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Covid-19 vaccination: Union Health Secy to hold meeting with chief secretaries of States, UTs Today
District-wise weekly vaccination implementation plans are required to be drawn up for this purpose.
37% Employees Feel more Connected while Working Remotely
The new conditions created different challenges and social isolation along with a lack of communication with colleagues -- these were among the most discussed concerns for remote employees.
Covid curbs, lack of funding loomed over Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi
On Wednesday, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) prohibited immersion of Durga idols in the city's water bodies, including Yamuna, to prevent water pollution.
World failed to achieve 2020 Mental Health target: WHO
"We must heed and act on this wake-up call and dramatically accelerate the scale-up of investment in mental health, because there is no health without mental health,"
AIIMS Delhi develops mobile apps to deal with mental illness
She added that the Shaksham app is for those suffering from chronic mental illness, while the Disha app will benefit persons who undergo first such episode of symptoms.
Decoded: What causes Covid-19 mortality
But, Covid-19 was lethal in 63 per cent of patients who had severe Covid-19 and levels of sPLA2-IIA equal to or greater than 10 nanograms per millilitres, the study showed.
Children in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh at ‘Extremely High Risk’: UNICEF
South Asian countries are among the most vulnerable globally to the impacts of climate change. Extreme climate-related events - heatwaves, storms, floods, fires and droughts - affect more than half of the region's population every year and continue to burden South Asian countries' economies.
Vaccine Injustice is a Shame on all Humanity: WHO
At the briefing, Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead on Covid-19 noted that while data from some countries indicate that the delta variant causes an increased risk of hospitalisation, it is preventing deaths.
‘No way’: China on WHO’s plans to revisit Covid lab leak theory
Ghebreyesus last week said that getting access to raw data had been a challenge for the international team that traveled to China earlier this year to investigate the source of the pandemic.
Shravani Mela unlikely in Deoghar amid Covid fears
Ranchi, July 20 : Though the Jharkhand government is yet to take a final call on organising the…
US President Joe Biden condemns assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
"It's very worrisome about the state of Haiti," Biden told reporters at the White House before leaving for a trip to Illinois.
Shopkeepers in Red Fort’s Chatta Bazaar reeling under Covid-19
The idea of 'Chattnuma Bazaar' came to Shah Jahan after visiting the city of Peshawar in 1646.
Government Readies Two more Covid Vaccine Testing Laboratories at Pune and Hyderabad
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of S&T, Continues Support for Scaling up The Vaccine Development and Manufacturing Ecosystem
Doctors’ Day: Indian doctors Lag in Online Reputation Management: Study
Hospitals care for the brands' online presence and reputation; and of the individual doctors working there.
Covid-19 Pandemic Delayed Treatment in Heart Attack Patients
Patients waited significantly longer before presenting to hospital during the pandemic compared to 2019 (a median of 858 versus 386 minutes, respectively).
Franklin Templeton returns Rs 17,777 cr to unit holders of 6 shut schemes
During the week starting June 7, the unitholders of the six shut schemes of the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund will get Rs 3,205.25 crore.
Andhra prepares to face third Covid wave, to hire more doctors
The Andhra Pradesh government is making preparations and readying itself to tackle the possible third Covid wave, including by hiring more doctors.
Karnataka: Covid deaths cross 33,000-mark
Bengaluru, June 15 : Ranking second after Maharashtra on the Covid tracker, deaths due to the Coronavirus infection…
Unlock in Delhi: Religious Places Open but Visitors not Allowed
He further stated that marriages cannot be allowed in public places - in banquet halls, hotels and marriage halls. Marriages can take place only at home or at the court with not more than 20 people in attendance.
Delhi Unlock: Restaurants allowed with 50% seating from Monday
New Delhi, June 13 : Restaurants in Delhi will be allowed to operate with up to 50 per…
AstraZeneca vaccine for under-60s suspended in Italy
The CTS recommends that people under 60 who received an initial dose of AstraZeneca be given a different vaccine for their second dose, Locatelli said, adding that this move represents "an excess of caution".
