OCI card holders from US, UK, other select countries allowed to enter India

• The order mentioned that only those OCI card holders will be allowed to enter India who belong to countries with which air bubble arrangements have been finalised by the Civil Aviation Ministry
• On 31 July, India extended suspension on international commercial passenger flights till 31 August in the wake of novel coronavirus pandemic

Embassy’s impressive Q1 results explain scramble for Mindspace Reits

• Mindspace largely has multinational clients occupying its spaces, but the company is not dependent on any one or two clients. Their largest client, Accenture, contributes to 7.7% of gross rentals and they are at 92% occupancy

Telco consumers will be at a disadvantage in duopoly: Sajjan Jindal

• The Indian telecom sector went through a major upheaval following the launch of Reliance Jio’s free services in 2016 leaving only two other private operators in the ecosystem
• This situation was further exacerbated by SC verdict on long pending AGR dues in October 2019

World's first Covid-19 vaccine to be registered next week by Russia: Report

• The vaccine has been developed jointly by the Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian Defence Ministry
• In an earlier report, the final check-up of volunteers testing the coronavirus vaccine showed immunity in all participants, the ministry said

Sushant death case: Centre seeks to be part of Rhea Chakraborty's plea in SC

• The Centre has said that transfer of Patna FIR to the CBI in the case makes it 'a necessary and proper party' to Rhea's plea pending in SC
• The plea has been filed through DoPT's under secretary Satya Prakash Ram Tripathi

Hands-free amenities, ready-to-eat food: Glimpse of your post-Covid train travel

• Indian Railways has developed a special 'post-Covid coach' for travellers
• The IRCTC has recently introduced ready-to-Eat meals in 200 special passenger trains

SII signs deal with Gates Foundation; to price vaccine less than ₹250/dose

• Indian drugmaker has earlier joined hands with Astra Zeneca and Novavax to develop their COVID-19 candidates
• Under this agreement, Pune-based firm can charge a maximum of $3 per dose for the two COVID-19 vaccines

What Indians have been buying during coronavirus pandemic?

Spending patterns of Indian during during coronavirus pandemic reveal just how deeply concerned they are with protecting their health and fortifying their store-cupboards, warding off boredom and keeping their homes (and themselves) neat and tidy

'Friends! My COVID test is negative,' says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Ravi Shankar Prasad went into home isolation after Union home minister Amit Shah had tested positive for novel coronavirus on Sunday

'India also banned TikTok,' Trump defends restriction on Chinese apps

• India last month also banned TikTok along with 58 other Chinese apps, citing data security fears
• Trump has set a deadline of mid-September for TikTok to be acquired by a US firm or be banned in the United States

Actors, crew above 65 now allowed to work: Bombay HC

• In an interview to movie portal Film Companion, Shah had said the clause makes no sense
• Not allowing people above the age of 65 on set was part of the guidelines set out by the state government when it allowed shoots to resume in June

Amazon Prime Day sale: Smart TVs priced under ₹20,000

Amazon Prime Day sale is coming to a halt tonight but many are still in the process of making decisions to purchase electronics, smartphones and other appliances

Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra tests positive for covid-19

• Karnataka has seen a sharp jump in cases in recent days, with most reported in Bengaluru. Over the last one week, 34,139 new cases have been reported across the state including 11,881 in Bengaluru

Kerala landslide: PM Modi announces ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for kin of victims

• At least 15 casualties have been reported from the landslide in Kerala's tourism hub Munnar in Idukki district, after non-stop rains since Thursday

Silver prices jump 45% in just 3 weeks. Why silver is outperforming gold

• Silver rates in India today touched ₹78,000 per kg
• Silver has strongly outperformed gold this year

Serum Institute, Novavax in covid vaccine deal, may produce 100 crore doses

• The agreement is expected to support minimum of 100 crore doses of Novavax's covid vaccine for India and low- and middle-income countries

Mumbai court overturns coronavirus ban on Bollywood stars, crew over 65 years

Mumbai film industry has been struggling to get back on its feet after strict rules banning elaborate scenes and barring senior actors from shoots were unveiled in June

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Rhea Chakraborty arrives at ED office

ED rejected her earlier request that the recording of her statement be postponed till Supreme Court hearing.

Mahindra Q1 result: Net profit falls by 94% to ₹54.64 crore

Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) reported 94% decline in consolidated profit at ₹54.64 crore for June quarter 2020, as against a net profit after tax of ₹894.11 crore in the same period last fiscal

Delhi launches electric vehicle policy, announces incentives up to ₹1.5 lakh

Delhi government will give incentive of up to ₹30,000 for two-wheelers, autos, e-rickshaws and freight vehicles while for cars, it will provide an incentive of up to ₹1.5 lakh

Tata Consumer’s shares re-rate after Q1FY21; valuations match Britannia

• Around 90% of its revenues came from branded business, of which India beverages and foods sales together contributed 65%. The Indian beverages business grew 11%, benefitting from the strong double-digit growth in May and June. The India foods segment grew 19%

Railways diverts some trains due to tunnel damage along Konkan route. List here

• Railways has said that a few trains on Konkan Railway route has been diverted as a tunnel was damaged due to heavy rains

What to do if you get a scrutiny notice from the tax department

• Some of the taxpayers who have reported capital gains are getting scrutiny notices from the tax department asking for more details regarding these transactions.

SBI raises alarm: 'Beware of fraudster sending fake selection letters!'

SBI has said that it never publishes names of selected candidates on the website

Franklin Templeton mutual fund's shut schemes receive ₹4,280 cr since closure

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund's six closed schemes have received ₹4,280 crore from maturities, pre-payments and coupon payments since the announcement of their closure in April, Sanjay Sapre said

Kia Motors launches new Sonet SUV in India: Details here

The new Sonet has been introduced with some first-in-segment features including a 10.25 inch HD infotainment screen

Tencent loses $46 billion as WeChat ban rocks China markets

The U.S. president’s executive order fueled concern that the deteriorating U.S.-China relationship will weigh on companies, economies and markets

Part-time day trading from home is now a global craze. Also in India

• The pandemic has kept millions at home just as low-fee trading platforms spread from America to the rest of the world
• Individual investors also piled into initial public offerings of biotech companies in Hong Kong and left almost nothing for anyone else

Xiaomi to make new version of MIUI to adhere to India’s apps ban

• The company’s Mi Browser had come under fire recently for collecting user information, but the company has refuted the allegations. The company preloads a suite of its own apps onto phones it sells in India

Trump passes executive order on procuring essential drugs from US firms

• The US commissioner of food and drugs has been directed to create a list of medicines, medical countermeasures, and critical inputs that are essential for public health in America

SBI is hiring about 4000 bank officers in various states. Check details

• 'SBI is hiring aspiring bank officers in various states across the country,' SBI said in a tweet
• SBI is conducting this recruitment drive to fill up a total of 3850 vacancies

Delhi airport develops online portal for international passengers

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said the portal will make passengers' journey contactless as they won't have to fill physical copies of a self declaration form and a quarantine exemption form at the time of arrival in India.

New virus in China kills 7, infects 60 in China: Report

• At least seven people have died in Anhui and East China's Zhejiang province due to the virus, the report said
• SFTS Virus is not a new virus. China has isolated pathogen of the virus in 2011, and it belongs to the Bunyavirus category

Here's what Indians have been spending their cash on during Covid-19 pandemic

Spending patterns reveal what matters most to Indians as the pandemic rolls on

Gold prices today fall for first time in 6 days, silver edges lower

• Despite the sharp gains in gold, many analysts still remain bullish on the precious metal
• The latest tranche of sovereign gold bonds closes for subscription today