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Chandigarh coronavirus update: UT reports 377 new Covid-19 cases, one death

A total of 377 new COVID-19 cases, 226 discharges and one death were reported in Chandigarh on Tuesday

Andhra Pradesh coronavirus update: State reports 10,601 cases, 73 deaths

A total of 10,601 new COVID-19 cases, 11,691 recoveries and 73 deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday

World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO chief

More than 27.19 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 888,326​ have died, according to a Reuters tally

Govt to back phase-3 trials, manufacture of Russian vaccine: NITI Aayog

Aayog member V K Paul said Indian scientists have studied Russian vaccine data and assessed a need for phase-3 trial which can be facilitated by govt as per Indian rules

Reported Covid-19 insurance claims at 192,863 worth over Rs 3,000 cr

As many as 121,739 claims settled by insurers so far, amounting to Rs 1,165.81 crore, revealed claims data of General Insurance Council

EPFO settles 9.4 mn claims of formal sector workers since Covid-19 outbreak

The partial EPF withdrawal by private sector workers doubled during this period compared to last year

Coronavirus fails to dampen spirits across electric vehicle eco-system

India more charged on first World EV Day; ABB, Green TV initiative comes at a time when best in tech available in the country

India needs more banks to double credit-to-GDP ratio to 100%: RBI official

Sabharwal, who is the chairman of Teamlease Services, also said the country needs immediate reforms in banking, compliance, labour laws and education because "hope is not a strategy"

Doctors studying why obesity may be related to serious Covid-19

In the early days of the pandemic, doctors noticed something about the people severely ill from COVID-19: Many were obese. The link became more apparent as coronavirus swept across the globe and data mounted, and researchers are still trying to figure out why. Excess weight increases the chances of developing a number of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. And those are among the conditions that can make COVID-19 patients more likely to get very sick. But there's some evidence that obesity itself can increase the likelihood of serious complications from a coronavirus infection. One study of more than 5,200 infected people, including 35 per cent who were obese, found that the chances of hospitalization rose for people with higher BMIs, even when taking into account other conditions that could put them at risk. Scientists are still studying the factors that might be at play the way obesity affects the immune system may be one but say it's another example of the

Amid complaints, Lifeline Hospitals pulls out of Pune Covid-19 facility

The agency, Lifeline Hospitals Pvt Ltd, was issued a notice after several lapses were observed at the facility located on the COEP ground here

Covid-19 impact: MCA gives companies three more months to hold AGM for FY20

Companies are required to hold the AGM within six months of the end of a financial year

Minister meets stakeholders for promoting 'Incredible India' post-Covid

Prahlad Singh Patel on Tuesday held a brainstorming session on promotion of Incredible India' campaign post-COVID-19 with influencers and travel media organisations here

Schenker India operated over 70 charter flights in 5 months amid Covid-19

Integrated logistics services provider Schenker India has operated over 70 charter flights from India to various regions in over five months to help healthcare and pharma clients amid the coronavirus

Little gain from Kamath Panel proposals, say auto dealers, component makers

They say average current ratio for industry is 0.8-0.9 due to two-year distress, so meeting the suggested ratio of 1 will be difficult for many

Excise dept to ensure clubs, restaurants follow Covid norms post Unlock

Officials said violation of norms could lead to sealing of premises or cancellation of licence by the department

Covid-19 impact: GIC Re reports a pre-tax loss of Rs 811.22 crore in Q1FY21

Its investment income for the reporting quarter dropped 18.5 per cent to Rs 1,142.83 crore in Q1FY21, compared to Rs 1,401.90 crore in the same period last financial year

Coronavirus-hit states' borrowings soar 51% to Rs 2.97 trn so far in FY21

Heavily indebted Uttar Pradesh borrowed 43 per cent less than what it had borrowed last fiscal till September 8

Motherson Sumi gets nod to raise up to Rs 3,000 cr through NCD issue

The move comes as the company is trying to stay afloat amid the Covid-19 disruptions the auto component sector has faced due to multiple lockdowns in the past few months

Innovative therapy for coronavirus is required as much as a vaccine

Pharma giants have already started work on different formulations and combination therapies of their existing molecules

Tamil Nadu adds 5,684 new Covid-19 cases, total number at 474,940

The total number of cases in the state now stands at 474,940