Once visited by Saudi King, Mumbai’s Juma Masjid Pond gets a makeover
"Thereafter, the work on the sprawling mosque started around and above the same pond. After 27 years, the mosque opened for its first-ever 'Juma Namaaz' (Friday Prayers) in 1802," Kazi said.
G7 Summit: Reality and expectations
The upcoming G7 Summit (The Group of Seven) in Cornwall, UK from June 11 to 13 is perhaps…
All the Fashion Magazine Covers We Love
Glossy and glamorous — this is how we usually describe a fashion magazine cover, that was until last…
Number of newborn babies in Japan drops to record low
Adding to the social crisis, the negative effect of the pandemic is yet to fully show up in statistics, owing to the duration between birth and conception.
Blaming China for Covid-19 groundless: Russian media
"The famous US military biological laboratory, Fort Detrick, suddenly closed in August. The most dangerous viruses and bacteria on the planet were stored and researched at the facility," she wrote.
CBSE Class XII Board Exams Cancelled for This Year
The Prime Minister had earlier held a high-level meeting on the matter on May 21, which was attended by the ministers and concerned officials.
19% believe they don’t have Covid risk, refuse vaccine
Whereas, 8.5 per cent participants replied they are not willing to get vaccinated because they do not know enough about vaccines.
Covid impact on cancer patients
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year and now its resurgence in the second wave we…
Foreign Travellers visiting UK down 73% in 2020
ONS said travel and tourism statistics are usually based on the results of the International Passenger Survey (IPS), but the survey was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic.
Delhi Man Forced to Stay in Old Age Home after son Dies of Covid
New Delhi, May 23 : The second wave of Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll of human…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges G20 to lead pandemic ending effort
"The G20 Task Force should be co-convened at the highest levels by the major powers who hold most of the global supply and production capacity, together with the multilateral system," said Guterres.
Politicians, Bureaucrats Find it Difficult to Accept their Failure, says Delhi High Court
"They (judicial officers) are here because it didn't bring about any satisfactory results. It is very difficult for bureaucracy and political leaders to accept their failure or inability..This is not in their veins."
Saudi Arabia lifts Travel Ban on Citizens, but India still on ‘No Go’ List
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia announced that foreign nationals of most countries flying to the kingdom will no longer need to quarantine if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
PM Modi Missing along with Vaccines, Oxygen, Medicines: Rahul Gandhi
Congress's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also hit out at the government over dead bodies floating in the Ganga.
Virus stifles Muslims’ Eid al-Fitr celebrations for 2nd year
Jakarta (Indonesia) May 13 : Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year Thursday…
World Nurses Day: Call to encourage nursing training at schools
Hyderabad, May 12 : The Covid-19 pandemic has not just rattled lives of millions but has put Indian…
Merck Statement on Ivermectin use During the COVID-19 Pandemic
KENILWORTH, N.J., Feb. 4, 2021 – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada,…
Govt must Follow suggestions of Experts to Impose Lockdown: Congress
Maken said the report also said that if that outcome was to happen, the Narendra Modi government would be responsible for presiding over a self-inflicted national catastrophe .
Narendra Modi’s actions in attempting to stifle criticism during crisis inexcusable: Lancet
Others, such as Kerala and Odisha, were better prepared, and have been able to produce enough medical oxygen in this second wave to export it to other states, it said.
Covid-19 pandemic: Oxygen concentrators seized from 2 Khan Market eateries
According to the police, 96 oxygen concentrators were recovered from Khan Chacha and nine were seized from Town Hall
Delhi sets up 24×7 helpline for oxygen supply, 3 IAS officers put on job
Oxygen is to be supplied to Delhi from the nearby districts such as Roorkee, Panipat and Ghaziabad to make the supply chain more robust and time-efficient.
