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N Korea claims disputed victory over coronavirus, blames spread on Seoul
North Korea blamed the country's Covid-19 outbreak on leaflets flown from across the border from South Korea, while warning of deadly retaliation
 "N Korea claims disputed victory over coronavirus, blames spread on Seoul")
India logs 16,299 Covid infections, actives cases decline to 125,076
The death toll climbed to 5,26,879 with 53 fatalities which includes four deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated
 "India logs 16,299 Covid infections, actives cases decline to 125,076")
Lucknow records spurt in Covid-19 cases, 145 infections reported in 24 hrs
Lucknow alone has reported 145 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours while Uttar Pradesh reported 940 cases
 "Lucknow records spurt in Covid-19 cases, 145 infections reported in 24 hrs")
Health experts feel Covid-19 cases in Delhi are mild but underreported
"It seems as if the coronavirus next wave has already started as a huge number of cases are coming and most of them are underreported"
 "Health experts feel Covid-19 cases in Delhi are mild but underreported")
Delhi logs 2,146 new Covid cases, 8 deaths; positivity rate soars to 17.83%
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Delhi stands at 8,205
 "Delhi logs 2,146 new Covid cases, 8 deaths; positivity rate soars to 17.83%")
Tax benefit available only if death certificate mentions Covid, say experts
For exemption on Covid-19 payments, file revised return for FY 2021-22, updated return for earlier years
 "Tax benefit available only if death certificate mentions Covid, say experts")
Covid-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable, says WHO
The number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization
 "Covid-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable, says WHO")
At 852, Covid cases in Mumbai spike by almost 79% in last 24 hours
The tally of active cases surged past the 3,500-mark to reach 3,545, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation bulletin said
 "At 852, Covid cases in Mumbai spike by almost 79% in last 24 hours")
Maharashtra records 1,847 new Covid cases, 7 deaths; active tally at 11,889
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 1,847 coronavirus cases, including 852 in Mumbai, and seven fatalities, the health department said in a bulletin.
 "Maharashtra records 1,847 new Covid cases, 7 deaths; active tally at 11,889")
Delhi sees over two-fold rise in Covid deaths in August as against July
Delhi has recorded 32 deaths due to Covid-19 so far in August, an over two-fold rise as against the last 10 days of July when 14 people succumbed to the viral disease, according to official data
 "Delhi sees over two-fold rise in Covid deaths in August as against July")
New test measures immunity against Covid-19 post infection, vaccination
Researchers in the US have developed an easy-to-use test that can predict the degree of immune protection people have against Covid-19, either from vaccination, infection, or a combination of the two.
Corbevax approved as booster for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
The government has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Wednesday
 "Corbevax approved as booster for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield")
Germany likely to impose mask mandate if Covid-19 spreads in winter
Germany is likely to introduce an indoor mask mandate if there is a significant increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 in the upcoming autumn and winter months
 "Germany likely to impose mask mandate if Covid-19 spreads in winter")
India records more than 16,000 fresh Covid-19 cases with 54 deaths
India Wednesday recorded 16,047 new coronavirus cases and 54 fatalities including six reconciled by Kerala, according to the latest Union Health Ministry data.
Top Headlines: FPIs cut stake in BSE firms, pharma eyes $400 bn turnover
The Centre's recent move to impose GST on services rendered by the markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has rattled FPIs
 "Top Headlines: FPIs cut stake in BSE firms, pharma eyes $400 bn turnover")
Covid negative Biden coughs throughout bill-signing remarks in White House
Biden, who ended isolation on Sunday after testing negative for Covid-19 in a rebound case, halted the prepared speech multiple times behind the podium on the South Lawn
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'Confident' first batch of Indian students will arrive soon: China
The Chinese side has been working intensively for the return of foreign students to China," Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing
 "'Confident' first batch of Indian students will arrive soon: China")
Goa sees 174 new Covid cases at 11% positivity rate; active tally at 957
The COVID-19 death toll remained unchanged at 3,955 with no new fatalities being reported, the bulletin said.
Covid cases rising in Delhi but no need to panic: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said Covid cases are on the rise in Delhi but there is no need to panic as most new cases were mild in nature.
 "Covid cases rising in Delhi but no need to panic: CM Arvind Kejriwal")
Need to watch out for inflation impact: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance CEO
The general insurance industry has reported sound growth in the first quarter (Q1) of financial year 2022-23 (FY23) thanks to group health and motor businesses
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