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India played crucial role in vaccine development, mfg drugs: WHO scientist

He also said that the two main things that are bringing the countries at the G20 meeting together are digital health initiatives, and science & technology, research & development, and manufacturing

Ashok Leyland seeks pre-pandemic sales volume in FY24 with new launches

Company expects 'highest peak' in sales as MHCV industry grows, says a senior executive

Covid mRNA vax safe, has no serious side effects in infants: Study

The team examined medical records for 23 serious potential side effects, including outcomes such as blood clots, seizures, stroke, and brain inflammation

India reports 124 new Covid-19 cases, active infections dip to 3,001

India has recorded 124 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 3,001 from 3,193, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,884 with two deaths which includes one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,91,880) The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, the ministry said. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,56,995 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

India logs 174 new Covid-19 cases, active infections decrease to 3,193

India logged 174 new coronavirus cases, pushing the tally to 4.49 crore, while the active cases decreased to 3,193, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. The death toll rose to 5,31,882 with two more fatalities, which includes one reconciled by Kerala, data updated at 8 am by the ministry stated. The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry's website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,56,681. The case fatality rate was 1.18 per cent. So far, India had recorded a total of 4.49 crore (4,49,91,756) Covid cases. According to the website, as many as 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide inoculation drive.

Threat of pandemics far from over: Minister Bharati Pawar at G20 meet

Bharati Pravin Pawar has said that the threat of pandemics is far from over and called for integrating and strengthening One Health-based surveillance system

India records 237 fresh Covid-19 cases, active caseload declines to 3,502

India recorded a single-day rise of 237 fresh COVID-19 cases even as the number of active cases declined to 3,502, according to the Union health ministry. The death toll due to the viral disease has risen to 5,31,878 with four more fatalities, including two reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am on Saturday. The tally of Covid cases was recorded at more than 4.49 crore (4,49,91,380). The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections while the national recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has gone past 4.44 crore (4,44,56,000) while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore Covid vaccine doses have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

Japan's birth rate falls to record low as population crisis deepens

Japan's demographic problems have been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic, as fewer marriages in recent years have led to fewer births

Cause and effect: Are corporate profits fueling inflation globally

As the Federal Reserve continues with hikes, the linkage between corporate profit margins and inflation is blamed for consumer burden

Active Covid-19 cases in country drop to 3,736, total death toll 531,874

India has logged 267 new coronavirus infections while the active cases have decreased to 3,736 from 3,925, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,874 with two more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,91,143), it said. The active cases now comprises 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,55,533, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccines have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Covid lockdowns affected our memory like serving jail time: Research

Covid lockdowns and two years of pandemic have affected people's memory in recalling timing of events that took place many years ago, with people losing track of time as in jails, according to a study

What is HMPV? The infectious respiratory disease spiking this year in US

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported unusual spikes in cases across the United States last month

Lower emissions during Covid-19 pandemic led to increased warming: Study

The Covid pandemic shutdowns in South Asia greatly reduced the concentration of short-lived cooling particles in the air, but barely affected the levels of long-lived greenhouse gases, leading to stronger climate warming, a study shows. In the spring of 2020, the activity of many industries and transportation worldwide decreased due to pandemic restrictions. At Hanimaadhoo, a measuring station in the northernmost Maldives off the coast of India, researchers have been measuring the atmospheric composition and radiation for two decades. The measuring station is strategically placed to capture air masses from the Asian subcontinent and located in an area with few regional emission sources. When emissions suddenly decreased during the pandemic in South Asia -- mainly India, Pakistan and Bangladesh -- an opportunity was created to see what impact this had on the climate. The study, published in the journal npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, found that the concentrations of polluting

1 in 6 unvaccinated people suffer poor health two years after Covid

"Persisting health issues create significant challenges for affected individuals and pose an important burden on population health and healthcare services," said research

Card and internet fraud cases up 257% since Covid-19 pandemic began

There was a 289% jump in the amount defrauded through these modes, while the amount swindled through cash frauds increased 182%

India reports 288 new Covid-19 cases, active infections dip to 3,925

India has logged 288 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 3,925 from 4,222, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,872 with two deaths which includes one fatality reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,90,876) The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,55,079 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

Out of 343 CEOs in S&P 500 companies, only 20 were women, shows study

AP and Equilar conducted a compensation survey of the S&P 500 companies

Pandemic curbs reduced aerosols' 'masking' effect, led to more warming

A new research has found that Covid pandemic restrictions led to stronger climate warming. The study from Stockholm University, Sweden, said that this was because the restrictions reduced the aerosol content in the air mass over South Asia, mainly Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, but had no effect on the concentrations of the longer-lived greenhouse gases. A lower aerosol content meant less cooling, because of less reflection of incoming solar radiation back into space, and thus less 'masking' of the warming effect of the significantly longer-lived climate gases. Measurements taken at the same time over the northern Indian Ocean revealed a 7 per cent increase in solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface, thus increasing temperatures. Measurements were taken at Hanimaadhoo, a measuring station in the northernmost Maldives off the coast of India. The results published in NPJ Climate and Atmospheric Science showed that a complete phasing out of fossil fuel combustion in favour of ..

IndiGo's audacity? Media platform founder complains about high ticket costs

Chaturvedi took to Twitter and shared her disappointment after she had to pay Rs 21,000 for a one-way ticket from New Delhi to Ahmedabad

India records 310 new Covid-19 cases, active infections dip to 4,222

A single-day rise of 310 fresh coronavirus cases was reported in India while the active cases decreased to 4,222, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The country's COVID-19 death toll has increased to 5,31,870 with three latest fatalities, including one death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The infection tally stands at 4.49 crore (4,49,90,588). The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,54,496, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive.