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Shaktikanta Das: Man Behind GST, Monetary Response During Covid
Shaktikanta Das, who will demit office as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday, was the key man behind the planning and execution of the demonetisation drive and rollout of the landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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Study Finds Severe Covid Response Could Help Shrink Tumors
A groundbreaking study suggests severe COVID infections may generate special immune cells capable of shrinking advanced cancers in mice, opening doors to innovative cancer treatments.
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry To Issue First Report On Preparedness
A public inquiry examining Britain's response to the COVID-19 outbreak will issue its first report on Thursday, focusing on how well prepared the nation was for handling such a pandemic.
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From FLiRT To FLuQE: What To Know About The Latest Covid Variants
SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) is responsible for recurring waves of infection as it continues to evolve and mutate into new variants which keep it a step ahead of our immunity.
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Chinese Citizen Journalist Arrested For Reporting On Covid Released After 4 Years
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for her coverage of Beijing's COVID-19 response, according to a video released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders.
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"Bamboozled" Boris Johnson Struggled To Retain Covid Info, Inquiry Told
Boris Johnson was "bamboozled" by data during the Covid-19 pandemic, a public inquiry into his government's response to the global health crisis heard on Monday.
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Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.
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Covid Lockdown Prevented Melting Of 27 Tonnes Of Himalayan Ice, Snow: Study
The authors estimate that the reduced anthropogenic pollutant emissions during the Indian lockdown was responsible for 71.6 per cent of the reduction in radiative forcing on snow in April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
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PM Modi's US Visit Will "Catalyze": Ex-White House Covid Response Coordinator
Former Covid-19 response coordinator of the White House, Ashish Jha, on Friday, said that the state visit of PM Narendra Modi will catalyze and the strong partnership between the US and India will become even stronger and better in the next 15 years.
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CoWIN Data Breach: Government Responds, Says no Direct Breach of CoWIN App or Database
The government on Monday shared a detailed response to reports of an alleged data breach of the CoWIN database, following reports that an automated bot on Telegram was surfacing personal details of people who had registered with the CoWIN platform to receive COVID vaccinations during the pandemic.
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India Records 5,880 Covid Cases In 24 Hours: Do Not Ignore These Symptoms Of The XBB.1.16 Variant
The new Covid-19 variant, XBB.1.16 is responsible for the surge in cases in India. According to the Health Ministry data, India has reported a total of 5,880 covid cases in the last 24 hours.
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India Has Provided Medicines To Over 180 Countries During Covid: Minister
On World Health Day, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today said that 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is India's heritage and the country has fulfilled its responsibility by providing medicines and vaccines to more than 180
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"Completely Right": Premier Li Qiang Defends China's 'Zero Covid' Response
China's new Premier Li Qiang on Monday strongly defended the much-hated 'zero Covid' strategy followed by the country for over three years.
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China Needs "Good Covid Booster" Like Covovax, Says Adar Poonawalla
China needs a good COVID-19 booster vaccine like Covovax, but so far there hasn't been a positive response from China, said Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII), Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday.
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Shaktikanta Das: Man Behind GST, Monetary Response During Covid
Shaktikanta Das, who will demit office as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday, was the key man behind the planning and execution of the demonetisation drive and rollout of the landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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Study Finds Severe Covid Response Could Help Shrink Tumors
A groundbreaking study suggests severe COVID infections may generate special immune cells capable of shrinking advanced cancers in mice, opening doors to innovative cancer treatments.
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry To Issue First Report On Preparedness
A public inquiry examining Britain's response to the COVID-19 outbreak will issue its first report on Thursday, focusing on how well prepared the nation was for handling such a pandemic.
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From FLiRT To FLuQE: What To Know About The Latest Covid Variants
SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) is responsible for recurring waves of infection as it continues to evolve and mutate into new variants which keep it a step ahead of our immunity.
-
Chinese Citizen Journalist Arrested For Reporting On Covid Released After 4 Years
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for her coverage of Beijing's COVID-19 response, according to a video released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders.
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"Bamboozled" Boris Johnson Struggled To Retain Covid Info, Inquiry Told
Boris Johnson was "bamboozled" by data during the Covid-19 pandemic, a public inquiry into his government's response to the global health crisis heard on Monday.
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Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.
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Covid Lockdown Prevented Melting Of 27 Tonnes Of Himalayan Ice, Snow: Study
The authors estimate that the reduced anthropogenic pollutant emissions during the Indian lockdown was responsible for 71.6 per cent of the reduction in radiative forcing on snow in April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
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PM Modi's US Visit Will "Catalyze": Ex-White House Covid Response Coordinator
Former Covid-19 response coordinator of the White House, Ashish Jha, on Friday, said that the state visit of PM Narendra Modi will catalyze and the strong partnership between the US and India will become even stronger and better in the next 15 years.
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CoWIN Data Breach: Government Responds, Says no Direct Breach of CoWIN App or Database
The government on Monday shared a detailed response to reports of an alleged data breach of the CoWIN database, following reports that an automated bot on Telegram was surfacing personal details of people who had registered with the CoWIN platform to receive COVID vaccinations during the pandemic.
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India Records 5,880 Covid Cases In 24 Hours: Do Not Ignore These Symptoms Of The XBB.1.16 Variant
The new Covid-19 variant, XBB.1.16 is responsible for the surge in cases in India. According to the Health Ministry data, India has reported a total of 5,880 covid cases in the last 24 hours.
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India Has Provided Medicines To Over 180 Countries During Covid: Minister
On World Health Day, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today said that 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is India's heritage and the country has fulfilled its responsibility by providing medicines and vaccines to more than 180
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"Completely Right": Premier Li Qiang Defends China's 'Zero Covid' Response
China's new Premier Li Qiang on Monday strongly defended the much-hated 'zero Covid' strategy followed by the country for over three years.
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China Needs "Good Covid Booster" Like Covovax, Says Adar Poonawalla
China needs a good COVID-19 booster vaccine like Covovax, but so far there hasn't been a positive response from China, said Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII), Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday.
