Thursday, October 08
India has recorded over 6,000 active Covid cases, with 769 new infections reported in the last 48 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry released on Sunday.Kerala remains the worst-affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi. The rise in cases has prompted the Centre to conduct mock drills at hospitals to check preparedness. States have been asked to ensure the availability of oxygen, ventilators, isolation beds, and essential medicines, official sources said.As of now, India has 6,133 active Covid cases. In the last 24 hours, six more deaths were reported. However, most of the current cases are mild and being treated at home, the ministry added.Since January 2025, a total of 65 deaths related to Covid have been recorded in the country. Just two weeks ago, o
Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, famously steers clear of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). While REITs have long been a proven way for investors to access real estate returns with liquidity and diversification, Buffett’s massive Berkshire Hathaway empire holds barely any REIT exposure. But his avoidance doesn’t mean REITs aren’t worth your attention. In fact, they might be a smart addition to your portfolio right now.Despite real estate being a time-tested wealth builder and REITs offering liquidity, diversification, and professional management, Berkshire Hathaway has rarely invested in them. Notable exceptions include minor positions in STORE Capital and Seritage Growth Properties. But compared to Berkshire’s deep bets on firms like Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express
