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We are witnessing three fundamental shifts in the industry today. First, we are seeing acceleration of digital ecosystems touching every aspect of our lives.

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₹2,000 crore for supply of homemade ventilators

₹2,000 crore for supply of 50,000 'Made-in-India' ventilators to government-run covid hospitals in all states and union territories.Of the 50,000 ventilators, 30,000 are being manufactured by Bharat Electronics Ltd and the remaining by AgVa Healthcare (10,000), AMTZ Basic (5,650), AMTZ High End (4,000) and Allied Medical (350), the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday.So far 2,923 ventilators have been manufactured, of which 1,340 ventilators have been delivered to the states/UTs."The prominent recipients include Maharashtra (275), Delhi (275), Gujarat (175), Bihar (100), Karnataka (90), Rajasthan (75).

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Info Edge weathers covid-19 stress, but the coming year is a worry

₹136 crore, as compared to about ₹147 crore in Q3, noted analysts.While the company seems to have pulled through for now, the coming quarters remain a worry. Already, the signs of economic stress on the company are showing.

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Kate Middleton stuns with straight and sleek hairstyle in new appearance

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine teamed up with the for a new video appearance released on Monday evening, and both royal ladies looked elegant as ever for their virtual engagement – which saw the pair host a joint video call with three of their respective children’s hospice patronages.

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Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 22 June 2020

RAFAEL EPSTEIN:So that alarming message that came out yesterday, that’s from the committee, the AH- Australian Health Practitioners- I always forget the initials. Anyway, they, the AHPPC suddenly said, look don’t travel to these suburbs if you cannot travel to and from these local government areas, don’t.One person who sits on that committee is Alison McMillan, the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for the Commonwealth Department of Health.

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Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on 3AW Mornings on 22 June 2020

NEIL MITCHELL:On the line is a member of that key federal committee, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, that's the mob that- the polies love to rattle off the letters, but that's the organisation that really sits in judgment of all these things. The one that recommended the six municipalities be treated as hotspot.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai’i COVID-19 Daily News Digest June 22, 2020

Department of Health:Four Additional COVID-19 Cases on O‘ahuAfter reporting 14 new cases on Saturday and 11 additional cases on Sunday, DOH is reporting four (4) new positive cases of coronavirus today, all of which are adults on O‘ahu. There is one (1) new case at the Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, which now has 15 confirmed cases: six (6) healthcare workers and nine (9) residents.

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Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on The Project on 22 June 2020

WALEED ALY:For more on these latest developments, we’re checking in with Alison McMillan, who’s Australia’s Chief Nursing Officer. Allison, given Victoria had the tightest restrictions, the most conservative approach in the country, why is this happening there?ALISON MCMILLAN:Well, I think we always knew that there was the potential for community outbreaks.

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Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 22 June 2020

LINDA MOTTRAM:Well, a short time ago I asked the Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan, about her concerns about Victoria’s situation.ALISON MCMILLAN:No, I think we’ve- all along we’ve said that we knew that we would see community outbreaks, and this is one of those. What we’re seeing is very definitive and decisive action in Victoria to prevent further community transmission, and we’ve got confused that they’re getting on top of this.

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China launches final satellite in GPS-like Beidou system

BEIJING – China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its Beidou constellation that emulates the U.S. Global Positioning System, marking a further step in the country's advance as a major space power.

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine scores No. 1 song, 'TROLLZ,' with Nicki Minaj after prison stint

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has achieved a major milestone within the music industry: a No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Stocks to Watch: Infosys, TCS, Bharti Airtel, HDFC AMC, Axis Bank, Asian Paints

NEW DELHI : Here’s a list of stocks that may be in news on Tuesday:IT companies: President Donald Trump has signed an order temporarily halting access to several employment-based visas, affecting hundreds of thousands of people seeking to work in the US. The order freezes new H1-B and H-4 visas, used by technology workers and their families, as well as L visas for intracompany transfers and most J visas for work- and study-abroad programs, through the end of the year.

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Trump bans H-1B visas, green cards till the end of this year. 7 facts you should know

Key points from Trump's latest visa order:1) High unemployment, depressed demand:In the administration of our Nation’s immigration system, we must remain mindful of the impact of foreign workers on the United States labor market, particularly in the current extraordinary environment of high domestic unemployment and depressed demand for labor.2) Order expiry on December 31:This proclamation shall expire on December 31, 2020, and may be continued as necessary.

