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Keep middle seats empty on domestic flights whenever possible, DGCA to airlines

NEW DELHI: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to allot seats to passengers in such a manner so that the middle seat is kept vacant, provided load factor and seat capacity permit the arrangement, a senior official with the watchdog said.

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Paramilitary canteens bar sale of over 1,000 imported products: Report

NEW DELHI: Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB), which runs canteens supplying consumer goods to paramilitary forces personnel, has banned over 1,000 imported products, including Skechers footwear, Red Bull drinks and Tommy Hilfiger shirts, as part of it move to sell only ‘swadeshi’ products.

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Coronavirus: ICMR research shows 4 or more doses of HCQ prevents covid-19

NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in a clinical study among healthcare workers, highlighted that taking four or more maintenance doses of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine was associated with a significant decline in the risk of contracting covid-19.

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Air India to refund for cancelled tickets during lockdown

NEW DELHI: Air India Limited will initiate refunds without levying cancellation charges to passengers who missed their flights during the lockdown period, the state-owned airline said in a communication to its travel agents on Monday.

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Covid-19 lockdown: Hyundai May sales at 6,883 units

NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor India, the country’s second largest vehicle manufacturer, on Monday reported domestic wholesales of 6,883 units for May, having resumed operations after weeks of lockdown earlier last month.

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CAPF canteens ban non-swadeshi products from HUL, Jaguar, Eureka Forbes, others

NEW DELHI : In tune with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for a self-reliant India, the government has decided to not sell over 1,000 non-swadeshi products from firms like Jaguar, Eureka Forbes, HUL (foods) at paramilitary forces' canteens from today.

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Microsoft laying off journalists in favour of AI: Report

NEW DELHI: Technology giant Microsoft is reportedly laying off journalists in favour of artificial intelligence (AI) software. This includes people who work on the company’s MSN news website and its Edge browser, reports The Guardian. Journalists have reportedly been told that they aren’t required anymore because the AI can stand in for them.

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Rural unemployment rate falls to 17.92%, lowest since lockdown

NEW DELHI: Rural unemployment rate in India dropped to 17.92% in the week ended 31 May as against 25.09% in the previous week, marking the lowest job loss rate since the country went into a preventive lockdown in the fourth week of March.

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Govt rejects Flipkart's proposal for entering food retail sector

NEW DELHI : The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has rejected Walmart-backed Flipkart’s proposal seeking approval for entry to the food retail sector citing a regulatory issue, an official said on Monday.

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Monsoon rainfall hits Kerala right on time

NEW DELHI : Marking the commencement of the four-month long rainy season in India, the southwest monsoon hit Kerala today, coinciding with its normal date. "The southwest monsoon has made an onset over Kerala," India Meteorological Department (IMD) director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. This is in line with the predictions.

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Delhi borders to be sealed for a week, other restrictions to be eased

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government on Monday announced that borders across the national capital will be sealed for a week even as it has invited suggestions on when they should be opened and if free treatment should be extended to people from across the country at hospitals owned by it. The suggestions can be sent by Friday.

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India's cautious states open up even as virus cases rise

NEW DELHI – More states opened up and crowds of commuters trickled onto the roads in many of India's cities on Monday as a three-phase plan to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown started despite an upward trend in new infections.

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Biocon partner Mylan gets favourable ruling in insulin device patent row

NEW DELHI: Biocon Ltd’s biologics partner Mylan received a favourable ruling from the US Patent and Trademark Appeal Board (PTAB) in its dispute with Sanofi over four patents of their insulin injection pen.

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₹2 a litre in Mumbai today

NEW DELHI : As the gradual opening up of the economy begins today with 'Unlock 1', the Maharashtra government has hiked cess on fuel by ₹2 a litre. As a result, the price of petrol and diesel has gone up by ₹2 a litre each in Mumbai and other parts of the state with effect from today.

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Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus, met DG last week

The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning.

