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Markets end two-month lows, helped by Biden's Covid-19 vaccination target

Most Asian and European markets rose after revised US vaccine targets boosted optimism and revived hopes of global growth.

Night curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday in view of rise in Covid-19 cases

State Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also warned of stricter restrictions if the people did not observe Covid-19 safety protocol

Insurers see adverse claim ratio on Covid-specific health products

The regulator's two Covid standard products - Corona Kavach and Corona Rakshak - have covered more than 4.7 million lives

Coronavirus LIVE: At 36,902 cases, Maharashtra sees highest one-day spike

Coronavirus live updates: India has registered 59,118 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest daily count since October 18, 2020

Madhya Pradesh sees 2,091 new Covid-19 cases, nine deaths in past 24 hours

Amid a surge, only one out of 52 districts in the state did not report a new case during the day

36,902 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, a new high; 112 deaths

Maharashtra recorded 36,902 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest one-day rise since the pandemic began. State capital Mumbai also witnessed a record rise of 5,515 cases during the day, health officials said. The caseload in the state rose to 26,37,735, taking its positivity rate to 13. 86 per cent. With 112 fatalities reported on Friday, the death toll reached 53,907. Looking at the alarming rise in cases, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray earlier in the day ordered night curfew in the entire state from Sunday (March 28) onwards. Mumbai reported 5,515 new cases, its highest daily rise till now, while the nearby Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation reported 1,020 cases, its highest rise so far. Pune city and neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad reported 3,679 and 1,782 new cases, respectively. As many as 1,686 cases were reported in other areas of the Pune district. In the Marathwada region, Aurangabad city reported 1,563 cases while 617 cases were detected in the Nanded

Night curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday amid coronavirus surge

Further, malls have been directed to remain closed from 8 pm to 7 am, according to the chief minister's office

Covid-19: Maharashtra Deputy CM Pawar warns of stringent measures in Pune

Hotels and restaurants will be allowed to operate till 10 pm with a 50% capacity

2,566 fresh coronavirus infections in Karnataka, 13 fatalities

The death toll rose to 12,484

Kerala reports 1,825 new Covid-19 positive cases in a day; 14 fresh deaths

Kerala had recorded 1,989 fresh Covid-19 cases yesterday

Rishikesh hotel closed for 48 hours after 16 employees test Covid positive

People who may have come in contact with the employees of the hotel are also being traced

Amid Covid surge, Home Secy asks states to regulate crowds during festivals

To break the chain of transmission and reduce the incidence of cases in the country, states must ensure people follow appropriate protocols, Bhalla said

Central teams rushed to Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh amid rise in Covid cases

The follow up and compliance on part of states is monitored by the Union Health Ministry

With systems in place, we'll be able to manage second Covid wave: Vardhan

India is better prepared now to tackle any challenges that it throws our way, said Union Health Minister at an event

Govt to bring more population groups under Covid vaccination drive: Vardhan

Vardhan praised FM Nirmala Sitharaman's decision to allocate Rs 35,000 crore for the Covid-19 vaccination drive in the 2021-22 budget

Five states record sharp rise in daily Covid-19 cases: Health Ministry

Six states account for 78.6 per cent of the new deaths with Maharashtra reporting 111 fatalities and Punjab 43

Covid surge: Centre rushes high-level teams to Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh

These teams will work with the respective governments to ascertain the reasons for surge, assist in undertaking gap analysis and recommend requisite Covid-19 control and containment measures

Govt extends validity of driving licence, vehicle documents till Jun

This comes amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases

DATA STORY: India reports 59,118 Covid cases, most in a day since Oct 18

India has so far vaccinated 55,504,440 people. That is 468.55 per cent of its total caseload, and 3.9934 per cent of its population

55 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India so far, says govt

Total 23,58,731 vaccine doses were given in the last 24-hours, which marks the 69th day of vaccination