After Lockdown, Bollywood Gears Up To Shoot Amid New Normal

New guidelines and restrictions are bound to be in vogue if shooting and other production activities once the lockdown is lifted.

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Sonu Sood Meets Maharashtra Governer To Discuss Initiatives Taken For Safe Travel Of Migrant People

In the meeting, the governor also assured his fullest support for the actor's endeavors.

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US cities fear protests could fuel a new wave of coronavirus outbreaks

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• Officials in US cities engulfed in protests over the police killing of George Floyd are worried the large gatherings of people could spread the coronavirus and lead to a new wave of outbreaks.
• "It's not OK that in the middle of a pandemic we have to be out here risking our lives," Spence Ingram said in Atlanta. "But I have to protest for my life and fight for my life all the time."
• While many people have been wearing masks and trying to keep physical distance, protesters, law enforcement, and even political leaders have been seen not following public health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The massive protests sweeping across US cities following the police killing of a black man in Minnesota have sent shudders through the health community and elevated fears that the huge crowds will lead to a new surge in cases of the coronavirus.

Some leaders appealing for calm in places where people smashed storefronts and destroyed police cars, and police used tear gas to disperse crowds in recent nights have been handing out masks and warning demonstrators they were putting themselves at risk.

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• Police chiefs in Dallas and Atlanta walked their cities' streets and talked directly with demonstrators protesting against the killing of George Floyd
• LIVE UPDATES: Protests erupt across the US for the 5th night in a row, cities implement curfews, Minnesota activates entire National Guard
• PHOTOS: Protests erupted in New York City as police clashed with demonstrators over the killing of George Floyd

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Vishwanathan Anand To Return Home After Being Stuck In Germany For Over 3 Months

The five-time world champion will undergo 14 days quarantine as per rules laid down by the Karnataka government. "He will complete quarantine procedures and come to Chennai as per protocol," Aruna Anand said.

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The European Union's $826 billion stimulus plan to battle the coronavirus is 'too small and too late,' analysts say

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• The European Union on Wednesday proposed a 750 billion euro recovery package as the economic bloc attempts to crawl out of its worst economic crisis in decades.
• Representing a major step towards a revival of the 27-member union, the EU fund is expected to be financed through borrowing, by issuing long-term government bonds in global financial markets.
• While analysts at Bank of America believe the EU fund is a decent starting point to negotiations, they say it is "too small and too late" for urgent economic needs.
• Goldman Sachs analysts praised the plan as more "ambitious" than the Franco-German proposal valued at €500 billion.
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The European Union this week proposed a recovery package valued at €750 billion (about $826 billion), to revive the 27-member bloc from the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic. 

The official process for negotiations will kick off with informal discussions between the European governments, followed by the first formal discussion in the Eurogroup on June 11. 

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• Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the coronavirus recession has been a 'great increaser of income inequality' — with low-paid workers and women bearing the brunt of the fallout
• The Trump administration won't release an official economic projection for the first time in decades as the US grapples with a historic downturn
• Unemployment will be higher in the US than in other advanced economies through 2021, Goldman says

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The founder of a contact tracing firm that's fielded 80,000 job applications in 5 weeks describes what he's looking for in an applicant

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• Public health experts say the US needs an "army" of contact tracers who can help contain coronavirus outbreaks by tracking down everyone patients have come into contact with.
• in late April, CONTRACE Public Health Corps was launched to help with the nation's contact tracing needs. They've already fielded 80,000 applicants.
• The US has gone from 2,200 contact tracers nationwide to 36,000 since the coronavirus began to spread, but CONTRACE co-founded Steve Waters believes the country will need between 100,000 and 300,000.
• Waters told Business Insider successful contact tracers are empathetic, enjoy talking on the phone, and are adept at talking to people in times of crisis.
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A company that was established fewer than five weeks ago and has already received nearly 80,000 job applications shows just how much the coronavirus is reshaping the world.

CONTRACE Public Health Corps, a social enterprise headquartered in Washington, D.C., since April 22, is the brainchild of social entrepreneur Steve Waters. He created it in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has so far infected more than 1.7 million Americans and killed at least 102,000, according to Johns Hopkins data.

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• Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website
• France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
• Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world

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Lockdown 5 To Have Relaxations For Tourism And Hospitality Industry?

For lockdown 5.0, the Centre is exploring ways to fulfill the demand of opening hotels, restaurants, beaches, etc. It is expected that the Union Government may come up with more relaxations which will kick start economic activities in the states.

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IPL Must Go On; Dhoni Still Is One Of Finest Cricketing Minds In India: Former BCCI Treasurer

"It is the IPL GC's decision, but my view is that effort has to be made to try and have that situation where the show must go on," Chaudhry said during a Webinar arranged by Neerja Modi School on Zoom platform.

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How Germany tackled the coronavirus: 9 people tell us they are thankful for good leadership and a robust health system

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• Germany has drawn praise from around the world for its quick and efficient coronavirus response.
• Nine people who are currently living there told Business Insider how they felt the country responded to the pandemic.
• The majority said they were confident in the government handling of the virus and said they felt protected by the country's robust healthcare system.
• Many also praised the calm and rational demeanor of Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has seen a significant increase in approval ratings since the pandemic.
• However, others said that some German states are not prioritizing more essential aspects of society while reopening, choosing to resume the Bundesliga, the German football league, over pre-schools.
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It's the second weekend of May and Berlin is in full swing. Public parks are covered in picnic blankets and sunbathing locals, and the city's much-loved beer gardens are buzzing with people as they gather to drink and socialize in the hot afternoon sun.

