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India's coronavirus recoveries cross 500,00-mark; rate now 62.78%
India's Covid-19 tally surged to 8,20,916 on Saturday while the death toll climbed to 22,123 with 519 people succumbing to the disease in 24 hours
 "India's coronavirus recoveries cross 500,00-mark; rate now 62.78%")
Rajasthan's revenue collection dropped by 70% due to Covid-19, says Gehlot
He also said that it is important that "money is pumped and purchasing power of people is enhanced so that demand can be generated".
 "Rajasthan's revenue collection dropped by 70% due to Covid-19, says Gehlot")
Govt has $76-million outstanding loans from Reserve Bank of India
The central government had no outstanding loans in the prior week.
 "Govt has $76-million outstanding loans from Reserve Bank of India")
Affordable housing to free foodgrains, Cabinet approves key announcements
The Cabinet also approved the Centre's increased contribution for both employees and employers share (to 12 per cent from 10 per cent) under the Employees' Provident Fund for another 3 months
 "Affordable housing to free foodgrains, Cabinet approves key announcements")
Rahul doesn't attend Parliament committee meetings on defence: Nadda
BJP leader was responding to his Congress party rival's criticism of the way government has handled border clash with China.
 "Rahul doesn't attend Parliament committee meetings on defence: Nadda")
Coal India unions on 3-day strike to protest against commercial mining, FDI
The workers are protesting against commercial mining and the FDI in the coal sector which was implemented last year by the central government
 "Coal India unions on 3-day strike to protest against commercial mining, FDI")
No goods from Chinese vendors is the new mantra for govt e-market place
The communication has been kept "informal" as banning purchase of country-specific products would be in violation of the World Trade Organization (WHO) rules
 "No goods from Chinese vendors is the new mantra for govt e-market place")
Another hike in fuel prices, petrol and diesel cross Rs 80-mark in Delhi
Diesel was more expensive than petrol in the city for the third consecutive day on Friday
 "Another hike in fuel prices, petrol and diesel cross Rs 80-mark in Delhi")
CBSE decides to cancel Board exams due to Covid-19; to be conducted later
The top court was also informed that the students will have the liberty to opt either for the examinations, to be conducted later, or go with the assessment process based on past performance.
 "CBSE decides to cancel Board exams due to Covid-19; to be conducted later")
Galwan clash: PM must be mindful of his words, says Manmohan Singh
On Friday, Modi had said, at an all-party meeting: "Neither is anyone inside our territory nor are any of our posts captured."
 "Galwan clash: PM must be mindful of his words, says Manmohan Singh")
Galwan Valley face-off: India changes rules of engagement at LAC
Sources said the government had asked the Army to adopt a different tactical approach in guarding the border - the LAC - with China.
 "Galwan Valley face-off: India changes rules of engagement at LAC")
Centre plans to decriminalise provisions of LLP Act, invites comments
More than 1.45 lakh LLPs are registered under the LLP Act and a bulk of them are small and medium enterprises.
 "Centre plans to decriminalise provisions of LLP Act, invites comments")
Central transmission utility hived off from Power Grid Corporation
Power Grid, as a CTU, is responsible for the wheeling of power generatedby power producers and involved in planning transmission systems and operations.
 "Central transmission utility hived off from Power Grid Corporation")
Covid-19: Cut costs, govt tells PSBs after PNB buys Audis for top bosses
The Centre has advised banks to make a 20 per cent reduction in expenditure related to non-core business activities
 "Covid-19: Cut costs, govt tells PSBs after PNB buys Audis for top bosses")
Covid-19 crisis: No plan for another shutdown, says Delhi CM Kejriwal
A decision on capping hospitalisation charges by private hospitals will come after the NITI Aayog member VK Paul-headed committee gives its recommendations in the next two days.
 "Covid-19 crisis: No plan for another shutdown, says Delhi CM Kejriwal")
Moratorium on loans: SC gives 3 days to FinMin, RBI to decide on interest
On March 27, the RBI had announced a three-month moratorium on all term loans in view of the Covid-induced lockdown and related disruptions.
Moratorium: SC asks Centre, RBI to decide on EMI interest within 3 days
During the hearing, the bench said that it is trying to take a balanced view of the matter, and only wants that wider measures should be adopted.
 "Moratorium: SC asks Centre, RBI to decide on EMI interest within 3 days")
After long stint, retrenched Raymond staff stare at tough legal battle
Company denies retrenching 'workers', says cost rationalisation has impacted some managerial positions
 "After long stint, retrenched Raymond staff stare at tough legal battle")
Govt starts skill mapping to help workers get opportunities closer home
The skill mapping exercise shall become the basis of the Centre's intervention in districts through training and recognition of prior learning in order to re-skill and up-skill workers
 "Govt starts skill mapping to help workers get opportunities closer home")
Dues of Central, state govts much higher than official estimates: MSMEs
Claim outstanding amount at Rs 2-3 trillion; SAMADHAN hasn't helped much
 "Dues of Central, state govts much higher than official estimates: MSMEs")