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Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace

Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Sylvania Ford, races Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Drink Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris G TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - Ryan Blaney held onto the lead after a restart with two laps to go Monday, earning his second straight win at Talladega Superspeedway on a day that began with NASCAR drivers throwing their support behind Bubba Wallace. Blaney nipped Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

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Pandemic may force SaaS industry’s consolidation: Sridhar Vembu

India Private Equity Report 2020 by Bain and Co., along with Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA). In an interview, Sridhar Vembu, chief executive officer, Zoho Corp., a SaaS firm, spoke about how the pandemic may impact the industry, need for financial prudence and the challenging times ahead.

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New COVID-19 Regulations Mean That the Party Is Over for Ibiza Super-Clubs This Season

press release.For the clubbing world, the announcement is the effective nail in the coffin of the 2020 season for Ibiza mega-club institutions including Pacha, Amnesia, Privilege and Hï, which can all host thousands of clubbers on any given night. Four days prior to the official government announcement, Hï and and its outdoor sister space Ushuaïa announced that they would not open for the 2020 season due to concerns about the inability to ensure social distancing.Before the regulations were announced, club operators had floated a variety of contingency plans including sanitary precautions, new layouts and decreased capacity.

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry send charity a thank-you letter for distributing meals amid coronavirus pandemic

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are saying thank you to a charity. The regal couple reached out to a StreetGames CEO Jane Ashworth and expressed their gratitude for those providing positive and engaging work in their communities amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 22 June 2020

BRENDAN MURPHY:Good afternoon everybody, giving a brief Commonwealth update on the coronavirus situation nationally. I think obviously all the attention at the moment is on Victoria.

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Fired US attorney refused to sign letter critical of NYC

WASHINGTON – A day before Geoffrey S. Berman was axed from his job as head of the U.S.

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Suspension of foreign work visas to free up to 5.25 lakh jobs in US: White House

WASHINGTON : The temporary suspension of foreign work visas including H-1B and L1, that benefit Indian IT professionals, is expected to free up to 5,25,000 jobs in the US, senior administration officials said after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in this regard.“The sum total of what these actions will do in terms of freeing up jobs over the course of the rest of 2020 is about 5,25,000 jobs," a senior administration official told reporters during a conference call."Quite a significant number, where President Trump is focusing on getting Americans back to work as quickly as possible after we’ve suffered this hit to our economy based on the coronavirus and the harm it’s done," the official said.A proclamation of Trump on Monday

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Trump suspends H-1B visa for rest of 2020

H-1B visas: Reason for suspensionTrump said the step was essential to help millions of Americans who have lost their jobs due to the current economic crisis.Issuing the proclamation ahead of the November presidential elections, Trump has ignored the mounting opposition to the order by various business organisations, lawmakers and human rights bodies.When it comes into effectThe proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.They would now have to wait at least till the end of the current year before approaching the US diplomatic missions to get

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Michelle Obama Urges Youth To ‘Channel Your Frustration Into Our Democracy’

Michelle Obama urges youth to make their voices heard not just in the streets but at voting booths.

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WWDC 2020 round up: Key announcements made by Apple

Apple's annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC), which is happening indoors this year due to covid-19, kickstarted today. The five day event will involve multiple online sessions involving developers from around the world.The key features and upgrades coming to iOS, macOS, iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS later this year were announced at the keynote on day one.Apple's focus this year was to offer greater customisation to iPhone users and for that they have taken inspiration from Google's Android.The iOS 14 will include an app library, which seems a lot like app drawer on Android.

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Mystics' Natasha Cloud, LaToya Sanders to skip WNBA season

WASHINGTON – Washington Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders are opting out of participating in the 2020 WNBA season for the league’s reigning champions.In a social media posting Monday, Cloud cited a desire to “fight on the front lines for social reform,” while Sanders explained in a statement issued by the club that taking the season off “is what’s best for my health and family.”Their announcements follow those of other WNBA players who have said they won’t be a part of plans for a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July in Florida without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Locked up in Wigan and Leigh: The criminals put behind bars so far in 2020

Wigan and Leigh have had their run-ins with the justice system during the first six months of 2020.Here are a selection of criminals, either from the borough or who committed crimes there, who have been jailed so far this year.A troubled dad who killed his daughter weeks after saying he feared he couldn't look after her was jailed for 12 years.Daniel Ashurst, 33, told a mental health nurse he was afraid he would struggle to cope with 14-month-old Hollie when his partner returned to work following maternity leave.The court heard that during the day of his daughter's death, Ashurst and Leanne Thompson had exchanged a number of messages in which they discussed bills and said they missed each other.

