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Covid-19: air pollution hindering India's fight against virus

India's poor air quality could worsen the country's fight against Covid-19.&nbsp;

As the air quality over parts of North India including New Delhi continues to deteriorate, scientists have warned that long-term exposure to air pollution could increase the risk of lung diseases and thus hinder the fight against Covid-19.
A study conducted by researchers from Harvard University showed that an&nbsp;increase of even 1 microgram per cubic meter in PM 2.5 is associated with an 8 per cent increase in the Covid-19 death rate.
Although the link between coronavirus&nbsp;and air pollution is yet to be confirmed, scientists warn of a Covid-19 burden in the coming winter months.&nbsp;

Doctors Dance Wearing PPE Kits: COVID-19 | BOOM

How are doctors keeping sane through the incredible pressure of working in PPE kits due to #COVID19? By dancing! Recently, ENT Surgeon Dr Arup Senapati was in the news for his dance on an Hrithik Roshan song. He tells BOOM what motivated him to do so.
Watch this video to see how doctors dancing in PPE Kits became a global phenomenon through the toughest moments of battling with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

India on its way to go trans fat free by 2022: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan&nbsp;on Friday announced that India is on its way to eliminate trans fats from its supply chain completely by 2022.&nbsp;
Speaking at a FSSAI&nbsp;event to commemorate World Food Day, Vardhan&nbsp;said, 'Trans fat is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). And eliminating CVD risk factor is especially relevant during Covid-19.'&nbsp;
A food toxin present in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) (e.g. vanaspati, shortening, margarine, etc.), baked and fried foods, trans fat is a major contributor to the rise in non-communicable diseases in India.

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan&nbsp;on Friday announced that India is on its way to eliminate trans fats from its supply chain completely by 2022.&nbsp;
Speaking at a FSSAI&nbsp;event to commemorate World Food Day, Vardhan&nbsp;said, 'Trans fat is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). And eliminating CVD risk factor is especially relevant during Covid-19.'&nbsp;
A food toxin present in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) (e.g. vanaspati, shortening, margarine, etc.), baked and fried foods, trans fat is a major contributor to the rise in non-communicable diseases in India.

Doctors set to test if vitamin D protects against Covid-19

In a new major trial, researchers in London will be assessing&nbsp;the efficacy of vitamin D in protecting against Covid-19.

Doctors set to trial if vitamin D protects against Covid-19

In a major trial to test whether vitamin D could protect against Covid-19, researchers from the&nbsp;Queen Mary University&nbsp;of London, are looking for over 5,000 volunteers to join the study.
The study aims to assess whether risks of the novel coronavirus can be reduced by correcting vitamin D deficiencies in people especially in the winter months when people are more susceptible to respiratory illnesses.
The volunteers do not need to step out of their homes, vitamin D supplements would be sent to their homes via post.&nbsp;
If proven effective, vitamin D could aid the fight against the deadly novel coronavirus.&nbsp;
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Shocked by tone of Maha Governor's letter to CM: Pawar to Modi

