Breaking news LIVE August 17India reported 9,062 new cases of COVID and 15,220 recoveries in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union health ministry. According to the update shared by the health ministry, the daily rate of positivity in the country touched 2.49 percent. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bills into law, delivering what he called the “final piece” of his slimmed-down national agenda as he seeks increase the position of his party with less than three voters. months before the mid-term elections. The legislation includes the largest federal investment in history to fight climate change — about $375 billion over the decade — and would cap prescription drug costs at $2,000 a year for Medicare beneficiaries. Stay tuned to India.com for live updates on top news from India and around the world.Also read – Middle Eastern nations wake up to climate change damage