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Karnataka goverment gives Rs 2,000 subsidy to Covid-hit street vendors

Karnataka government gave Rs 2,000 in subsidies to over 2 lakh registered street sellers throughout the state as part of the economic assistance package for the Covid-affected, besides move to vaccinated them as soon as possible.

Jun 9, 2021

Neglecting inflation leaves global economies sitting on a time bomb: Report

According to Deutsche Bank, if the Federal Reserve maintains its current policy position of keeping interest rates steady, inflation will rebound. "Inflation will reappear in 2023, though it may take a year longer," predicts economist David Folkerts-Landau.

Jun 8, 2021

How Savaari meets demand for COVID medical emergencies [details]

Savaari has provided service to 25,000 customers with their medical emergencies and puts passengers and drivers safety first during commute.

Jun 1, 2021

No stimulus but more Covid exemptions in GST announced by FM

According to the finance minister at the GST council, no final decision has been made on a fresh stimulus plan to boost the economy amid the pandemic.

May 29, 2021

Malaysian govt announces total lockdown as Covid cases surge

Due to an upsurge in daily Covid-19 cases, Malaysia will be placed under total lockdown. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in new Covid infections in Malaysia.

May 29, 2021

How to incorporate exercise in your inactive WFH day

"Born Digital" Indian workers seek 4-day week amid pandemic

More than three in four young Indian workers believe that employers should offer the opportunity to work a four-day week to promote employee well-being post-pandemic, a new report said on Wednesday.

May 27, 2021

Karnataka lockdown left many hungry — not just poor; COVID heroes step up [details]

Karnataka government extended its lockdown by 14 days in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, but has it really addressed the basic needs of the masses?

May 26, 2021

Sensex opens Monday in green, banking stocks rise

The top gainers on the Sensex Monday morning were State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Maruti Suzuki India, while the major losers were Titan Company, UltraTech Cement and Hindustan Unilever.

May 24, 2021

What is CoviSelf? ICMR Approves New COVID-19 Home Test; Issues Advisory [Download Details]

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved the use of CoviSelf, a self-use rapid COVID-19 test, for home testing

May 20, 2021

Karnataka announces Rs 1,111 crore Covid relief package; here's what it will be used for [details]

Amidst speculations about extending lockdown due to rising Covid cases in rural parts of the state, Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a relief package of Rs 1,111.82 crore for those in distress due to the Covid induced lockdown.

May 19, 2021

Beyond photo-ops, J&K Govt rescued these MSMEs via interest subvention [proof here]

The recent interest subvention incentives provided 'oxygen' to COVID-affected MSMEs in J&K. IBTimes spoke to a few business leaders on the ground to know the truth.

May 15, 2021

Radhe Movie Review: Salman Khan's chaos of set pieces, wasted efforts

Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai; Cast: Salman Khan, Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, Jackie Shroff; Direction: Prabhudeva; Rating: * * (two stars)

May 14, 2021

COVID-19 may cause erectile dysfunction after recovery; viral presence found in penile tissues [details]

The study by researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is the first to demonstrate the presence of COVID-19 in penile tissue.

May 12, 2021

Fact check: Viral video of police assault is old — not from K'taka [truth here]

An old video of a police assault on a civilian has gone viral with a false context that it occurred in Karnataka during the current lockdown.

May 11, 2021

Vivo X60 Pro review: Camera leads, rest follows

Here's a look at Vivo X60 Pro, which is a camera-centric premium smartphone, and how it fairs in the market amidst targeted competition.