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WHO Chief says China under-reports COVID-19 deaths
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The WHO chief urged all countries to share true statistics so as to contribute to a more effective fight against the spread of the disease. Last week, Tedros asked China for reliable data on Covid hospitalizations and deaths in the country.
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ICC raises concern over plight of women's cricket in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
At the competition in South Africa, where 16 teams are competing, Afghanistan is the only 'Full Member' who is not represented. Women's cricket in Afghanistan has made no progress whatsoever well over a year after the Taliban took control of the country. There are indications that it won't i
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After West Bengal, stones pelted on Vande Bharat train in Andhra
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The Vande Bharat train will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 19.
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Gross direct tax collections grow 24.58 pc to Rs 14.71 lakh crore in FY23
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
According to the statement from the finance ministry, the provisional figures of Direct Tax collections up to January 10, 2023, continue to register steady growth. After adjusting refunds, net direct tax collection was at Rs 12.31 lakh crore, which is 19 per cent higher than the previous yea
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Mangaluru blast: ED raids underway in Shivamoga at houses of terror suspec
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Searches are being conducted at the houses of suspected terrorists, including Mohammed Shariq, the main accused in the November 19 pressure cooker blast in an autorickshaw in Mangaluru, Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said on Wednesday.
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India reports 171 new COVID cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
India reported 171 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours with a daily positivity rate of 0.09 per cent, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.
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World Bank says fragile economic conditions might usher in recession
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Given fragile economic conditions, any new adverse development such as higher-than-expected inflation, an abrupt rise in key interest rates to contain it, a resurgence of the Covid-19 cases, or escalating geopolitical tensions could push the global economy into recession.
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Plea in SC seeking to frame rules for menstrual leaves for female students
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking to direct all the states to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves for female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces and compliance of section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
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Nepal to elect new House speaker next week
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Nepal's newly elected House of Representatives will choose its House speaker on January 19, the parliament secretariat announced as it called off the house meeting for the week.
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India registers 121 cases of Covid-19 in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
India has recorded 121 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday morning.
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Ocugen announces positive top-line data for Covaxin in US trials
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A release said that Covaxin has been demonstrated in clinical trials to generate a broader immune response "against the whole virus covering important antigens such as S-protein, RBD, and N-protein whereas currently approved vaccines in the US target only S-protein antigen"
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TCS posts 11 pc rise in net profit to Rs 10,883-cr during Dec quarter
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
TCS reported a 19.1 per cent year-on-year growth in its revenue for the quarter ended December 2022.
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