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US CDC recommends additional Covid-19 boosters for vulnerable groups

The move will increase protection for these vulnerable groups against severe disease from Covid-19, Xinhua news agency quoted the CDC as saying.

Putin-Zelensky meeting possible only after agreement ready: Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are likely to meet only after an agreement is ready for signing, the head of Russia's negotiation team, said

Ukraine puts indirect losses from conflict with Russia at over $1 trillion

The cost of direct damage to Ukraine's public buildings, bridges, roads, civilian and military infrastructure caused by the attacks is estimated at about 270 billion dollars

Raise your voice if anyone being harassed anywhere, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said "if anyone is being harassed anywhere, then definitely raise your voice".

Putin, Macron discuss situation in Ukraine over phone conversation

Putin and Macron paid particular attention to humanitarian issues in Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a Kremlin statement.

Ukrainian President Zelensky says signals from peace talks 'positive'

"The signals we hear from the negotiating platform can be called positive," Zelensky said in a video address published on his official Telegram channel.

Ukraine in talks with international partners over fuel supplies: PM Shmyhal

Ukraine has undertaken a series of measures to ensure stable supplies of fuel to the army and to the farmers who conduct the sowing campaign, he added.

Omicron subvariant BA.2 becomes dominant strain in US, says CDC

The variant has been steadily rising in proportion due to its increased transmissibility compared to the original Omicron strain, Xinhua news agency reported.

Mental, physical loss can't be computed in terms of money, says SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the mental and physical loss of a victim in a road accident cannot be computed in terms of money but there is no other way to compensate.

War in Ukraine impacting all countries like pandemic did: FM Sitharaman

Furthermore, she said that India remains as the top 5 FDI recipient countries in the world

Buzz over presidential polls as Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik visits Parliament

The electoral college, comprising 776 MPs of both the Houses and 4,120 MLAs of all the states and Union Territories, has 1,098,903 votes

Petrol prices up again; rise by Rs 4.80 per litre in eight days

In Chennai too, they were increased. Petrol there now costs Rs 105.94 and diesel Rs 96 per litre

Indians to spend more on travel by adopting new normal post-Covid: Report

About 96 per cent agreed they like to eat and shop at local businesses to support the local economy

ICRA lowers India's FY23 GDP growth forecast to 7.2% from 8%

Ratings agency ICRA has lowered India's FY23 GDP growth forecast to 7.2 per cent from an earlier projection of 8 per cent.

Global 5G mobile subscriptions to cross 4.39 billion by 2027, says report

According to the findings, North East Asia will continue leading in the 5G adaptation

Samsung revamps Galaxy A-series, unveils five new smartphones in India

Samsung on Tuesday announced the addition of five new models Galaxy A13, A23, A33 5G, A53 5G, A73 5G to its Galaxy A-series portfolio in India

International peace can no longer be taken for granted: S Jaishankar

The Russia-Ukraine war has added to international disquiet and it has also underscored that the maintenance of international peace and security can no longer be taken for granted, S Jaishankar said

Turkey announces tax cuts on several products to fight high inflation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced value-added tax (VAT) cuts on several products to fight inflation.

Surging cost of construction likely to push up real estate prices

Over the last one year, developers' average cost of construction has risen 10-12 per cent, owing to higher input cost due to supply-side constraints

Govt has taken measures to recognise contribution of ex-PMs: Modi

Weeks before inauguration of Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government has taken measures to recognise the contribution of all the former Prime Ministers.