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Maharashtra records 295 new coronavirus cases, two more deaths in a day
The health department said 17,605 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, raising their total count to in the state to 8,52,86,430
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China orders seven-day lockdown in area around world's largest iPhone plant
The abrupt action reflects Beijing's Covid Zero approach to stamping out outbreaks, and is likely to further disrupt Foxconn's main operations base.
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Leadership in a time of constant flux
Covid, climate change, misinformation and Fourth Industrial Revolution have created a perfect storm that needs new paradigm for leadership. Faisal Hoque's Lift offers insights into what that would be
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Covid impact shows that work can be done remotely: Wipro's Rishad Premji
IT companies facing high attrition because they chase the same talent pool and should widen their search, he says
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India records 1,190 new Covid cases, 1,375 deaths; recovery rate at 98.73%
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has climbed to 4,41,09,133, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent, the ministry said.
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Latest LIVE update: PM meets those involved in rescue operations at Morbi
Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here
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Covid-19 pandemic caused lack of communication skills in babies: Research
A recent study by the Harvard Medical School revealed that children born in 2020 lack the necessary communication skills due to Covid-19 Pandemic
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Max Health gross revenue at lifetime high in Q2FY23 on improved occupancy
International patient revenues up 16% during quarter, 110% of pre-Covid average; PAT grows 29% on like-to-like basis
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Russia to China: 40 yrs later, Bappi Lahiri's 'Jimmy Jimmy' is still a rage
In 2022, the song composed by Bappi Lahiri and sung by Parvati Khan for the Mithun Chakraborty-starrer Disco Dancer has emerged as a tool for protest in China
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Covid virus shown to trigger inflammation in brain like Parkinson's: Report
Research led by the University of Queensland (UQ) has found that Covid-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease
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PNB Housing Finance expects 40% jump in disbursals: MD & CEO Kousgi
The domestic housing finance sector is now witnessing robust demand after the pandemic and the country's fourth largest player, PNB Housing Finance, expects a strong growth of 40% in disbursals
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New coronavirus variants causing surge in cases in US, shows CDC data
The data revealed that BQ.1 led to about 14 per cent of new infections in the country in the week ending October 29, while BQ.1.1 caused 13.1 per cent of the fresh cases
India records 1,046 new Covid-19 cases, active cases dip to 17,618
With 1,046 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 44,654,638, while the active cases declined to 17,618
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Thane records 43 new Covid-19 infections in a day; active tally at 300
As many as 43 new Covid-19 cases have been detected in Maharashtra's Thane district, taking the tally of infections to 746,733, a health official said on Tuesday
Asia's factory output weakens on global slowdown, China Covid-19 curbs
Asia is extremely reliant on China. Its zero-COVID policy continues to disrupt supply chains and keep Chinese travelers from returning to Asian tourist destinations. It's also hurting region's exports
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Severe Covid-19 patients at greater risk of post-infection symptoms: ECDC
Individuals who are severely affected by Covid-19 may be at higher risk of post-infection symptoms, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said
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China's Covid-19 restrictions hit iPhone output, shut Shanghai Disney
iPhone production at the plant could drop as much as 30 per cent in November
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Tamil Nadu reports 152 new Covid cases, active tally declines to 1,602
Tamil Nadu reported 152 fresh coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the tally to 35,92,043.
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Inflation struck European firms seek most emergency funds since pandemic
Firms grappling with high inflation and soaring operating costs are seeking fresh short-term liquidity lines in an echo of the worst days of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic
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Apple iPhone output may fall 30% as Covid curbs hit major China plant
Its main Zhengzhou plant in central China, which employs about 200,000 people, has been rocked by discontent over stringent measures to curb the spread of Covid-19
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