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DGCA extends deadline for PW engine replacement to 31 August

NEW DELHI: Directorate General of Civil aviation (DGCA) has extended to 31 August the deadline for replacement of Pratt & Whitney (PW) engines that power Airbus A320neo planes operated by airlines like IndiGo and GoAir as the airlines were unable to carry out the necessary process during the covid-19 induced lockdown, a senior official at the aviation regulator told Mint.

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The Latest: India climbs to 7th biggest outbreak in world

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Covid-19 lockdown: Maruti May sales at 18,539 units

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Limited--the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer--sold 18,539 units in May having resumed production in a phased manner at two of its units last month after easing of lockdown curbs.

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Bollywood music composer Wajid Khan dies at 42

NEW DELHI: Singer-composer Wajid Khan, of Bollywood music director duo Sajid-Wajid, died in Mumbai on Monday morning due to kidney complications. He was 42. The duo is known for their music in Salman Khan blockbusters such as Wanted and Dabangg.

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India’s manufacturing PMI contracts sharply in May

NEW DELHI: India’s manufacturing activity contracted sharply in May as the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown led to firms reducing their staff numbers at the quickest pace in over 15 years. The number was, however, slightly softer than in April.

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Lockdown: Auto firms resume biz but just-in-time production model under strain

NEW DELHI: As automobile manufacturing companies and their component makers start production after a long hiatus, the just-in-time model of production has come under immense pressure due to lockdown in several parts of the countries, non-availability of labourers and curbs on inter-state movement of vehicles.

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Mike Pompeo says China using tactical situation on ground to its advantage

NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has slammed China for using a tactical situation on the ground to its advantage and threatening its neighbours like India and others.

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Uttar Pradesh, Bihar govts to job hunt for migrant workers

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will find jobs for millions of migrant workers displaced due to the coronavirus-led lockdown. This when the states rehabilitate more than 5.5 million migrants who have returned to their hometowns in the last two months.

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LPG cylinder price hiked from today. Latest rates here

NEW DELHI : After three months of consecutive rate cuts, the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders was increased today. "For the month of June, 2020, there has been an increase in international prices of LPG. Due to increase in the prices in international market, the RSP (retail selling price) of LPG in Delhi market will be increased by ₹11.50 per cylinder," Indian Oil said in a statement.

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Stocks to Watch: Yes Bank, Kotak Bank, TCS, IDBI Bank, Infosys, Adani Power

NEW DELHI : Here’s a list of top stocks that may be in news on Monday:

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Probe blames safety lapses for deadly India gas leak

NEW DELHI – A committee appointed by India’s top environmental court has blamed “gross human failure” and lack of basic safety norms for a gas leak in a South Korean-owned chemical factory that killed 12 people and sickened hundreds.

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Boosting exports is key to the quick revival of MSME sector: Nitin Gadkari

Based on the new definition, the MSMEs will be able to explore business avenues, owing to the addition of turnover criteria, says Nitin Gadkari

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Modi Cabinet rejig likely by Sep, ministers' appraisal to begin in some weeks

NEW DELHI: The second term of the Narendra Modi government is likely to see its first reshuffle by September, sources familiar with the development told Mint. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government completed its first year in office on Saturday, after being re-elected for a second five-year term in May last year.

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Domestic cooking gas price raised

NEW DELHI : As restrictions are being eased and India slowly opens up for business, domestic cooking gas price for June has been raised.

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PM speaks of economic restart with no room for complacency

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Union government was taking measures to restart most economic activities, but added a note of caution that people cannot be complacent and must take more precautions against the coronavirus.

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India now seventh worst-hit country in world with over 1.8 lakh Covid-19 cases: WHO

New Delhi: India has now become the world's seventh worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus cases with its tally of 1,82,143, according to the World Health Organization's COVID-19 tracker.

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Special trains from/to Maharashtra will run as per schedule from today: Railways

Railway Board Chairman told Maharashtra Chief Secretary that law and order issues might arise if the trains get cancelled at the last juncture

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From 3k daily flights pre-lockdown, Indian airports now handle a few hundred

Indian carriers operated a total of 2,340 flights till Friday after resumption of the services on Monday after a two-month nationwide lockdown

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Infosys sees marginal impact on profits amid covid-19; CEO salary at $6.15 mn in FY20

NEW DELHI : IT services major Infosys has said its profitability may be "marginally impacted" and its cash flows negatively affected amid covid-19 pandemic.

