Page 101 - Latest Updates on Omicron
RBI leaves key rates on hold amid Omicron risks; analysts weigh in
The committee held the lending rate, or the repo rate , at 4%. The reverse repo rate, or the key borrowing rate, was also maintained at 3.35%
 "RBI leaves key rates on hold amid Omicron risks; analysts weigh in")
RBI leaves rates unchanged, says economy better prepared to deal with Covid
Central bank maintains FY22 GDP forecast at 9.5 per cent and projected retail inflation to be at 5.3 per cent.
 "RBI leaves rates unchanged, says economy better prepared to deal with Covid")
South Korea Covid update: Daily virus jump exceeds 7,000 for 1st time
New infections in South Korea exceeded 7,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic as hours-long lines snaked around testing stations in the capital Seoul amid a worsening virus crisis
 "South Korea Covid update: Daily virus jump exceeds 7,000 for 1st time")
Delhi reports 51 fresh coronavirus cases; tally rises to 14,41,449
The number of active cases stands at 376, of which 152 are in home isolation
 "Delhi reports 51 fresh coronavirus cases; tally rises to 14,41,449")
Nine school students tested positive for coronavirus infection in Odisha
At least 182 students reside in the hostel of the residential school.
 "Nine school students tested positive for coronavirus infection in Odisha")
UK reports over 100 new cases of Omicron Covid variant; tally reaches 437
Britain registered 45,691 new Covid-19 infections
 "UK reports over 100 new cases of Omicron Covid variant; tally reaches 437")
Markets rebound as Omicron fears ease; FPIs remain net sellers
While global equity markets rallied, other asset classes held steady. Gold, treasury, and dollar saw little change
 "Markets rebound as Omicron fears ease; FPIs remain net sellers")
Third wave: India adds Ghana and Tanzania to list of 'at risk' countries
The passengers will have to wait for the results before leaving the airport or taking a connecting flight
 "Third wave: India adds Ghana and Tanzania to list of 'at risk' countries")
Only 11 of 36 states and UTs had more vaccine doses than required on Dec 1
227 million vaccine doses were available with the states as on December 1
 "Only 11 of 36 states and UTs had more vaccine doses than required on Dec 1")
Telangana records 203 new coronavirus cases, one death; tally 677,341
The samples tested per million population was 7,74,905
Himachal Pradesh sees 54 new Covid cases in a day; tally reaches 227,684
The number of active Covid-19 cases now stand at 736 in the state
 "Himachal Pradesh sees 54 new Covid cases in a day; tally reaches 227,684")
Maharashtra records 669 Covid cases, 19 deaths; no new Omicron infection
Ten districts and seven civic bodies did not report any fresh Covid-19 cases
 "Maharashtra records 669 Covid cases, 19 deaths; no new Omicron infection")
Covid LIVE: Kerala reports 4,656 new cases, 28 deaths in last 24 hrs
There are 40,072 active cases in the state
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Karnataka coronavirus update: 299 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths reported
Karnataka logged 299 fresh Covid-19 cases and six deaths on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 29,98,699 and the toll to 38,243
 "Karnataka coronavirus update: 299 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths reported")
Emergence of Omicron was 'inevitable': S African President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa urged the people to get vaccinated and take measures to ensure collective safety without waiting for stricter lockdown regulations
 "Emergence of Omicron was 'inevitable': S African President Cyril Ramaphosa")
India, Russia to fast track early mutual recognition of vax certificates
The leaders expressed gratitude to each other's countries for timely assistance during the pandemic
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Spread of Omicron variant puts spanner in back-to-office work
However, some companies say that a permanent work-from-home policy is not feasible in India
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Indices tumble to three-month lows, down 1.6% on Omicron fears
India was the worst-performing market globally on Monday, extending its recent run of underperformance to the world markets
 "Indices tumble to three-month lows, down 1.6% on Omicron fears")
Recovery tracker: Workplace attendance continues to rise despite Omicron
Drop in retail and recreation visits, essential shopping
 "Recovery tracker: Workplace attendance continues to rise despite Omicron")
Show-cause notice to Etihad Airways for 'not following' Covid guidelines
A reply to the notice has been sought from the station manager of the airlines within 24 hours
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