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Friday, June 14, 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

Modi was set to lose 2024 like Vajpayee in 2004. Here’s what changed

If just 1 out of the 66 people watching the sarkari propaganda had changed their mind, the Supreme Leader would have been the Leader of Opposition today.

India to drive growth in oil demand till 2030, transport fuels main reason

International Energy Agency says India's oil demand will be driven by diesel/gasoil requirements in contrast to the rest of the world, where EV boom will lead to lower demand.

Moscow plays hardball with New Delhi over Indians recruited into Russian military for Ukraine war

About 30 Indian nationals have contacted the Russian embassy in Moscow seeking to return after they found themselves in the frontlines of a war they had not signed up for.

Muslims made their vote count. This time Hindus built a coalition with them

Muslim vote is BJP’s biggest worry. Knives are already out and probing its most critical fault line. Without recovering UP, BJP’s decline threatens to become chronic, and progressive.