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No BF.7 Omicron variant in Tamil Nadu, shows genome sequencing report
The Health Minister also said that all the patients are recovering well after being in home isolation
 "No BF.7 Omicron variant in Tamil Nadu, shows genome sequencing report")
SC refuses to hear plea seeking SOP for Indians travelling to abroad
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea of a man, who was earlier detained illegally in the UAE over mistaken identity
 "SC refuses to hear plea seeking SOP for Indians travelling to abroad")
Covid situation in Uttar Pradesh is normal, says CM Yogi Adityanath
The chief minister said that the situation in UP is normal amid the rising number of Covid cases in various countries, the statement said
 "Covid situation in Uttar Pradesh is normal, says CM Yogi Adityanath")
China regime crippled as sons burn bodies of fathers outside flats
The Chinese regime is so crippled by Covid that sons must burn the bodies of their fathers outside blocks of flats in its leading cities
 "China regime crippled as sons burn bodies of fathers outside flats")
Transit passengers from 6 nations also need negative Covid report: India
Travellers from China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan have to produce such test 72 hours before departure
 "Transit passengers from 6 nations also need negative Covid report: India")
Tea industry facing multiple challenges in wake of Covid pandemic: Experts
According to industry experts, the fall in production had helped in higher price realisation at the auctions
 "Tea industry facing multiple challenges in wake of Covid pandemic: Experts")
Sensex gains 327 pts in first session of 2023, Nifty nears 18200; RIL up 1%
Closing Bell: Among sectors, the Nifty metal index was the top performer of the day, which jumped 2.4 per cent after global brokerage Jefferies changed its stance on the sector to 'positive'
 "Sensex gains 327 pts in first session of 2023, Nifty nears 18200; RIL up 1%")
Japan reports record 7,688 Covid-19 deaths in December 2022: Report
The number of people dying from Covid-19 over the last three months in Japan is nearly 16 times higher than during the same period last year
 "Japan reports record 7,688 Covid-19 deaths in December 2022: Report")
China to confront multiple Covid infections with new Omicron strains
According to the South China Morning Post, the dominant strains in China so far are the Omicron subvariants, BA.5.2 and BF.7
 "China to confront multiple Covid infections with new Omicron strains")
India logs 173 new coronavirus infections; active tally declines to 2,670
India has recorded 173 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 2,670, according to Union health ministry data
 "India logs 173 new coronavirus infections; active tally declines to 2,670")
Indians help Singapore cross 6 mn visitors mark, record best tourism year
Singapore is set to report its best year for tourism since the Covid-19 pandemic shut the travel sector down with help from visitors from Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Australia
 "Indians help Singapore cross 6 mn visitors mark, record best tourism year")
In world economy this week: From China's Covid numbers to US job data
The govt's official PMI on Saturday showed that China's abrupt reversal of its Covid Zero policy pushed economic activity - its service sector in particular - to the slowest pace since February 2022
 "In world economy this week: From China's Covid numbers to US job data")
Xi breaks silence on divisions in China, warns of Covid-19 challenges
In a New Year's address on Saturday, Xi said the country is in a new phase of Covid control and has adapted after following a science-based and targeted approach
 "Xi breaks silence on divisions in China, warns of Covid-19 challenges")
What are the five things that will impact you in 2023?
Is it a mirage or will this year turn out to be better for us? What will be the key developments that need to be tracked in 2023? Bhaswar Kumar tells us in this report
 "What are the five things that will impact you in 2023?")
World welcomes 2023 amid fears of new Covid-19 outbreak, war cries
Recently lifted Covid restrictions also gave China a chance to gather and celebrate
 "World welcomes 2023 amid fears of new Covid-19 outbreak, war cries")
Study reveals booster dose increases resilience of Covid antibody response
Recent research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine discussed the benefits of a Covid-19 booster vaccine dose
 "Study reveals booster dose increases resilience of Covid antibody response")
Coordinated actions needed to deal with global challenges
The United States and its allies are committed to supporting Ukraine, despite serious hardships, especially in Europe
LIVE updates: Delhi records 11 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours
Catch all the live updates from around the world here
 "LIVE updates: Delhi records 11 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours")
Amid rise in Covid-19 cases, hospitals cancel New Year holiday in China
As Covid-19 cases in China continue to rise, hospitals in many cities have started working overtime during New Year's day to fight against the epidemic, Global Times reported
 "Amid rise in Covid-19 cases, hospitals cancel New Year holiday in China")
Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries
Travel from India increased significantly after resumption of direct flights in March, Turkiye Tourism Board said, with destination weddings contributing to arrivals
 "Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries")