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Vaccines? Booster Jabs? Economic Crisis? What's Next For Covid Pandemic
The world could see the Covid pandemic begin fading next year into an endemic disease like others humanity lives with, unless glaring inequality in vaccine access drags it out and worse variants emerge.
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India's CV Industry Is Recovering From The Pandemic, But Real Growth Is Still Far Away
The commercial vehicle space was one of the more badly affected segments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, with the gradual reopening of the economies the CV industry too started to recover. However experts believe real growth is still a bit far away.
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World Bank Deployed $157 Billion To Fight Pandemic In 15 Months
In its largest-ever crisis response, the World Bank has deployed over USD 157 billion to fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, economic and social fronts over the last 15 months.
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Pushkar Singh Dhami, New Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Lists First Priority
Uttarakhand's new Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that he wanted to help those who had been affected economically by the coronavirus crisis by creating jobs and filling vacant positions.
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Rs 23,220 Crore More Funding For Paediatric Facilities: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced additional funding of Rs 23,220 crore for setting up paediatric beds and facilities in hospitals.
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Centre Extends Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana Till March 2022
The government on Monday extended the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana, which was launched in October last year to encourage employment generation, by nine months till March 31, 2022.
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"If Delhi Is Opened Tomorrow, It'll Be Disaster": Top Medical Body Chief
The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease.
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In India Covid Crisis, Anger Over Centre's Rs 20,000 Crore Delhi Makeover
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rebuilding part of New Delhi, but the mammoth undertaking is drawing fire because it's estimated to cost billions at a time when the nation is grappling with a devastating coronavirus outbreak and the economic fallouts
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Pandemic Delays Gender Parity By A Generation: World Economic Forum
The pandemic has rolled back years of progress towards equality between men and women, according a report Wednesday showing the crisis had added decades to the trajectory towards closing the gender gap.
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Coronavirus, Economy, Climate Change: White House On Quad Summit Agenda
The first QUAD summit, involving leaders from Australia, India, Japan and the United States, will discuss a variety of global issues ranging from COVID-19 challenge, economic crisis and climate change, the White House said Tuesday.
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2020 Year In Review: India's 10 Most Controversial Political Developments
For millions of individuals worldwide, the year 2020 was a series of unforeseeable events. From coronavirus to cyclones to tension at Indian borders and economic disruptions, the entire year contained world-changing and paradigm-shifting developments.
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'Picture Today Less Dire, Calamity Far From Over': IMF Chief On COVID-19 Downturn
Amid a flood of government spending, the global downturn sparked by the coronavirus pandemic will not be as bad as originally feared, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday, but she warned that the crisis is far from over.
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Economic Trends Dispel Myth Of No Consensus In Decisions: Government Sources
Recent trends in economic recovery show that the centre has been taking all possible measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus crisis, Finance Ministry sources have said. Media reports had claimed the government lacks consensus at the highest levels while pushing fiscal stimulus and packages.
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"Won't Forgive": Tripura Chief Minister vs Section Of Media Over Covid
At a time when the centre has sent a team of experts to Tripura to help the state government fight rising cases of COVID-19, the state saw the highest mortality rate in the northeast. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb then criticised a section of the media for publishing stories of alleged mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis, on the sidelines of ...
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IMF Chief Warns Global Economic Crisis "Far From Over"
The global economy is showing signs of bouncing back from the severe downturn caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, but a full recovery is "unlikely" without a vaccine, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday.
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Vaccines? Booster Jabs? Economic Crisis? What's Next For Covid Pandemic
The world could see the Covid pandemic begin fading next year into an endemic disease like others humanity lives with, unless glaring inequality in vaccine access drags it out and worse variants emerge.
-
India's CV Industry Is Recovering From The Pandemic, But Real Growth Is Still Far Away
The commercial vehicle space was one of the more badly affected segments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, with the gradual reopening of the economies the CV industry too started to recover. However experts believe real growth is still a bit far away.
-
World Bank Deployed $157 Billion To Fight Pandemic In 15 Months
In its largest-ever crisis response, the World Bank has deployed over USD 157 billion to fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, economic and social fronts over the last 15 months.
-
Pushkar Singh Dhami, New Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Lists First Priority
Uttarakhand's new Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that he wanted to help those who had been affected economically by the coronavirus crisis by creating jobs and filling vacant positions.
-
Rs 23,220 Crore More Funding For Paediatric Facilities: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced additional funding of Rs 23,220 crore for setting up paediatric beds and facilities in hospitals.
-
Centre Extends Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana Till March 2022
The government on Monday extended the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana, which was launched in October last year to encourage employment generation, by nine months till March 31, 2022.
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"If Delhi Is Opened Tomorrow, It'll Be Disaster": Top Medical Body Chief
The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease.
-
In India Covid Crisis, Anger Over Centre's Rs 20,000 Crore Delhi Makeover
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rebuilding part of New Delhi, but the mammoth undertaking is drawing fire because it's estimated to cost billions at a time when the nation is grappling with a devastating coronavirus outbreak and the economic fallouts
-
Pandemic Delays Gender Parity By A Generation: World Economic Forum
The pandemic has rolled back years of progress towards equality between men and women, according a report Wednesday showing the crisis had added decades to the trajectory towards closing the gender gap.
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Coronavirus, Economy, Climate Change: White House On Quad Summit Agenda
The first QUAD summit, involving leaders from Australia, India, Japan and the United States, will discuss a variety of global issues ranging from COVID-19 challenge, economic crisis and climate change, the White House said Tuesday.
-
2020 Year In Review: India's 10 Most Controversial Political Developments
For millions of individuals worldwide, the year 2020 was a series of unforeseeable events. From coronavirus to cyclones to tension at Indian borders and economic disruptions, the entire year contained world-changing and paradigm-shifting developments.
-
'Picture Today Less Dire, Calamity Far From Over': IMF Chief On COVID-19 Downturn
Amid a flood of government spending, the global downturn sparked by the coronavirus pandemic will not be as bad as originally feared, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday, but she warned that the crisis is far from over.
-
Economic Trends Dispel Myth Of No Consensus In Decisions: Government Sources
Recent trends in economic recovery show that the centre has been taking all possible measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus crisis, Finance Ministry sources have said. Media reports had claimed the government lacks consensus at the highest levels while pushing fiscal stimulus and packages.
-
"Won't Forgive": Tripura Chief Minister vs Section Of Media Over Covid
At a time when the centre has sent a team of experts to Tripura to help the state government fight rising cases of COVID-19, the state saw the highest mortality rate in the northeast. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb then criticised a section of the media for publishing stories of alleged mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis, on the sidelines of ...
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IMF Chief Warns Global Economic Crisis "Far From Over"
The global economy is showing signs of bouncing back from the severe downturn caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, but a full recovery is "unlikely" without a vaccine, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday.
