Indian companies struggling against the coronavirus pandemic and a domestic credit crunch are facing another obstacle: competition from state governments to sell debt.

States in Asia’s third-biggest economy are planning to crank up bond sales by 18.2% this quarter from a year earlier to make up for a decline in tax revenue due to an economic slowdown.

They usually have lower credit risks than companies, and are offering higher yields than before, which could entice investors.

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Jordan Davis Performs His No. 1 Hit ‘Slow Dance In A Parking Lot’ To Close Out ‘Canada Together: In Concert, Presented By TD’

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Coronavirus outbreak: Crowd gathers at Wisconsin state Capitol to protest COVID-19 restrictions

A large crowd gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Friday to protest restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order would have expired on Friday but was extended to May 26.

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Sylvan Lake asks would-be visitors to ‘stay home’ during COVID-19 pandemic

The town of Sylvan Lake in central Alberta is telling would be tourists to stay away. Chris Chacon explains.

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Coronavirus: Alouettes coach Khari Jones optimistic CFL will return this season

Khari Jones is optimistic that the 2020 CFL season can be salvaged in some form.

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Trust Index: Florida Department of Health includes coronavirus re-tests in statewide testing totals

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the fight against coronavirus, the state of Florida releases daily reports and has created an online dashboard that is updated twice a day.

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UFC will hold 3 events with no fans in Florida in May

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Chernobyl Diaries star Dimitri Diatchenko ‘dies aged 52’

Chernobyl Diaries star Dimitri Diatchenko has reportedly died at the age of 52.

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America's Got Talent star dead: comedian Grandma Lee passed away aged 85

America’s Got Talent finalist Grandma Lee has sadly passed away months after suffering a broken hip following a fall.

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Elvis Duran’s ‘Stay At Home Ball’ Lineup: Alessia Cara, Charlie Puth, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo And More

Elvis Duran has a big lineup prepared for the first-ever “Elvis Duran Stay At Home Ball” livestream concert.

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High court declines to revisit immigrant issue during virus

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Friday declined a request by states who cited the coronavirus pandemic in asking the justices to reverse course and temporarily halt a Trump administration policy that makes it harder for legal immigrants to become permanent residents if they use public benefits.

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Florence Pugh Will Hit The California Desert In Psychological Thriller Don't Worry Darling

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'Chernobyl Diaries' actor Dimitri Diatchenko dead at 52

Actor Dimitri Diatchenko, who was known for his role in “Chernobyl Diaries,” has died, Fox News confirmed. He was 52.

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Adam Lambert Dishes on His First Full-Length Studio Album in Five Years During HappE! Hour

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China sends team of medical experts to North Korea to 'advise on Kim Jong-un's health'

China has dispatched a team of medical experts to North Korea amid questions surrounding Kim Jong-un's health.

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'Chernobyl Diaries' star Dimitri Diatchenko dies at 52

Chernobyl Diaries star Dimitri Diatchenko has died unexpectedly at the age of 52.

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Orange County Superintendent shares plans for graduation ceremonies

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins shared the latest plans for graduation ceremonies.

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Dr. Hinshaw defends provincial shut down of large events amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Orange County officials believe they’ve pinpointed the local coronavirus peak. Here’s when it happened.

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Universal employees furloughed due to virus closures auto -enrolled in Florida unemployment system

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What Juice WRLD Said About Anxiety Last Year Ahead of 'Righteous' Release & More on 'First Stream Live'

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Myleene Klass breastfeeds son Apollo in sweet snap as she juggles work with mum life in lockdown

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Trophy hunter who shot giraffe 'proud' of sick vid as she taunts Ricky Gervais

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Joanna and Chip Gaines on the farm! A look inside their charming country home

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Kim Kardashian shares behind-the-scenes look at her fragrance shoot

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Bella Thorne slips into a tiny bikini as she dances by the pool during quarantine

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America's Got Talent 4 finalist and comedian Grandma Lee passes away at the age of 85

Ace comedian Grandma Lee who initially rose to fame after having participated in the fourth season of America’s Got Talent has passed away at the age of 85 years. For the unversed, she was one of the finalists of the much-loved show. This piece of news has been confirmed by her son Kelly who has stated that the lady was staying at the living facility located in Jacksonville, Florida where she breathed her last on Friday i.e. on April 24, 2020.

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MGM Lays Off 50 Staffers Across Studio

MGM has cut some 50 staffers from across the studio in the latest round of layoffs to hit Hollywood in the wake of the coronavirus-related shutdowns. The pink slips were handed out on Friday, affecting every division of the studio and its staff of 750.

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Kim Jong-un's sister 'tyrant in waiting' if illness claims dictator brother's life

The sister of North Korea's supreme leader, dictator Kim Jong-un, could be even more ruthless than her brother - and is lying in wait to seize power if he dies after being struck him down by a mystery illness.

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High school student makes clear face masks to help deaf and hard of hearing communicate

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‘Humanity at its best’: Elderly Kansas farmer mails N95 mask to NY governor for health care worker

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he was touched by the gesture.

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Firefighter who survived COVID-19 brings insight to med students

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Some businesses defy Texas rules on virus-related closings

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Small business owners who used small banks say PPP money is hitting their accounts

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Pelosi: No more virus bailouts without state and local aid

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Liverpool put Georginio Wijnaldum and Sadio Mane contract talks on hold amid COVID-19

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Bleach Companies and Doctors Issue Warnings After Trump Suggests Injecting Disinfectants to Fight Coronavirus

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Fecal matter in New Castle County suggest higher number of COVID-19 cases than recorded

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How Beyoncé, Kris Jenner and More Are Giving Back Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Celebrities are doing everything they can in order to help others amid concerns over the coronavirus.

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Bucks County woman asks for prayers for husband with COVID-19 on ventilator

Bucks County woman asks for prayers for her husband while he is on a ventilator suffering for COVID-19. FOX 29's Joann Pileggi reports.

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Tennessee men caught price-gouging nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer avoid fines with donation

NASHVILLE, T.N. - Two Tennessee brothers accused of price gouging and hording a stockpile of nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer amid supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic avoided criminal punishment after reaching a settlement with the state attorney general’s office Tuesday.

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Live Nation Details Ticket Refund Plan for Canceled, Rescheduled Shows

Fans who purchased tickets to a canceled Live Nation show at one of the company's venues will have a chance to get a full refund or accept a 150% credit toward a new ticket for a future date and part of a newly-announced ticket relief program.

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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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