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India sees highest daily jump of 17,296 Covid cases; recovery rate at 58%
The number of active cases stands at 1,89,463 while 2,85,636 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, according to the updated figures
 "India sees highest daily jump of 17,296 Covid cases; recovery rate at 58%")
Jaishankar stresses on need to follow ethos of intl relations at RIC meet
His comments in presence of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi came in the midst of an escalating border row between India and China
 "Jaishankar stresses on need to follow ethos of intl relations at RIC meet")
India-Saudi supply chains maintained even during Covid-19: Jaishankar
"Ensuring health needs reflects the strength of our ties. Appreciate the gestures made by Saudi authorities to the Indian community," Jaishankar said
 "India-Saudi supply chains maintained even during Covid-19: Jaishankar")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: WHO reports largest single-day spike in cases
Where the virus surged and where it slowed, air travel curbs eased in Dubai, China steps up loan relief, and other pandemic related news from across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: WHO reports largest single-day spike in cases")
India crosses 400k mark with record spike of 15,413 Covid-19 cases in a day
The number of recoveries also continued to surge with 2,27,755 patients cured so far, while there were 1,69,451 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am
 "India crosses 400k mark with record spike of 15,413 Covid-19 cases in a day")
India will be United Nations Security Council President for August, 2021
India will assume the rotating presidency of the Council for the month of August next year
 "India will be United Nations Security Council President for August, 2021")
How Trump's 'game-changer' drug is boosting nationalism in Brazil and India
HCQ has now been removed by the US Federal Drug Administration's list of drugs approved for use against Covid-19, yet both India and Brazil continue to recommend its use as a treatment
 "How Trump's 'game-changer' drug is boosting nationalism in Brazil and India")
China's goal in South Asia is to limit 'defiance' from India: Report
South Asia is key to China's larger strategic objective to challenge US' pre-eminence in the Gulf and the western Indian Ocean, said the report released this week
 "China's goal in South Asia is to limit 'defiance' from India: Report")
India may not alter cornavirus treatment protocol to add drug hailed in UK
Trial results in Britain showed dexamethasone reduced death rates by around a third among the most severely ill Covid-19 patients admitted to hospital
 "India may not alter cornavirus treatment protocol to add drug hailed in UK")
India set for easy victory in UN Security Council elections for 2021-22
India is all set to join the powerful 15-nation Security Council as a non-permanent member
China, Pakistan have more nuclear warheads than India: Think tank SIPRI
According to the SIPRI Yearbook 2020, India possesses 150 nuclear warheads, while China and Pakistan have 320 and 160 warheads respectively
 "China, Pakistan have more nuclear warheads than India: Think tank SIPRI")
Ladakh standoff: India, China continue talks in Galwan valley, Hot Springs
At the military commanders' talks between the two Armies, they had agreed to hold parleys at the Patrolling point 14 (Galwan area), Patrolling point 15 and Hot Springs area
 "Ladakh standoff: India, China continue talks in Galwan valley, Hot Springs")
India and Myanmar explore collaboration opportunities in women entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods
New Delhi [India] June 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): Creating a roadmap for exploring opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Myanmar to empower women entrepreneurs and generate sustainable livelihoods for women was discussed at a webinar organized by the FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO).
 "India and Myanmar explore collaboration opportunities in women entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods")
Scientists study why India faced 5-decade long rainfall decline till 2000
The variability manifested itself in a decline in monsoon rainfall over north central India starting in the 1950s, which persisted for as long as five decades before a reversal from 1999 onwards
 "Scientists study why India faced 5-decade long rainfall decline till 2000")
Global refurbished phone market declines 1% in 2019, India sees 9% growth
Despite a decline in the overall market, there were several growth markets like India, Latin America and Africa
 "Global refurbished phone market declines 1% in 2019, India sees 9% growth")
How long did India's per capita GDP take to recover after 1918 pandemic?
The OECD recently said the world hasn't seen such an economic crisis in a century
 "How long did India's per capita GDP take to recover after 1918 pandemic?")
India to drive global gas demand post-slowdown, output to rise too: IEA
Consumption to increase by 28 bcm between 2019-25
 "India to drive global gas demand post-slowdown, output to rise too: IEA")
India now 6th worst-hit by Covid-19, crosses Italy with over 235,000 cases
India's death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 6,642, with a record increase of 294 deaths in the last 24 hours till Saturday 8 am
 "India now 6th worst-hit by Covid-19, crosses Italy with over 235,000 cases")
Heatwaves, flooding: Severe climate change in India in 80 years, says study
The enhanced warming is likely to further accelerate the snow and glacier melt over this region, with a consequent increase in flooding
 "Heatwaves, flooding: Severe climate change in India in 80 years, says study")
India joins global alliance to support vaccine supply, immunisation
Gavi's routine immunisation efforts, including during the course of the coronavirus pandemic, help stop the spread of infectious diseases and the resurgence of other epidemics
 "India joins global alliance to support vaccine supply, immunisation")