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Hygiene, social distancing norms in focus as restaurants gear up to reopen

NEW DELHI : Restaurant operators and retailers are now looking forward to resume business activities after the government on Saturday allowed them to re-open from June 8.

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Jharkhand, Andhra, Maharashtra anxious about running special trains from Monday?

New Delhi: Hours before the Railways begins operating 200 special passenger trains, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have expressed reservations over the services planned from June 1, the national transporter said Sunday.

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Biocon arm conducts trial for drug to treat severe covid-19 complications

Results of the study on the drug, itolizumab, which treats cytokine storms, are expected by mid-July

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Lockdown easing: Restaurants don't see business resumption as confusion prevails

NEW DELHI: Even as restaurants await clarity from various state government on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for social distancing that they need to follow, owners of high-end eateries say that restrictions like curfew between 9 pm and 5 am, and no permission to serve alcohol and limitation on seating will delay revenue generation for the industry.

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Covid-19: India to maintain interoperable health registry of citizens

NEW DELHI: The health crisis stemming from the covid-19 pandemic has expedited the implementation of National Digital Health Blueprint, languishing for over two years, aimed at maintaining interoperable health registry of all Indian citizens.

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Uttar Pradesh okays interstate travel but riders apply for NCR areas bordering Delhi

LUCKNOW : The UP government on Sunday allowed interstate travel but left it to the district administrations of Ghaziabad and Noida to take a call on the movement of people from adjoining New Delhi.

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Indian Railways to repaint isolation coach tops to reduce the heat inside

NEW DELHI : The non-air conditioned Covid care isolation coaches will soon get a solar-reflective coating, which would bring down the temperature inside by 5-6 degrees Celsius, if a trial being conducted by railways on 100 such coaches is successful.

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Unlock 1.0: Fresh challenges in tackling covid-19

NEW DELHI: Unlock 1.0, announced by the Union home ministry on Saturday, may have brought cheer to a majority of Indians and industry leaders, but restart of businesses and crowds on the roads may pose fresh challenges for the government in tackling covid-19.

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₹1,230 cr in equities during lockdown; keeping high liquidity for possible redemptions

NEW DELHI : Mutual funds have invested just ₹1,230 crore in stock markets during the lockdown and industry experts believe they are still waiting for a good "entry point" and maintaining high liquidity for any possible redemptions by corporate houses.

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Unlock 1.0: Hotels to train staff, amp up sanitisation drive before reopening

NEW DELHI : Hospitality chains have started training and upskilling their teams as the Union home ministry -- with an economic focus -- on Saturday allowed hotels and restaurants to resume operations in the 'unlock 1.0' phase. After a three-month pause, which resulted in a loss of about ₹1500 crore in March and April, the industry will be up and running from 8 June.

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Anti-China app goes viral on Android, million downloads in less than 2 weeks

NEW DELHI: The Remove China Apps has quickly gone viral among Android smartphone users in India. It claims to remove apps made by Chinese companies from your phone and has a simple interface. You download the app, click scan now and it gives you a list of apps on your phone that come from Chinese companies, which includes names like TikTok, ShareIt, CamScanner and more.

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Uttar Pradesh to let shops, supermarkets open, containment zone norms stay

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday allowed shops, salons and single brand supermarkets to open from 9AM to 9PM as it set out to relax the two-month old lockdown to restore the health of the state’s economy. Lockdown restrictions, particularly in containment zones, would remain in place till 30 June.

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Armed with sanitizers, masks, owners and retailers await state nod to open malls

NEW DELHI: Malls that are likely to open up starting 8 June, subject to state approvals, will proceed to do so with a detailed set of rules and guidelines. These would include multiple temperature screenings, social distancing in stores and common areas and minimizing crowds at high-touch points such as elevators and escalators. Developers say this will be the "new normal" for businesses as they resume operations.

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India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 Covid-19 cases, toll hits 5,164

NEW DELHI : India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry.

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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