News
COVAX Following EMA, Britain, On Ages For Astrazeneca Vaccine - GAVI
The COVAX vaccine facility is aligning with the European Medicines Agency and Britain's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency on age recommendations for use of the AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine, the GAVI vaccine alliance said on Wednesday.
Missile Fired At Israeli Drone Over South Lebanon
Antiaircraft missiles were fired at an Israeli drone flying over south Lebanon on Wednesday but did not hit the target, the Israeli military spokesman said.
House GOP Faces Decision Point On Reps. Greene, Cheney
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy met with hardright Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as Republicans wrestled over how to handle a bipartisan outcry over her endorsement of outlandish conspiracy theories and of violent, racist views.
Bristol-Myers, Rockefeller University Join Hands To Develop COVID-19 Therapy
Drugmaker BristolMyers Squibb Co will globally develop, make and sell a therapy being tested by New York's Rockefeller University to treat COVID19, the company said on Wednesday.
Myanmar Coup Threatens Ceasefire, Ethnic Rebel Leader Says
Myanmar's fragile ceasefire with several armed ethnic insurgent movements is in danger of unraveling after a military coup this week, a senior representative of a coalition of rebel groups told Reuters on Wednesday.
Britain Must Urgently Stamp Out Coronavirus Mutations, Hancock Says
It is imperative that Britain stamps out any mutations of the novel coronavirus that have been detected in recent days and actions already taken to step up testing and contract tracing will help, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday.
Congress Led Alliance to Hold Fast in Pondy on Feb 5 Seeking Recall of Bedi
Addressing reporters at the end of a joint meeting of parties of the alliance here on Tuesday night, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said leaders of 18 parties, including the left parties, the VCK, and students outfits affiliated to the alliance had partici...
Chhattisgarh Forms Women Police Band in Naxal-hit Bastar
The newly raised band performed for the first time before Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 26 during his visit to Jagdalpur, he said. Initially, the band has been trained to play 12 patriotic songs, which they will perform on special occasions lik...
Biden Signs Executive Orders Reversing Trump's Hardline Immigration Policies
The review of the existing policies and the subsequent recommendations coming from 60 to 180 days from various federal agencies are likely to benefit hundreds and thousands of Indian professionals in realising their dream of citizenship of the United Stat...
Microsoft Backs Australia's Proposed Laws That Forces Facebook, Google to Pay Media Outlets for News
Microsoft in its statement said it will offer small firms a chance to transfer advertising business to Bing with no costs and that it would invest further in the product to ensure it is competitive.
Thousands Protest Myanmar Coup In Tokyo, Demand Japan Take Tougher Action
Thousands of Burmese demonstrators gathered outside Japan's foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday demanding Tokyo join its allies in taking a harder stance against the military coup in Myanmar.
Just Became Pet Parents? Read on to Learn How to Get it Right
For many pet owners, the frustration of constantly clearing up hair is an everyday problem, particularly as one has started to spend more time indoors.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Maha Govt Moves to Reintroduce Ballot Papers for Elections, Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: R Ashwin - India's Biggest Match-Winner At Home in the Last 10 Years, Kangana Ranaut Counters Rihanna's Tweet About Farmers Protests, Twitter Reacts, Rs 48,000 Crore Deal for 83 Homemade Tejas LCA J...
Priyanka Chopra was on a 'Hiatus from Guys' Before She Got Serious with Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra opens up on her courtship period with Nick Jonas and how she got engaged after two months of officially dating him.
Understanding the Importance of ‘Ram Temple’ Through Expanse of Ramayana
Rajatarangani, a historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent kings of Kashmir, written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century, mentions the tradition of Ramayana recitation existed in Kashmir even prior to the seco...
Farm Laws Issue Rocks Lok Sabha for Second Day; Oppn Demands Separate Discussion
The House reassembled four times but was unable to conduct business as the members of the Congress, DMK, AAP and the SAD trooped into the Well and shouted slogans against the farm laws