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Daily Covid cases dip to 3-month low at 36,470, death toll stays below 500 for a second day

ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.

Air pollution could be linked to 15% of Covid deaths globally, new study says

The study estimates that air pollution contributed to 27 per cent Covid deaths in East Asia, 19 per cent in Europe and 17 per cent in North America.

How malaria remains dormant in human body and reappears months later

Plasmodium falciparum, deadliest malarial parasite, has distinct genetic mechanism that lets it hide in bloodstream undetected for up to 6 months before rainy season, new study finds.

Not a ‘cure’ for Covid but Patanjali’s Coronil kit & drugs are a big hit, 85 lakh units sold

According to Patanjali, Coronil has managed to get a good response from consumers despite the controversy over the company’s initial claims that it was a cure for Covid.

Cadila to boost Covid vaccine production capacity by 70% if it passes human trials

Cadila is looking to hire contract manufacturers for additional 50-70 million doses of its vaccine, on top of 100 million that will come from its own capacity.

Festive season fallout? Delhi sees 4,000-plus Covid cases for 3 straight days

The Delhi govt said the situation was under control despite the rise in cases, while doctors said hospitals had enough capacity to handle the spike.

AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults

The Astra-Oxford vaccine candidate is one of several front-runners in the race for protection against the virus.

Daily deaths from Covid-19 fall below 500 first time in over 3 months, recovery rate crosses 90%

ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.

Speak only in Hindi or English — Delhi govt’s ILBS hospital tells its nurses, other staffers

ILBS says advisory was issued after it received complaints from visitors. It has also barred religious activities inside the premises to avoid 'mass gathering'.

India registers 50,129 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, recovery rate rises to 90%

India's total Covid tally climbed to 78,64,811 while the death toll rose to 1,18,534 with 578 new fatalities recorded in a span of 24 hours.

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CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Agniveer applicants in Army up nearly 10% compared to last year

The planned recruitment of Agniveers annually is nearly 40,000 for the Army, roughly 3,000 for the Navy and 2,700 for the Air Force.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.