One in two Indian travellers plan to take first trip since 2020: Survey

One in two Indian travellers plan to take first trip since 2020: Survey

One in every two Indian travellers plan to take their first trip this summer, after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19 induced restrictions, indicating a strong bounce back in travel confidence across the country, says survey by travel and hospitality technology platform OYO. As per the OYO’s Mid-Summer Vacation Index 2022, over 61 per cent … Read more

COVID-19 cases continue to drop: Experts say too early to do away with face masks, but onus on public

COVID-19 cases continue to drop: Experts say too early to do away with face masks, but onus on public

Even though some states have decided to stop penalising people for not wearing masks as COVID-19 cases continue to drop, healthcare experts are of the opinon that it is too early to completely do away with the restriction.They have advised people to voluntarily mask up in order to also stay protected from infections such as … Read more

Ontario declares an emergency over truck blockades in Canada

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Ontario’s premier declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the US border and said he will urgently press for new legislation cracking down on those who interfere with the free flow of goods and people. Since Monday, scores of truck drivers protesting Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions and … Read more

Delhi reports 1,317 fresh Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths

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With this, the national capital’s case count increased to 18,47,515 and the death toll climbed to 26,023, the latest bulletin stated. Delhi on Wednesday reported 1,317 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 2.11 per cent, while 13 more people succumbed to the viral disease, according to data shared by the city health department.With … Read more

Exporters boxed in by container crunch as rates rise to $7,000-10,000 in fortnight

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Indian exporters across products — from apparel and agricultural commodities to consumer electronics and furniture — are staring at a slump in exports due to a global shortage of containers, and a resultant jump in freight rates, prompting many to seek government intervention. A severe container shortage – triggered by massive congestions at Chinese ports … Read more

Covid-19: Maharashtra adopts level-wise strategy for unlocking; what does it mean?

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All the levels are being decided by keeping the positivity rate as well as oxygen beds occupation in view. Covid-19 unlocking in Maharashtra: In order to lift Covid-19 restrictions in Maharashtra, the state government has focused on a level-wise strategy. These levels are to be accessed every week starting from June 7 in order to … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: India registers 1,14,460 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in 2 months; 2,677 deaths

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Active Covid-19 caseload in India declined to 14,77,799 on Sunday as 1,89,232 patients recovered from the coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. Coronavirus Cases and Deaths in India Today, Covid-19 Vaccine Live Tracker: India reported 1,14,460 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest daily surge in 60 days, and 2,677 deaths (the lowest in 42 days) … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: More states join chorus for free universal vaccination; SC asks Centre for vaccine roadmap

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On Wednesday, India crossed the landmark milestone of administering 22 crore cumulative vaccine doses. However, the pace of vaccination remains a worry with several vaccination centres across the country closing doors due to the Covid-19 vaccine shortage.  Covid-19 Cases and Deaths Count, Lockdown, Unlocking in India Today June 3 Live: The Covid-19 situation in India … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: Is India ready for Covid-19 unlock as positivity rate continues to fall?

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The weekly positivity rate has dropped below five per cent in 344 districts – nearly half of India’s 718 districts. Covid-19 Cases and Deaths Count in India, Lockdown and Unlocking Today Live June 2:  The Coronavirus spread in India has started shrinking. The country has been witnessing a sharp fall in daily Covid-19 cases. The … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: India registers 127,510 new Covid-19 cases, lowest since April 8; 2,795 deaths

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From over 4 lakh cases during April-end, the number of daily rise in Covid-19 cases has dropped to below 2 lakh now. Covid-19 Cases, Deaths and Vaccination in India Today June 1 Live Count: Even India reported over 90 lakh Covid-19 cases and 1,2 lakh deaths due to complication linked to Coronavirus infection in the … Read more