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Topic: Covid cases

3 cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, driving China’s Covid spike detected in India

The first case of BF.7 was detected in October by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. Two cases have been reported from Gujarat & one case from Odisha, according to officials.

Streets around Nizamuddin Markaz are abuzz again as the Tablighi Jamaat HQ reopens after 2 yrs

The Markaz's chief was given the keys to reopen the headquarters — sealed in 2020 after a Tablighi Jamaat congregation was blamed for spike in Covid cases — following a Delhi HC order.

Schools shut in several Beijing districts as China reports over 26,000 Covid cases in a day

On Sunday, China reported 26,824 new local cases, nearing April’s peaks. It also recorded two deaths in Beijing, up from one on Saturday, which was China’s first since late May.

From closing venues to temporary lockdowns — how Chinese cities are clamping down on Covid

Cases hit 2,898 in mainland China on Sunday, putting pressure on the country's controversial zero Covid policy. Shanghai's Disney Resort closed the entire resort Monday.

China ramps up Covid testing, hastily shuts down institutions as infections mount

Authorities reported 2,089 new infections Tuesday, the highest since August. Cases have risen after increased domestic travel during the National Day Golden Week earlier this month.

Active Covid-19 cases nearing 48000, data shows

The Union Health Ministry data on Sunday showed that India's total tally of COVID-19 cases has risen to 4,45,34,188, with 47,922 active cases.

45% of samples sequenced in India since January had Omicron, shows Covid lab network INSACOG

INSACOG, in its latest bulletin, revealed that nearly half of all Covid-19 samples sent for genomic sequencing in India since January this year have been identified as Omicron.

As Covid cases rise in Delhi, experts say little reason to worry as most people have immunity

Delhi Monday reported 512 Covid cases, up 12% from Sunday. New cases are highest since 20 February. Total number of positive patients in Delhi is 1,518, highest since 3 March.

India registers 2,183 new Covid cases, 90% jump in last 24 hours

The country also reported increase in Covid deaths with 214 fresh fatalities, while active cases declined to 11,542, as per the health ministry's data.

Covid spike: Delhi asks schools to stay alert, shut down if need be

No let-up in wearing masks, sanitising hands or maintaining social distance, the Education dept tells schools in fresh advisory.

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India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.