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Covid case tally stood at 4.50 crore (4,50,07,964). The death toll was recorded at 5,33,332 with four new deaths -- two from Kerala, one each in Rajasthan and Karnataka -- reported in 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated. The number of people recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,71,212, and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 percent, the health ministry said.

Covid-19 LIVE updates However, 16 states and union territories including West Bengal, Odisha, and Himachal Pradesh among others have not reported any Covid cases this time. JN.1 Covid variant: Delhi, Kerala, and other states review coronavirus situation According to the health ministry's data, Kerala accounts for 2,606 active cases of the total of 2,997 cases as of Friday 9 am data. Covid cases in Karnataka stand at 105 and in Maharashtra at 53.

Elon Musk has lashed out at the state of the US financial markets, citing the intense regulatory pressure faced by public companies such as Tesla. He also noted how shareholder pressure is limiting efficiency and how passive investing is leading to only 4-5 major stock pickers influencing market movements.

South Korea’s top court has ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate more of their wartime Korean workers for forced labor

EV battery for optimal performance and efficiency. The battery is the most expensive component of an electric vehicle, so taking precautions is crucial. While charging your electric vehicle is a regular practice, there are certain things you should avoid to ensure the longevity of your battery. Firstly, it is important to avoid charging your electric vehicle to 100% or letting it drain completely. Both of these practices can strain the battery and contribute to its deterioration. It is recommended to maintain the charge level between 20% and 80% for regular daily use. In addition, excessive use of fast chargers should be avoided, especially for regular daily charging needs. While fast charging is convenient, it can cause the battery to heat up rapidly, leading to increased wear and tear.

In Sweden’s far north, two investors are rolling out a playbook that could break the financial bottleneck that has bedeviled emerging green industries. So far, they have hatched the world’s first large-scale steel mill powered by green hydrogen and a fast-growing battery maker that has raised more than $9 billion. Next up are heat pumps.

China has approved the delivery of a Boeing (NYSE:BA) Co. 787 Dreamliner jet to Juneyao Airlines Co, according to Bloomberg News.

here Experts attribute this volatility to profit booking amid rising Covid cases. They observe that the sudden spike in infections has instilled a cautious sentiment among investors, prompting them to reassess their positions and opt for profit-taking strategies amid this uncertain landscape. As Mint reported earlier, a new strain of Covid-19 has emerged in the country, raising fresh concerns.

SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, undergo frequent mutations. While many genetic alterations are inconsequential, some can enhance the virus's ability to infect cells or evade antibodies. The count of variants is dynamic, and as of 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized nine variants in circulation.

JN.1 is a descendant of the "pirola" variant BA 2.86, which by itself is an Omicron subvariant. JN.1 has an additional mutation receptor binding domain (L455S) compared to BA 2.86. JN.1 has extensive resistance across receptor binding domain classes 1, 2, and 3 and shows higher immune evasion as compared with BA 2.86 and other resistant strains.

Covid is spiking again. Just how serious is it now? JN.1 Covid variant: 21 cases found in India, highest detected in THIS state Covid’s new strain JN.1 not a cause for immediate concern: Centre COVID-19: Mumbai leads with 8 out of 11 Maharashtra cases; virus tracking sought JN.1 (BA.2.86.1.1) variant emerged in late 2023 and is a descendant of the BA.2.86 lineage (Pirola) of SARS-CoV-2.

NBFCs), the Reserve Bank of India tightened the rules of institutional investments in Alternative Investment Funds. Shilpy Sinha explains the impact of the central bank curbs. What are AIFs? Who are the investors? Alternative Investment Funds are privately managed funds with just a few investors, usually wealthy family offices, banks, NBFCs and other institutions and even corporate treasuries.

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (Insacog), the network of laboratories set up to monitor genomic variations of the coronavirus, has so far found 21 cases of infection with the JN.1 subvariant, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared as a «variant of interest». Twenty of the cases with the JN.1 strain were found in Goa and one in Kerala, where it was detected first in the country on December 8.

NEW DELHI : A new strain of covid-19 has emerged in the country, raising concerns. The first recorded instance of this virus, known as JN.1, was found in Kerala on 8 December in a 78-year-old woman. More cases have been detected since.

medieval sexually transmitted infection has returned. It can trigger brain damage and hair loss. It has emerged in a shocking outbreak afflicting individuals' eyes. An outbreak has spread via five women's eyes who slept with the same man.

debt management remains a major issue for these organisations' growth and viability. B2B debt is common in SMEs due to credit sales, late payments, and long credit terms with clients and suppliers.

South Korea, the United States and Japan said on Tuesday they have activated a new system to detect and assess North Korea's missile launches in real-time. The announcement comes after North Korea said it had tested the isolated state's newest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Monday to gauge the war readiness of its nuclear force against mounting U.S. hostility. Here is what we know about the new missile warning data sharing system: WHAT INFORMATION IS BEING SHARED? Under the new mechanism, the three countries will share information on the launch site, flight trajectory and hitting point of North Korean missiles around the clock, South Korean Defence Minister Shin Won-sik said. The United States had until now shared such information separately with South Korea and Japan. «We will have warning data on North Korean missiles much faster, and be able to secure enough time to respond effectively,» Shin said in an interview with broadcaster MBN on Monday.

in 2024. Creating a comprehensive budget and closely monitoring your spending habits is the foundation of financial security. Allocate your income to different categories such as housing, transportation, groceries, and savings.

Brazil’s lower house has approved a major reform of the nation’s notoriously complicated tax system

A new strain of the (infamous) Covid-19 variant has been found. India’s first case of JN.1, a sub-variant of the virus has been recorded in Kerala. Although the state’s health minister Veena George assured that it was not a “cause for concern,” it has left people alarmed. According to reports, the sub-variant was discovered on December 16, as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity conducted by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). It was detected in a 79-year-old woman.

Coronavirus has not been defeated completely and Covid-19 has not disappeared forever contrary to public belief. The deadly virus that caused the pandemic three years ago is back in a somewhat changed form. It is evident by the fact that the sub-variant of the Pirola strain has spread, with a rise in deaths reported in some countries including a European total of 874 deaths in the seven days up to December 4.