India
After Maharashtra's 'Double Mutant', New Variant of 'Immune Escape' Virus Found in West Bengal: Report
B.1.618, the new variant, has been growing significantly in West Bengal.
Maharashtra Imposes Stricter Covid-19 Norms; Groceries, Essential Shops Open Only From 7 am to 11 am
The statement added that the new rules will remain applicable till May 1 to break the chain of transmission.
Sena MP Takes Dig at PM Over His Address To Nation; NCP Pushes for Package
Rajya Sabha member Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sena took a dig at PM, saying his appeal for discipline and courage should have been applied during political rallies too.
IAF Chief Bhadauria Holds Talks With French Air Force Chief
The Indian Air Force said Gen Lavigne and Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria in their talks noted the steady growth of operational exchanges between the two forces and explored ways to expand the cooperation further.
Humanity First: Gurdwara's Doorstep Food Delivery is Keeping Covid-19 Patients Fed in Noida
Shri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara in Noida Sector-18 is providing two meals a day to Covid-19 infected patients isolating at home.
Bengaluru Epicentre of Covid-19 in Karnataka: Health Minister K Sudhakar
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will attend the meeting virtually as he has got reinfected by the virus and is undergoing treatment.
Flipkart Tech Veteran, Ajay Gondhiya, Joins Hopscotch As CTO To Grow DTC Brand
Ajay Gondhiya's proven expertise and maturity made him the ideal candidate to partner with the Hopscotch leadership and further its technology-driven ambition.
Sputnik V Covid Vaccine to Arrive in India This Month, Production to Start in May: Envoy
Sputnik V will be the third vaccine to be used in India against Covid-19. In January, DCGI had given the emergency use authorisation for two Covid-19 vaccines- Covaxin and Covishield.
UP Panchayat Polls: Over 70% Turnout Recorded In Second Phase
In 20 districts, over 3.48 lakh candidates are in the fray for over 2.23 lakh posts.
JNU Shuts Its Central Library During Lockdown in Delhi, Imposes Restrictions on Campus
People who are coming from or going to airport, railway station, inter-state bus terminals are allowed to travel on production of valid ticket.
Yale Requiring Students Get Vaccine Before Fall
New Haven (US), Apr 19 Yale has joined a growing list of universities that are requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning in the fall. The university's president and provost made the announcement Monday in an email to the Yale...
Every Hour 10 People Are Succumbing to Covid-19 in Delhi
Delhi recorded 23,686 cases with a positivity rate of 26.12 per cent, according to data shared by the Health Department.
Covid-19 Second Wave: India Reporting 11,408 New Cases, 67 Deaths Every Hour
India has been witnessing a constant rise in fresh cases since the last few weeks and has become the second country to cross the two-lakh-mark in the daily cases.
What are Micro-Containment Zones and What is Maharashtra Govt Planning About Them
In its order, the government said that this SOP is intended to lay down controls or measures for confinement of Covid-19 infection to designated areas and break the chain of transmission and thus prevent its further spread.
Remdesivir Not Magic Bullet, Does Not Reduce Covid-19 Mortality: AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said that remdesivir is not to be used in home settings and not to be procured from chemist shops.
Oppn Leaders Seek Spl Parliament Session to Discuss Covid Crisis, Govt Slams Plea 'Political Harakiri'
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi said no political party has approached the central government so far over the issue.
