Saturday, August 1, 2020

Biggest single-day spike of 55,079 cases takes India’s Covid tally past 16 L; 5th highest death toll globally

Biggest single-day spike of 55,079 cases takes India’s Covid tally past 16 L; 5th highest death toll globally


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'We help partners without preconditions' The Hindustan Times quotes PM Modi's message to China , in a tacit reference to the "debt trap" created by its big-ticket projects, saying India's cooperation is not guided by vested interests.

" 'Disengagement along LAC still incomplete': India rebuts China", is the lead in the Asian Age.

'Herd immunity not an option in India' The Statesman cites the Health Ministry. '...vaccine only option' the Hindustan Times notes the government's observation. The paper also reports "Delhi's containment zones can be denotified in 2 weeks", down from 28 days.

The Times of India leads with "Delhi slashes VAT, makes diesel cheaper by 8 rupees to boost trade".

"Gold amnesty scheme likely soon" the Business Standard reports on a probable step by the Finance Ministry to crack down on tax evasion and cut its dependence on imports.

"How Covid is turning Eid & Rakhi virtual". Mail Today observes, people in the capital curtail shopping, plan Zoom get-togethers, as virus fears alter the way we celebrate festivals.

And finally, "Guinness bestows 'fastest human computation' on Shakuntala Devi", of 28 seconds, four decades after she achieved the feat, writes The Pioneer.


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