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Covid surge 'expected fluctuation' during endemic prevalence: Experts
According to experts, the recent surge is due to increased travel, social gathering and economic activities resulting in a greater possibility of the transmission of the virus
 "Covid surge 'expected fluctuation' during endemic prevalence: Experts")
Thane logs over 500 new Covid-19 infections for third day in a row
Maharashtra's Thane district has reported 543 new COVID-19 cases for the third day in a row, raising its infection count to 713,653, an official said on Sunday
 "Thane logs over 500 new Covid-19 infections for third day in a row")
Rising tractor purchases sign of growing farmer incomes in Chhattisgarh
The increasing number of tractors being purchased in Chhattisgarh signifies that the farmers in the state are prospering as a tractor is considered a symbol of the economic prosperity of a farmer
 "Rising tractor purchases sign of growing farmer incomes in Chhattisgarh")
India logs 8,582 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, active tally at 44,513
India logged 8,582 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 43,222,017, while the active cases increased to 44,513, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated
 "India logs 8,582 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, active tally at 44,513")
Bar-related Covid outbreak: 115 people infected, 6,158 quarantined
At least 115 people were found infected with COVID-19 while 6,158 were quarantined after a bar-related outbreak occurred as China relaxed coronavirus measures a few days ago in Beijing
 "Bar-related Covid outbreak: 115 people infected, 6,158 quarantined")
Income tax returns increased in FY22 over the previous fiscal: CBDT chief
Talking to PTI, Singh said the number of income tax returns last fiscal was 7.14 crore against 6.9 crore in the preceding financial year, showing a clear growth.
 "Income tax returns increased in FY22 over the previous fiscal: CBDT chief")
Myanmar records 13 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs, tally reaches 613,440
Myanmar confirmed 13 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total tally to 613,440, according to the country's Health Ministry
 "Myanmar records 13 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs, tally reaches 613,440")
Beijing warns of 'explosive' Covid outbreak, Shanghai conducts mass testing
Chinese cities are experiencing a massive Covid surge, claim Chinese governmemt officials. Meanwhile, Shanghai has begun mass testing for detection of Coronavirus amongst residents.
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Pakistan unemployment: 27.6% rise in people seeking jobs overseas
The Covid pandemic has given another blow to the opportunities for employment in Pakistan which is shrinking by the day.
 "Pakistan unemployment: 27.6% rise in people seeking jobs overseas")
At 2,922, Maharashtra sees marginal dip in Covid-19 cases; one fatality
Maharashtra on Saturday saw a marginal dip in COVID-19 cases, with the state reporting 2,922 fresh infections, 159 less than the previous day, and one fatality, a state health official said.
 "At 2,922, Maharashtra sees marginal dip in Covid-19 cases; one fatality")
Panic buying triggered in Shanghai as mass Covid-19 testing returns
The mass testing announcements sparked fears of a return to stringent, prolonged lockdown among Shanghai residents, many of whom had been confined to their homes for two months or more since March
 "Panic buying triggered in Shanghai as mass Covid-19 testing returns")
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin directs officials to contain Covid-19 spread
The Chief Minister directed the officials that appropriate containment measures must be taken by health, municipal administration, revenue, and disaster management departments.
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Mumbai amps up hospital capacity and stocks medicines as Covid cases rise
Occupancy has more than doubled over the last week
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India has shown exemplary resilience in recovery from Covid-19 crisis: CEA
The country has shown exemplary resilience in recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said
 "India has shown exemplary resilience in recovery from Covid-19 crisis: CEA")
Shanghai kicks off new round of mass Covid testing, Beijing cases jump
China's commercial hub of Shanghai began a round of mass Covid-19 testing for nearly all of its 25 million residents hile Beijing reported a spike in cases
Data story: India logs 8,329 Covid cases, active tally crosses 40,000-mark
India has added 40,888 Covid cases in the past 7 days
 "Data story: India logs 8,329 Covid cases, active tally crosses 40,000-mark")
Top Headlines: Race for IPL media rights; Mumbai covid surge & more
As Mumbai witnesses yet another surge of Covid-19 cases, authorities have begun adding bed capacity as occupancy has crossed 1 per cent. Read more in our top headlines
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Passenger vehicle wholesales jump over two-fold to 2,51,052 units in May
Passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers in India rose over two-fold last month on a low base of Covid-19-hit May last year.
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Biden admin lifts Covid-19 test requirement for international travel
Top airline executives have said in recent weeks that flyers were concerned about the risk of booking international travel only to become stranded in foreign countries
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Gujarat sees 143 Covid cases, first death since May 7; active tally now 608
Ahmedabad reported 86 cases, followed by 18 in Vadodara, 10 each in Gandhinagar and Surat and eight in Rajkot, among other districts
 "Gujarat sees 143 Covid cases, first death since May 7; active tally now 608")