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of India (LIC), the country’s largest buyer of stocks, may cut its equity investment target to about ₹30,000 crore for the current year, the lowest in a decade, as new premium growth declined amid coronavirus-related disruptions, two people directly aware of the insurer’s internal discussions said.

LIC invested around ₹47,000 crore in stocks in the year to March, a 21% decline from the previous fiscal year, according to official data.

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Livestream: Michelle And Barack Obama, Lady Gaga, Beyonce & Many More Featured In Virtual Grad Ceremony

On Sunday, YouTube is presenting a virtual graduation ceremony to all those graduates who won’t be able to accept their diplomas onstage this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lizzo Kicks Off The Class of 2020 Event With A Pumped Up Pomp Circumstance March

As so many young people across the country have missed out on graduation due to the coronavirus pandemic, stars like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Camila Cabello have come together to put on a special show just for them – and it all started with the incomparable Lizzo.

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Lose your lockdown love handles in 14 days with this easy diet plan

Has more than two months of lockdown wreaked havoc with your diet? Don’t panic, you’re not alone.

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NI may fast-track reopening road map to match south

Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration may copy what is happening south of the border and sanction the reopening of its retail sector when it meets tomorrow.

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Jennifer Connelly says lockdown has been 'really difficult' due to the 'lack of human connection'

The past few months of lockdown laws, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, have been challenging for many.AndJennifer Connelly has opened up about the struggles she's faced, particularly the toll of a lack of human interaction, as she isolates with her family in rural Vermont.The 49-year-old actress spoke to Emmy magazine as their June cover star and confessed 'it's been really difficult.' Not easy:Jennifer Connelly confessed on Sunday that she and her family have found lockdown 'really difficult' due to the 'lack of human connection''I can’t remember if it’s three weeks or four weeks now that we’ve been here,' she began. 'We don’t go anywhere.

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Ariel Winter showcases her curves in a pair of overalls at a studio with boyfriend Luke Benward

Ariel Winter showcased her curves in a fitted pair of overalls on a visit to the studiowith boyfriend Luke Bernard in Los Angeles.The 22-year-old Sofia The First voice actress made the most of her curvaceous figure in an all-black ensemble during her Sunday morning escapade.As she nestled a large iced coffee and new script, her doting beau carried a large tripod back to their car. Sunday morning: Ariel Winter showcases her curves in a fitted pair of overalls, during a visit to the studio with boyfriend Luke Bernard in Los AngelesThe 25-year-oldDumplin' star, who is more than a foot taller than his love, sported a black Batman t-shirt, light grey shorts and a pair of crew socks from the In-N-Out Burger chain.

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Canadian troops may be called to testify in court cases against long-term care homes

Stephen Birman and Lucy Jackson of Toronto law firm Thomson Rogers are leading a proposed $20-million class-action lawsuit brought against the Altamonte Care Community on behalf of the Toronto home’s residents and their families.They say the troops’ firsthand observations could be critical in proving their clients’ claims against the home and that they plan to try to collect service members’ statements during the course of their lawsuit.The Department of National Defence says military personnel have an obligation to report their observations about any mission and acknowledges they can be called upon as witnesses in legal proceedings.

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Pandemic deals 'fatal blow' to arts with €10m revenue loss

Artists and others working in creative industries say they've lost more than €10 million in revenue since venues closed due to Covid-19 restrictions while over 12,000 cultural events have been cancelled so far this year.

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Ryan Seacrest's health scare has ABC insiders 'extremely worried' amid rumors he may not return to NYC

worried about Ryan Seacrest's health after the stroke-like symptoms he exhibited during last month's "American Idol" finale. New reports suggest Seacrest and his ABC colleagues are concerned, too — with one claiming he dreads leaving the Los Angeles area when "Live with Kelly and Ryan" returns to filming in its New York City studio.Near the end of the May 17 "Idol" broadcast, Seacrest, 45, seemed to slur some of his words.

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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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I May Destroy You, Da 5 Bloods

American Chopper is on the channel that's hard to not call the Discovery Channel but is technically just called Discovery, and the kids' movie Artemis Fowl is skipping theaters and heading straight to Disney+. But there's stuff on Netflix too, of course, most notably the new Spike Lee movie Da 5 Bloods and Season 2 of dating reality series Dating Around. There are plenty of options of stuff to watch if you need a break from watching the news. If this isn't enough and you're looking for even more hand-picked recommendations, sign up for our free, daily, spam-free Watch This Now newsletter that delivers the best TV show picks straight to your inbox, or check out the best shows and movies this month on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.

