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Mumbai sees 290 new Covid cases, two deaths; active tally at 2,236
The caseload doubling time was 2,471 days, as per official data
 "Mumbai sees 290 new Covid cases, two deaths; active tally at 2,236")
Oil prices fall further as China extends Covid curbs to stop transmission
China's Chengdu extended a lockdown for a majority of its more than 21 mn residents to prevent further transmission of Covid while millions more in other parts the country were told to shun travel
 "Oil prices fall further as China extends Covid curbs to stop transmission")
Two Israel-based antibodies may fight all known Covid-19 strains: Study
Scientists in Israel have isolated two antibodies from the immune system of recovered Covid-19 patients that may neutralise all known strains of SARS-CoV-2 with up to 95 per cent efficiency.
 "Two Israel-based antibodies may fight all known Covid-19 strains: Study")
Beijing under Covid-19 alert after a school, university report fresh cases
The Chinese capital issued a fresh coronavirus alert on Thursday after it reported 21 local COVID-19 infections a day earlier, three of which were from a high school and the rest from a university
 "Beijing under Covid-19 alert after a school, university report fresh cases")
Top Headlines: Rlys' land lease policy, strong festival sales, and more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
 "Top Headlines: Rlys' land lease policy, strong festival sales, and more")
Waiting list for eye transplant at AIIMS Delhi grows threefold after Covid
Dr Titiyal said that he had hoped to touch 3,000 transplantations per year, however, due to Covid, the target will take another nearly three years to achieve
 "Waiting list for eye transplant at AIIMS Delhi grows threefold after Covid")
China's economy hammered but Covid testing firms post record profits
China's zero-Covid strategy of endless testing and lockdowns has hammered its economy and taken a toll on company profits, but it has delivered a windfall for test makers, a media report said
 "China's economy hammered but Covid testing firms post record profits")
Mumbai logs 316 new Covid cases, three deaths; active count 2,218
Mumbai on Wednesday reported 316 new coronavirus positive cases and three fresh fatalities, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said
 "Mumbai logs 316 new Covid cases, three deaths; active count 2,218")
Apple puts on first in-person event since start of pandemic: Details here
Apple is expected to unveil the 14th series of its iconic and ubiquitous iPhone on Wednesday at its first in-person product launch event since before the coronavirus pandemic began
 "Apple puts on first in-person event since start of pandemic: Details here")
LIVE: Union Cabinet approves policy on long-term leasing of Railways' land
300 cargo terminals will be developed in 5 years, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Union Cabinet decisions
 "LIVE: Union Cabinet approves policy on long-term leasing of Railways' land")
China earthquake death toll rises to 74 as Covid lockdown restricts escape
The death toll in this week's earthquake in western China has jumped to 74 with another 26 people still missing as frustration rose with COVID-19 lockdown measures
 "China earthquake death toll rises to 74 as Covid lockdown restricts escape")
High-risk groups priority for latest adapted Covid-19 vaccines: ECDC
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said that individuals in high-risk groups and healthcare workers should be prioritised when the latest adapted Covid-19 vaccines are rolled out.
 "High-risk groups priority for latest adapted Covid-19 vaccines: ECDC")
Office rents in Dubai rebounding, rising faster than in New York, London
Demand for space in the skyscraper and across Dubai is surging as the emirate attracts more wealth and expats due to its nimble response to the pandemic and relatively easy access to visas.
 "Office rents in Dubai rebounding, rising faster than in New York, London")
India reports 5,379 new Covid-19 cases; active cases decline to 50,594
The active cases comprises 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.70 per cent, the health ministry said
 "India reports 5,379 new Covid-19 cases; active cases decline to 50,594")
Data story: India logs 5,379 new Covid cases; death toll at 528,057
India has so far administered 2,139,149,934 vaccine doses
 "Data story: India logs 5,379 new Covid cases; death toll at 528,057")
Italian health agency approves 2 Omicron-specific Covid-19 booster shots
Italy began distributing Covid vaccines in December 2020, but the new boosters represent the first time the country has approved a vaccine dose engineered for a specific variant of the virus
 "Italian health agency approves 2 Omicron-specific Covid-19 booster shots")
Biden announces launch of annual Covid-19 vaccines for 12+ age group
We are launching a new vaccine our first in almost two years with a new approach. For most Americans, that means one COVID-19 shot, once a year, each fall, Biden said in a statement
 "Biden announces launch of annual Covid-19 vaccines for 12+ age group")
India's first nasal vaccine for Covid-19 gets DCGI nod for emergency use
Bharat Biotech's iNCOVACC cleared for 2-dose regimen
 "India's first nasal vaccine for Covid-19 gets DCGI nod for emergency use")
Bollywood needs a superhero to rescue it; revenue still 38% down
Analysts blame industry woes on lockdowns, lack of new content, and growing competition from streaming and over-the-top platforms
 "Bollywood needs a superhero to rescue it; revenue still 38% down")
Share of 'habitual offenders' among convicts lowest since 2016: NCRB
Recidivism has been improving after the pandemic
 "Share of 'habitual offenders' among convicts lowest since 2016: NCRB")