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After the Covid-19 pandemic, a wave of spending by older consumers
The number of people aged 65 and over is projected to double to more 1.5 billion by 2050, greatly increasing their economic impact
 "After the Covid-19 pandemic, a wave of spending by older consumers")
India gets wide support on TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 vaccines at G-7 meet
Cyberspace should not be a venue for subverting democratic values: PM
 "India gets wide support on TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 vaccines at G-7 meet")
Direct tax mop-up zooms 85% in spite of economic disruption due to Covid-19
Trend in contrast to moderation in GST collections last month
 "Direct tax mop-up zooms 85% in spite of economic disruption due to Covid-19")
Two private hospitals in Delhi to give Sputnik V jabs by end of this week
Apollo Hospitals and Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital in Delhi will start administering Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V to people by the end of this week, officials said on Sunday.
 "Two private hospitals in Delhi to give Sputnik V jabs by end of this week")
Covid-19 pandemic in Haridwar: Tell-tale signs of Kumbh as super spreader
Haridwar recorded only 149 daily Covid-19 cases on April 1, but on April 23, the figure jumped to 1,115. Between April 23 and April 30, more than a thousand Covid cases were reported daily
 "Covid-19 pandemic in Haridwar: Tell-tale signs of Kumbh as super spreader")
Zydus Cadila may soon seek emergency use authorisation for Covid-19 vaccine
This could also be India's first vaccine for children aged 12 years and above as the company has conducted trials on the age group. The decision, however, lies with the regulator
 "Zydus Cadila may soon seek emergency use authorisation for Covid-19 vaccine")
Christian Eriksen emergency follows union's warning of too many games
Christian Eriksen was playing in his 66th competitive game in exactly one year since soccer restarted after a shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Covid-19: Goa extends curfew till June 21, positivity rate stands at 14%
The coronavirus-induced curfew in Goa was on Sunday extended till June 21 as the positivity rate in the state stood at 14 per cent, an official said.
 "Covid-19: Goa extends curfew till June 21, positivity rate stands at 14%")
Covid LIVE: G7 calls for transparent, expert-led study on virus origins
Coronavirus live updates: ICMR will conduct a national sero survey to assess the spread of Covid-19. Stay tuned for coronavirus related news
 "Covid LIVE: G7 calls for transparent, expert-led study on virus origins")
Telangana sees 1,280 new Covid-19 cases, pushes tally to over 600,000
Telangana on Sunday recorded 1,280 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths, pushing the tally so far to over six lakh and 3,484 respectively.
 "Telangana sees 1,280 new Covid-19 cases, pushes tally to over 600,000")
Over 15.3 million vaccine doses still available with states, UTs
More than 15.3 million Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories, and over 400,000 more will be delivered to them within the next three days
 "Over 15.3 million vaccine doses still available with states, UTs")
Goa reports 420 fresh Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths; 581 recuperate
Goa's coronavirus caseload went up by 420 to reach 1,62,468 on Sunday, while the death toll mounted by 14 to 2,928, a health official said.
 "Goa reports 420 fresh Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths; 581 recuperate")
Sputnik V likely to be available at Delhi's Apollo Hospital from June 15
The first phase of the Sputnik V rollout by Apollo Hospitals and Dr Reddy's Laboratories had started on a pilot basis on May 17 in Hyderabad and on May 18 in Vishakhapatnam.
 "Sputnik V likely to be available at Delhi's Apollo Hospital from June 15")
All help to be given to children orphaned by Covid-19, says MP CM
The Madhya Pradesh govt was fully committed to taking care of children who had lost their earning parent or had been orphaned due to COVID-19, said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday.
 "All help to be given to children orphaned by Covid-19, says MP CM")
UK's Boris Johnson confirms G7 pledge to donate 1 billion vaccine doses
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the Group of Seven wealthy nations have pledged over 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses for poorer nations.
 "UK's Boris Johnson confirms G7 pledge to donate 1 billion vaccine doses")
Pvt hospitals say no clarity on vaccine procurement; seek proper guidelines
Hospitals want a proper mechanism and a single-window system to be put in place for procurement of vaccine doses
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Meghalaya registers 305 new Covid-19 cases, six more fatalities
The Covid-19 caseload of Meghalaya on Sunday mounted to 41,906 after 305 more people tested positive for the virus, a senior health official said.
 "Meghalaya registers 305 new Covid-19 cases, six more fatalities")
Nationwide sero survey to help in Covid vaccination, lockdown say experts
Nationwide sero survey will help in Covid vaccination plans and lockdown says health experts.
DATA STORY: India adds 80,834 new cases; vaccination crosses 250 mn -mark
India has so far administered 253,195,048 vaccine doses. That is 860.03 per cent of its total caseload, and 18.17 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India adds 80,834 new cases; vaccination crosses 250 mn -mark")
Covid-19: Delhi logs 255 new cases, 23 more deaths
The national capital recorded 255 new Covid-19 cases and 23 fatalities, the lowest since April 7, on Sunday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.35 per cent, the health department said.