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Brit tourist trapped down well for 6 days after breaking leg being chased by dog

A tourist who was being chased by a dog fell into a 13-foot deep well where he remained trapped for several days.Brit Jacob Roberts broke his leg when he fell into the well near Petjatu on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.After six days without food or water, he managed to attract the attention of a passing farmer who raised the alarm.Local search and rescue chief Gede Darmada said: "Jacob's calls for help were heard by a local who was going to feed his cows."After being winched from the bottom of the well Jacob, 29, said that he had been chased through the village by an aggressive dog and stumbled into the well by accident.South Kuta police chief Yusak Agustinus Sooai said: "He looked thin and injured."The victim claimed to have been

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Jennifer Lopez's fiancé Alex Rodriguez shares look inside their incredible garden

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine and Alex Rodriguez have been making the most of the lockdown and have been enjoying spending quality time with their family in Miami. The celebrity couple have the most incredible mansion close to the beach, and over the weekend, A-Rod shared a new photo from inside their large garden, sharing a glimpse of their outdoor pool as he sat at the table with a morning coffee.

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Health Canada recalls some hand sanitizers over industrial grade ethanol content

Health Canada says some hand sanitizers are being recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol.The agency says industrial-grade ethanol contains chemicals that may not be approved for use in hand sanitizers.

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David Beckham shares adorable photo of Harper looking just like mum Victoria

Little Harper Beckham is showing she has mum's sense of style after dad David's cute snap of his very grown up daughter.

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India has nearly 2.5 lakh coronavirus cases, but recovery rate at 48.37%

highest ever single-day spike of 9,971 new Covid-19 cases and 287 deaths in 24 hours.The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the country's coronavirus count has now climbed to 2,46,628, including 6,929 deaths.Meanwhile, the ministry said ICMR has further ramped up the testing capacity for detecting the novel coronavirus in infected persons. There are 759 Covid-19 testing labs in the country at the moment, including 531 government ones and 228 private once."1,42,069 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.

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₹12.33 lakh cr in FY20 due to reduction in corp tax, increase in PIT exemption

NEW DELHI : The gross direct tax collection in 2019-20 fiscal dipped 4.92 per cent to ₹12.33 lakh crore on account of reduction in corporate tax rate, increased standard deduction and personal I-T exemption limit, the Income Tax department said on Sunday.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in a statement, said the fall in tax collection is on expected line and temporary in nature.The gross direct tax collection in 2018-19 fiscal stood at ₹12,97,674 crore.The government had lowered the net direct tax collection target for 2019-20 fiscal to ₹11.70 lakh crore in the Revised Estimates, from ₹13.3 lakh crore projected in Budget presented in July 2019.Although CBDT has not made public the actual net direct tax collection in 2019-20,

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Worldwide covid-19 cases pierce 7 million mark, more than 4 lakh deaths

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I May Destroy You, Da 5 Bloods, and More TV Shows and Movies to Watch the Week of June 7, 2020

I May Destroy You might just be the TV show of the summer. The new, gripping drama stars Michaela Cole (Chewing Gum) as a young woman who was drugged and sexually assaulted after a night out and must piece together what happened in the following days.

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Werder's survival hopes dented in 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg

BREMEN – BREMEN, GermanyWolfsburg took a step toward the Europa League and Werder Bremen moved closer to a historic relegation from the Bundesliga as Wolfsburg won their meeting 1-0 on Sunday.Both teams' players kneeled around the center circle before the start in an anti-racism gesture following the protests across the United States.They were heading for a largely uneventful 0-0 draw in torrential rain before the 82nd minute, when Wolfsburg's substitute winger Felix Klaus curled in a cross from the right and Wout Weghorst met it with a bouncing header into the Werder goal.The result leaves Werder, last a German champion in 2009, in 17th place and facing relegation.

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Jack Grealish sent message by Gareth Barry amid Man Utd transfer interest

Jack Grealish has been given the thumbs up to impress in Project Restart by former Premier League title winner Gareth Barry.

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COMMENTARY: The closure of the border reveals the differences between Canada and U.S.

longest nonmilitarized international border in the world, and strong economic ties.About 90 per cent of the Canadian population lives within a one-hour drive of the border.

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Lisa Faulkner stuns fans in bold white outfit - and Meghan Markle would love it

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Only would be brave enough to choose a white outfit to wear in the kitchen! The celebrity chef and her husband are back on our screens for John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen, and her outfit on Saturday's show was something we can totally see the wearing. Taking to Instagram, Lisa shared a breakdown of her chic ensemble, writing: "Lots of you asking about my outfit today on #johnandlisasweekendkitchen. Shirt from @dorothyperkins white jeans @mintvelvet and blue suede kicks @insidejigsaw."Styled by Jessica Shoker, her Dorothy Perkins striped shirt cost £22, and while the style only appears to be available in the maternity section, there are several other .

