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Cuomo Defends Covid Response at Hearing Amid Possible Mayor Bid
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo defended his handling of the spread of coronavirus in nursing homes in 2020 at a politically charged congressional hearing where Republicans highlighted an issue they aim to make a liability for Democrats this November.
2 min read11 Sep 2024‘Massive fraud’: Woman steals kids’ chicken wings worth ₹12.5 crore, sent to jail for 9 years
These wings were supposed to feed students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 min read12 Aug 2024China continues experiments with ’lethal’ COVID strain; experts raise alarm: ‘This madness must be...’
A new study in China raises questions about risky experiments with viruses as scientists conducted experiments on a novel coronavirus strain resulting in a 100% fatality rate in genetically-modified mice.
1 min read17 Jan 2024COVID-19: 10 latest news updates; Kerala leads in active cases, Himachal’s advisory, JN.1 variant in Karnataka and more
Several states in India are urging people to follow coronavirus protocols as COVID-19 cases rise. There have been 69 cases of the JN.1 COVID subvariant in India.
2 min read27 Dec 2023‘ ₹40,000 crore scam’: Karnataka BJP MLA vows to expose Covid corruption charges against BS Yediyurappa if…
BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal accuses former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa of ₹40,000 crore corruption in COVID-19 management, demands action
2 min read29 Dec 2023Covid variant JN.1: Maharashtra govt orders health dept to ensure availability of oxygen cylinders, ventilators
Maharashtra minister Sanjay Bansode says that the health department must take precautionary measures and ensure the availability of necessary equipment and medicines at all government-run facilities
2 min read24 Dec 2023Covid-19 cases rise in India: Existing vaccines protect against new JN.1 sub-variant? What expert says
Covid 19 latest news: New covid variant JN.1, a variant of interest, has been classified by the World Health Organization. Vaccines may not completely block JN.1 infections, but they can reduce the likelihood of severe illness and hospitalisation
1 min read21 Dec 2023COVID-19 Update: 292 fresh cases, three deaths in Kerala
COVID-19 Update: The total number of active cases in the state is 2,041.
1 min read20 Dec 2023COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
India’s total COVID-19 cases count stands at 4.50 crore, and recoveries have increased to 4.44 crore
2 min read19 Dec 2023COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India: ICMR study
COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, says ICMR study.
1 min read21 Nov 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
Credit cards
Till a few years ago, credit cards used to be a rich man's asset. But lifetime free offers and reduced qualifying requirements means that even students can now use them. Over the last couple of years, we have seen a steady rise in savvy usage of credit cards. What used to be restricted to petrol pumps, airline tickets, and some expensive expenditure, turned into rent payments and car purchases. In the chase for reward points, credit card usage turned into a game for many people. Of course, Mint has something for everyone. From students to HNIs, we have it all covered: the advantages, the loopholes, the risks. Read our personal finance team's coverage of credit cards: