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10 states account for 80% Covid-19 cases:PM Modi,

“Our experience so far is that containment, contact tracing and surveillance are the most effective weapons against the pandemic with experts of the view that if positive cases are identified within 72 hours of onset, then infection slows down to great extent,” prime minister Narendra Modi said.

Modi said it was a matter of satisfaction that the average fatality rate in India has been going down and noted that it has been very low compared to the world average.
With the fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 22.68 lakh, while the recoveries have surged to 15,83,489, pushing the recovery rate to 69.80 per cent.

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Cabinet likely to take up proposal for Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corp soon

India requires an investment of whopping Rs 111 lakh crore in infrastructure over the next five years to sustain a healthy economic growth, according to the report of the Task Force on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).

To meet the huge funding requirement, Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation would be one of the tools for mobilising funds for infrastructure development, sources said.

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LIC launches month-long `Special Revival Campaign” for its policyholders

In view of the prevailing circumstances, no concessions are being offered in medical requirements and the same are limited to late fee only; under plans other than term assurance and other high risk plans

Up to Rs.1,00,000, a policy holder can avail 20 per cent (maximum Rs 1500) concession on  late fee

– From Rs 1,00,001 to Rs 3,00,000,25 per cent (maximum Rs. 2000) concession on  late fee

– From 3,00,001 and above, 30 per cent( maximum of Rs 2500) concession on  late fee

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