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AP source: Players' board rejects 60-game season by 33-5

NEW YORK – The executive board of the Major League Baseball Players Association rejected a proposed 60-game schedule by a 33-5 vote, daring Commissioner Rob Manfred to give a unilateral order for the regular season's start and provoke what figures to be lengthy and costly litigation over the impact of the coronavirus.The union's vote was confirmed by a person familiar with the meeting who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement was immediately made.Manfred was expected to take the next step later Monday as baseball descends into the type of labor strife that led to eight work stoppages from 1972-95.With the collapse of a negotiated deal, playoffs are set to remain at 10 teams rather than expand to 16,

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Golden Globes Sets Late February Date After Oscars Delay

The 2021 Golden Globes has been set for Feb. 28, 2021, after the Oscars, and several other awards shows, delayed their 2021 editions due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Free face coverings available at 4 different sites in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health is offering face coverings at four different sites in Volusia County.[RELATED: Florida Surgeon General issues mask advisory to curb COVID-19 crisis]This past weekend Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees said residents should still wear face coverings where social distancing is not possible.Health officials said face coverings are as important as ever during the coronavirus pandemic as businesses reopen.The free face coverings will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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News Scan for Jun 22, 2020

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced over the weekend that it has stopped two randomized clinical trials exploring the use of the antimalaria drug hydroxychloroquine for treating and preventing COVID-19.The NIH halted the ORCHID study, which was

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Biden campaign agrees to 3 general election debates, slams Trump team for seeking more

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 11, 2019 shows US President Donald Trump(L) as he departs the White House, in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2019, and former US vice president Joe Biden during the kick off his presidential election c WASHINGTON - The Biden campaign has agreed to participate in three planned general election presidential debates in the fall, while slamming the Trump campaign’s push for more debates as an “effort to change the subject” and “create a distracting ‘debate about debates.’”Joe Biden’s campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon penned a letter, obtained by Fox News, to the Commission on Presidential Debates outlining the campaign’s expectations for the debate schedule this fall.RELATED: Blind voters fear

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Orlando Pride withdraws from Challenge Cup after players and staff test positive for COVID-19

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Pride announced the team has withdrawn from the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup after players and staff tested positive for COVID-19.The team did not say how many players or staff members tested positive.The players and staff members who tested positive were asymptomatic.“This was obviously a difficult and disappointing outcome for our players, our staff, and fans, however, this is a decision that was made in order to protect the health of all involved in the Challenge Cup,” said Orlando Pride EVP Amanda Duffy.

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Seminole State College announces reopening plans for fall semester

SANFORD, Fla. – Seminole State College announced its plans to begin its phased reopening plan for fall 2020 Monday.The college released portions of its process saying classes will continue online with a limited number of in-person courses.The decision was made under guidance from its Safe Campus Reopening Task Force, a group of employees, members of the student body and campus leaders. The task force presented general recommendations to the Board of Trustees and was also developed with consultation from educational, medical and community partners, according to a news release.The college was approved to begin its reopening plan July 6, with its fall term set to begin Aug.

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Zac Efron Reportedly Secretly Living in Byron Bay, Australia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Where in the world is Californian Zac Efron living these days? According to the Daily Mail, it may be on the other side of the globe. The outlet reports that multiple locals in Byron Bay, Australia have seen him around town.

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NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace

NASCAR drivers push the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, driven by Bubba Wallace, to the front of the grid as a sign of solidarity with the driver prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alaba (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.The stock car series was left reeling and angered by the racist act that came less than two weeks after it banned the Confederate flag on its properties at Wallace’s

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Trump administration extends ban on H-1B, other visas until end of 2020

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is extending a ban on green cards issued outside the United States until the end of the year and adding many temporary work visas to the freeze, including those used heavily by technology companies and multinational corporations.A senior administration official who spoke to reporters Monday on condition of anonymity says the ban will stay in effect until the end of this year in an effort to free up jobs in an economy hammered by the coronavirus.The administration estimates the measures will free up to 525,000 jobs for Americans.The ban on new visas applies to H-1B visas, which are used by major American technology companies, H-2B visas for nonagricultural seasonal workers, J-1 visas for exchange

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D.L. Hughley collapses onstage, later tests positive for coronavirus

D.L. Hughley announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.Hughley, 57, was performing at the Zanies comedy club on Friday evening for the second night of four when he suddenly fell unconscious in his seat.

