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China cuts medical benefits for seniors due to cash shortage
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The demonstrations, dubbed by Chinese media as a "grey hair movement," are another rare rebuke for authorities after widespread protests gripped the country in November against Covid lockdowns.
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China's economic growth declines amid unrealistic goals
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China's unrealistic goals are hurting its economic growth prospects and it has backed off its yearly economic growth target resulting in pummelled consumer spending, manufacturing and trade.
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Kids who played sports before pandemic did better during lockdowns: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a new study, a history of participation in campus recreational activities might reduce stress and contribute to academic competency even during high-stress circumstances such as a pandemic lockdown
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Chinese city suggests lockdowns for flu, faces criticism on social media
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A Chinese city has received negative feedback on social media after saying it might consider using lockdowns in the case of an influenza outbreak, CNN reported.
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Pakistan: 63,000 cases of gender-based violence reported in past 3 years
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Around 63,000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported in Pakistan over the past three years, with some 4,000 being reported in the first half of 2020 when lockdowns were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, Dawn News reported.
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Rajesh Malhotra takes charge as principal director general, Press Informat
Updated : 3 years ago IST
During the Covid-19 pandemic, he effectively steered the media and communication policy in the ministry of Finance in sync with the various AatmaNirbhar Bharat Packages announced by the Centre over time to bring some respite to the people amid lockdowns and also ensure that the impact of Cov
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Xi Jinping targets consumers, investment to revive stagnant post-COVID eco
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In response to the rolling lockdowns, travel restrictions, mass testing, and quarantining of his zero-COVID policy, which ended in December, the ruling Chinese Communist Party general secretary calls for measures to "expand domestic demand"
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Clix Capital eyes big turnaround, Aims for Rs 100 cr. profit in FY24
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): Clix Capital Services Pvt. Ltd. ('Clix Capital') - one of India's leading non-banking financial services companies, under new leadership has made huge strides in turning around its business this year. Challenged by COVID and the associated lockd
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Angad Bedi, Neha Dhupia to play 'married couple' on screen for the first t
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia who have been married for nearly 5 years, and going to be seen captivating the audiences with their chemistry on screen.
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COVID policies in different Chinese localities determined by their socioec
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to The Diplomat, all provincial capitals declared a Stage 1 emergency before the provincial governments did, in order to accelerate emergency governance measures. However, the length and form of these lockdowns varied greatly.
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China's oil and gas consumption declined in 2022 amid weakening economy: R
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China's oil and gas use fell in 2022 for the first time in decades due to COVID-19 lockdowns that curbed energy demand, a sign of a weakening economy, writes Clifford Krauss in The New York Times (NYT).
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China weaponizes zero-Covid policy to subdue Tibetans: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The "Zero COVID" policy of President Xi Jinping has been a great tool for repression. Lockdowns and similar measures greatly helped the regime to implement its gigantic and hyper-technological system of control and surveillance of its citizens, under the pretext of protecting their health.
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