From CT value to R-naught: Terms being used to describe Covid outbreak
What is genome sequencing? Who is a super spreader? There are many terms being used by medical practitioners, health experts and government officials to inform or explain the unprecedented surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the country. Watch the video to get familiar with these terms.
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April 16, 2021
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Is weekend curfew in Delhi justified? Restaurants, shops fear business loss
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a weekend curfew in a bid to break the chain of Covid infections in the city. According to the Delhi government order, gyms, spas and malls across the city will remain closed while cinema halls will operate at 30 per cent capacity throughout the week. Only essential services will remain functional and people going to weddings will be issued curfew passes. Restaurant owners and shopkeepers fear the Delhi government's order will cripple the industry already sitting on huge losses. Watch the video to know more.
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April 16, 2021
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How bad is India's Covid situation & why? Watch to witness ground reality
The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high with over 200,000 infections being reported in a day, while the active cases surpassed the 1.4 million- mark on April 15. In this video, we are trying to look at the grim ground reality across the country due to the worsening Covid situation. From labourers fearing job loss, a possible migrant exodus to people flouting coronavirus norms at will, the video gives the prevailing situation as India battles odds to fight the pandemic.
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April 15, 2021
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Weekend curfew in Delhi: Key announcements by Kejriwal over Covid
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a weekend curfew in Delhi, and only essential services to be allowed during curfew. Delhi has reported 17,282 new Covid-19 cases: the most in a single day. It recorded 104 deaths from the disease, taking total causalities to 11,540. Watch this video to know about the new restrictions that been announced by CM Kejriwal.
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April 15, 2021
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Worst is yet to come? The Delhi plan amid 'very dangerous' Covid wave
Delhi is reeling under the fourth wave of Covid-19. The national capital on April 13 recorded the highest-ever spike of 13,468 cases and 81 deaths due to the infection, giving it the dubious distinction of being the worst affected city in the county. As the coronavirus disease continue to spiral in the city, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has made some important announcements and appeals in a bid to check the surge of the dangerous virus. Watch this video to understand the grim situation in the national capital and steps that are being taken to fight the worsening pandemic.
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April 14, 2021
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New Covid symptoms you shouldn't ignore: Watch out for these oral signs
The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high with1,84,372 infections pushing the total tally of cases to 1,38,73,825, while the active cases surpassed the 1.3 million mark. According to the latest research report of the National Institute of Health (NIH), half of the coronavirus patients suffer oral symptoms during the infection. Watch the video to know what these oral symptoms are.
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April 14, 2021
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Who's to blame for Covid surge? Five reasons behind spike in infections
Why are India's coronavirus cases flaring up so sharply? While there are many imponderables and many things unknown, experts say that not following Covid-19 protocol, including informing people they must continue with precautions even after being vaccinated, and a sluggish vaccination drive are responsible. While there are no clear answers, there are incidence and events that are primarily to blame for the current surge in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths. Watch the video for more.
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April 13, 2021
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A shot too late? 5 vaccines that are likely to get govt approval by October
With coronavirus vaccines in short supply impacting India's drive against pandemic, the government has asked vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production amid a record surge in cases. Top government sources told ANI that by end of the third quarter of this year, India will be getting vaccines from five additional manufacturers. India currently manufactures Covishield and Covaxin. Watch this video to know about these vaccines and their efficacy.
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April 12, 2021
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BS Views of the Week: Sharp rise in GST collection in March could turn out to be a false indicator
From fizzling out of popular protests around the world and the assertion of state power to how a basic guiding principle of the IBC has been undermined with the introduction of a pre-packaged resolution process for MSMEs, here's what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.
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April 10, 2021
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Deaths after Covid vaccination: Tracking adverse events, hospitalisations
A presentation was made to the National Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI) Committee during a meeting held on March 31 over the number of deaths, AEFI hospitalisations and severe AEFI post vaccination against coronavirus in the country. However, the data does not reflect if the deaths were caused due to the vaccine. In this video, we have taken data from various media reports published on April 9. Watch the video for more.
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April 09, 2021
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Health Minister on Covid: Total cases, vaccine dose & some positive news
No fresh Covid-19 case has been reported in 149 districts in a week, while eight have not registered any new infection in a fortnight, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on April 9 even as daily cases hit a record high of 131,000. Watch the video for health ministry update on coronavirus pandemic in India.
