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US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by Covid-19 pandemic

The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6

Oil prices up on positive economic data, but Covid-19 pandemic fears weigh

A survey showing manufacturing activity across the euro zone expanded last month for the first time since early 2019 and positive manufacturing data in Asia also boosted oil

Jubilant Life launches generic version of remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment

The injectable drug, under the brand name 'JUBI-R', is priced at Rs 4,700 per vial of 100 mg

Economy picks up slightly but may still shrink from last year's level

Two key indicators--the rising number of e-way bills generated under GST, and a stronger SBI Composite Index point to a resurgence in economic activity

Covid-19 vaccine pact with Wockhardt will guarantee supply: UK govt

"Ensuring the UK has the capability to research, develop and manufacture a safe and effective vaccine is critical in our fight against coronavirus," said UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma

Search for work from home jobs up 442% in India during Feb-July: Report

The job postings grew in sectors such as software technology, healthcare and marketing, while opportunities for delivery person and IT manager saw a steady rise, it said

UK scientists start sewage testing at 44 treatment sites for coronavirus

"The aim of this new research is to give us a head start on where new outbreaks are likely to occur," Environment Secretary George Eustice said

Age-cap is presumed to be temporary, no change in support staff: CAB chief

It is presumed that the restrictions for individuals above a certain age or with underlying medical conditions mentioned in the advisory is of a temporary nature, says Avishek Dalmiya

Karnataka sees slight drop in daily Covid-19 cases with 4,752 fresh ones

After logging more than 5,000 Covid-19 cases a day for the past several days, Karnataka saw a drop in infections with 4,752 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the state's tally to 139,000

Telangana govt lifts restrictions on liquor shops, to open till 11 pm

: The Telangana government on Monday decided to allow liquor shops here to be open till 11 pm thereby lifting the restrictions imposed on them in the wake of the virus spread.

Pakistan PM appoints new health minister amid Covid-19 pandemic

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appointed his focal person on COVID-19 as the new health minister, the third in less than two years, amidst the ongoing fight against the coronavirus that has claimed nearly 6,000 lives and infected over 280,000 people in the country. Dr Faisal Sultan has been appointed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) with the status of a federal minister. He is the chief executive officer of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital, Khan's charity hospital. "Prime Minister has been pleased to appoint Dr Faisal Sultan as SAPM on National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination with immediate effect. Dr Faisal Sultan shall hold status of Federal Minister, according to an official statement. Sultan, the prime minister's focal person on COVID-19, will replace Dr Zafar Mirza, who resigned last week as SAPM on health. On Wednesday, Mirza had taken to Twitter to announce his resignation as the SAPM on health, saying he had made the decision over the ...

Exide Industries reports Q1 net loss of Rs 13.56 cr due to Covid-19 crisis

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 161.58 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago

962 new cases in Kerala as Covid-19 tally crosses 26,000, death toll at 84

Kerala reported 962 fresh cases, including 15 health workers on Monday, taking the total infection tally to 26,867 while the death toll climbed to 84 with two more fatalities.

Ravi Shankar Prasad in self-isolation, says he met Amit Shah a day earlier

Shah, on Sunday, had said he had tested positive for coronavirus and was getting admitted to a hospital following the advice of doctors

Covid-19 impact: HSBC warns loan losses could hit $13 bn as profit dips 65%

The bank reported a pre-tax profit of $4.32 billion for the first six months this year, lower than the $5.67 billion average of analysts' forecasts

Difficult to predict if India will witness second wave of Covid-19: ICMR DG

The Director-General of India Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said apart from the scientific inputs, full participation of all citizens is essential to overcome the Covid-19 challenge

Tamil Nadu adds 5,609 new cases in a day, 1,021 from Chennai alone

5,800 patients discharged in past 24 hours, taking total to over 200,000; death count at 4,241

NCA chief Rahul Dravid to be part of BCCI's coronavirus task force

For resumption of training at the NCA in Bengaluru, the Covid task force will include Dravid, a medical officer, a hygiene officer and BCCI AGM, Cricket Operations

Laughter therapy not allowed in norms for opening gyms and yoga centres

Guidelines stipulate use of visors instead of masks, gyms off limits for elderly, those with co-morbidities, pregnant women and kids below 10

After Covid-19 vaccine, next big step may be a class of biotech antibodies

Development of monoclonal antibodies to target the virus has been endorsed by leading scientists. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious diseases expert, called them "almost a sure bet"