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Covid-19: ‘Mass gatherings, virulent variants create perfect storm for virus to spread’ | India News

Head of the UN office for disaster risk reduction Mami Mizutori tells Pradeep Thakur Covax is making progress towards having 2 billion doses available by the end of 2021, which should be enough to protect high-risk and vulnerable people. Excerpts from the interview:The World Bank estimates 150 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty…

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Middle East war, oil prices to steer markets in holiday-shortened week; rupee and FII flows in focus

Developments in the month-long war in Middle East, movements in crude oil prices and broader global cues are expected to remain the biggest triggers for Indian stock markets in the holiday-shortened week ahead.Analysts cited by news agency PTI said that investors will also closely track the rupee’s movement against the US dollar and the trading…

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Ben Stokes injury ‘so much worse than what you think’, reveals coach | Cricket News

England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP/PTI) Ben Stokes’ return to competitive cricket has been pushed back, with the England Test captain set to miss Durham County Cricket Club’s opening County Championship fixture against Kent County Cricket Club. The all-rounder is still recovering from a serious facial injury sustained earlier this year. England cricketer Ben Stokes suffered…

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‘Virat bhai’s only instruction was…’: Padikkal reveals Kohli’s mantra in RCB’s chase | Cricket News

“Virat bhai’s only instruction was to…”: Padikkal on Kohli’s advice during run-chase against SRH in IPL 2026 season opener Devdutt Padikkal was all smiles after Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.The left-hander played a decisive hand…

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Half of Columbia’s Class of 2030 to receive financial aid as acceptance rate drops to 4.2%

Columbia University admits 4.2% for Class of 2030 amid record applications Columbia University has reported one of its most selective admissions cycles yet, admitting just 4.2% of applicants to its Class of 2030, underscoring intensifying competition at top global institutions.According to reporting by The Columbia Spectator, Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied…

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‘Big thanks’: 6,000 PNG users surrendered their LPG connections, says govt | India News

NEW DELHI: 6,000 piped natural gas (PNG) users have surrendered their Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections as of Saturday, a govt official said on Sunday. “6000 PNG consumers surrendered their LPG till yesterday! A big thanks to them!!” said the secretary, ministry of petroleum and natural gas Neeraj Mittal on X. Further urging PNG users…

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Electric Vehicles are cheaper to run; so why are many consumers still hesitant?

This article is authored by Abhinav Kalia, Co-Founder and CEO, ARC Electric.EVs have been placed as the future of mobility quite literally. They are cheaper, noisier and, most importantly, cleaner compared to their counterparts with internal combustion engines (ICE). The decreasing fuel prices, the decreasing maintenance, and the growing policy merit go hand in hand…

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Bengal extends Covid-19 curbs till July 1: All you need to know | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till July 1.Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.West Bengal’s Covid-19 tally rose to 14,61,257 on Sunday as 3,984 more people tested positive for the infection, while 84 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus…

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Market recap: Rs 1.75 lakh crore wiped off 7 of top-10 firms; Reliance leads losses

The holiday-shortened trading week took a toll on the country’s top companies, with seven of the ten most valued firms collectively losing Rs 1.75 lakh crore in market capitalisation. Reliance Industries saw the largest share of the erosion, mirroring the broader weakness in equities. The downturn in stocks was reflected in the benchmark indices, with…

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