PTI,&nbsp;Mumbai:&nbsp;NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the kind of language used by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over reopening places of worship amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his letter to Modi, the Rajya Sabha MP, whose party is a key ally in the Shiv Sena-led MVA government, said he was pained by the erosion of standards of conduct by the high Constitutional office of the Honourable Governor.
In the letter to the chief minister on reopening of temples, Koshyari had asked, "Have you suddenly turned secular, the term you hated?" Pawar said the Prime Minister had given very appropriate slogan of do gaj ki doori to curb the spread of COVID-19 and added the Maharashtra government is also planning a campaign to make people aware of the importance of social distancing.
The former Union minister referred to the huge crowds some temples in the state like that of Lord Vitthal in Pandhapur, Siddhivinayak in Mumbai, Sai Baba in Shirdi and others, witness on normal days.
In such places, it is almost impossible to maintain safe distance between people. Keeping this in view, the Government of Maharashtra had decided to stagger the decision regarding opening up of places of worship, Pawar said.
The NCP patriarch said he agreed the Governor can have independent views and opinion on the sensitive issue and appreciated the latters prerogative to convey his views to the chief minister.
However, I am shocked and surprised to see the letter of the Governor released to the media and the kind of language used in the letter, Pawar said.
The veteran politician said separately on Twitter that the kind of language used in the letter does not behove well for a person who holds a constitutional position.
The NCP president said he is sure the prime minister, too, would have noticed the intemperate language used in the Governors letter.
Pawar said the word secular is part of the Preamble of the Constitution and it shields all religions.
Hence, the Chair of the Chief Minister must uphold such tenets of the Constitution, he said.
Unfortunately, Hon. Governors letter to the Chief Minister invokes the connotation as if written to the leader of a political party.
I firmly believe that in a democracy, free exchange of views between the Hon. Governor and the Hon. Chief Minister must take place.
However, the tone and tenor used must always be in keeping with the stature of the constitutional post occupied by the individuals, Pawar said.
The veteran leader said that looking at the turn of events, the chief minister was left with no option but to release his reply to the Governor in the press.
Pawar said he fully endorsed the chief ministers decision on this issue.
I have not discussed this matter either with the Hon.
Governor nor with the Hon. Chief Minister. However, I felt that I must share my pain with you and the public at the erosion of standards of conduct by the high Constitutional office of the Hon. Governor, Pawar told Modi.
Pawar said he enclosed with his epistle to Modi a copy of Koshyaris letter.
The NCP president also mentioned in his own communication to Modi two quotes from Koshyaris letter to Thackeray.
You have a strong votary of Hindutva. You had publicly espoused your devotion for Lord Rama by visiting Ayodhya after taking charge as the Chief Minister.
"You had visited Vitthal Rukmini Mandir in Pandharpur and performed the puja on Ashadhi Ekadashi.
Wonder if you are receiving any divine premonition to keep postponing the reopening (of) the places of worship time and again or have you suddenly turned secular yourselves, the term you hated? said Koshyari to Thackeray, according to Pawars letter.&nbsp;

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the kind of language used by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over reopening places of worship amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In his letter to Modi, the Rajya Sabha MP, whose party is a key ally in the Shiv Sena-led MVA government, said he was pained by the erosion of standards of conduct by the high Constitutional office of the Governor.&nbsp;Pawar said the word secular is part of the Preamble of the Constitution and it shields all religions.
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PTI,&nbsp;Mumbai:&nbsp;NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the kind of language used by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over reopening places of worship amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his letter to Modi, the Rajya Sabha MP, whose party is a key ally in the Shiv Sena-led MVA government, said he was pained by the erosion of standards of conduct by the high Constitutional office of the Honourable Governor.
In the letter to the chief minister on reopening of temples, Koshyari had asked, "Have you suddenly turned secular, the term you hated?" Pawar said the Prime Minister had given very appropriate slogan of do gaj ki doori to curb the spread of COVID-19 and added the Maharashtra government is also planning a campaign to make people aware of the importance of social distancing.
The former Union minister referred to the huge crowds some temples in the state like that of Lord Vitthal in Pandhapur, Siddhivinayak in Mumbai, Sai Baba in Shirdi and others, witness on normal days.
In such places, it is almost impossible to maintain safe distance between people. Keeping this in view, the Government of Maharashtra had decided to stagger the decision regarding opening up of places of worship, Pawar said.
The NCP patriarch said he agreed the Governor can have independent views and opinion on the sensitive issue and appreciated the latters prerogative to convey his views to the chief minister.
However, I am shocked and surprised to see the letter of the Governor released to the media and the kind of language used in the letter, Pawar said.
The veteran politician said separately on Twitter that the kind of language used in the letter does not behove well for a person who holds a constitutional position.
The NCP president said he is sure the prime minister, too, would have noticed the intemperate language used in the Governors letter.
Pawar said the word secular is part of the Preamble of the Constitution and it shields all religions.
Hence, the Chair of the Chief Minister must uphold such tenets of the Constitution, he said.
Unfortunately, Hon. Governors letter to the Chief Minister invokes the connotation as if written to the leader of a political party.
I firmly believe that in a democracy, free exchange of views between the Hon. Governor and the Hon. Chief Minister must take place.
However, the tone and tenor used must always be in keeping with the stature of the constitutional post occupied by the individuals, Pawar said.
The veteran leader said that looking at the turn of events, the chief minister was left with no option but to release his reply to the Governor in the press.
Pawar said he fully endorsed the chief ministers decision on this issue.
I have not discussed this matter either with the Hon.
Governor nor with the Hon. Chief Minister. However, I felt that I must share my pain with you and the public at the erosion of standards of conduct by the high Constitutional office of the Hon. Governor, Pawar told Modi.
Pawar said he enclosed with his epistle to Modi a copy of Koshyaris letter.
The NCP president also mentioned in his own communication to Modi two quotes from Koshyaris letter to Thackeray.
You have a strong votary of Hindutva. You had publicly espoused your devotion for Lord Rama by visiting Ayodhya after taking charge as the Chief Minister.
"You had visited Vitthal Rukmini Mandir in Pandharpur and performed the puja on Ashadhi Ekadashi.
Wonder if you are receiving any divine premonition to keep postponing the reopening (of) the places of worship time and again or have you suddenly turned secular yourselves, the term you hated? said Koshyari to Thackeray, according to Pawars letter.&nbsp;

Covid-19 school closure may cost over $400 bn to India: World Bank

The prolonged closure of schools due to the Covid-19 pandemic in India may cause a loss of over $400 billion in the country's future earnings, besides substantial learning losses, according to a World Bank report

According to a World Bank report the prolonged closure of schools due to the Covid-19 pandemic in India may cause a loss of over $400 billion in the country's future earnings. The report said South Asia region stands to lose $622 billion from the school closures in the present scenario or up to $880 billion in a more pessimistic scenario.&nbsp;The report titled "Beaten or Broken? Informality and Coivid-19 in South Asia" claims that South Asia is set to plunge into its worst-ever recession in 2020 as the devastating impacts of the pandemic on the region's economies linger.
 World Bank's alarm over school closure in India World Bank on economic fallout of school closure India's may lose over $400 bn with schools closed&nbsp; World Bank pegs loses for&nbsp;South Asia at $622-880 bn&nbsp;

PTI,&nbsp;New Delhi: The prolonged closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India may cause a loss of over USD 400 billion in the country's future earnings, besides substantial learning losses, according to a World Bank report.
South Asia region stands to lose USD 622 billion from the school closures in the present scenario or up to USD 880 billion in a more pessimistic scenario, it said, adding while the regional loss is largely driven by India, all countries will lose substantial shares of their GDP.
The report titled "Beaten or Broken? Informality and COVID-19 in South Asia" claims that South Asia is set to plunge into its worst-ever recession in 2020 as the devastating impacts of COVID-19 on the region's economies linger.
"Temporary school closures in all South Asian countries have had major implications for students. They have kept 391 million students out of school in primary and secondary education, further complicating efforts to resolve the learning crisis,&rdquo; said the report.
&ldquo;While most governments have made enormous efforts to mitigate the impact of school closures, it has been difficult to engage children through remote learning initiatives," it said.
The report also noted that the pandemic may cause up to 5.5 million students to drop out from the education system and cause substantial learning losses, which will have a lifetime impact on the productivity of a generation of students.
"Most school systems closed in March, and -- though there are important exceptions -- countries are starting to reopen or have already opened their schools. Children have been out of school for approximately 5 months. Being out of school for that long means that children not only stop learning new things, they also forget some of what they have learned.
"The projected learning loss for the region is 0.5 years of learning-adjusted years of schooling (LAYS), falling from 6.5 LAYS to 6.0 LAYS, an enormous setback from recent advances in schooling," it said.
The &lsquo;Learning Adjusted Year of Schooling&rsquo; (LAYS) concept, introduced by the World Bank, seeks to combine access and learning outcomes into a single measure.
It combines quantity (years of schooling) and quality (how much kids know at a given grade level) into a single summary measure of human capital in a society.
The report has projected that based on country data on household labor incomes, the average child in South Asia may lose USD 4,400 in lifetime earnings once having entered the labour market, equivalent to 5 percent of total earnings.
"These projections are based on what we currently know about returns to schooling, using the reduced level of learning caused by the crisis. Summing these numbers for all children in South Asia, the region stands to lose USD 622 billion from the school closures in the present scenario, or up to USD 880 billion in a more pessimistic scenario.
"While the regional loss is largely driven by India, all countries will lose substantial shares of their GDP. For reference, note that South Asian governments spend only USD 400 billion per year in total on primary and secondary education. The total loss in economic output from the current closures is hence substantially higher than what countries currently spend on education," it said.
The novel corona virus has infected over 3.7 crore people across the globe claiming over 10.5 lakh lives.
India's COVID-19 caseload stands at 71.2 lakhs while the death toll is 1.09 lakh as on Monday.
Universities and schools across the country were ordered shut on March 16 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. On March 25, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown. While several restrictions have been eased gradually in different phases of the 'unlock' since June 8, educational institutions continue to remain closed.
However, according to the latest unlock guidelines, schools, colleges and other educational institutions outside COVID-19 containment zones can reopen after October 15. The final decision on reopening the institutions has been left with the states and Union territories.

Fear of 2nd wave: Pak imposes mini smart lockdowns in several cities

Pakistan imposes mini smart lockdowns&nbsp;in several cities as covid-19 cases surge in the country.

Pakistan has imposed mini smart lockdowns in several cities after a surge in the Covid-19 positivity rate. The move comes amid fears of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.Minister for Planning Asad Umar in a post on Twitter said that mini lockdowns have been imposed in some cities after &ldquo;positivity rate crossed 2 per cent after remaining below 2 per cent for six weeks&rdquo;.&nbsp;Positivity rate is the percentage of positive results out of the total number of tests sampled. On Sunday, Pakistan reported 666 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of infections to 318,932.

PTI,&nbsp;Islamabad: Pakistan has imposed mini smart lockdowns in several cities after a surge in the COVID-19 positivity rate, a senior minister said on Sunday, amid fears of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
On Sunday, Pakistan reported 666 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections to 318,932, according to the Ministry of National Health Services.
Minister for Planning Asad Umar in a post on Twitter said that mini lockdowns have been imposed in some cities after &ldquo;positivity rate crossed 2 per cent after remaining below 2 per cent for six weeks&rdquo;.
Positivity rate is the percentage of positive results out of the total number of tests sampled.
Mini smart lockdowns have been imposed in Karachi, Islamabad and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
"Instructions have been issued to administrations across the country to ensure that precautionary measures are followed. But like in the past, success is impossible without the cooperation of the people," he said in the tweet.
Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood also asked people to follow guidelines and avoid big gatherings.
"Large public gatherings must not take place. These alone can unleash a second wave," he said.
According to the health ministry, Punjab province on Sunday confirmed 203 new COVID-19 cases. It was for the first time since August 15 that Punjab recorded more than 200 cases.
Sindh reported 140,131 cases, Punjab 100,687, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 38,329, Islamabad 17,296, Balochistan 15,520, Gilgit-Baltistan 3,924 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir 3,045 cases.
The National Command and Control Centre (NCOC), the nerve centre to synergise and articulate unified national effort against COVID-19, on Thursday imposed restrictions on large-scale public gatherings in marriage halls after rise in the COVID-19 infections in recent weeks.
The restrictions have come ahead of a big rally announced by the opposition parties, under the banner Pakistan Democratic Movement, on October 16 at Gujranwala in Punjab province against the Imran Khan-led government.
However, the Opposition leaders have rejected the call to avoid big rallies.
&ldquo;Some weeks ago this government was taking credit for controlling the coronavirus but suddenly it started saying that it was getting out of control,&rdquo; Rana Sanaullah of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz earlier had said.&nbsp;

