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Data story: India logs 1,938 new cases; death toll rises to 516,672
India has so far administered 1,822,330,356 vaccine doses. That is 4236.53 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.92 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,938 new cases; death toll rises to 516,672")
India reports marginal increase in new coronavirus cases in 24 hours
India reported 1,938 fresh Covid cases, marginally higher than the previous day's count of 1,778, in a span of 24 hours.
 "India reports marginal increase in new coronavirus cases in 24 hours")
China records 2,010 locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 in last 24 hours
The Chinese mainland reported 2,010 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.
 "China records 2,010 locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 in last 24 hours")
India reports 1,938 Covid-19 infections in 24 hrs; active cases at 22,427
With 1,938 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of cases rose to 4,30,14,687, while the active cases further declined to 22,427
 "India reports 1,938 Covid-19 infections in 24 hrs; active cases at 22,427")
Omicron subvariant infections on rise in US, coinciding with allergy season
The BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant has made up over one-third of new Covid-19 infections in the US
 "Omicron subvariant infections on rise in US, coinciding with allergy season")
Top headlines: Govt to seek crypto transactions log; Covid haunts economy
The tax authorities may tell banks crypto exchanges to report on virtual digital assets' transactions as India is starting is to tax gains from crypto
 "Top headlines: Govt to seek crypto transactions log; Covid haunts economy")
Covid-19 induced changes are here to stay after 2 years of first lockdown
Two years ago on this day, PM Narendra Modi had announced a 21-day lockdown, as the Covid-19 virus started wreaking havoc. We look at how the pandemic has altered the way we live, work and consume
 "Covid-19 induced changes are here to stay after 2 years of first lockdown")
Covid-19: Follow risk assessment-based approach, Centre tells states
Amid declining Covid cases nationwide, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach in the opening of economic and social activities.
 "Covid-19: Follow risk assessment-based approach, Centre tells states")
Reducing dose gap may help liquidate Covishield vaccine stocks faster
Liquidating stocks is critical for SII as it can store around 600-700 million doses at its site.
 "Reducing dose gap may help liquidate Covishield vaccine stocks faster")
Novavax says its Covid-19 vaccine gets India authorisation for teens
The authorization is a global first for the age group for the vaccine, which is manufactured and marketed in India by the Serum Institute of India under the brand name Covovax.
 "Novavax says its Covid-19 vaccine gets India authorisation for teens")
Serum Institute seeks Covovax EUA for 7- to 11-year age group
Pune-based vaxmaker conducting trials on children aged 2 yrs and above
 "Serum Institute seeks Covovax EUA for 7- to 11-year age group")
Not over yet
Covid-19 still remains a big risk
Two years of Covid: India sees rise in vaccination, decline in cases
India recorded nearly 350,000 cases during the third wave, however, deaths were muted, unlike in the US and Europe
 "Two years of Covid: India sees rise in vaccination, decline in cases")
India's Covid-19 restrictions still high relative to other nations
Subsequent waves reflect lower restrictions, compared to initial lockdown
 "India's Covid-19 restrictions still high relative to other nations")
Two years after nationwide lockdown, markets sit pretty with big gains
The market is still pretty with two-year returns for Nifty at 2.3 times, while the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 were up a sharper 2.7 times and 3.1 times, respectively.
 "Two years after nationwide lockdown, markets sit pretty with big gains")
Two years after Covid, Indian economy hopping from one crisis to another
While the economy was mending its way up, the second wave beginning March 2021 led to loss of many more lives and further deceleration of growth momentum.
 "Two years after Covid, Indian economy hopping from one crisis to another")
Centre asks states to end all Covid containment measures from March 31
Masks and social distancing norms will continue: MHA
 "Centre asks states to end all Covid containment measures from March 31")
Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat logs 16 fresh cases and zero fatality
Gujarat on Wednesday reported 16 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 12,23,806, the state health department said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat logs 16 fresh cases and zero fatality")
Time to open economy but cautiously: Centre tells states and UTs
In view of a decline in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach on the opening of economic and social activities
 "Time to open economy but cautiously: Centre tells states and UTs")
India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports for first time in a fiscal year
Hailing the country's success in achieving its goods export target, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this is a key milestone in India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' journey
 "India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports for first time in a fiscal year")