay Wilder on Christmas Day.

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Noel Edmonds launches radio station for plants after moving to New Zealand

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Uday Kotak wants govt to give cash to all those earning below 25k and lost jobs

₹25,000 salary bracket, whose jobs are threatened during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis."The Centre should start cash benefit transfer for the people who have lost their jobs.

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Triple H backs WWE In Your House for permanent comeback after 20 year revival

Triple H has said WWE could make In Your House events a permanent fixture again after 20 years away - with a familiar face already making a return. WWE's NXT brand presents Takeover: In Your House on Sunday night, the first event to bear that title since 1999.

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Protesters gather at Trenton’s City Hall demand justice for George Floyd

( NJ State House Tours )TRENTON - Protesters gathered at Trenton’s City Hall on Saturday to protest the death in Minnesota of George Floyd, carrying signs that read Black Lives Over White Comfort and chanting “End police brutality.”Saturday’s demonstration came nearly a week after a march in Trenton that saw police officers kneel down in solidarity with protesters, though vandalism broke out later that night.Most of New Jersey’s dozens of protests stemming from George Floyd’s death last month in Minneapolis have been peaceful, Gov.

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George The Poet: Reality of racism will persist once the news moves on from BLM

Spoken word artist George The Poet has said that the “lived reality of racism will persist” once the news cycle moves on from the Black Lives Matter protests.

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Kim Kardashian 'considers moving into different home' in bid to 'save Kanye West marriage'

Kim Kardashian is desperately trying to save her marriage to Kanye West, and is reportedly considering moving into a "separate home" to "avoid divorcing" her husband.

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Covid-19 may end in India in mid-Sept, govt cites mathematical model-based analysis

New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic may be over in India around mid-September, claim two public health experts from the health ministry who used a mathematical model-based analysis to draw this projection.The analysis shows that when the number of infected becomes equal to those removed from circulation by recovery and death, the coefficient will reach the 100 per cent threshold and the epidemic will be "extinguished".The analysis, published in the online journal Epidemiology International, has been done by Dr Anil Kumar, Deputy director General (Public Health) in the DGHS, and Rupali Roy, Deputy Assistant Director (Leprosy) DGHS in the health ministry.They used the Bailey's mathematical model to draw the projection.

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RS polls: With three resigning, Congress moves Gujarat MLAs to resorts

Ahmedabad: Rattled by resignations of three MLAs ahead of the June 19 Rajya Sabha polls, the Congress in Gujarat on Saturday shifted several of its legislators to resorts and bungalows near their constituencies to thwart any "poaching" bid, a party leader said.With the resignations of Akshay Patel and Jitu Chaudhary on June 3 and that of Brijesh Merja on June 5, the Congress' strength in the 182-member House has been reduced to 65.The effective strength of the House, however, stands at 172 as of now as ten seats are currently vacant - two due to court cases and the rest because of resignations.While, several MLAs from north Gujarat were shifted to a resort near Ambaji in Banaskantha district, those from south and Central Gujarat were moved

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Maharashtra govt to procure 10,000 vials of Remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will procure 10,000 vials of the drug Remdesivir for treating coronavirus patients, Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.The expensive medicine will be made available for the poor and needy patients in the state, he said."GoM to procure 10k vials of Remdesivir. Based on evidence from Laboratory, animal and clinical studies, It has generated promising results in MERS-CoV and SARS which are also caused by Corona Virus," Tope tweeted."WHO (World Health Organisation) Suggests it may have some positive effects in Covid19 treatment.

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Delhi health infra should be used only for its residents: Govt panel

New Delhi: A Delhi government panel has suggested that the health infrastructure of the city should be used only for treating residents of the national capital in view of the COVID-19 crisis, sources said on Saturday, PTI reported.The panel, headed by Dr Mahesh Verma, has submitted its report to the government in which it has said that if Delhi health infrastructure is open for non-residents, all beds will be occupied within three days."Five-member doctors’ committee constituted by Delhi govt states in its report that the national capital’s health infrastructure should only be used for residents, if people from outside are allowed hospitals will reach 100% capacity within three days," ANI tweeted while quoting its Delhi government sources.A

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Coronavirus: What you can and can’t do as Saskatchewan moves to Phase 3 of its reopening plan

Saskatchewan’s reopening plan amid the novel coronavirus pandemic starts on June 8.Restaurants, licensed establishments, gyms and fitness centres, churches and child-care facilities can all reopen, but with limitations. All remaining personal care services, such as manicurists and tattoo artists, can also reopen.Other restrictions, such as the size of public and private gatherings, are changing.Here is what you need to know as Saskatchewan continues to reopen.That is correct.You can now gather in groups of up to 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors.The increase to 30 people for outdoor gatherings was originally part of Phase 4.“(It) doesn’t mean every gathering has to be 30.