What is Regeneron, the drug Trump is touting as a lifesaver?

After US President Donald Trump hailed Regeneron drug as life saver, Covid-19 patients are now asking to join clinical trials of antibody-based drug.
President Trump posted a video on Wednesday saying that he was treated with an experimental therapy from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, and promised to make it free to Americans while touting its benefits.
The drug is essentially a monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron. The president received an 8-gram infusion under a 'compassionate use' exemption when he was hospitalized over the weekend after testing positive for Covid-19.
Interestingly, the drug was developed using human cells originally obtained from an elective abortion. Regeneron is not available to the public and has been tested on only 275 people to date.
While the pharma company has asked federal regulators to authorize its antibody treatment for Covid-19 for emergency use, experts say more data is needed to assess the treatment&rsquo;s efficacy, before wider use is allowed.

Trump hails experimental drug&nbsp;Regeneron&nbsp;as life saver US President promises to make drug free for Americans Trump was treated with the&nbsp;monoclonal antibody cocktail Regeneron&nbsp;made using human cells from elective abortion&nbsp; In development, drug has been tested only on 275 people Pharma&nbsp;co seeking federal authorisation for emergency use Experts say more data needed to assess drug's efficacy

After US President Donald Trump hailed Regeneron drug as life saver, Covid-19 patients are now asking to join clinical trials of antibody-based drug.
President Trump posted a video on Wednesday saying that he was treated with an experimental therapy from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, and promised to make it free to Americans while touting its benefits.
The drug is essentially a monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron. The president received an 8-gram infusion under a 'compassionate use' exemption when he was hospitalized over the weekend after testing positive for Covid-19.
Interestingly, the drug was developed using human cells originally obtained from an elective abortion. Regeneron is not available to the public and has been tested on only 275 people to date.
While the pharma company has asked federal regulators to authorize its antibody treatment for Covid-19 for emergency use, experts say more data is needed to assess the treatment&rsquo;s efficacy, before wider use is allowed.

 Chidambaram's 'Namaste Trump' jibe after India reference in US debate

P Chidambaram&nbsp;takes&nbsp;Namaste Trump jibe at PM Modi&nbsp;after US President Trump&rsquo;s remark on India&rsquo;s Covid&nbsp;tally &amp;&nbsp;its role in environment pollution.&nbsp;

P Chidambaram's "Namaste Trump" Dig At PM

Chidambaram took a jibe at PM's&nbsp;'Namaste&nbsp;Trump' event
Trump expressed doubts on India's Covid&nbsp;tally
India &lsquo;sends up real dirt into the air&rsquo;, Trump said
'Will there be&nbsp;another rally', Chidambaram&nbsp;asks

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram took a jibe at PM Modi on Thursday for the Namaste Trump event organized on February 24. The senior leader&rsquo;s jibe follows American President Donald Trump&rsquo;s remark on India&rsquo;s Covid figures. The US President had raised questions over the credibility of India's COVID-19 tally, claiming that it does not accurately disclose the number of deaths. &nbsp;Trump also mentioned India while talking about climate change, saying it is one of the countries that &lsquo;send up real dirt into the air&rsquo;. Chidambaram took to twitter to call out Modi&rsquo;s &lsquo;friendship&rsquo; with Trump, asking if Modi will hold another 'Namaste Trump!' rally to honour his dear friend after all these accusations.

