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BMC receives fresh stock of 100,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses on Tuesday night

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received a fresh stock of 100,000 Covid vaccine doses on Tuesday night and it will resume vaccination of people above 45 years at government centres.

Death of Covid patients due to oxygen crisis 'not less than genocide': HC

The death of Covid-19 patients due to non supplying of oxygen is a "criminal act and not less than a "genocide", said that the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 153.9 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.22 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 153.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.22 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

India seeks investments from US companies in pharma, medical devices sector

India has reached out to top American pharma companies seeking investment in the country's pharmaceutical and medical devices sector

Prakash Padukone recovering from Covid-19; likely to be discharged

Former All England champion Prakash Padukone is likely to be discharged from a Bengaluru hospital where he is slowly recovering from the Covid-19 infection

Karnataka govt appoints 5 cabinet ministers for Covid-19 management

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise dangerously in Karnataka, five cabinet ministers have been appointed by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to manage the pandemic in the state.

12 Republican lawmakers urge Biden to not support India's proposal at WTO

Twelve Republican lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to not support a proposal by India and South Africa to the WTO to temporary waive some TRIPS rules amid the coronavirus pandemic

Big tech firms commit to additional support for India's fight against Covid

Amazon's business in Europe has committed $2.5 mn to support people in India impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, by purchasing and transporting medical supplies

Delhi Police files 113 FIRs of fraud, black marketing of Covid-19 medicines

Delhi Police has registered 113 FIRs, of which 61 cases pertain to cheating and fraud in name of providing Covid-19 medicines or oxygen, 52 cases related to black-marketing, hoarding or overcharging

HC asks Centre why it should not face contempt for failing to supply oxygen

'You can put your head in sand like ostrich, we will not,' HC tells Centre on shortage of oxygen in Delhi to treat Covid-19 patients

Covid bouncer sends IPL packing; brand value at risk of falling further

This year, the picture has changed as the second Covid-19 wave has raged across the country

BCCI set to incur losses of over Rs 2,000 cr due to IPL 2021 postponement

The biggest loss for BCCI is the money it gets from Star Sports for the broadcast rights of the tournament

Coronavirus lockdown rules to end on June 21, says UK PM Boris Johnson

The prime minister is making his case to millions of voters in England, Wales and Scotland who are taking part in elections on May 6

Air India to vaccinate staff by May-end after pilots threaten to stop work

The schedule is also being drawn up keeping in mind that crew who do not have fixed working days

Covid-19: No time wasted in allocating relief material, govt clarifies

Says high-burden states with higher caseload are a priority

India Covid-19 crisis shows complacency, lack of leadership: Raghuram Rajan

Country should have recognised coronavirus potentially comes back in more virulent forms, says former RBI governor.

Covid-19 second wave: Clamour for packages for banks and NBFCs grows

Senior bankers say the situation had become serious and it was tough to gauge the economic impact

Stigmatised capital

Poonawalla's comments reveal the pitfalls of doing business in India

Key Covid-19 bulk drugs see 180% price increase over four months

However, there is no shortage expected at the retail level anytime soon

India's e-scooter manufacturers hope to ride out Covid-19 pandemic

Manufacturers are aiming higher on the back of encouraging initial demand