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FinMin contributed over Rs 900 cr towards Covid vax development: Official
The Union Finance Ministry contributed over Rs 900 crore to COVID vaccine development under 'Mission COVID Suraskha' resulting in India becoming a leader in vaccine production, said a top official.
 "FinMin contributed over Rs 900 cr towards Covid vax development: Official")
Goldman Sachs, Nomura downgrade China GDP forecasts as outlook darkens
Goldman Sachs lowered its projection for China's gross domestic product growth to 3% from 3.3%, citing weaker-than-expected July economic data as well as near-term energy constraints
 "Goldman Sachs, Nomura downgrade China GDP forecasts as outlook darkens")
Covid's harmful effects on brain reverberate years later, finds study
While anxiety and depression occur more frequently after Covid than other respiratory infections, the risk typically subsides within two months, researchers found
 "Covid's harmful effects on brain reverberate years later, finds study")
Chinese economy at 'critical stage of stabilisation': Premier Li Keqiang
Li stressed efforts to shore up market entities, stabilise employment and prices, and guarantee people's livelihoods.
 "Chinese economy at 'critical stage of stabilisation': Premier Li Keqiang")
Delhi logs 1,652 new Covid cases, 8 more deaths; positivity rate 9.92%
With this, Delhi's caseload went up to 19,88,391 and the death toll to 26,400, it said.
 "Delhi logs 1,652 new Covid cases, 8 more deaths; positivity rate 9.92%")
Airlines will have to take action against flyers without mask: DGCA
DGCA said it will be conducting 'random checks' in aircraft across the country to see if the Covid protocol is being enforced or not
 "Airlines will have to take action against flyers without mask: DGCA")
Maharashtra records huge jump in new coronavirus cases at 1,800; 6 more die
With these fresh additions, the overall COVID-19 tally rose to 80,76,165, while the death toll increased to 1,48,180, said the department in a bulletin.
 "Maharashtra records huge jump in new coronavirus cases at 1,800; 6 more die")
Mumbai reports 975 new Covid cases, highest since July 1; two more die
With these additions, the overall COVID-19 tally surged to 11,34,479, while the death toll increased to 19,668, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a bulletin.
 "Mumbai reports 975 new Covid cases, highest since July 1; two more die")
Covid: Delhi sees nearly two-fold rise in hospitalisations in a fortnight
Even though the rise in infections and hospitalisations is not yet alarming, experts have reiterated the need to wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour
 "Covid: Delhi sees nearly two-fold rise in hospitalisations in a fortnight")
How Pashtepada's smart school inspired 50,000 schools in Maharastra
Digital classrooms are now far more common and advanced than they used to be a few years ago
 "How Pashtepada's smart school inspired 50,000 schools in Maharastra")
Assam registers over 8-fold jump in infections with 202 new Covid-19 cases
Assam has registered an over eight-fold jump in fresh Covid-19 cases with 202 more people testing positive for the virus, raising the tally to 7,43,048, the National Health Mission said in a bulletin.
Nearly 14 mn US kids infected with Covid-19 since onset of pandemic
Nearly 14 million children in the US have tested Covid positive since onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Association
 "Nearly 14 mn US kids infected with Covid-19 since onset of pandemic")
Live news updates: India logs 9,062 new Covid cases, 36 deaths in 24 hours
Live news updates: Gandhi also appointed Vikar Rasool Wani, considered close to Azad, as the new JK unit chief
 "Live news updates: India logs 9,062 new Covid cases, 36 deaths in 24 hours")
At least 8 Indian companies working to develop monkeypox vaccine: Report
Among the companies that are working with ICMR are Serum Institute of India (SII), Reliance Life Sciences, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, and Biological E
 "At least 8 Indian companies working to develop monkeypox vaccine: Report")
US first lady tests positive for Covid-19 days after Joe Biden's negative
US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms
 "US first lady tests positive for Covid-19 days after Joe Biden's negative")
Delhi sees 917 new Covid cases, 3 more deaths; positivity rate at 19.2%
The fresh cases came out of 4,775 tests, the health department said in its latest bulletin
 "Delhi sees 917 new Covid cases, 3 more deaths; positivity rate at 19.2%")
China's youth jobless rate hits a record high of 19.9% amid Covid pandemic
Youth jobless rate in China has hit a record high of 19.9 percent, media reports said citing the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
 "China's youth jobless rate hits a record high of 19.9% amid Covid pandemic")
Recovery tracker: Flights soar, vehicle registrations near pre-Covid level
Power generation was lower than the previous week
 "Recovery tracker: Flights soar, vehicle registrations near pre-Covid level")
Delhi LG says pandemic not over, urges to follow Covid-appropriate conduct
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday said the pandemic is far from over and appealed to people to adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour.
 "Delhi LG says pandemic not over, urges to follow Covid-appropriate conduct")
Only 10% of hospitalised Covid patients have taken precaution dose: Sisodia
'It is clear that people who apply precautionary doses are safer from coronavirus infection,' says Delhi Deputy Chief Minister
 "Only 10% of hospitalised Covid patients have taken precaution dose: Sisodia")