Covid-19: India crosses 6 million mark, last million in just 11 days

Hindustan Times' National Political Editor, Sunetra Choudhury brings you the top stories you need to know. Sunetra talks about the number of Covid-19 cases in India so far; states with high positivity and death rates; India's herd immunity; protests against curbs in Europe. Watch the full video for more.

Amid Covid-19, PM Modi's virtual address at UNGA today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly in the 75th session on Saturday. He is scheduled as the first speaker. In the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UNGA is being conducted virtually this year, Prime Minister's statement will be a pre-recorded video message that will be played out in New York. PM Modi is expected to keep the focus on India's priorities, he is likely to address the issue of cross-border terrorism, and strengthening&nbsp;global action on counter-terrorism. PM is also likely to highlight India's contribution in the global cooperation against Covid-19 by providing aid to more than 150 nations.

Amid Covid-19, PM Modi's virtual address at UNGA on Saturday

PM Modi to virtually address at UNGA on Saturday PM Modi's pre-recorded message will be played in NY PM expected to keep the focus on India's priorities PM to push for boosting action on counter-terrorism PM to highlight India's contribution in war vs Covid-19 India has provided aid to more than 150 nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly in the 75th session on Saturday. He is scheduled as the first speaker. In the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UNGA is being conducted virtually this year, Prime Minister's statement will be a pre-recorded video message that will be played out in New York. PM Modi is expected to keep the focus on India's priorities, he is likely to address the issue of cross-border terrorism, and strengthening&nbsp;global action on counter-terrorism. PM is also likely to highlight India's contribution in the global cooperation against Covid-19 by providing aid to more than 150 nations.

MP  minister brags about not wearing mask, apologises

While PM Modi&nbsp;is insisting on masks to fight Covid, MP home minister is openly bragging about not wearing&nbsp;one ever

MP home minister brags about not wearing mask

While PM Modi&nbsp;is insisting on masks to fight Covid, MP home minister is openly bragging that he doesn't wear one ever. MP&nbsp;home minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday caused a flutter saying he doesn't wear a face mask in any programme.&nbsp;However, as the Congress attacked him, the minister later tempered his remarks, saying he cannot continue to wear a face mask for a long time due to a medical condition. "I don't wear a mask in any programmes. so what?," the home minister told reporters when they asked him why he was not wearing a mask at a function in Indore, which is the state's worst affected district. Mishra&nbsp;later apologised for his remark.

Indore, PTI: Amid rising Covid-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh, state home minister and BJP leader Narottam Mishra on Wednesday caused a flutter saying he doesn't wear a face mask in any programme.
However, as he came under attack, the minister first tempered his remarks, saying he cannot continue to wear a face mask for a long time due to a medical condition. He later apologised for his remark and promised to wear a mask for protection from Covid.&nbsp;
"I don't wear a mask in any programmes. so what?," the home minister had told reporters when they asked him why he was not wearing a mask at a function in Indore, which is the state's worst affected district.
Mr Mishra was in Indore to participate in a programme for distribution of assistance under the state government's Sambal Yojana, which provides social security cover to the poor and the SC and ST communities.
However, Mr Mishra's cabinet colleagues Tulsiram Silawat and other BJP leaders, who also attended the event, were wearing masks.
The Congress launched a pointed attack, asking are Covid-19 norms meant only for the common people.
"Is there anyone who has the courage to take action against him (Mr Mishra). Are rules only for common people?" Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesman Narendra Saluja tweeted.
As his remarks drew fire, the home minister told reporters in Bhopal, "I normally wear a mask but I can't sport it for a long time, as I am suffering from Polypus and if I wear a mask it leads to suffocation".