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April 09, 2021
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It’s raining unicorns! 8 Indian startups who have joined the club in 2021
After companies Meesho, Cred and Pharmeasy joined the unicorn club, online investment platform Groww has become the latest member of the group. The platform has raised $83 million in Series D round led by Tiger Global. It is the second fintech firm to join the unicorn list after CRED and the fourth startup to become unicorn in three days. Since the start of the year, India has seen eight unicorns. Watch the video for the full list.
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April 08, 2021
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Vaccine war, office jab to poll 'fever': 6 Covid updates you shouldn't miss
From Centre vs Maharashtra government over vaccine stocks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving the second dose of coronavirus vaccine to New Zealand banning entry for all travellers from India, we bring to you seven key updates on the pandemic that you can't afford to miss. watch the video. Please read "Election Fever?" story here: https://mybs.in/2ZdY4ax
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April 08, 2021
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Forbes list: Global, India's top-10 richest billionaires & their net worth
Forbes' annual world's billionaires list includes a record-breaking 2,755 billionaires. Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos has once again topped it for the fourth consecutive year. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk jumped into the second spot on the list, up from 31st last year. With an estimated net worth of $84.5 billion, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, is ranked at number 10. He surged ahead of Jack Ma of China, Asia’s richest person a year ago, whose rank dropped to 26 despite a near $10-billion jump in his fortune at $48.4 billion. Gautam Adani is the second richest Indian on the Forbes list. Watch the video for the full list of global and India's richest.
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April 07, 2021
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RBI retains GDP forecast amid Covid surge: Key announcements in 11 points
The Reserve Bank of India has retained the economic growth projection for the current financial year at 10.5%. In a statement after the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the recent surge in Covid-19 infections adds uncertainty to the domestic growth outlook amidst tightening of restrictions by some state governments. In this comprehensive video, we have compiled all the important announcements in eleven different points. Watch it now.
Introduction: (00:00)
RBI on rates: (00:13)
RBI on growth: (01:00)
RBI on inflation: (05:38)
RBI on liquidity: (08:46)
RBI on OMOs: (11:34)
RBI on
TLTRO on-tap scheme: (16:29)
RBI on Maximum balance
for payments banks: (16:58)
RBI on ARCs: (17:23)
RBI on RTGS-NEFT: (17:54)
RBI on Cash withdrawal
from full KYC PPIs
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RBI on ECB: (20:21)
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April 07, 2021
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RBI Monetary Policy announcements: Highlights of Shaktikanta Das speech
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expectedly left interest rates unchanged and maintained an accommodative stance as the economy faces a renewed threat to growth due to the resurgence of coronavirus cases. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) also kept its estimate for economic growth unchanged at 10.5 per cent for the current fiscal. Watch the video for the major highlights of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das's statement on policy.
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April 07, 2021
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Chenab Arch Bridge: World's highest & 30 metres higher than Eiffel Tower
With the completion of its majestic arches, the construction of the iconic Chenab Arch Bridge, which will soar 359 metres above the bed of the river and will be 30 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris, has reached another milestone. The bridge, which will be the world's highest bridge once completed in December, will provide all-weather connectivity to Kashmir with the rest of the country seamlessly. It is part of an ambitious 272-km rail link project in Kashmir, which is being constructed by the Northern Railway at an estimated cost of Rs 28,000 crore to connect the valley to the rest of the country. Watch the video to know more.
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April 06, 2021
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Small savings: Schemes with best returns and other key investment tips
The slashing of interest rates on small-savings instruments, and then the overnight reversal of the decision, has left investors bewildered. It has also led many to believe that the respite may only be temporary. Most experts, too, believe it is only a matter of time before small-savings instruments’ above-market returns are pruned. So, should you invest in small savings schemes? Business Standard's Sanjay Singh explains the small-savings options that are attractive and what experts are predicting regarding changes in interest rates.
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April 06, 2021
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Maharashtra's new Covid restrictions: Here's what's allowed and what's not
The Maharashtra government on April 4 decided to impose complete lockdown on weekends and a night curfew in the state to control the spread of the novel coronavirus. Watch the video to know what's allowed and what's not in the state till April 30.
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April 05, 2021
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Covid situation going from bad to worse: India battles another wave
The daily rise in Covid-19 cases in India crossed the grim milestone of 100,000 from 20,000 infections in just 25 days, unlike last year when it took 76 days for daily cases to reach the then peak of 97,894 on September 17, reflecting the speed at which the virus is spreading. Eight states including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab have shown a steep rise in daily Covid-19 cases, accounting for 81.90 per cent of the 1,03,558 new cases reported in a span of 24 hours.
Watch the video to understand why the coronavirus situation in India is going from bad to worse.
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April 05, 2021
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