Karnataka witnesses biggest single-day spike of 48,296 Covid cases
Battered by the onslaught of the second of the Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka reported an all-time high single-day spike…
UN General Assembly president calls for aid to India in fight against COVID-19
Now it is time for the world to extend aid and support to India. No one is safe until everyone is safe, said UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir.
Good Samaritans distribute free oxygen in Delhi
When asked, the organisers said that they supply oxygen to the hospitals and many cylinders come to them with left over gas, which they distribute for free to the needy people.
New guidelines for Covid care in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 21: Amid surging cases during the second wave of the pandemic, the Karnataka Health Department on…
Kannada music director Guruprasad breaks down while explaining his ordeal to get an oxygen cylinder
Bengaluru, April 20 : Hours after Kannada film director, Guruprasad, lashed out at Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa,…
‘Strong evidence’ COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air Lancet study
The assessment has serious implications for public health measures designed to mitigate the pandemic, the researchers said.
Rahul Gandhi slams govt’s COVID-19 strategy
New Delhi, Apr 16 : Taking a dig at the government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said…
Centre blames economic failures on Covid-19 pandemic: Deepender Singh Hooda in RS
New Delhi, 24 March : Participating in a debate on the Finance Bill 2021 in the Rajya Sabha…
Accelerated off-take: Kia foresees continued growth, terms 2021 critical
New Delhi, March 15 : The year 2021 is extremely critical for Kia in India as the automobile…
Coronavirus: Over 18K cases, India’s tally highest in 6 weeks
Experts have expressed a number of possibilities which could be owed to the surge, ranging from the lax attitude of people towards following the Covid protocols to likeability of “mutations and new strains”.
Centre to SC: Can’t give extra attempt to UPSC aspirants who couldn’t take last chance
The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court it is not keen on granting an extra attempt to…
UK records over 50,000 Covid cases overnight for first time
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to announce any changes to England’s tier restrictions on Wednesday.
The growing culture of online dating in India
New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the rules for online dating in the country. With the enforced…
Delhi hospitals witnessing probable cases of Covid reinfection
However, Dr. Chatterjee asserted that more follow up is needed to confirm the reported cases' categorization into reinfection as it may trigger panic among the public.
Covid-19 advisory issued ahead of Chhath Puja, Gurpurab
Gurugram: The Gurugram district administration on Thursday issued a detailed advisory for Chhath Puja which is to be…
Delhi shatters record for Covid deaths with 131 fatalities
New Delhi: As the wrath of the Covid-19 pandemic continued to grapple the national capital, it reported the…
No Chhath Puja At Public Places In Delhi Due To Covid-19: Panel
Religious leaders asked to maintain law and harmony and comply with Covid-19 guidelines.
Covid-19 recoveries, vaccine may bring normalcy after winters: AIIMS Director
New Delhi: The winter season amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be very challenging, but a vaccine will be…
Biden says US “facing a dark winter,” urges mask-wearing
Biden has declared victory for the 2020 presidential election, while sitting President Donald Trump hasn’t conceded and is pushing for legal challenges.
‘Worst of the pandemic’ yet to come for US: Experts
The situation could be exacerbated as US businesses are exhausting their pandemic relief aid, an ominous sign foreboding more layoffs and bankruptcies, the report said.
NGT seeks response of Chief Secretaries on firecracker ban
The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday sought response from the Chief Secretaries of 23 states and Union territories…
Vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the people to exercise their right to vote in large numbers…
IMF chief economist urges more fiscal stimulus to boost recovery
WASHINGTON: Gita Gopinath, chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Monday urged policymakers to provide more…
Railway freight loading, earnings in Oct cross 2019 figures
It said that coronavirus pandemic has been provided an opportunity to the Railways to improve all-round efficiency.
Covid-19 pandemic was something as if the heavens fell, says CJI
The Chief Justice of India said justice must be accessible to all, otherwise it will be a failure on our part.