No intentions to fight hot or cold war: China's Xi

Amid the military standoff between Chinese and Indian armies in eastern Ladakh, President Xi has said that China has no intention to fight either a "cold war" or a "hot war" with any country

China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or sphere of influence, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. He added that Beijing has no intention to fight either a "Cold War" or a "hot war" with any country.&nbsp;Addressing the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Xi also said that China will continue to narrow the differences and resolve disputes with others through negotations. The Chinese president's comments came in the backdrop of the tense military standoff between Chinese and Indian armies in eastern Ladakh for over four months.

United Nations, PTI: China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or sphere of influence, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. He added that Beijing has no intention to fight either a "Cold War" or a "hot war" with any country.
Xi also said that China will continue to narrow the differences and resolve disputes with others through negotations, in comments that came in the backdrop of the tense military standoff between Chinese and Indian armies in eastern Ladakh for over four months.
Addressing the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, he said, "We will continue to narrow differences and resolve disputes with others through dialogue and negotiation." "We will never seek hegemony, expansion, or sphere of influence. We have no intention to fight either a Cold War or a hot war with any country," Xi said in a pre-recorded video message to the UN meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a surprise visit to Ladakh on July 4, had said the era of expansionism is over and that the history is proof that "expansionists" have either lost or perished, in comments that were seen as a clear message to China.
Xi, also the General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of China and the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese military, said his country will not pursue development behind closed doors.
"Rather, we aim to foster, over time, a new development paradigm with domestic circulation as the mainstay and domestic and international circulations reinforcing each other. This will create more space for China's economic development and add impetus to global economic recovery and growth," he said.
The Chinese president also addressed the issue of the Covid-19 pandemic and international criticism about China's attempts to supress details about the outbreak.
"Facing the virus, we should enhance solidarity and get this through together. We should follow the guidance of science, give full play to the leading role of the World Health Organization, and launch a joint international response to beat this pandemic. Any attempt of politicising the issue or stigmatisation must be rejected," Xi said.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump blasted China on Tuesday for "unleashing&rdquo; the plague of the "China virus&rdquo; onto the world, demanding that the United Nations must hold Beijing accountable for failing to contain the coronavirus that has killed nearly one million people across the world, including 200,000 Americans.
Trump demanded that China, where the coronavirus emerged, be held accountable for failure to control the virus and for allowing it to spread across the world.
"As we pursue this bright future, we must hold accountable the nation which unleashed this plague onto the world: China,&rdquo; he said.
The Covid-19 pandemic has so far infected over 30 million people and more than 958,000 people have died. The US, with 6.7 million infections, crossed the grim milestone of 200,000 deaths.

Indian economy: not all doom and gloom | BOOM

The global investment climate has been challenging especially in the post-COVID-19 era, even as businesses seek new opportunities and the likelihood of setting up of new supply chains globally. How has this affected India and how will it affect India going forward? BOOM Explains.
Deepak Bagla, MD &amp; CEO, Invest India, says Coronavirus has accentuated and catalysed trends that were visible in global markets and India like delisting business lines and supply chains to avoid concentration in certain geographic reasons, work from home and push for digitisation. COVID-19 has only exposed the vulnerability of concentrated supply chains and enabled digitisation efforts of the government leading to ingenious efforts to ensure growth of different business verticals and technology in India.
Watch BOOM's Govindraj Ethiraj interview Deepak Bagla on the costs and opportunities that will arise in the economy and give it the required push even during times of coronavirus.

T-cell immunity key factor in reducing Covid-19 immunity: study 

A new study says that Covid-19 vaccines should elicit a broad immune response that includes antibodies, and the body's helper and killer T cells, in order to be effective.&nbsp;
The research, published in the journal Cell, confirms that a multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling the novel coronavirus during the acute phase of the infection and reducing its disease severity.
A senior author from the study explains that as people age, the immune system's supply of deployable immature T cells dwindles, with fewer cells available to be activated to respond to a new virus, which looks to be one factor making older people drastically more susceptible to severe or fatal Covid-19.'&nbsp;
The scientists believe T cells, and helper T cells in particular, are associated with better protective immune responses.

