Covid LIVE: Europe could face another 700k deaths by next spring, says WHO

WHO Europe called on people to get vaccinated and respect proper hygiene and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus

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Congress leader Kirti Azad joins TMC

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Tripura municipal elections: SC observes that postponing elections is an extreme thing

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Centre releases two installments of tax devolution to state govts amounting to Rs 95,082 cr

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‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains not a regular segment: Vaishnaw

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190 Bharat Gaurav trains allocated: Rail minister

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Punjab CM promised to provide free electricity, nothing yet: Kejriwal

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‘Hybrid' immunity, vaccination behind low Covid cases: Experts

Is the worst of the Covid crisis behind India? As cases dip three weeks after Diwali, the answer is a possible yes, say several experts, attributing the downslide to a large section of the population already exposed to the virus during the second wave and a stepped up vaccination campaign.

 

Though there are always imponderables, including the possibility of a new, transmissible variant and the onset of winter in large parts of the country, a third wave as devastating as the second one is unlikely, they said while advising caution and vigilance, reported PTI on Tuesday.

1:44 PM

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Maruti's vehicle scrapping centre in Noida

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Tsusho Group’s first government-approved scrapping and recycling facility for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in Noida today. The facility, spread across 10,993 square metres, is operated by Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu India Private Limited. 

 

The scrappage plant, built with an investment of Rs 44 crore, is in accordance with the Centre's Vehicle Scrappage Policy.

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12:18 PM

Vodafone hikes tariffs

Vodafone Idea has hiked its mobile services rates in the range of 20-25 per cent, PTI reports quoting company statement

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UP to be only state to have 5 international airports: PMO

Uttar Pradesh will soon become the only state in India to have five international airports with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lay the foundation stone of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar on Thursday. The development of the airport is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Modi to boost connectivity and create a future-ready aviation sector, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Tuesday, according to PTI.

11:38 AM

Future Retail employees urge SC to clear asset sale to Reliance

Employees of Future Retail have asked the Supreme Court to allow the company to sell its retail assets and rule against Amazon.com Inc in an ongoing dispute, citing risks to 27,000 jobs, according to a legal filing seen by Reuters. More here

10:30 AM

US, India trade not living up to potential: US official

Bilateral trade between America and India “never seems to quite live up to its significant potential” due to issues ranging from market access restrictions to unpredictable regulations, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said during her first visit to Delhi. Tai was speaking to Trade Minister Piyush Goyal as well other senior officials when she made those comments, Bloomberg quoted her as saying. 

9:48 AM

India logs 7,579 new Covid-19 infections

India logged 7,579 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 543 days, taking the country's total to 34.52 million. The death toll climbed to 4,66,147 with 236 fresh fatalities. Active cases were the lowest in 536 days, said the health ministry on Tuesday.

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Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities. Khan said it was the international community's to avoid a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, PTI reported.

 

 

 

7:59 AM

India, US officials look for ways to resolve trade issues

India and the United States agreed to look for ways to resolve differences on issues such as market access and digital trade at the start of a two-day visit by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, officials said. Negotiators from both countries have struggled for more than a year to conclude a trade package as New Delhi and Washington spar over a range of issues, including tariffs, Reuters reported.