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TopicOmicron

Topic: Omicron

No trial data on 3 shots of Covaxin, as precaution dose begins from next Monday

Trial on third Covaxin shot ongoing, results to be out soon, says Bharat Biotech. ICMR officials say 9-month interval based on studies that show antibodies last 6-13 months.

A recovering Indian economy stares Omicron, reforms needed now. Don’t wait till Budget

Omicron does not respect political sentiments, nor will it stay away out of reverence for democracy. But parties and Election Commission must do their bit.

5 factors will shape Indian economy in 2022, and you can be cautiously optimistic despite Covid

With both GDP and inflation rising, central banks around the world may hike interest rates leading to instability in financial markets. But it’s not all bad news.

India records 90,928 new Covid cases, 495 fresh Omicron infections in a day

The total number of Omicron cases in India stands at 2,630. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 2,85,401, comprising 0.81% of the total infections.

Govt clears air on precaution dose — it will be the same as the first two shots

As Omicron becomes predominant strain in cities, government warns against complacency based on perception that it is mild. First death from Omicron confirmed in Rajasthan.

Bangladesh beating NZ in their home is a big deal. It will make world cricket more competitive

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Delhi imposes weekend curfew as Covid cases surge, but buses & Metro to run at full capacity

All currently applicable restrictions, including night curfew, suspension of education institutes, and restrictions on gatherings, will continue.

Gold holds biggest decline in six weeks as bond yields surge

Ten-year Treasuries had the worst start to a year in more than a decade, with yields rising 12 basis points Monday, the largest first-day jump since 2009.

Week since Molnupiravir was approved for Covid use, few doctors prescribing it, want to wait

Doctors say Molnupiravir may help keep people out of hospitals, but there are concerns about its ability to cause mutation as well as its prescribed dose.

Betty White’s illustrious legacy, and a wish for 2022

The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.