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Global spending on Covid predicted to touch $500 bn by 2027: Dr Reddy's
Global spending on Covid-19 is expected to touch $500 billion by 2027, pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories has said in its latest annual report
 "Global spending on Covid predicted to touch $500 bn by 2027: Dr Reddy's")
Covid cases in India lowest since Feb 2020 as active cases dip to 1,431
India has recorded 24 new coronavirus infections, the lowest since February 2020, while the count of active cases has dipped to 1,431, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday
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Azerbaijan's Covid curbs turn into moneyspinner despite it being over
The self-isolation from its neighbors that include Russia and Iran is the last remaining safety measure imposed by Azerbaijan during the pandemic
 "Azerbaijan's Covid curbs turn into moneyspinner despite it being over")
'Districts' performance in school education sees notable drop during Covid'
The report on PGI-D assesses the performance of school education system at the district level by creating an index for comprehensive analysis
 "'Districts' performance in school education sees notable drop during Covid'")
Top headlines: Rail freight's 1st dip after Covid, Kharif sowing falls 9%
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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Several Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $52 mn Covid relief fund fraud
Around 14 people, including several Indian-origin business owners and employees have been charged in a $53 million fraud scheme involving a COVID-19 pandemic relief programme in the US state of Texas
Rail freight sees first YoY decline since Covid in June; sea cargo flat
Earnings from freight operations in June also decreased 0.95 per cent YoY to Rs 13,316 crore
 "Rail freight sees first YoY decline since Covid in June; sea cargo flat")
China to end Ant Group's regulatory revamp with fine of $1.1 bn: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), which has been driving the revamp at Ant after its $37 billion IPO was scuttled in late 2020, is expected to disclose the fine in the coming days
 "China to end Ant Group's regulatory revamp with fine of $1.1 bn: Report")
Ignoring NRI economists helped India recover post-Covid: Bibek Debroy
Ignoring suggestions from non-resident Indian economists helped Indian economy to recover after the Covid pandemic, Bibek Debroy, chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister said
 "Ignoring NRI economists helped India recover post-Covid: Bibek Debroy")
Labour court asks Lufthansa to reinstate 17 terminated during pandemic
A labour court has directed Deutsche Lufthansa AG to reinstate 17 cabin crew members whose services were terminated during the coronavirus pandemic
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UK govt loses legal bid to keep Boris Johnson's messages from Covid inquiry
A UK court on Thursday rejected the British government's request to keep former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApp messages
 "UK govt loses legal bid to keep Boris Johnson's messages from Covid inquiry")
Immune response against 'bystander' virus may cause long Covid: Research
The finding indicated that the prolonged inflammation at 3 months in severe patients may not be driven by SARS-CoV-2 but instead may be "bystander driven"
 "Immune response against 'bystander' virus may cause long Covid: Research")
Covid-19, Ukraine war led to data gaps in 2022: RBI dy governor Patra
Analysis of forecast errors show there is no systematic bias in system, he says
 "Covid-19, Ukraine war led to data gaps in 2022: RBI dy governor Patra")
How Singapore leaped ahead of competitors after the Covid-19 pandemic
The other cities in the study according to rank are New York in fourth, followed by London, Tokyo, Sydney, Johannesburg, Paris and San Francisco
Covid-related worrying impacts daydreams' more than night-dreams: Research
More than a hundred participants were asked how worried, anxious, and concerned they were during the COVID-19 pandemic, in this study from the University of Turku, Finland, UK and Australia
Covid-19 centres scam: IAS officer Sanjeev Jaiswal appears before ED
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was seen entering the ED office at Ballard Estate in South Mumbai around 11.30 am
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Karnataka HC imposes a fine of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter for non-compliance
The court has also refused Twitter's request to stay the Centre's orders to block some accounts on its platform with tweets related to coronavirus and farmers' protests
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Over $200 bn may have been stolen from Covid-19 aid: Federal watchdog
SBA previously told The Associated Press the federal government has not developed an accepted system for assessing fraud in federal programmes
 "Over $200 bn may have been stolen from Covid-19 aid: Federal watchdog")
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 mn expected after Covid
The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to make the five-day Hajj at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do it
 "Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 mn expected after Covid")
Wealth management firms go beyond metros to tap post-Covid surge in demand
Investors from tier-II are increasingly roping in services of wealth managers, as they diversify beyond gold and real estate
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