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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicCoronavirus crisis

Topic: Coronavirus crisis

Bill seeking to cut MPs’ salaries by 30% to meet Covid exigencies introduced in Lok Sabha

The bill seeks to replace an ordinance cleared by the Cabinet on 6 April. The ordinance had stated that the pandemic has shown the importance of expeditious relief and assistance.

Parliament Monsoon session begins, Lok Sabha adjourned for 1 hour after obituary references

As the House assembled for the first time since the pandemic started, Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to departed leaders and security personnel who have died since March.

Why Chinese tastes are dictating the size of world’s watches and other luxury goods

Driven by pent-up desire to spend after months of social distancing & unable to travel overseas, Chinese consumers are splurging at home.

How the world can fight back the fear of a coronavirus vaccine

Research says convenience, complacency and confidence are the three sources of hesitancy that will make people reluctant to take Covid vaccines.

UP seeing massive scam of 500% increase in prices of thermometers, oximeters, claims AAP

AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said the Covid-19 kits issued by the state govt is costing around 2,800, while in reality it can be priced at Rs 2,000.

Chyawanprash to sanitisers — Dabur’s Burman family bets on Covid products

Sales of Dabur's flagship Chyawanprash rose 700% last quarter from the previous 3 months, said Gaurav Burman who runs his family office, which oversees about $1.5 billion in assets.

Ensure no restrictions imposed on movement of medical oxygen, Centre tells states

The health ministry said some states are trying to curb free inter-state movement of oxygen supplies by asking suppliers to restrict supply only to hospitals of the state.

With over 96,000 cases in the last 24 hours, India’s Covid tally crosses 45 lakh

While the country's death toll climbed to 76,271 with 1,209 fatalities in a day, the recoveries crossed 35 lakh on Friday.

Over 95,000 new cases push India’s Covid tally past 44-lakh mark, toll rises to 75,000

According to the health ministry, there are currently 9.1 lakh active Covid cases. The fatality rate has dropped to 1.68 per cent while recovery rate was recorded at 77.74 per cent.

India registers 89,706 fresh Covid cases in a day, total crosses 43 lakh

While 33,98,844 people recovered from the virus, India's death toll rose to 73,890 with 1,115 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.