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Covid-19 infections on uptick in older adults in England, says study

Researchers said the increase could be driven by more socializing since all coronavirus restrictions were lifted in late February, as well as waning protection from the vaccine booster.

Uttarakhand polls: At helm of losing side is Congress' Harish Rawat

The defeat in the elections has put a question mark on the five-time MP and former Union minister's political future

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned in UK for Putin link

Abramovich said last week he was trying to sell Chelsea as the threat of sanctions loomed

US man who got first pig heart transplant dies after 2 months

David Bennett, 57, died Tuesday at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Stocks jump, oil dips in Wall Street's latest dizzying swing

The S&P 500 was 2.3% higher in morning trading, following a four-day losing streak that had pulled it 13% below its record set early this year

Air raid sirens in Ukraine capital Kyiv; Russians pressure cities

Thousands of people are thought to have been killed, both civilians and soldiers, in almost two weeks of fighting since President Vladimir Putin's forces invaded

Thousands being evacuated from Kyiv, says Ukraine's President Zelenskyy

He said on Wednesday the efforts are part of broader evacuation attempts by multiple humanitarian corridors within Ukraine, and warned Russian forces against violating cease-fire promises

Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russian troops slowed but not stopped

Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II

Covid-19 pandemic: WHO says boosters needed, reversing previous call

It said vaccination, including the use of boosters, was especially important for people at risk of severe disease.

Ukraine crisis: McDonald's to temporarily close 850 stores in Russia

McDonald's could take a big financial hit because of the closures

Ukraine 'will not give up': Zelenskyy's virtual address to House of Commons

Zelenskyy urged Britain to increase sanctions on Russia and to recognize Russia as a terrorist country

European Union to commit to phasing out dependency on Russian energy

The 27 EU leaders meet in Versailles outside Paris for a two-day summit starting Thursday and will be working on ways to reduce their dependency on Moscow for fossil fuels.

Board acted quickly: BharatPe co-founder Nakrani on unseating Grover

BharatPe, which allows shop owners to make digital payments through QR codes, last week stripped Grover of all titles and positions over his alleged "misdeeds" and may take further legal actions

Covid-19 pandemic claims 6 million lives globally, shows data

The United States is nearing 1 million reported deaths on its own, the largest official death toll in the world

Telangana government presents tax free budget for 2022-23

The budget proposed an outlay of Rs 17,700 crore for the state government's flagship Dalit welfare scheme 'Dalit Bandhu'

Indian student who was shot in Kyiv arrives in Delhi on IAF flight

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday announced that the government had decided to bear the medical expenses of Harjot Singh

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Civilian killings halt fresh evacuation bid

The news dashed hopes of progress in easing, nevertheless ending the war in Ukraine, which is now in its 11 day and has caused 1.5 million people to flee the country.

GST Council may consider raising lowest slab to 8%, rationalise tax slabs

The GST Council in next meet may look at raising the lowest tax slab to 8%, from 5%, and prune the exemption list in the GST regime

Putin says Ukraine's future in jeopardy as ceasefire for city collapses

Russian president says Western sanctions akin to declaration of war and attempt to impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine would lead to catastrophic consequences.

Russia to observe ceasefire in 2 areas of Ukraine for evacuation: Reports

There is no immediate confirmation from Ukrainian forces, and it is not immediately clear how long the evacuation routes would remain open.