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Housing, roads among biggest capex gainers in FY22, PMAY urban lags
A recent analysis by Business Standard shows that only 48.7 per cent of houses had been completed until May 17
 "Housing, roads among biggest capex gainers in FY22, PMAY urban lags")
USFDA authorises first coronavirus shots for infants, preschoolers
The Food and Drug Administration's action follows its advisory panel's unanimous recommendation for the shots from Moderna and Pfizer
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Omicron less likely to cause long Covid than previous variants: UK study
The figure varied depending on the patient's age and the timing of their last vaccination
 "Omicron less likely to cause long Covid than previous variants: UK study")
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is safe for children between 2 and 18 yrs: Lancet
Data from over 50 million doses reveals minimal side effects
 "Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is safe for children between 2 and 18 yrs: Lancet")
Jammu and Kashmir Covid update: 22 more test positive for coronavirus
Jammu and Kashmir reported 22 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking the infection tally in the Union Territory to 454,442
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China defends 'zero-Covid' policy after US envoy warns of economic costs
We have full confidence that (we can) contain the epidemic, steady the economy and achieve the goal of safe economic development: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin
 "China defends 'zero-Covid' policy after US envoy warns of economic costs")
Residents say China used health tracker for crowd control in cities
Angry bank customers who travelled to a city in central China attempting to retrieve their savings from troubled rural banks were stopped in their tracks by a common technology: a QR code.
 "Residents say China used health tracker for crowd control in cities")
Indian gold discounts narrow, Covid-19 curbs keep leash on China demand
With demands falling post-wedding season in India, Indian gold discounts have currently grown slim. Moreover, gold demand in China has also lessened possibly due to the Covid-19 restrictions imposed
 "Indian gold discounts narrow, Covid-19 curbs keep leash on China demand")
China finally launches third aircraft carrier named Fujian: Report
China on Friday has launched its third aircraft carrier named Fujian, official media reports here said.
 "China finally launches third aircraft carrier named Fujian: Report")
Raising upper age limit under Agnipath will benefit many youth: Army Chief
Army Chief said govt's decision will provide an opportunity to youth who were preparing to join the force but couldn't do so in last two years due to pandemic
 "Raising upper age limit under Agnipath will benefit many youth: Army Chief")
Sonia Gandhi being treated for respiratory infection, post-Covid symptoms
Jiaram Ramesh, who is the new general secretary in-charge of the party's communications department, said a fungal infection in Sonia Gandhi's lower respiratory tract was also detected upon admission
 "Sonia Gandhi being treated for respiratory infection, post-Covid symptoms")
Thane district's daily Covid-19 count crosses 900-mark, no deaths reported
Thane district of Maharashtra has reported 934 new coronavirus positive cases, which took its infection count to 717,090, an official said on Friday.
 "Thane district's daily Covid-19 count crosses 900-mark, no deaths reported")
China budget deficit hits record high amid tax rebates, Covid pain
The drop in revenue just as more spending is needed will force local authorities to either boost their already heavy debt burden or accept weaker economic growth
 "China budget deficit hits record high amid tax rebates, Covid pain")
Data story: India logs 12,847 new cases; over 65,000 infections in 7 days
India has so far administered 1,958,403,471 vaccine doses
Airlines were unprepared when travel came roaring back after hiatus
As countries reopen borders and Covid curbs fall away, travel has sprung back with such voracity that it's resulted in an unprecedented labor crunch
 "Airlines were unprepared when travel came roaring back after hiatus")
NTAGI members agree on reducing Covid booster dose gap; discuss monkeypox
NTAGI members agreed on reducing the gap between the second and precaution doses of Covid-19 vaccines from the current nine to six months, official sources said
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Banks' gross NPA drop below 6% in March 2022, lowest in six years
Health of the sector is encouraging: Deputy guv
 "Banks' gross NPA drop below 6% in March 2022, lowest in six years")
NTAGI members agree to reduce Covid-19 booster gap to six months
The Standing Technical Sub-Committee (STSC) of the NTAGI on Thursday recommended reducing the gap between the second and precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines from the current nine to six months
 "NTAGI members agree to reduce Covid-19 booster gap to six months")
Delhi logs over 1,300 new Covid cases for second day in a row; TPR 6.69%
With the fresh cases, Delhi's tally of Covid-19 cases increased to 19,17,228 while the death toll rose to 26,225, the department said in its latest bulletin.
 "Delhi logs over 1,300 new Covid cases for second day in a row; TPR 6.69%")
Maharashtra logs over 4,000 new Covid cases for second consecutive day
Mumbai on Thursday reported 2,366 new coronavirus cases and two deaths
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