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Maharashtra logs highest Covid-19 count in 3 months; active tally at 3,475
Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 711 new cases of coronavirus, a sharp rise from 431 logged the previous day and the highest daily count since February 27, while one more patient succumbed
 "Maharashtra logs highest Covid-19 count in 3 months; active tally at 3,475")
Shanghai to fully restore normal production, living order from Wednesday
Shopping malls, supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies and other commercial outlets will resume offline business from Wednesday, with the total visitor flow capped at 75% of the maximum capacity
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A strict lockdown in Shanghai is making Ludhiana's hosiery industry sweat
With supply of raw materials from Shanghai badly hit because of strict lockdowns, the production of winter wear in India's hosiery capital has come to a halt
 "A strict lockdown in Shanghai is making Ludhiana's hosiery industry sweat")
Chinese banks overflow with cash that nobody wants to borrow amid lockdowns
Struggling to find enough clients, banks have been swapping bills with each other just so they can meet regulatory requirements for corporate lending
 "Chinese banks overflow with cash that nobody wants to borrow amid lockdowns")
Shanghai to end two-month long Covid-19 lockdown on June 1: Report
"I'm so emotional that I'm going to cry," said one Weibo user
 "Shanghai to end two-month long Covid-19 lockdown on June 1: Report")
India Q4 GDP: Omicron curbs may have slowed down growth before Ukraine war
In the January-March quarter, the economy likely expanded 3.9%, according to the survey, a performance that will mark the low point of the year
 "India Q4 GDP: Omicron curbs may have slowed down growth before Ukraine war")
Indian house prices set to rise again despite higher rates, shows poll
A lack of demand has kept India's property market relatively quiet during the pandemic compared with other world markets that rocketed higher as households scrambled to buy more living space
 "Indian house prices set to rise again despite higher rates, shows poll")
US Covid-19 cases six times more than 2021 as summer begins: Report
As the US marks Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the seven-day average for Covid-19 cases in the country are more than six times what they were a year ago
 "US Covid-19 cases six times more than 2021 as summer begins: Report")
Japan carmakers output falls 21% in April, hit by China lockdowns
Procuring car parts became difficult as strict lockdowns were imposed in Shanghai and other cities
 "Japan carmakers output falls 21% in April, hit by China lockdowns")
Eateries get a taste of local with Covid-19 pandemic impacting supplies
Imported fare makes way for homegrown produce
 "Eateries get a taste of local with Covid-19 pandemic impacting supplies")
PM Cares: Modi announces education loans, monthly stipend for Covid orphans
He said in that atmosphere of negativity during the pandemic, India relied on its strength
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LIVE: NCB officer Sameer Wankhede transferred from Mumbai to Chennai
Wankhede was part of investigation of the drugs-on-cruise case
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European shares rise as China growth hopes boost luxury, tech stocks
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6% to 447.79, a level not seen since early May, boosted the most by luxury firms, which derive significant demand from China
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Delhi: Covid cases dip as city reports 212 new cases in last 24 hours
Witnessing a dip in the fresh Covid-19 infections, the national capital reported 212 new cases in the last 24 hours, 145 lesser than Sunday, according to a health bulletin by the Delhi government
 "Delhi: Covid cases dip as city reports 212 new cases in last 24 hours")
More from British PM's party voice call for him to resign over partygate
The total number of openly critical MPs has risen to 26 since the publication of an inquiry report into Covid lockdown law-breaking parties at Downing Street by top civil servant Sue Gray last week
 "More from British PM's party voice call for him to resign over partygate")
Shanghai city to lift two-month Covid lockdown restrictions on June 1
Shanghai imposed a city-wide lockdown on its 25 mn residents on April 1 to combat the spread of Covid
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Beijing man sends 5,000 into quarantine after breaking Covid rule
A man in Beijing is under criminal probe after he skipped out on mandated Covid-19 home isolation, prompting authorities to send his more than 5,000 neighbours into home or government quarantine
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PM Cares for Children: Rs 4,000 monthly stipend, Rs 10L lump sum and more
Of the 9,042 applications received for the 'PM Cares for Children' scheme since May 2021, as many as 4,302 applications have been approved
 "PM Cares for Children: Rs 4,000 monthly stipend, Rs 10L lump sum and more")
China's Covid outbreak wanes as curbs eased to boost faltering economy
China reported the fewest new Covid-19 cases in almost three months, with the easing of outbreaks in Beijing and Shanghai emboldening authorities to relax some of the strictest virus controls
 "China's Covid outbreak wanes as curbs eased to boost faltering economy")
PM Modi releases benefits under PM CARES for children orphaned in Covid
PM Modi transferred scholarships to school-going children under the PM CARES scheme
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