Covid-19 vaccines must elicit broad immune response to work
Study confirms multi-layered immunity key to reducing Covid&nbsp;risk
Aging reduces the body's supply of T cells, dwindling immune response&nbsp;
Could be the reason why elderly are more susceptible to Covid

A new study says that Covid-19 vaccines should elicit a broad immune response that includes antibodies, and the body's helper and killer T cells, in order to be effective.&nbsp;
The research, published in the journal Cell, confirms that a multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling the novel coronavirus during the acute phase of the infection and reducing its disease severity.
A senior author from the study explains that as people age, the immune system's supply of deployable immature T cells dwindles, with fewer cells available to be activated to respond to a new virus, which looks to be one factor making older people drastically more susceptible to severe or fatal Covid-19.'&nbsp;
The scientists believe T cells, and helper T cells in particular, are associated with better protective immune responses.

Is Covid-19 less fatal in India’s villages; Delhi gyms, yoga centres to reopen

Hindustan Times' National Political Editor, Sunetra Choudhury brings you the top stories you need to know. Sunetra talks about the number of Covid-19 cases in India so far; spread of Covid in rural areas of the country; monsoon session of Parliament; Delhi gyms, Yoga centres to reopen; Donald Trump names PM Modi in speech on Covid. Watch the full video for more.

Is the pause in the Oxford vaccine trial a setback? | BOOM

AstraZeneca recently paused clinical trials for the Covid-19 vaccine after a patient experienced a neurological malfunction symptoms with a rare but serious spinal cord disorder. What does this mean for the race to finding a coronavirus vaccine where the Oxford vaccine was a global frontrunner? What questions does this raise on vaccine trials and their efficacy as well? BOOM Explains.
Dr. N.Kumarasamy, Chief &amp; Director, VHS-Infectious Diseases Medical Centre says that more than 100 different vaccines are in various levels of clinical trials globally right now to fight the novel coronavirus, #COVID19. A strict inclusion criteria to onboard patients for #vaccinetrials is that the patient must be disease free, so that they can be monitored properly if they develop health issues.
In case of the #Astrazeneca trial, we need to wait for more evidence to know if the neurological side effect in the patient is related to the vaccine or other conditions before we move forward with the trials. This will also cause serious concern among trial participants from being included in future trials so we need transparency in process just like regulators have rightly done with Oxford vaccine trials.
Watch BOOM's Govindraj Ethiraj interview Dr N. Kumarasamy on the various stages of vaccine development and how adverse events i.e. side effects on patients are recorded while developing vaccines across the world.

India has one of lowest Covid fatality per million: Health Ministry

At 2,424 cases per million and 44 deaths per million, India has one of lowest coronavirus&nbsp;cases and fatalities per million in the world according to the health ministry.

India has one of lowest coronavirus&nbsp;cases and fatalities per million according to the statement by health ministry. The statement that the high-level Group of Ministers on Covid-19 met on Saturday and were briefed about the country's coronavirus&nbsp;situation. 'The global comparison depicted that India has 2,424 cases per million and 44 deaths per million compared to the global average of 3,161 and 107.2 respectively,' the ministry said. As of Saturday, eight states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Telangana -- contribute around 73% of the active caseload, the ministerial panel was informed. The health ministry also said that seven states -- Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal -- account for 81% of total deaths due to coronavirus infection.

India has one of lowest coronavirus&nbsp;cases and fatalities per million according to the statement by health ministry. The statement said that the high-level Group of Ministers on Covid-19 met on Saturday and were briefed about the country's coronavirus&nbsp;situation. 'The global comparison depicted that India has 2,424 cases per million and 44 deaths per million compared to the global average of 3,161 and 107.2 respectively,' the ministry said.
As of Saturday, eight states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Telangana -- contribute around 73% of the active caseload, the ministerial panel was informed. The health ministry also said that seven states -- Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal -- account for 81% of total deaths due to coronavirus infection.

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