World Polio Day: Need for uninterrupted vaccination during pandemic
Hyderabad, Oct 24 : As the World Polio Day is observed around the globe amid the Covid-19 pandemic…
Secondary schools reopen in Agra amid strict Covid measures
Meanwhile, the recovery rate in the city has now gone up to 90.78 per cent. The samples' positivity rate is 2.84 per cent. The number of active cases is 485.
PM Modi suggests developing Covid-19 vaccine delivery plan for speedy access to citizens
According to a statement by the government, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) also said that three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III.
PM Modi Calls For Speedy Testing, Continued Vigilance Against COVID-19 Pandemic
The PM, while chairing a review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against the coronavirus pandemic, also underscored the need for continuous and rigorous scientific testing and validation of traditional medicine treatments.
Covid underscores need for greater global cooperation: President
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday said that the Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the need for greater global…
Microsoft to let employees work from home permanently: Report
According to reports, Microsoft employees will need approval from their managers to work remotely on a permanent basis, but can spend less than 50 percent of their week outside the office without approval.
Half of India’s richest 100 on Forbes list got richer, Mukesh Ambani gained most
While Mukesh Ambani added $37.3 bn to his fortune, Gautam Adani retained the second spot on the list by boosting his net worth 61 per cent to $25.2 billion
India needs to sustain reforms to stem economic slowdown : World Bank
The pandemic has also brought to the forefront new economic opportunities where digital technologies can play an essential role, providing new growth levers for South Asian countries, including India.
73.9% say news channels have become source of entertainment
The statement also found approval among different income groups -- with the low income groups complaining the most at 75.9 per cent, while the others too were above 70 per cent.
54% Indians tired of watching TV news, finds survey
On age basis, among those in the age group from 18 years to 55 years and above, the percentage ranged from 52.4 per cent to 55 per cent.
India set an example of being social capital during Covid: Mohan Bhagwat
The inaugural session was presided over by C.K. Saji Narayanan, National President, BMS, and was anchored by BMS General Secretary Virjesh Upadhyay.
PFRDA Coffers Fill Up Amid Covid Pandemic
Apart from an economic downturn, the Covid-19 pandemic has also triggered an upsurge in new enrolments, along with contributions towards various schemes administered by India`s pension fund regulator.
Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tips on keeping your baby healthy and safe
US hails India partnership as crucial for global recovery from Covid-19
New York, Oct 1 : The US on Wednesday hailed its partnership with India on protective equipment and…
DJB water bill waiver extended till Dec due to Covid
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the water bill waiver scheme of Delhi Jal Board has been extended by…
Delhi Police, DCPCR say child labour cases increased during pandemic
When visiting children's home, the police personnel always ensure they are in civil dress and its mostly the women officers who interact with children and counsel them to make them comfortable, police officials said.
‘Economic disruption to deter RBI from quantifying FY21 growth forecast’
The RBI’s MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) is expected to release its resolution on the monetary policy after their meet on September 29 to October 1, 2020.
Longer polling time, online nominations: How COVID is affecting Bihar polls!
The term of the Bihar Assembly ends on November 29. According to the poll panel, there are 7.29 crore voters in the state, including 3.85 crore male and 3.4 crore female voters and 1.6 lakh service voters.
CSIR and Mylan Announce Partnership to identify Advance Therapeutic Options for Management of COVID – 19
“CSIR has prioritized conducting clinical trials of well proven drugs in partnership with industry towards the development of multiple therapeutic options for COVID-19.” : Director General of CSIR, Dr. Shehkar C Mande
Cannot release all categories of prisoners due to Covid-19: Supreme Court
The plea had contended despite HPC orders, many continue to languish in jails in Maharashtra.
SC on Shaheen Bagh: Right to protest must not hamper right to mobility of others
The Supreme Court on Monday said Right to Protest of one section has to be in balance with others’ Right…
UK PM to address nation over ‘winter lockdown plans
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation to brace citizens for “winter lockdown plans”…
No decision to discontinue printing Rs 2,000 notes: Govt
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has informed that printing of bank notes at their presses was also affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic, he said.