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Secondary schools may not fully reopen until January with next year's exams delayed

coronavirus pandemic will extend deep into 2021 for schools, it has been warned. Dr Gavin Morgan, from government advisory body SAGE has warned that continuing to keep children out of school was "100% worse" than the threat of coronavirus.

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Covid impact: Large steel mills return to near normal production levels in May

MUMBAI : After an unprecedented fall in domestic steel production in April due to one of the most stringent lockdowns in the world, large Indian steel manufacturers revived production to normal through May. Preliminary production numbers from two large firms, JSW Steel and Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL), and industry estimates for others suggest that average capacity utilisation has improved to nearly 75% level in May, backed by renewed domestic demand.

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When job loss helps build a dream career

NEW DELHI : The ongoing job crises constantly remind Ashutosh Vyas of the hard times he went through during the 2008 recession. He had just started working as a sales executive in Bengaluru’s Barclays when the financial disaster hit the world.

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Lisa Kudrow's son isn't a fan of her work

Lisa Kudrow's son is "not a fan" of her work. The former 'Friends' star - who has 22-year-old Julian with husband Michel Stern - doesn't often talk about her work with Julian and is happy to keep it that way, as she wants their relationship to be purely familial.

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This is what it's like to launch a restaurant in lockdown

highergroundmcr.co) and taken part in charity events for Eat Well MCR."We call him the life raft," Joseph said of Paul. "He didn't ask for anything in return, he just wanted to help.

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Next summer's school exams may be further delayed, parents have been warned

exams as pupils attempt to regain months of lost learning, according to The Sunday Times.The regulator is considering pushing exams from May to as late as July and continuing this summer's emergency marking system.An Ofqual spokeswoman told the PA news agency that the regulator recognised pupils, parents and teachers were concerned about disruptions caused by the pandemic.She said: "Our overriding aim is to ensure exams and assessments are as fair as possible and we are working closely with the Department for Education, exam boards and groups representing teachers, schools and colleges, to carefully consider a range of possible measures."We will provide further information in the coming weeks."Schools began a phased reopening on June 1,

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Friends star Lisa Kudrow says she's happy her son isn't a fan of her work

Lisa Kudrow said her 22-year-old son Julian isn't a fan of her work.

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Lisa Nandy 'very proud' of Black Lives Matter protesters - 'you can't be silent'

Labour’s Lisa Nandy today declared she is "very proud" of Black Lives Matter protesters taking to streets amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding: "You cannot be silent".

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Simple food swaps for weight loss that you can make during lockdown

weight loss journey during lockdown, you're not alone. As the coronavirus pandemic, has been a stressful time in our lives it's fairly understandable to let ourselves go when it comes to food.

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Jeremy Clarkson: Top Gear star in 'full-blown row' with two strangers 'Unpleasant idiots!'

Jeremy Clarkson has branded those that walk in the countryside "argumentative idiots".The Top Gear star has spoken out on two "unpleasant" encounters he has had recently, when things got "heated".The 60-year-old admitted that he had his weight in mind when he set out on what turned out to be a 10-mile hike with his girlfriend Lisa Hogan.The Grand Tour favourite had been urged to do a perimeter walk of his land by fellow farmers, but had previously been reluctant.However, he said the recent coronavirus pandemic had changed his mind, in his latest column for The Sunday Times.Although things took a turn for the worst when he came into contact with two strangers along the way.He started: "I was recently told that if you go to a COVID-19

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'It was like a massive storm and then I found the sunlight' - How a homeless charity is a lifeline for 22-year-old Alice

new referrals for both short term mental-health interventions and longer term psychotherapy.Asked what would have happened if she didn't have the support, Alice says: "I know it's a bit dark but I would have probably committed suicide, cos of how bad it has got."If I didn't have my partner to go to or my family or support, I would have ended up committing suicide by now."Laura, a mental health worker at Centrepoint, says the lockdown has been particularly tough for young people like Alice.She says the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has had a particularly severe impact on people with insecure financial prospects."For a lot of young people, there's a massive increase in anxiety, just the uncertainty of not knowing what's ahead",

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RZA shares Bruce Lee-inspired new track ‘Be Like Water’

RZA has paid tribute to Bruce Lee in a new song ‘Be Like Water’.The rapper has often cited Lee as an inspiration, with Wu-Tang Clan‘s debut album ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ famously referencing 1973’s Enter the Dragon, the legendary martial arts star’s final film before his death, as well as the Shaw Brothers’ The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.“Bruce Lee’s teachings extended beyond physical martial arts. He was full of philosophy and mindfulness,” RZA said in a statement.“His quote ‘Be water my friend’ is profound and multi-tiered in definition.

