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Hotels open, buses resume as Karnataka unlocks after 55 days of lockdown
As the Covid induced lockdown norms in 17 districts of Karnataka eased partially after a gap of nearly 55 days, restaurants, clubs and public transport buses and metro resumed operations
 "Hotels open, buses resume as Karnataka unlocks after 55 days of lockdown")
Global banks in Hong Kong push to get employees back to their desks
Morgan Stanley has more than 70% of its staff back at their desks in the Asian financial hub
 "Global banks in Hong Kong push to get employees back to their desks")
NCP event in Pune: Six held for coronavirus norm violations
The NCP's Pune city unit chief and five others were arrested on Monday for alleged COVID-19 norm violations during a party office inauguration event here on Saturday, police said.
Covid: SC reserves verdict on Rs 4 lakh compensation to bereaved families
Centre had earlier told the apex court that the compensation cannot be paid to the families of those who have died of Covid as the finances of state govts and the Centre are under severe strain
 "Covid: SC reserves verdict on Rs 4 lakh compensation to bereaved families")
Third wave peak expected around September-October: IIT Kanpur study
Third wave peak expected around September-October: IIT Kanpur study
 "Third wave peak expected around September-October: IIT Kanpur study")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Anger grows as South Africa battles third wave
Widening rift between travel industry and UK authorities, Brazil's death toll passes 500,000, and other pandemic-related news across the world
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Anger grows as South Africa battles third wave")
Maharashtra reports 7,998 cases of black fungus, 729 related-deaths
As many as 7,998 cases of black fungus have been reported so far and 729 people have succumbed to the disease in Maharashtra, according to the State Health Department's data on Monday.
 "Maharashtra reports 7,998 cases of black fungus, 729 related-deaths")
UP targets 600,000 vaccinations a day from today: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that his government targets to administer 600,000 vaccine doses per day from today
 "UP targets 600,000 vaccinations a day from today: UP CM Adityanath")
Will foreigners shun Singapore due to slow coronavirus reopening?
Will foreigners shun Singapore due to slow coronavirus reopening?
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Companies give Covid-19 vaccines to workers, boosting Japan's rollout
Thousands of Japanese companies began distributing Covid vaccines to workers and their families in an employer-led drive reaching more than 13 mn people that aims to rev up slow vaccine rollout
 "Companies give Covid-19 vaccines to workers, boosting Japan's rollout")
Uttarakhand SIT notice to 3 firms in alleged Covid testing scam in Kumbh
In the backdrop of allegations over irregularities in Covid-19 testing in Uttrakhand during the recently-concluded Kumbh, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday issued notices to three firms
 "Uttarakhand SIT notice to 3 firms in alleged Covid testing scam in Kumbh")
Vietnam receives fresh batch of China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines
Vietnam has received a fresh batch of China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines as part of the country's efforts to fight the worst wave of the pandemic
 "Vietnam receives fresh batch of China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines")
Centre to increase pace of Covid-19 vaccination in July-August: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the central government has decided to increase the pace of vaccination against Covid-19 in July and August
 "Centre to increase pace of Covid-19 vaccination in July-August: Amit Shah")
Arunachal Coronavirus Update: 158 new Covid-19 cases, total tally at 33,081
Arunachal Pradesh reported 158 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, taking the tally to 33,081, a senior health official said
 "Arunachal Coronavirus Update: 158 new Covid-19 cases, total tally at 33,081")
India records 53,256 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest since March 24
The Covid-19 cases in India continued to witness a declining trend with the country recording 53,256 new cases, lowest since March 24
 "India records 53,256 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest since March 24")
Chile players admit violation of coronavirus protocols at Copa America
Players from Chile's squad at Copa America violated the tournament's coronavirus protocols after a "barber" visited the players' hotel in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba
 "Chile players admit violation of coronavirus protocols at Copa America")
Maharashtra Coronavirus Update: 522 new Covid cases in Thane, 28 deaths
Thane has added 522 new cases of coronavirus, raising the infection count in the Maharashtra district to 528,126, an official said on Monday
 "Maharashtra Coronavirus Update: 522 new Covid cases in Thane, 28 deaths")
Relevance of Yoga increased during Covid-19 pandemic, says Harsh Vardhan
On seventh International Day of Yoga, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that Yoga has helped people to maintain physical and mental health during Covid-19
 "Relevance of Yoga increased during Covid-19 pandemic, says Harsh Vardhan")
Researchers explore microbial ecosystem in search of drugs for SARS-CoV-2
Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea have found that certain commensal bacteria that reside in the human intestine produce compounds that inhibit SARS-CoV-2
 "Researchers explore microbial ecosystem in search of drugs for SARS-CoV-2")
'Think carefully': Quest to trace Covid origin spurs debate on work labs do
'Gain-of-function' research gets bad name as world tries to put a lid on how the pandemic started.
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