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Consumer confidence drops to record low: RBI survey
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Consumer confidence has dipped to a new low as the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on lives and businesses across the country, a new survey by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows.
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COVID-19: Singapore Grand Prix cancelled due to 'safety and logistic conce
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Singapore, June 5 (ANI): Formula 1 and race organisers on Friday confirmed that this year's Singapore Grand Prix will not take place due to ongoing safety and logistic concerns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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West Bengal govt starts drive-in Covid vaccination to encourage people to
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 4: Considering the number of Covid positive cases every day during the ongoing pandemic and the fear associated with vaccination, the West Bengal government has initiated a drive-in vaccination campaign, State Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Friday
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Indian visa or stay stipulation period of foreign nationals stranded in In
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Indian visa or stay stipulation period of foreign nationals stranded in India due to COVID-19 pandemic will be considered as deemed to be valid till August 31, 2021, said the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday.
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Ready to face court's decision, says Gautam Gambhir on Fabiflu hoarding ca
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gautam Gambhir on Friday said that he is ready to face the court's decision in the matter relating to the hoarding of anti-viral drug Fabiflu amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Implementation of farm laws will stoke fire, Centre should meet demand of
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): With farmers having expressed their determination to carry on with their protest against new farm laws amid the COVID-19 pandemic, former Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has said that it is responsibility of central government to send them
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Here's how COVID-19 altered drinking habits among young adults
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 4 (ANI): With the implementation of several restrictions, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has somehow managed to alter the drinking habits among young adults, suggested a new study.
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After supporting 1200+ people during COVID-19, Impetus now vaccinates all
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI/PRNewswire): Impetus Technologies has been standing strong with its people and their families since the time pandemic hit India. Since the past year, Impetus has supported 1200+ employees and their family members in the fight against COVID-19.
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Japan's Itamuro Onsen converts as 'workation' amid pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Nasushiobara [Japan], June 4 (ANI): Itamuro Onsen in Japan's Nasushiobara city is a famous tourist destination with hot springs and picturesque views.
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Japan: Workout while playing video games becoming popular
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], June 4 (ANI): Video gaming companies in Japan are reporting record sales, mainly with the Covid pandemic -induced restrictions making more people seek indoor entertainment options.
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Sensex dips 132 points as RBI cuts GDP forecast to 9.5 pc
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed lower on Friday as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained status quo on key interest rates but cut FY22 GDP forecast to 9.5 per cent due to Covid-19 pandemic's impact on lives and businesses.
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Odisha cancels Class 12 board exams due to COVID-19 situation
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 4 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced that board examinations for Class 12 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) has been cancelled, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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