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HC seeks Delhi govt, IRDA stand on plea against insurance co not paying full claim on Covid death

The plea further sought to direct the IRDA to take strict action against the insurance firm for violating its guidelines, framed for insurers to include the expense incurred on hospitalization and treatment of COVID-19 patients, and to ensure its compliance so that no insurer may escape from their liability of making payment.

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India gave priority to poor in its strategy to combat COVID-19 crisis: PM Modi

He noted that over 80 crore citizens have been provided free ration after the COVID-19 started in the country.

“Not just wheat, rice or pulses but over 8 crore poor families were even provided free gas cylinders during the lockdown. Over 20 crore women received around Rs 30,000 crores directly in their Jan Dhan bank accounts,” the Prime Minister stated.

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Railways invites bids for hydrogen fuel-based tech for trains

“The retrofitting of diesel-powered DEMU and converting it into hydrogen fuel-powered train set will not only save the cost to the tune of Rs 2.3 crore annually by converting from diesel to hydrogen, but also save the carbon footprint (NO2) of 11.12 kilo tons per annum and particulate matter of 0.72 kilo tonnes per annum,” the statement said.

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South Korea to compensate nurse paralysed after Covid-19 shot

AstraZeneca has been granted protection from product liability claims related to its Covid-19 vaccine by most of the countries with which it has struck supply agreements.

After reports of a rare blood clots associated with the vaccine this year, several countries announced restrictions on its use in younger people.

In Asia, countries including Singapore, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia have financial assistance programmes or set up compensation funds for those who suffer serious side effects from vaccines.

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