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Singapore rejects Kejriwal's tweet on Covid-19 strain in the country
Singapore on Tuesday dismissed media reports quoting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal that a very dangerous" strain of the covid was prevalent in the city state, saying there is no truth whatsoever
 "Singapore rejects Kejriwal's tweet on Covid-19 strain in the country")
Japan's economy shrinks, raising fear of double-dip recession
Gross domestic product contracted an annualized 5.1% from the previous quarter, ending six months of double-digit growth, as businesses cut investment, government outlays fell
 "Japan's economy shrinks, raising fear of double-dip recession")
Covid crisis: Below 2% infected, 98% of India still vulnerable, says govt
Data shows spread of Covid is much higher in US, France and other countries
 "Covid crisis: Below 2% infected, 98% of India still vulnerable, says govt")
Serum Institute has to 'catch up', supply Covid-19 vaccines: WHO chief
"Once the devastating outbreak in India recedes, we also need the Serum Institute of India to get back on track and catch up on its delivery commitments to Covax," WHO chief said
 "Serum Institute has to 'catch up', supply Covid-19 vaccines: WHO chief")
May start vaccine exports by year end, India remains priority: Serum
Company says it never exported vaccines at the cost of the people of India
 "May start vaccine exports by year end, India remains priority: Serum")
Domestic air traffic fell 27% in April as second Covid wave hurts demand
The introduction of mandatory RT-PCR tests and lockdown like curbs introduced by various states including Maharashtra and Delhi dampened the demand
 "Domestic air traffic fell 27% in April as second Covid wave hurts demand")
PM Narendra Modi assures 'field commanders' of coronavirus vaccine
Modi also said that work was being done rapidly to install oxygen plants at hospitals in every district of the country with money from the PM CARES Fund
 "PM Narendra Modi assures 'field commanders' of coronavirus vaccine")
New Covid strain in Singapore: Puri says govt keeping eye on situation
Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Tuesday said the Centre is taking all precautions and keeping an eye on the situation in Singapore
 "New Covid strain in Singapore: Puri says govt keeping eye on situation")
Himachal sees record 78 Covid deaths in single day, 2,892 fresh cases
Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday saw a record 78 deaths due to COVID-19 in a single day, while 2,892 fresh cases pushed the state's tally to 1,66,678, a senior official said.
 "Himachal sees record 78 Covid deaths in single day, 2,892 fresh cases")
Over 19.4 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses available with states/UTs: Centre
More than 1.94 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and Union Territories, while one lakh jabs will be delivered to them within the next three days, the Centre said on Tuesday.
 "Over 19.4 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses available with states/UTs: Centre")
Covid: At 58,395, Karnataka reports highest ever single-day recoveries
The state outnumbered fresh Covid-19 cases which stood at 30,309, the Health department said
 "Covid: At 58,395, Karnataka reports highest ever single-day recoveries")
Coronavirus LIVE: Mumbai sees below 1,000 daily cases after two months
Coronavirus LIVE updates: The six most-affected states by total cases are Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Mumbai sees below 1,000 daily cases after two months")
DATA STORY: India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, the most yet, 1,000 in Maharashtra alone
India has so far administered 184,453,149 vaccine doses. That is 738.85 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.25 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, the most yet, 1,000 in Maharashtra alone")
Govt considers adding 2-DG drug to national Covid treatment protocol
At a press conference, NITI Aayog member (health) Dr V K Paul said Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission for emergency use of the drug after looking at the data
 "Govt considers adding 2-DG drug to national Covid treatment protocol")
Covid: Covaxin trials for kids to start in next 10-12 days, says Paul
Severe disease in children is uncommon but we have a protocol for that too, says NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul
 "Covid: Covaxin trials for kids to start in next 10-12 days, says Paul")
Covishield stock for 18-44 running out; may have to stop vaccination: AAP
Releasing the city's latest "vaccination bulletin", Atishi said the city will have only three days of Covishield stock left for the 18-44 age group after Tuesday evening.
 "Covishield stock for 18-44 running out; may have to stop vaccination: AAP")
Top headlines: TaMo sees surprise Q4 loss; Canara Bank posts profit in Q4
Business Standard brings you the top headlines this evening
 "Top headlines: TaMo sees surprise Q4 loss; Canara Bank posts profit in Q4")
Never exported vaccines at the cost of people in India, says Serum CEO
Adar Poonawalla said that India had a large stockpile of vaccine doses in January and at the same time many other countries were facing acute crisis in terms of coronavirus during that period
 "Never exported vaccines at the cost of people in India, says Serum CEO")
Covid-19: Sisodia questions live telecast of PM's interaction with DMs
Manish Sisodia questioned the live transmission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with district magistrates and officials on Covid and wondered about the protocol of such telecast
 "Covid-19: Sisodia questions live telecast of PM's interaction with DMs")
Uttar Pradesh reports 8,737 new coronavirus cases, 255 deaths on May 18
Uttar Pradesh, which recently saw a spurt in Covid-19 infections, is now witnessing a slide in fresh cases with 8,737 new cases being reported on Tuesday taking the statewide tally to 16,37,663
 "Uttar Pradesh reports 8,737 new coronavirus cases, 255 deaths on May 18")