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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: All you need to know

What is this mission all about and how will it revamp India's health sector? Tune in to this podcast to know

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals sees potential of NONS to prevent Covid-19

The firm, which has tasted success with its oral antiviral drug favipiravir, is now betting on the NONS to drive revenues from its Covid-19 portfolio

73% population of Odisha has antibodies against Covid: ICMR survey

The survey was conducted in 12 of the state's 30 districts between August 29 and September 15

DATA STORY: India's active cases tally drop below 300,000-mark

India has so far administered 860,159,011 vaccine doses. That is 2554 per cent of its total caseload, and 61.64 per cent of its population

Covid cuts American men's life expectancy by 2 years; worst in 29 nations

Deaths among working-age men contributed the most to declining lifespans in the US, according to research led by demographers at the UK's University of Oxford

DATA STORY: India reports 28,326 new cases, active cases on the rise

India has so far administered 856,081,527 vaccine doses. That is 2543.86 per cent of its total caseload, and 61.35 per cent of its population

Covid caused biggest decrease in life expectancy since World War II: Study

The study found that 27 of the 29 countries saw reductions in life expectancy in 2020, and at a scale which wiped out years of progress on mortality.

Brisk Covid vaccination rate primes Indian economy for acceleration

Two of the eight high-frequency indicators tracked by Bloomberg News gained speed last month, while five held steady and one slowed

Karnataka Covid-19 update: 775 new cases, 9 deaths in the last 24 hours

Karnataka has reported 775 new cases of Covid-19 and 9 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29.73 lakh and toll to 37,726, the health department said on Sunday.

Maharashtra sees 3,206 Covid-19 cases, 36 deaths, 3,292 recoveries

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 3,206 new coronavirus positive cases and 36 fatalities while 3,292 patients recovered, the health department said.

Kerala reports 15,951 fresh Covid-19 infections, 165 deaths in last 24 hrs

Kerala reported 15,951 fresh Covid-19 infections and 165 deaths, as per the state health ministry on Sunday.

Andhra Pradesh reports 1,184 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths in last 24 hrs

Andhra Pradesh reported 1,184 new Covid-19 cases and eleven fatalities in the last 24 hours, said the health bulletin on Sunday.

Jammu and Kasmhir Covid update: 175 recoveries, 127 fresh cases

Recoveries remained ahead of new Covid cases in J&K on Sunday for the second consecutive day with 175 recoveries, 127 cases, and one death reported during the last 24 hours.

Nashik Covid update: Reports 100 fresh Covid-19 cases, 113 recoveries

Nashik district in Maharashtra on Sunday reported 100 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally to 4,08,078, while 113 patients recovered, health officials said.

Covid-19: 53.5% in 18-44 age group vaccinated against coronavirus in India

The Ministry of Health and Family welfare on Sunday said 53.5 per cent of people in the 18-44 age group have been inoculated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

Delhi coronavirus update: Reports zero Covid deaths, 29 new cases

The national capital reported 29 coronavirus cases and zero death on Sunday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.05 percent, according to data shared by the city health department.

Covid LIVE: 53.5% in 18-44 age group vaccinated in India, says govt

Coronavirus updates: Modi tells UN General Assembly India has developed the world's first DNA vaccine; Kerala allows hotels and restaurants to open with 50% capacity.

Kerala coronavirus update: Reports 15,951 fresh Covid cases, 165 deaths

Kerala on Sunday registered 15,951 fresh Covid-19 cases and 165 deaths, which took the caseload to 46,29,915 and toll to 24,603.

Andhra Pradesh coronavirus update: 1,184 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths

Andhra Pradesh added 1,184 fresh coronavirus cases to its tally that now touched 20,46,841 on Sunday.

Sikkim coronavirus update: Logs 40 new Covid-19 cases, 1 fresh fatality

Sikkim's Covid-19 tally rose to 31,266 on Sunday as 40 more people tested positive for the infection, while one fresh fatality pushed the Himalayan state's coronavirus death toll to 386.