Sebastian Wenz, an accountant who lives in the capital, is also there, watching nearby television screens in anticipation as his home soccer team, Hertha BSC, returns to action for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak.

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• Republican politician waited a week to reveal positive COVID-19 test — while calling for an end to coronavirus lockdown
• Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world

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England approach ICC for coronavirus substitutes

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has approached the International Cricket Council (ICC)for a green signal for “coronavirus replacements”, BBC Sport has reported.

“There are still some considerations from an ICC perspective about a COVID-19 replacement,” ECB’s Director of Events Steve Elworthy said. “That still needs to be agreed. I would hope that would be in place well before the Test series (against West Indies) starts in July.”

He went on to say that the board has arrangements planned out. “We’re ready for it, but clearly we don’t want to stray outside of government guidelines and government decision-making.”

England are to host West Indies and Pakistan this summer.

According to ICC rules, a player can only be substituted if they are suffering from a concussion. In case of illness, a substituted player cannot bat or bowl.

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UNGA Adopts New Voting Procedure For Security Council Election Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a new method for the Security Council Election next month. This decision has been taken to maintain social distancing during the elections.

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KL Rahul Lauds Unwavering Spirit, Relentless Efforts Of 'Coronavirus Warriors'; Donates Shoes To Doctors

Rahul has expressed his gratitude to the healthcare workers by donating PUMA shoes to doctors and healthcare workers across the Karnataka's state capital Bengaluru and also sent a heartfelt note thanking them for their heroic efforts.

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Salman Khan Extends Supports To Corona Frontline Warriors, Donates Hand Sanitisers To Mumbai Police

From transferring money into the accounts of daily wage workers in the film industry to providing food to the needy through 'being haangryy' trucks, Salman is doing his bit for the people amid the difficult times.

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Night Curfew Will Continue Even After May 31, Announces Rajasthan Govt

Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has asked for strict enforcement of night curfew even after May 31 to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state.

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State minister Shehryar Afridi tests positive for the coronavirus

Minister of State for Narcotic Control Shehryar Afridi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

He announced the news in a tweet early Saturday.

He said he has isolated himself at home after testing positive. “I need prayers and blessings,” he wrote on Twitter, asking God to save all his countrymen form the pandemic.

Afridi is the latest in a long line of politicians and government testing positive for COVID-19. National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and several sitting MPAs and MNAs have tested positive for the virus.

Pakistan’s coronavirus tally has crossed the 63,000-mark and experts warn that cases are going to increase.

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Pakistan reports record 57 coronavirus deaths in one day

Pakistan reported on Friday 57 coronavirus deaths across the country. This is the highest number of deaths reported in the country so far.

Of these fatalities, 31 people were from Sindh.

Sindh also sent home 1,563 people on Friday who had recovered from the virus. Pakistan’s coronavirus tally has crossed the 63,000-mark.

Also infected are Minister of State Shehryar Afridi and AlKhidmat Foundation Sindh head Dr Tabassum Jafri.

The prime minister’s aide on health, Dr Zafar Mirza, says a record 157 people are on ventilators across the country.

He repeated his calls for people to take precautionary measures and avoid leaving their homes. The number of cases and fatalities is going to rise, he warned.

He said 2,636 cases had been reported in the past 24 hours.

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A partygoer who attended the now-infamous Lake of the Ozarks pool party has tested positive for COVID-19, meaning hundreds could have been exposed

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• A Missouri resident who attended a crowded pool party at the Lake of the Ozarks has tested positive for the coronavirus, local outlet KMBC reported.
• Footage of the crowded party garnered condemnation online. 
• The owner of the bar that hosted the event defended his decision. 
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A Missouri citizen who attended a crowded pool party at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri over Memorial Day weekend has tested positive for the coronavirus, local outlet KMBC reported. 

The Camden County Health Department said one person who attended Backwater Jack's began to develop symptoms on Sunday and was likely "incubating illness and possibly infectious at the time of the visit," according to KMBC. 

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• 62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.

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Police chiefs in Dallas and Atlanta walked their cities' streets and talked directly with protesters, as demonstrations broke out over the death of George Floyd

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• As demonstrations escalate across the US over the death of George Floyd, police chiefs were seen talking directly with and listening to protesters.
• Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall pleaded with protesters to remain peaceful, saying "you can't hit my folks."
• Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields told protesters "you have a right to be upset to be scared, and to want to yell."
• Watch the videos of both chiefs among the protest on Friday evening.
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Protests over the death of George Floyd continued to rage across the United States on Friday evening as tensions escalated between demonstrators and police.

In at least two cities, police chiefs were seen speaking directly with protesters as they attempted to deal with the growing demonstrations.

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• 'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump threatens to send in National Guard in response to protests over George Floyd's death
• Photos show democracy protests reigniting in Hong Kong after China passed a sweeping measure to crush the city's autonomy

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Supreme Court rejects a church's challenge to limits on how many can attend a service during the coronavirus pandemic

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• A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
• Over the dissent of the four more conservative justices, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in turning away a request from the South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista, California, in the San Diego area.
• The church argued that limits on how many people can attend their services violate constitutional guarantees of religious freedom and had been seeking an order in time for services on Sunday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Over the dissent of the four more conservative justices, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in turning away a request from the South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista, California, in the San Diego area.

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• White House health expert Anthony Fauci said he wears a mask to be a 'symbol' of what 'you should be doing'
• Fauci says 2nd wave of COVID-19 is 'not inevitable' in the fall
• A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature

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