HEADLINES:
1. India reports 3.17 lakh new Covid cases, highest in 249 days
2. India extends international passenger flight ban till February 28 amid Omicron surge
3. Expert panel suggests regular market authorisation for Covishield, Covaxin
4. FinMin asks ministries to restrict expenses within prescribed limit
5. Any website, YouTube channel spreading lies, conspiring against India will be blocked: I&B minister Anurag Thakur
6. FDI flows to India slip 26% in 2021: UN report
7. Glenmark Pharma inks exclusive licensing agreement with Lotus International
8. Three R&D projects approved under India-Israel tech innovation fund
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