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'Mu' Coronavirus Variant Predominant in Colombia, Informs Health Official
The variant was responsible for Colombia's deadly third infection wave between April and June
EXCLUSIVE | Don't Want Kashmir Conflict, India-China Border Dispute or Tibet Issue Exported to Afghanistan: Ex-PM Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is playing a key role in the formation of the new Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
FS Shringla Meets US Secretary Of State, Discusses Bilateral Ties And Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla called on United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken here on Thursday during which they discussed bilateral ties, regional and global issues including the current situation in Afghanistan. This was the first...
Why Was Ida So Devastating As It Flooded The Northeast?
National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and other meteorologists started seeing an eerie similarity to 1969s Hurricane Camille, which killed more than 100 people in Virginia with 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain long after making landfall in M...
Manchin Seeks 'Strategic Pause' On Biden Bill, Opposes $3.5T
Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin said Thursday that Congress should take a strategic pause on more spending, warning that he does not support President Joe Biden's plans for a sweeping $3.5 trillion effort to rebuild and reshape the economy.
Ida-hit Oil Industry Port Sustains Less Damage Than Feared
A critical port that serves as the primary support hub for the Gulf of Mexicos deepwater offshore oil and gas industry sustained less damage from Hurricane Ida's direct hit than initially feared and should be back to working operations in the near future,...
Fisk Jubilee Singers Get $1.5M Gift To Start Endowment
The Fisk Jubilee Singers, a vocal group at Fisk University whose tradition dates back 150 years, received a $1.5 million anonymous donation to establish a permanent endowment.
Bengal Logs 695 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 Fresh Fatalities
West Bengal's COVID-19 tally rose to 15,49,978 on Thursday as 695 more people tested positive for the infection, while 13 fresh fatalities pushed the state's coronavirus toll to 18,472, a health bulletin said. Of the fresh fatalities, five...
Karnataka Govt Revises Covid Protocol for Travellers from Kerala
These measures were taken in view of the alarming rise in COVID cases in the neighbouring Kerala.
8-month-old Girl Infected by HIV After Receiving Blood in Maharashtra Hospital; Probe Ordered
Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope said he had asked local health officials to submit a report within three days.
Centre Extends Visas of All Foreign Nationals Stranded in India Due to Covid Till September 30
The govt said the decision was taken as a number of foreigners who came to India on various types of visas prior to March, 2020 got stranded in the country.
NGT Doesn't Have Power to Take Cognisance of Matter on Its Own, Centre Tells SC
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) said that procedural aspects cannot tie up the powers and jurisdiction of the peculiar tribunal which has been constituted to deal with environmental matters.
Tamil Nadu Sees Uptick in Covid Cases Among Kids Since June Amid 3rd Wave Threat
Doctors and experts have said there has been no increase in the number of children hospitalised with Covid-19.
Chandan Mitra, The Pioneer Man, Who Covered Politics With Vigour and Then Became Part of It
His colleagues and juniors all have pointed that he was out and out a political journalist who used to lead and support his team in every way during elections.
In Photos: Apple Watch Series 7 Renders Show Flat-Edged Design on Upcoming Smartwatch
The Apple Watch is rumoured to come with a flat-edged display.
Runaway Bride Who Married 8 Men in Punjab and Haryana Tests HIV Positive
The woman used to flee with cash and jewellery after a few days of marriage.