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  Budget 2023: What tax experts in India really want from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

  Budget | January 16, 2023 16:42 IST

  As the government prepares to release the 2023 budget, tax experts are expecting measures to boost economic growth and support small and medium-sized businesses, simplification of the tax code, measures to increase compliance and reduce tax evasion.

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  US researchers eye developing mucosal vaccines for respiratory viruses

  Health | January 16, 2023 15:00 IST

  Flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2 and "common cold" coronaviruses share several characteristics that enable them to cause repeated re-infections, including very short incubation periods, rapid host-to-host transmission and replication in the nasal mucosa rather than throughout the body.

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  Lalit Modi on 24/7 external oxygen support, Harbhajan Singh wishes for quick recovery

  Cricket | January 14, 2023 18:21 IST

  Lalit Modi has been infected with Covid 19 and pneumonia. The former IPL chairman has been kept on 24/7 external oxygen support.

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  Gut bacteria linked with high death risk in Covid patients: Indian-origin scientist

  Health | January 11, 2023 11:42 IST

  COVID: Patients who suffered progressive lung failure and died had more of a group of bacteria called proteobacteria than patients who recovered. These patients also had lower levels of secondary bile acids, and less of a metabolite called "desaminotyrosine".

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  Can Covid-19 lead to insomnia? Here's what we know

  Health | January 10, 2023 19:34 IST

  Sleep disorders such as insomnia are commonplace. The number of people reporting sleep quality issues has grown significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Covid infection may impact semen quality in men, states AIIMS study

  Health | January 08, 2023 15:00 IST

  The researchers also analysed the effect of COVID on semen quality and sperm DNA fragmentation index, which reflects the integrity of and the damage to the DNA, thereby detecting potential sperm damage.

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  'COVID 19 has become seasonal virus': It is a FAKE claim, here's the truth

  Health | January 04, 2023 14:26 IST

  Lately, there have been claims that suggest COVID-19 is a seasonal virus and that physical distancing and isolation are unnecessary. However, these claims are false. FIB Fact Check Twitter shared a post breaking the myth.

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  Be alert! Amid Covid-19 surge, know what to avoid and keep coronavirus variants at bay

  Health | December 31, 2022 12:30 IST

  With a fresh Covid-19 spurt in China, Japan and the US ringing alarm bells globally. Each new variant raises questions, are people more at risk for getting sick? Know what all you should avoid to keep yourself away from the deadly virus.

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  COVID-19: China races to vaccinate elderly amid rising cases, but many are reluctant

  World | December 27, 2022 23:34 IST

  COVID-19: China has joined other countries in treating cases instead of trying to stamp out virus transmission by dropping or easing rules on testing, quarantines and movement as it tries to reverse an economic slump. But the shift has flooded hospitals with feverish, wheezing patients.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Covid nasal vaccine to be available soon, know the cost & everything| Coronavirus India

  Aaj Ki Baat | December 28, 2022 0:03 IST

  In the midst of increasing corona cases in the country, the prices of the nasal vaccine given through the nose have been announced today. A dose of nasal vaccine will be given in government hospitals for Rs.325, while it will cost Rs.800 in private hospitals.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Will new variant of Covid trigger another wave in India?

  Aaj Ki Baat | December 28, 2022 18:01 IST

  The new covid variant surge in china and other nations including Japan and US has cautioned a question in India as well that can Omicron BF.7 covid variant can cause another wave in India?

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  New Covid-19 wave is emerging; here's how to prepare yourself for coronavirus

  Health | December 26, 2022 19:38 IST

  As a new Covid-19 wave is about to emerge, we all need to take good precautions to protect ourselves from this deadly virus. Here are a few tips to prepare against coronavirus.

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  Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BF.7 won't lead to severe disease, expert's report

  Health | December 25, 2022 23:52 IST

  The current Covid surge in many countries including China is believed to be driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. India has also so far reported four cases of this variant that includes two from Gujarat and two from Odisha.

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  Will China Covid wave unleash new mutant on world? Scientists worry

  World | December 26, 2022 6:14 IST

  China has a population that is very large and there's limited immunity. And that seems to be the setting in which we may see an explosion of a new variant, said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University.

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  Covid-19: Centre asks states to hold mock drills at health facilities on Dec 27 amid spurt in cases

  India | December 25, 2022 6:23 IST

  Covid-19: In a letter to the states on Saturday, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stated it is essential that the required public health measures be implemented in all of the states to address any emergencies amid an increase in the Covid trajectory in several countries.

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  OPINION | Covid threat: India is on a stronger wicket compared to China, says Dr Guleria

  India | January 06, 2023 6:11 IST

  India has already started genome sequencing on a large scale, apart from random testing of incoming passengers at international airports. Passengers having a travel history to China are on top of the watch list. There are 3,338 testing labs working on all Covid samples that are being collected.

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  OPINION | With PM Modi at the helm, India is ready to face fresh Covid challenge

  India | December 23, 2022 17:41 IST

  In the wake of a spurt in Covid cases in China, the Centre has planned to hold a mock drill on December 27 (Tuesday) across India to check Covid emergency preparedness in hospitals.

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  Antibodies produced in nose decline 9 months after Covid-19 infection; says study

  Health | December 23, 2022 12:00 IST

  Antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after Covid-19 infection, while antibodies found in the blood last at least a year, a new study has revealed.

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  Can you take COVID vaccine during pregnancy? Know important maternal vaccines that mustn't be missed

  Health | December 23, 2022 10:15 IST

  As COVID 19 scare increases post Omicron BF7 cases in India, here are vaccinations that every woman should take during pregnancy that are not only safe for the baby but also protect them from flu for several months after birth.

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  China seeing nearly 1 mn daily Covid cases, may report over 4 mn every 24 hours in March: Report

  World | December 23, 2022 6:18 IST

  China Covid Wave: Even as country is witnessing one of its most contagious Covid wave, Chinese officials and companies are letting positive people return to work in a bid to keep the economy running.