India records 2.58 lakh new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
Omicron cases in the country have also increased to 8,209, an increase of 6.02% since yesterday.
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India records 1,68,063 new Covid-19 cases in a day
Daily positivity rate at 10.64% and weekly positivity rate at 8.85% also remains high, indicating the country is going through a severe third wave of the pandemic.
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Vaccine cos, scientists in war mode to tame Omicron coronavirus
The quartet of vaccine-makers from the western world are ascertaining the need to tweak their vaccines for the Omicron, whereas WHO states it is too early to comment on its virulence.
April–Sept FY22 capex up 22% from pre-Covid level
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Relook at oil taxation possible: Sitharaman
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