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Elton John gives ex-fiancée heartwarming gift 50 years after he jilted her

Elton John has extended a helping hand to his former-fiancée with an extremely sweet gesture – 50 years after he jilted her. Linda Hannon, 76, who lives in the US and was in a relationship with I'm Still Standing singer in 1970, had been in extreme pain in recent months, desperately needing a knee replacement.However, due to financial constraints, she was unable to have the operation as she could not afford to take five weeks off work to recuperate.Due to Covid-19, the surgery where she worked had already cut her hours, making it impossible for her to take unpaid leave.Linda said: “My knee is awful to walk on and I’ve been having shots...

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TN govt to bear education expenses of girl who spent her savings on poor during lockdown

₹5 lakh to help poor during lockdown Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday announced that the state government would bear the higher education expenses of a salon owner's daughter in Madurai who was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his COVID-19 relief work.The salon owner, Mohan of Madurai district, spent his savings earmarked for the education of his daughter Nethra to buy and distribute groceries and vegetables for the poor during the lockdown period, Palaniswami said and appreciated his gesture."The Tamil Nadu government will bear the higher education expenditure of Nethra," the Chief Minister said, adding, it was to honour Mohan's help for the destitute with dedication, sans selfishness during the

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India's Covid-19 recovery rate at 48.2%: Govt

New Delhi: India's coronavirus recovery rate stands at 48.2%, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday.During the last 24 hours, a total of 4,611 Covid-19 patients have been cured.

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Govt destroying economy by refusing to provide cash support to people, MSMEs: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the government of actively destroying the country's economy by refusing to provide cash support to people and small and medium enterprises as he termed the Modi regime "Demon 2.0".He shared a news report on Twitter on the impact the coronavirus pandemic would have on the economy and the state of affairs of the MSME sector in the country.Gandhi has called for an immediate provision of ₹10,000 to the poor and an economic stimulus package for the MSME industry to come out of the current situation."Government is actively destroying our economy by refusing to give cash support to people and MSMEs.

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How Chelsea could line up if Ben Chilwell joins Timo Werner by moving

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Kim Kardashian considers moving to a different house to avoid divorce from husband Kanye West?

Kim Kardashian is reportedly considering moving out to a different house until the Coronavirus lockdown is uplifted. Despite the trouble in paradise reports suggesting that the couple is dealing with some major relationship problems during the ongoing lockdown, Kim and Kanye celebrated their six years of marriage last week.

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Artists used the plywood covering businesses in Uptown as canvasses to paint murals honoring George Floyd.

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Elton John’s amazing gift to the woman he jilted

After Elton John ended their relationship weeks before they were due to marry 50 years ago, their lives took different paths.

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British Divorce Drama 'The Split' Is a Diamond in the Rough Worth Watching (Exclusive)

British drama which wraps its second season in the U.S. on Friday, explores the institution of marriage through a family of female divorce lawyers.

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Celebs Wish Breonna Taylor a Happy Birthday & Demand Justice For Her - Read Tweets

Today (June 5) would have been Breonna Taylor‘s 27th birthday and celebrities are wishing her a happy birthday on social media, while also demanding justice for her.

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Saint Mary’s University moves classes online for the fall as tuition increases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The president also said the university is focused on working closely with the Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association “to maintain a close connection and understanding of student needs.”At the same time, they will help students understand the external sources of funding available to them.While all academic courses and programs will be offered online, the university said it will support special opportunities wherever possible for in-person on-campus participation that is done safely.

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Govt seeks to improve performance, branding of top Indian universities

NEW DELHI : The human resource development (HRD) ministry Friday took a set of decisions to improve performance monitoring and branding of top Indian universities.The higher education department asked the 20 institutes of eminence (IoEs) to quickly get on to the job as unlocking of the covid-19 lock-down continues, and come up with a three year vision document.

