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Indian PSBs plan to exit Hong Kong as strict regulations, Covid woes pinch
State Bank of India (SBI) will likely be the only PSB in Hong Kong, alongside private sector banks ICICI and HDFC
 "Indian PSBs plan to exit Hong Kong as strict regulations, Covid woes pinch")
NZ Captain Williamson tests positive for Covid-19 on eve of second test
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England starting here on Friday, after testing positive for COVID-19 the night before the match
 "NZ Captain Williamson tests positive for Covid-19 on eve of second test")
Data story: India logs 7,584 new cases, over 36,500 added in last 7 days
With 3,791 new daily recoveries, India's recovery rate stands at 98.70%, while fatality rate remained unchanged at 1.21%
 "Data story: India logs 7,584 new cases, over 36,500 added in last 7 days")
As FDI gets pricey, China rushes to calm frustrated foreign investors
In recent weeks, Chinese leaders, while denying that there is an exodus of foreign firms, are putting more emphasis on the concerns of foreign investors and have pledged to support them
 "As FDI gets pricey, China rushes to calm frustrated foreign investors")
Thane's single-day Covid-19 cases cross 500-mark, death toll unchanged
Thane district of Maharashtra, which has been witnessing a steady rise in coronavirus positive cases of late, has recorded 513 new infections, an official said on Friday
 "Thane's single-day Covid-19 cases cross 500-mark, death toll unchanged")
Shanghai to lock down 8 districts, test millions as Covid cases rise again
In China there were 5 other infections found among people already in quarantine on Thursday, for a total of 11 cases in the financial hub. Nationwide, China added 73 infections
 "Shanghai to lock down 8 districts, test millions as Covid cases rise again")
Japan biz community seeks relaxation of border controls as Covid curbs ease
Japan began a phased reopening to tourists on Friday after a more than two-year ban
 "Japan biz community seeks relaxation of border controls as Covid curbs ease")
Covid pandemic hampered BJP's prospects in Bengal polls, says Nadda
The second wave of Covid-19 in 2021 hampered BJP's prospects in the Assembly elections in West Bengal, the partys national President J.P. Nadda said here on Thursday
 "Covid pandemic hampered BJP's prospects in Bengal polls, says Nadda")
Oil dips on China's new lockdown measures but stays near three-month highs
Oil prices took a fall following Shanghai's new lockdown restrictions imposed recently. However, it maintained the nearly three-month high streak, say market reports
 "Oil dips on China's new lockdown measures but stays near three-month highs")
Covid-19 testing drops even as daily cases rise to three-month high
Testing volumes have not grown much nationally, though individual states show some improvement
 "Covid-19 testing drops even as daily cases rise to three-month high")
Covid origins unclear but laboratory leak theory needs study: WHO
It noted that since lab accidents in the past have triggered some outbreaks, the highly politicised theory could not be discounted.
 "Covid origins unclear but laboratory leak theory needs study: WHO")
WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference: Food security, vax equity to top agenda
The 12th Ministerial Conference starts on Sunday to discuss matters under the ambit of multilateral trade rules
 "WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference: Food security, vax equity to top agenda")
Must not lower guard: Centre tells states, UTs amid Covid-19 surge
In view of rising Covid cases across the country in the last two weeks, the Centre on Thursday advised all States and UTs not to lower the guard and to continue working towards building on progress
 "Must not lower guard: Centre tells states, UTs amid Covid-19 surge")
Mumbai sees slight dip in Covid cases, reports 1,702 new infections
The active case count has risen to 7,998 from 7,000 in the last 24 hours and the recovery rate dipped to 97 per cent from 98 per cent, the BMC said.
 "Mumbai sees slight dip in Covid cases, reports 1,702 new infections")
Maharashtra logs 2,813 Covid cases, highest in nearly four months; 1 death
State capital Mumbai recorded 1,702 infections and the lone death during the day.
 "Maharashtra logs 2,813 Covid cases, highest in nearly four months; 1 death")
Omicron sub-variants behind rising Covid-19 cases in India: Doctors
The Union Health Ministry said on Thursday that India registered 7,240 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, up from 5,233 infections logged the previous day.
 "Omicron sub-variants behind rising Covid-19 cases in India: Doctors")
South African batter Markram tests positive for Covid, out of opening T20
Aiden Makram was ruled out of the opening T20I against India after he tested positive for Covid-19. He was also unavailable for the season opener match.
 "South African batter Markram tests positive for Covid, out of opening T20")
Delhi records 622 new Covid cases, 2 deaths, positivity rate rises to 3.17%
Delhi logged 622 fresh Covid cases and two more deaths on Thursday, while the positivity rate rose to 3.17 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department here.
Europe's central bank to hike rates in July to tame prices, 1st in 11 years
The bank is making a sharp turn from supporting the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic to squelching inflation that has hit record levels in the 19 countries that use the euro.
 "Europe's central bank to hike rates in July to tame prices, 1st in 11 years")
Top headlines: CIL issues import tender; Presidential election on July 18
Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Thursday
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