450 jobless Indian workers forced to begin Saudi, shifted to detention centres
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the situation of the economy of many countries has worsened. The effect can be seen in Saudi Arabia as well. As there are no jobs 450 Indian workers have no other choice but to beg for survival.
Vietnam resumes int’l flights after 5 months
Vietnam on Saturday resumed international flights after a five-month suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Saturday morning,…
Schools, colleges reopening option given to states under Unlock 4.0 guidelines
The Union Health Ministry has already released SOP for opening of schools from September 21.
Steps taken to ensure safety of healthcare and other health workers of hospitals
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Covid impacted economy, may see gradual recovery: RBI Governor
Citing World Bank assessment, Das said that recovery globally would take a longer route as it is not fully entrenched.
Judges becoming victims of slanderous social-media posts: Justice Ramana
That is natural, especially in an institution that attempts to balance, day in and day out, the firmness of law against the vagaries of human nature.
SC to Centre: Why can’t funds for construction workers used for other workers?
The bench asked the Centre’s counsel to get instructions on this issue and listed the matter for further hearing after two weeks.
Gurugram records 240 suicides in just 8 months this year
“As many as seven out of every 10 patients since the lockdown have said that they felt suicidal during the lockdown.”
SOPs for partial reopening of schools for Classes 9-12 issued
India continues to grapple with pandemic as the number of covid-19 cases continue to increase. The total tally of cases on Tuesday reached 42,85,174 with 73,208 people succumbing to the highly infectious disease.
At crucial time for foreign policy, Jaishankar is guest at e-Adda today
India faces a range of complex foreign policy challenges right now, and the Minister is at the centre of efforts to resolve the border crisis with China, even as he reaches out to other neighbours.
Haryana frames guidelines for film shooting
With Unlock-4 guidelines regarding Covid-19 pandemic already in place, the Haryana government on Thursday issued standard operating procedures…
Unlock 4: Delhi High Court begins physical hearing for few benches
The High Court Registry also organised virtual farewell for Justice I. S. Mehta and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal.
Low-key Onam celebrations in Kerala amid pandemic
The Atham festival, which heralds the start of the 10 -day 'Onam' festivities, was also held in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lata Mangeshkar’s building sealed as precautionary step amid Covid, singer safe
Mumbai, Aug 29 : The residential building Prabhukunj, where playback legend Lata Mangeshkar lives, was sealed by Brihanmumbai…
‘Covid-19 pandemic increases need to get rental housing organised’
New Delhi, Aug 28 : The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the need for turning the rental housing segment…
6 ministers of non-BJP ruled states move SC seeking review of its NEET-JEE order
NEW DELHI: Six ministers of opposition ruled states — West Bengal, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand —…
Covid-19 no ground for postponing polls: SC on Bihar elections
The petitioner insisted that human life is paramount and not the elections, as people are suffering due to the coronavirus infection.
Covid-19 pandemic affecting mental health of millions: WHO
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said that the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of millions of people.
Opposition CMs to move Supreme Court against NEET-JEE: Congress
The Congress leader also highlighted the flood situation in states like Assam and Bihar to claim that it will only further complicate matters and put students from those states at a severe disadvantage.
Except final semester, other exams cancelled: TN CM
Palaniswami said he has directed the Higher Education Department to issue a detailed Government Order on the matter.
Implead all states in the matter, SC on plea seeking permission for Muharram procession
The bench observed that the petitioner has not made all the state governments parties in the matter. The state governments are empowered to enforce the Centre's guidelines under the Disaster Management Act.
Curate your perfect work-from-home playlist
New Delhi, Aug 25 : Work from home is a big part of the new normal thanks to…
Economy shrinks only 3% despite COVID-19 pandemic: Rouhani
The Iranian president also cited the reduction of inflation to single-digit figures as another achievement of his administration.
Film, TV production activities to resume; I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar announces SOP
Prakash Javadekar on Sunday announced the reopening of the film and TV production industry that has been shut for several months since March due to COVID-19.
