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Topic: COVID-19

Indian economy is poised for double-digit growth: Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar

Kumar said the disinvestment climate looks better, and the government is also much better prepared for a third Covid wave.

India registers 41,506 new Covid-19 cases, 895 deaths

India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 3,08,37,222, while the active cases declined to 4,54,118, according to Union Health Ministry data.

‘Long wait at airport, no food or water’ — IOA chief alerts Olympians about Tokyo ordeal

While IOA president Narinder Batra asked Olympians to go through it all with a smile to support Japan during ‘extraordinary’ event, organisers promised to address concerns.

Is giloy a ‘magic Covid herb’ or liver killer? Mumbai study casts shadow on ayurvedic remedy

Giloy or guduchi is a climber with heart-shaped leaves, commonly used in ayurveda/herbal medicine. Its ‘immuno-boosting’ ability has made it part of Ayush Covid management protocol.

Indian economy showing signs of revival from second Covid wave, says finance ministry

Releasing it’s monthly economic report for June, the ministry further said that a health monsoon, increasing Kharif sowing, and unlocking of states is expected to ease inflation.

India records 43,393 new Covid cases, 911 deaths in last 24 hours

The active cases comprise 1.49% of total infections and national recovery rate stands at 97.19% according to health ministry data.

Pfizer wants to push third booster dose of Covid vaccine, but US says ‘no need’ yet

Pfizer says it has received initial data showing that a third dose of its existing vaccine is safe & can raise neutralising antibody levels by 5 to 10 fold compared with original vaccine.

Cabinet approves Rs 23,123 crore package for improving health infrastructure to fight Covid

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said this is the second phase of Centre's Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness package, adding that Rs 15,000 cr was allotted to this end earlier.

Sanofi-GSK get approval for Phase 3 clinical trial of Covid vaccine candidate in India

According to Sanofi, the Phase 3 study will include over 35,000 volunteers aged 18+ across sites in the US, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

India registers 45,892 new Covid infections, 817 deaths in last 24 hours

Health ministry data showed an increase in active cases after 55 days, comprising 1.50% of total infections. The national recovery rate stood at 97.18%.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?