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Was stupid not to put name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did: Biden
As Biden focused on his legacy with his term ending, he suggested Trump should keep the Democrats' momentum going
 "Was stupid not to put name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did: Biden")
Covid a disaster like no other, vaccination saved lives: Centre to SC
The submission was made when a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale was hearing a plea over the alleged vaccine-induced deaths of two women
 "Covid a disaster like no other, vaccination saved lives: Centre to SC")
Leading docs sign petition for suspension of all Covid-19 mRNA vaccines
A petition known as the HOPE Accord attracting signatures from around the world went online recently to alert the international community on the continued use of the COVID mRNA vaccines
 "Leading docs sign petition for suspension of all Covid-19 mRNA vaccines")
Morocco produces Africa's 1st mpox tests as continent rely less on imports
The WHO has also announced a plan to provide mpox tests, vaccines and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world's poorest countries
 "Morocco produces Africa's 1st mpox tests as continent rely less on imports")
CAG finds irregularities in payment to hospitals during Covid-19 in Odisha
In a report tabled at the state assembly on Saturday, the CAG said the Odisha government in April 2020 had issued guidelines for operations of the DCHs, managed by private hospitals
Study shows severe Covid infection may shrink cancer tumours in mice
The implications of this study extend beyond COVID and cancer. It shows how our immune system can be trained by one type of threat to become more effectiCancerve against another
 "Study shows severe Covid infection may shrink cancer tumours in mice")
Pralhad Joshi issues public apology for remarks on Justice Michael D'Cunha
The report alleged that the then BJP led government purchased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits at inflated prices
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Despite Covid crisis, India growing at 7-8%, says Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhan said India is set to surpass Japan and France and become the third largest economy in the world in the next three to four years
 "Despite Covid crisis, India growing at 7-8%, says Dharmendra Pradhan")
Trump's economic agenda for 2nd term is clouding outlook for mortgage rates
Donald Trump's says he wants to impose tariffs on foreign goods, lower tax rates and lighten regulations, policies that could rev up the economy
 "Trump's economic agenda for 2nd term is clouding outlook for mortgage rates")
Pralhad Joshi targets Justice Michael D'Cunha over Covid panel report
The John Michael D'Cunha Commission report has recommended prosecution of the then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP on 'Covid scam,' awaits D'Cunha report
He said the cabinet will take a decision on the matter after the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission, formed to probe the alleged corruption during Covid, submits its report
 "Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP on 'Covid scam,' awaits D'Cunha report")
Report recommends Yediyurappa's prosecution in Covid scam: K'taka minister
The report proves the Congress' allegation that the "then government made money over the dead bodies, misusing the situation", the minister added
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US posts $1.8 trn annual deficit, highest outside of Covid: Treasury data
Treasury officials highlighted that the widening was largely due to accounting for the Biden administration's broad student debt relief plan
 "US posts $1.8 trn annual deficit, highest outside of Covid: Treasury data")
Poorest countries confront 18-yr high debt as conflicts & disasters surge
A World Bank report reveals that 26 of the poorest nations are facing their highest debt levels since 2006, struggling with post-pandemic recovery, conflict, and increased disaster risks
 "Poorest countries confront 18-yr high debt as conflicts & disasters surge")
Stability or ambition? Here is what Indian corporate CEOs prioritise
Amid shifts in corporate leadership, Indian CEOs seem to be favouring consistency over rapid change
 "Stability or ambition? Here is what Indian corporate CEOs prioritise")
Kamala Harris seizes on claims that Trump sent Putin Covid testing devices
The vice president said people were scrambling to get these kits during the pandemic
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Inflammation in vital brain region could be driving long Covid: Study
Symptoms of long Covid have been studied to persist in some patients for up to two years following initial infection
 "Inflammation in vital brain region could be driving long Covid: Study")
XEC now in Australia. Here's what we know about this hybrid Covid variant
The latest variant to make headlines is called XEC. This omicron subvariant has been reported predominantly in the northern hemisphere, but it has now been detected in Australia too
 "XEC now in Australia. Here's what we know about this hybrid Covid variant")
Indian real estate mkt to jump manifold by 2047, to touch $10 trn: Report
The consultant expects greater institutionalisation and market consolidation across all real estate segments
 "Indian real estate mkt to jump manifold by 2047, to touch $10 trn: Report")
What is the new XEC Covid variant? Symptoms, spread, vaccine and prevention
The new Covid variant was initially detected in Germany in June, according to the BBC. Since then, it has been found in several other countries, including the UK, US, Denmark, and more
 "What is the new XEC Covid variant? Symptoms, spread, vaccine and prevention")