Vegetables, fruits shops to open for only four hours in Patna
In order to avoid huge turn out during corona period, Patna district administration has ordered vegetables, fruits and meat shops to be opened for only four hours
WHO says children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults
Whether children between six and 11 should wear masks depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of transmission in the area, the child’s ability to use the mask, access to masks and adequate adult supervision
Lord Ganesha takes up abode in rain-soaked, Covid-hit Maharashtra
Rain clouds may hamper the festivities over the next couple of days with the IMD Deputy Director-General K.S. Hosalikar predicting heavy rain in the north coastal districts of Raigad, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar.
ECI issues guidelines for polls, makes masks and sanitisers mandatory
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday directed the states where elections would be held …
Congress urges Lok Sabha Speaker to allow virtual participation in Parliament
A similar letter has been written by Congress leader P. Chidambaram to Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, urging him to allow virtual participation.
DPRK won’t accept outside flood assistance due to COVID-19 virus risk: official media
"The worsening coronavirus situation around the globe calls for tighter border closures and stricter virus prevention measures, and not allowing any outside assistance whatsoever regarding the flood damage," KCNA quoted Kim as saying.
‘Young people play important role in helping stop Covid-19 transmission’
"Working together, all of us, old and young, from everywhere in the world, can overcome this pandemic,"
Facebook removes 22.5mn hate speech content, 1.5bn fake accounts in Q2
Facebook on Tuesday said that it purged 22.5 million pieces of hate speech content in the second quarter (April-June) this year, increased from 9.6 million pieces of content in Q1, and its proactive detection rate for hate speech increased 6 points from 89 per cent to 95 per cent.
India records 53K new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 22.68L
The US accounted for the world's highest number of infections and fatalities at 50,89,416 and 1,63,425, respectively, according to the CSSE.
After ‘Digital Andaman’, PM plans to make it hub of ‘blue economy’
The Prime Minister also took a detailed stock from the local leadership about their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj amid COVID-19 pandemic
This season is only limited to domestic pilgrims who are residents and citizens living in Saudi Arabia.
COVID-19 pandemic “once in a century”, but still “in our hands”: WHO
“I’m not saying there is no solution now. Whatever happens in the next few months or years, I also believe that it’s in our hands,” he said.
Bihar cop Vinay Tiwari quarantined in Mumbai as per norms: BMC
Late on Sunday, Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey said that Tiwari was aforcibly quanratined’ even before he could initiate the probe.
5000 more Covid cases raise Karnataka’s tally to 1.24 lakh
Of the total 1.24 lakh cases, active cases currently stand at 72,005.
President Kovind and Vice President Naidu warn of COVID-19 on Id-ul-Zuha
He urged all those celebrating the festival to be "content" with a "modest celebration" and strictly adhere to the safety protocols of wearing masks, practicing physical distancing and personal hygiene.
Eid prayers to be allowed in Telangana mosques
The Wakf Board also advised 'imams' to keep their Eid sermons brief.
Youth Congress protests over Covid-19 tally crossing 15 lakh
While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was warning about the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inviting the Covid-19 disaster by organising Namaste Trump in Ahmedabad and Agra, the IYC leader said.
Supreme Court queries MCI on NEET-UG online, issues notice
In the Kerala High Court, the MCI had submitted that overseas test centres were not feasible.
Raghuram Rajan: Govt focussed on ‘majoritarian objectives rather than repairing impaired economy’
Raghuram Rajan argued that providing resources for relief and repair is going to be very important and what India has done so far in terms of fiscal support is not adequate when compared with many other economies.
‘No test, no Corona policy is frightening’, says Priyanka Gandhi in her letter to CM Yogi Adityanath
‘The PM represents Varanasi constituency and Defence Minister is from Lucknow. Other Cabinet ministers are also from UP. Why can you not set up temporary hospitals in the secities,’ she wrote
Lenovo IdeaPad C340: Go for a secure, lag-free WFH experience
Post-work, do not forget to play your favourite PC game or stream the latest Netflix TV show after a busy day.
