India reports 752 new Covid cases, 4 deaths in 24 hours
The number of people recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,71,212, and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81%, health ministry said. Key Points
ThePrintIndia records 166 fresh cases of COVID-19, active cases tally now at 895
The country's COVID-19 case tally stands at 4,50,03,055 (4.50 crore) and the death toll at 5,33,306 (5.33 lakh), the data updated at 8 am showed. Key Points
ThePrintKarnataka logs 125 fresh Covid-19 cases, three new deaths
In the last 24 hours, Karnataka recorded 125 new cases of Covid-19 and three deaths related to the virus. The total number of active cases in the state now stands at 436. In the same period, 30 patients were discharged, and a total of 3,155 tests were conducted, including 2,072 RT-PCR and 1,083 Rapid Antigen tests. The positivity rate is reported at 3.96%, and the case fatality rate is at 2.4%. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia records 628 fresh Covid-19 cases, active caseload jumps to 4,054, says Health Ministry
Number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4.44 crore while national recovery rate stands at 98.81%, according to health ministry website. Key Points
ThePrintGood sign? India's Covid cases declined this week, positivity rate at 2.38%
The daily positivity rate presently stands at 1.71 per cent while the weekly positivity rate is at 2.38 per cent. | Latest News India Key Points
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Spice of Life: A mirror to the past and reflection of the future
Over the years, this historic dressing table has worked overtime to groom all, including our relatives, on Christmas, weddings, and other family functions. Whenever I peer into it, I see my happy past being mirrored. When my son stands in front of it, I see a reflection of the future. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWheat procurement 12% higher so far
The wheat stocks had fallen to 8.3 MT in April 1, the lowest since 2016, as the government's procurement had plunged to a record low due to a drop in production and increased private buying this year. Key Points
Economic TimesPassport ranking 2023: Check world's most powerful passport. Check top 10 list
The Henley Passport Index for 2023 is out, listing some of the most powerful passports of this year. In short, Singapore is now the topper, aka, the most powerful passport. Key Points
Economic TimesDilip Bhat looks at pharma to find the next multibagger
From midcaps, some of the stocks that we like have really run up quite a bit, but within this space, Radiant Cash Management looks pretty interesting. It is in a CMS business. They have just reported results. What really stands out is that the opportunity is huge though the perception about the cash as a business is nothing really great, that the way the UPI is happening, they feel that the cash business may not be all that good but Radiant Cash Management can clock 18% to 20% growth for the next couple of years. Key Points
Economic TimesCorrection are some times opportunities; 5 mid & smallcap cement stocks with upside potential of up to 30%
Cement has been a sector where most of the analysts have been caught off guards. The stocks have done well and a large number of analysts have been sticking to their stands that pricing and capacity utilization is an issue. What they probably ignored was the fact that any industry which has been facing headwinds for a long time tends to sort the issues and few players are able to make a comeback as consolidation takes place. Pretty much what we have seen in power. Due to government focus on infrastructure for the last nine years, a number of cement players have been able to improve their balance sheets and also become operationally efficient. With the policy continuity there is a high probability that we may see a similar trend in coming years. Key Points
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India logs 656 new Covid cases
India's death toll was recorded at 5,33,333 with one new death reported from Kerala in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. The country's Covid case tally is 4.50 crore (4,50,08,620). Key Points
Economic TimesWatch: Fans in AUS-SL tie scamper for safety after WC hoardings fall onto stands
Australian stars Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell looked at the incident from afar with sheer shock. Fortunately, none of the spectators were injured. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia registers slight dip in fresh Covid cases at 10,112 today
India recorded 12,193 on April 22, 11,692 on April 21, 12,591 on April 20, 10,542 on April 19, 7,633 on April 18, and 9,111 on April 17. As per the data, the daily positivity rate stands at 7.03 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 5.43 per cent. At 67,806, the active cases now comprise 0.15 per cent of the total infections. Key Points
Economic TimesMammootty stands tall in title look poster of Bazooka
Billed as a stylish thriller, Mammootty starrer Bazooka has been directed by Deeno Dennis. The film also stars Tamil filmmaker-actor Gautham Vasudev Menon. Key Points
The Indian ExpressElderly woman grooves like no one is watching, netizens geElderly woman grooves like no one is watching, netizens get their Friday inspiration. Watcht their Friday inspiration. Watch
As artists perform, a group of men are seen encircling them and waving their hands in enjoyment. Meanwhile, the woman stands at a distance and steals the show. Key Points
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