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10-foot great white shark kills surfer in Australia

SYDNEY – A 60-year-old surfer was attacked and killed by a 3-meter (10-foot) great white shark off the coast of northern New South Wales state on Sunday, officials said. The man received a bite to the back of his thigh and was brought to the shore by other surfers who had fought off the shark, a surf rescue group, Surf Life Saving NSW, said in a statement.

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Vedanta reports massive Q4 loss as it attempts to take company private

MUMBAI : Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd reported net loss of ₹12,083 crore in the March 2020 quarter, compared to profit of ₹3218 reported in the year-ago period. Vedanta is in the process of seeking the assent of its public shareholders to delist the company from Indian stock exchanges.While revenue fell 15% year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹19,513 crore for the quarter, the massive quarterly net loss is attributed to a write-off of ₹17,132 crore on impairment of assets in oil and gas, copper and iron ore businesses.

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Martin O'Neill makes Celtic and Rangers claim as he backs Steven Gerrard ahead of 'huge' season

Steven Gerrard deserves time to get it right.Few Old Firm managers survive back-to-back trophyless seasons but former Celtic boss O’Neill insists Gerrard must be cut some slack given Rangers’ recent history.The former Liverpool captain oversaw a competitive opening half of the season and ended 2019 with Rangers’ first win at Celtic Park since 2010.It meant that the teams headed into the winter break with Celtic just two points ahead of Rangers, who had a game in hand.A catastrophic collapse after the break meant that Neil Lennon’s side were 13 points clear when the league was called prematurely following the Covid-19 outbreak. Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every

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NEW DELHI : While it hoped to earn more revenue through liquor sale, the Delhi government has collected only about ₹235 crore, excluding the new 'special corona fee', between May 4 and 30.The liquor sale was allowed in the city from May 4 -- with the starting of lockdown 3.

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Tree crashes into woman’s car near Lake Davis in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A tree crashed into a woman’s car near Lake Davis on Catherine Street in Orange County on Saturday night.A possible tornado was spotted in Orange County on Saturday.Pollyanna Cosandey said she left her home for one of the first times since March and she went to run an errand.[RELATED: Tree crashes into woman’s house in Orange County]Cosandey said the winds picked up fast and the tree crashed and shattered her windshield.Powerlines were down throughout the area and there was not a single scratch on her.“I felt so lucky, nothing major happened,” she said.[RELATED: 8 houses damaged after possible tornado hits Orange County]“I thought it was going to crash in, but it didn’t,” she said.Cosandey waited to see if something

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Coronavirus cases in India rise to 2.46 lakh, highest one-day spike. State tally here

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Tree crashes into woman’s house in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A tree crashed into a woman’s house in Orange County near Lake Davis on Saturday night.A possible tornado ripped through the area.National Weather Service officials will continue to look into the wind strength of the possible tornado.Video shows the tree went right into the kitchen of the house.The roof was also damaged in Saturday’s storm.Eight homes in Orange County were damaged Saturday night.Seven counties in Central Florida were under a tornado warning at some point on Saturday.The tornado warnings have expired.

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Videos and photos show possible tornado hits Central Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Seven counties were under a tornado warning in Central Florida at some point on Saturday night.The tornado warnings have expired.Surveyors with the National Weather Service will track the damage and have an official report on Sunday.A possible tornado was spotted over Lake Conway in Orange County.Video shows a funnel over Lake Conway.Storm damage was spotted along Fern Creek Avenue and Pineloch Avenue in Orlando.Storm damage along Ferncreek Ave.

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US students look to seek admissions in colleges closer to home

coronavirus pandemic.At the University of Texas at Arlington, commitments from state residents are up 26% over last year.Ohio State and Western Kentucky universities are both up about 20%. Deposits paid to attend Michigan State University are up 15% among state residents, while deposits from others are down 15%.Colleges and admissions counselors credit the uptick to a range of factors tied to the pandemic.

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More than 4,000 customers without power in Central Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 4,000 customers are without power in Central Florida on Saturday night, according to Duke Energy.Around seven counties in Central Florida were under a tornado warning at some point on Saturday night.Video from Saturday night showed a possible tornado in the Lake Conway area in Orange County. The tornado warnings have since expired.In Orlando, more than 1,000 customers are without power.The Duke Energy site shows 1,000 customers are without power in Ocoee.

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Joe Jonas Pregnant Sophie Turner Join Black Lives Matter Protest: ‘No Justice, No Peace’

Joe Jonas, 30, and Sophie Turner, 24, shared photos and videos from a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday, June 6 following the death of George Floyd. “We stand, we kneel, we lay down with you,” the Game of Thrones star posted on her Instagram story, adding the hashtags, #BlackLivesMatter, #ICantBreathe and #NoJusticeNoPeace. The pregnant actress appeared to be surrounded by hundreds of peaceful protestors sitting and laying in a grassy field in what fans believe to be Mammoth Lakes, California.

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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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