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As India unlocks, electronics makers see strong revival in demand

NEW DELHI : With the government allowing several relaxations in the last two phases of the lockdown including sale of non-essentials on ecommerce platforms, consumer electronics companies in India have seen sharp recovery in demand and are hopeful that the trend will continue in the coming quarters.“As sales are slowly resuming, we see the demand getting back to routine and if the situation stays under control, we expect the business to bounce back during Q3 and Q4 this year," a Xiaomi spokesperson said.The spokesperson added that the company is expecting a “strong festive season shopping season later this year" which should help the company reach pre-covid levels soon.

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Franklin Templeton moves to vacate stay on e-voting, says Sebi is the nodal agency

MUMBAI : Franklin Templeton India on Friday moved a plea in the Gujarat High Court seeking that it vacates its order which had stayed the e-voting process. The e-voting of unit holders is required to for monetising the underlying assets of the 6 shuttered schemes.Franklin in its plea said that if the stay is not vacated “it will cause grave harm and prejudice to the more than 3 lakh unitholders of the schemes, including small/retail investors in these schemes as the process of returning the money to these numerous investors will be delayed".Mint has reviewed a copy of the petition.

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India's Covid-19 recovery rate improves to 48.27%: Govt

The recovery rate was 47.99% on Thursday.During the last 24 hours, a total of 5,355 Covid-19 patients have been cured. Currently, there are 1,10,960 active cases in the country and all are under active medical supervision, the ministry said.

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X Factor's Jedward protest on top of moving car during Black Lives Matter march

X Factor stars Jedward have been filmed protesting for Black Lives Matter from on top of a moving car in Hollywood.The twin brothers, John and Edward Grimes, have been busy protesting on top of a moving car in West Hollywood.The pair were protesting with American Pie star Tara Reid in Los Angeles, California, while holding up signs which read, "Black Lives Matter".The Black Lives Matter movement has been catapulted into everyone's feeds after George Floyd was detained by white police officer Derek Chauvin, which led to his death.Footage showed Derek kneeling on George's neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds before he died.The outrage over his death has led to protests across America and the rest of the globe.During the video of Jedward

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Say Her Name: How to Honor Breonna Taylor's Birthday and Demand Justice

Breonna Taylor would have been 27 today.Taylor was an EMT who worked at two local hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, including amid the coronavirus pandemic. She was a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, a niece and a best friend.

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Amit Gupta of Yulu is riding the change

Lounge felt redundant at a time when most businesses had suspended operations or were unsure of how they would go on. It was only after the government announced certain lockdown relaxations in early May, permitting two-wheelers and other vehicles on the roads in some zones from 7am-7pm, that Gupta’s business kick-started again.However, Gupta is quick to clarify that Yulu was not stagnant during the extended lockdown.“February 2020 was one of our busiest months ever.

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Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey on moving towards a new normality after coronavirus pandemic

my constituency have made huge sacrifices over the months to obey the rules, while Boris Johnson’s most senior adviser was breaking them on multiple occasions. It is important to note that, In Scotland, the clear public health advice is to follow the guidance on travel and recreation in this phase.

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Places of worship start preps to reopen, wait for Delhi govt's guidelines

NEW DELHI : A day after the Centre issued SOPs for the reopening of hotels, malls and religious locations, many prime places of worship here have started internal preparations to open their doors to devotees — from installing full body sanitisation chambers to marking spots on the floors to ensure social distancing -- during the coronavirus pandemic.However, the administrations of many such places of worship are waiting for the Delhi government’s guidelines before taking final decisions on when to start receiving the faithful.Religious places within containment zones shall remain closed for public and the ones outside these zones will be allowed to open from June 8, according to the SOP issued by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday to

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Delhi govt revised testing guidelines, will test only symptomatic contacts of COVID-19 patients

coronavirus cases in the past one week, the Delhi government revised its testing strategy for coronavirus patients. In an order dated June 2, the state government announced the new guidelines.The Delhi government earlier issued a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for handling the bodies of COVID-19 patients.

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Ben Shephard gets emotional as he praises brave Kate Garraway over moving GMB return

Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard was visibly moved, as he discussed his close friend Kate Garraway's return to the show.

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Josie Gibson cuts glamorous figure in daring blazer after moving ex boyfriend in

A glamorous and gorgeous Josie Gibson was spotted looking happier than ever just days after moving her ex boyfriend into her home.

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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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