Omicron spread: Curbs return to keep year-end celebrations muted again
A day after the Centre asked states to activate war rooms to tackle the rising Omicron threat, state governments stepped up their guards with fresh curbs on religious and social gatherings. They also limited capacity in restaurants and bars, and ordered strict vigil on the ground. Read more
Budget 2022-23: Avoid sharp fiscal correction, economists tell FM
Ahead of the Union Budget, economists advised FM Sitharaman and ministry officials to avoid a sharp fiscal correction and maintain focus on public investment in infrastructure to further revive consumption and demand.