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Indian states' fisc to depend on Covid infections, vaccinations: Icra

The rating agency has said that there may be a considerable variation across states depending on the impact of the Covid-19 infections, restrictions and vaccinations

Karnataka coronavirus update: Tally tops 2.5 mn; 476 more deaths reported

The state has reported 24,214 new cases in a day, according to the state health bulletin on Thursday

West Bengal coronavirus update: Count of new cases drops to 13,046

West Bengal continued to record a declining trend in fresh Covid-19 cases as it recorded 13,046 new infections, raising the tally to 1,331,249

Delhi govt to give Rs 5 lakh compensation for death due to lack of oxygen

The Delhi government will give compensation amount of up to Rs 5 lakh to families of those Covid patients who died due to lack of oxygen

US-India partnership will help end Covid-19 pandemic, says Jake Sullivan

US-India strategic partnership will help to end the Covid-19 pandemic, said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday (local time)

NHRC asks Union health ministry, Delhi govt to act on treatment deficit

The Commission has sought Action Taken Reports from the health secretary and Government of NCT of Delhi over the death of a toddler due to the alleged denial of proper treatment

Covid-19 deaths: Centre okays assistance to families of 67 journalists

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Press Information Bureau had compiled and collated the details of journalists who lost their lives due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021

Assam coronavirus update: 5,704 new cases, 83 more fatalities reported

Assam's Covid-19 caseload surged to 3,92,574 after 5,704 more people tested positive for the virus, while 83 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 3,088.

RBI says economic cost of second Covid-19 wave may be limited to Q1

Government must now step up expenditure to boost demand for private investment and consumption, said RBI

India ensured supply of medicines to 123 partner countries: Harsh Vardhan

India ensured supply of medicines to 123 partner countries despite its own needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Delhi govt declares black fungus epidemic as number of cases rises

Amid rising incidents of black fungus in the national capital, the Delhi government on Thursday declared it an epidemic with Lt Governor Anil Baijal issuing regulations under the Epidemic Diseases Act

High level of taxation widens divergence in diesel inflation in WPI, CPI

Diesel retail prices are back to more than Rs 80 a litre in the national capital throughout this month and remain on an upward trajectory

Working to import Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at the earliest, says govt

Pfizer's indemnity request is also being looked into by the government

GSK says it aims to bring FDA-approved antibody therapy to India for Covid

Treatment with Sotrovimab resulted in an 85 per cent reduction in the risk of hospitalization, says company.

Decoded: Why are black, white and yellow fungal infections on the rise now?

What are these infections, why are their cases rising and how does one protect against them?

Antibody test post-vaccination not needed, says Niti Aayog's V K Paul

In the medium to long term, it is a "cell-mediated" immune response of the vaccine that is more critical and requires sophisticated systems of testing, Paul said

Govt issues guidelines on vaccinating elderly, differently-abled near home

Vaccination sessions could be organised at community centres, resident welfare association centres, panchayat ghar, school buildings or old age homes, among others

Haven't abandoned states on Covid-19 vaccine: Niti Aayog's V K Paul

Companies, including Moderna and Pfizer, have said they will deal only with the Centre and not state governments

Govt issues guidelines on vaccinating elderly, differently-abled near home

The Centre Thursday issued guidelines for vaccination near home, making it easier for the elderly and the differently-abled to get inoculated against coronavirus.

Delhi govt sets up two committees to prepare for 3rd wave of Covid-19

The Delhi government on Thursday set up a 13-member committee to prepare an action plan for a possible third wave of COVID-19 after assessing the current status