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Marsh India expects growth of 20-25% in next year, says Sanjay Kedia
Marsh India has seen consistent growth year after year, crossed 8,000 corporate clients in India and the total amount of premium placed for the financial year ending March 2023, was Rs 15,000 Cr
 "Marsh India expects growth of 20-25% in next year, says Sanjay Kedia")
New Omicron sub-variant spreads in UK; no reported case in India so far
UK health agency says no indication that EG.5.1 is more severe than the others; WHO advises countries to remain cautious
 "New Omicron sub-variant spreads in UK; no reported case in India so far")
FIR against ex-Mumbai mayor, 2 others in Covid-19 body bags purchase scam
Pednekar belongs to the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena. She held the position of mayor from November 2019 to March 2022
 "FIR against ex-Mumbai mayor, 2 others in Covid-19 body bags purchase scam")
India records 77 new COVID-19 cases; infection tally stands at 4.49 crore
The infection tally has been recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,95,933) and the national recovery rate has reached 98.81 per cent, according to the ministry website
 "India records 77 new COVID-19 cases; infection tally stands at 4.49 crore")
India logs 60 fresh Covid cases, active tally reaches 1,482: Ministry data
The Covid case tally has been recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,95,725) and the national recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website
Pfizer misses revenue estimates as Covid-19 product sales decline
The company has said it expects 2023 to be a low point for COVID product sales following strong demand at the peak of the pandemic before a potential return to growth in 2024
 "Pfizer misses revenue estimates as Covid-19 product sales decline")
Brain fog, other long Covid symptoms focus of new small treatment studies
A more controversial study of exercise intolerance and fatigue also planned, with NIH seeking input from some patient groups worried that exercise may do more harm than good for long COVID sufferers
New Covid-19 wave? Hospitalisations rise in US, CDC rings warning bells
Over 7,100 Covid-19 patients were admitted to hospitals in the week of July 15, up from 6,444 the previous week, shows CDC data
 "New Covid-19 wave? Hospitalisations rise in US, CDC rings warning bells")
Punjab top beneficiary list under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
Launched in October 2020, ABRY aimed to incentivise employers for the creation of new jobs and the reinstatement of retrenched workers during Covid
 "Punjab top beneficiary list under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana")
Brain function still affected for some even two years after Covid
This is part of a new research conducted by Nathan Cheetham: Senior Postdoctoral Data Scientist, Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology, King's College in London
 "Brain function still affected for some even two years after Covid")
Expect sales to rise 25% in FY24 to nearly Rs 1,200 crore, says Aequs
The company supplies components for landing gear, engines, fuselage, and wings to top aerospace companies such as Airbus, Boeing, Safran, and Collins Aerospace
 "Expect sales to rise 25% in FY24 to nearly Rs 1,200 crore, says Aequs")
Households in Covid vulnerable districts bought more gold: IIMA study
The study, published on IIMA's website on June 30, captured the variation in the intensity of the crisis using two main indicators: Covid cases per 1,000 population
 "Households in Covid vulnerable districts bought more gold: IIMA study")
With 40 new infections, Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,463
India has logged 40 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 1,463, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday
 "With 40 new infections, Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,463")
India reports 60 new Covid cases, active cases in country climb to 1,479
The Covid case tally been recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,95,224). The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website
 "India reports 60 new Covid cases, active cases in country climb to 1,479")
No extra grains given to beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh during Covid: CAG
As many as 167.32 lakh beneficiaries holding priority household ration cards were not given additional food grains as envisaged under a central scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic
 "No extra grains given to beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh during Covid: CAG")
China eyes next pandemic in push for new medical emergency facilities
The facilities will be used for tourism, recreation and healthcare in normal times. During emergencies, they will serve as medical treatment and quarantine centers
 "China eyes next pandemic in push for new medical emergency facilities")
ED arrests businessman Sujit Patkar in BMC Covid-19 centres' case
The ED arrested Patkar and doctor Kishore Bisure on Wednesday night after their alleged involvement in the case came to light, an official said
 "ED arrests businessman Sujit Patkar in BMC Covid-19 centres' case")
School closures caused extreme learning losses: World Bank prez Ajay Banga
Banga is on his first visit to India after taking over the charge of the global lender. He will attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Ahmedabad
 "School closures caused extreme learning losses: World Bank prez Ajay Banga")
India ends Covid-19 testing requirements for international travellers
Health ministry guidelines say travellers should be fully vaccinated and follow preventive measures
 "India ends Covid-19 testing requirements for international travellers")
Govt eases Covid guidelines for i'ntl travellers, drops RT-PCR requirement
The guidelines have been eased after taking note of the prevalent coronavirus situation and the significant achievements made in the vaccination coverage across the globe