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House Democrats file bill nixing citizenship data-gathering

ORLANDO, Fla. – President Donald Trump's administration would be barred from gathering citizenship data through administrative records under a bill introduced Monday in the House, marking the latest challenge to an order Trump issued after the Supreme Court nixed his plan to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census.The bill introduced by House Democrats would nullify Trump's order last July directing the U.S. Census Bureau to gather citizenship information from the administrative records of federal and state agencies.

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Golden Globes Sets Late February Date After Oscars Delay

2021 Golden Globes has been set for Feb. 28, 2021, after the Oscars, and several other awards shows, delayed their 2021 editions due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.Indeed, the Globes' new date is the same date that the 2021 Oscars was originally set to occupy.Though the official date for the 78th Golden Globes had not yet been announced, the show typically airs in early January, and it was previously announced that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return as hosts.As usual, the ceremony will air live coast to coast from 5-8 p.m.

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Correction: Religion-Black Catholics story

NEW YORK – In a story June 21, 2020, about Black Catholics, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Ansel Augustine was a young priest in New Orleans in 2005. Augustine was a youth minister at his parish, not a priest.

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Brian Austin Green shares rare photo with 3 youngest sons

Megan Fox, posted the photo on Instagram on June 21, captioning it, "My heart ❤️ Happy Fathers Day everyone.

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Apple Watch can now detect if you're washing your hands and will start a 20s countdown

Apple Watch can now tell when you’re watching your hands and will automatically start a 20 second countdown.

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Golden Globes 2021 rescheduled to Oscars former slot as it’s pushed back due to Covid-19 pandemic

Golden Globes has followed the lead of the Oscars and Baftas and delayed its annual awards ceremony in 2021.The awards show is usually held at the beginning of January and while host Tina Fey and Amy Poehler had been confirmed, a date had not yet been announced.And now it has been revealed that the ceremony will take place on February 28, the date vacated by the Oscars.The British Academy film awards has also pushed back its ceremony from February 14 to April 11, in line with the postponement of the Academy Awards which will now take place on April 25.The Golden Globes said on Twitter: ‘We are excited to announce the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards will take place on Sunday, February 28, 2021.‘The ceremony will air live coast to coast 5-8

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Golden Globes shifts awards show to date vacated by Oscars

The Golden Globes has followed the lead of the Oscars and Baftas and delayed its annual awards ceremony in 2021.

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NME Radio Roundup 22 June 2020: The Killers, Laura Marling, Aluna and more

The Killers were taking to Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage for their headline set. Topping the festival for the second time in their career (the first in 2007 – a show that was plagued with sound problems), Brandon and co.

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Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Leave Royal Titles Off Letter to Charity

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not use their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles in a new letter to a charitable organization.

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Glastonbury Festival share stage-by-stage playlists of this year’s cancelled line-up

Glastonbury Festival have shared a series of playlists, each corresponding to a different one of their stages, featuring artists who were set to play on their respective line-ups.

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Glastonbury share ‘virtual’ guide to celebrate festival from home

Glastonbury organisers have shared a “virtual line-up” collating the upcoming coverage and online content that will be available in celebration of the festival’s 50th-anniversary.The Worthy Farm bash’s 2020 edition – due to be headlined by Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift – was cancelled in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.In the week that would have seen the gates being opened, an official breakdown of “the full festival experience” has today (June 21) been posted on Glastonbury’s official website.Topped by the BBC’s extensive coverage plan, the online bill includes 2020 mainstage Spotify playlists, a portal allowing punters to upload their photo memories and the recently announced V&A online exhibition.

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The Best Adidas Deals We've Found So Far at the Amazon Summer Sale

Adidas clothing, accessories and sneakers! The Adidas sale is happening right now as part of the Amazon Summer Sale (aka Amazon Big Style Sale). For a limited time, score up to 30% off on Adidas collection and up to 50% off on Adidas Stella McCartney pieces. In addition to Adidas other favorite fashion brands on sale during the Amazon Summer Sale include Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Tumi and Rebecca Minkoff.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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