Rs 1.5L cr needed to complete stalled projects: Hiranandani
Hiranandani said that he has also talked to major private banks and they are willing to set up and invest in such funds.
Indian Red Cross lends helping hand to Assam flood victims
The IRCS has also installed hand pumps for the affected families to ensure that people have access to clean drinking water.
COVID-19 is making global childcare crisis even worse: UNICEF chief
"Education disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing children from getting their education off to the best possible start," said Fore.
DAILY BULLETIN ON COVID-19: from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare India
Updates on Covid-19 from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:Total recoveries leap up to 7.2 lakh; National Recovery…
Amarnath Yatra cancelled due to Covid pandemic
"Based upon the circumstances, the Board decided with heavy heart that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year's Shri Amarnathji Yatra and expressed its regret to announce the cancellation of Yatra 2020,"
Maharashtra’s daily Covid cases swing above 9K, 258 new deaths
All the eight divisions recorded fatalities on Sunday, while only Chandrapur (out of total 36) remains a zero Covid death district till date.
Coronavirus: Russia’s Covid-19 cases exceed 760,000
Moscow, the country's worst-hit region, reported 578 new confirmed cases, taking its tally of infections to 232,954.
Covid triggered sedentary lifestyle impacting your gut?
Sufficient intake of fluids is crucial, hydrating yourself well is the key to good digestion.
Covid-19: Goyal reviews the availability and supply of Medical Oxygen
There is adequate availability, manufacturing, supply and storage capacity of Medical Oxygen
Over 60% US voters trust Fauci over Trump: Poll Survey
Washington, Jul 17 : Over 60 per cent of voters in the US trust Anthony Fauci, the country’s…
As Covid hits medical fraternity, IMA issues red alert for healthcare staff
The circular stated that "If Covid mortality has to be lessened, it has to start with doctors and hospitals."
‘Nature-positive’ solutions can create 395 mn jobs: World Economic Forum
Smart farming utilizing sensors and satellite imagery in Indonesia improved crop yields on average by 60 per cent.
Priyanka Gandhi slams Yogi over Covid-19 handling in Uttar Pradesh
Then it was said the report was positive, but the ambulance came to take the body after 16 hours, Priyanka Gandhi said.
Trump administration drops visa ban for online only students
Foreigners make up over 75 per cent of graduate students in electrical, computer, petroleum and industrial engineering fields, according to Inside Higher Ed.
More people could slip into hunger as result of COVID-19: UN Chief
The COVID-19 pandemic is making things even worse. Many more people could slip into hunger this year, he said.
India’s Covid tally will cross 10L mark this week: Rahul Gandhi
In the report, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the Covid-19 pandemic will get "worse and worse" if governments fail to take more decisive action.
No lay-offs by Wipro amid crorona crisis, no such plan
The Bengaluru-headquartered IT behemoth employs more than 1.75 lakh people in several countries across the globe.
Study reveals new strategies to control Covid-19 pandemic
London, July 13 : Strategies for the safe reopening of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in response to…
Set up citizens committees to combat Covid, says Thackeray
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Stressing the need to involve the common people, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on…
New sanitiser makers face action for GST evasion
The urgent requirement for alcohol-based hand sanitisers amid the Covid-19 pandemic enthused many firms, including sugar mills and alcohol producers, to jump on the bandwagon.
Trump vows to defeat ‘radical left’ in Independence Day speech
In Baltimore, Maryland state, a group of protesters tore down a statue of the Italian-born explorer Christopher Columbus and threw it into the water on Saturday night.
Iran files lawsuit against United States over sanctions amid Covid-19 fight
US President Donald Trump pulled Washington out of the Iranian nuclear deal, also known as the JCPOA, in May 2018 and reimposed heavy sanctions against Iran.
Amid Covid-19, Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort might be muted
New Delhi, July 4 : This year the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort might not be as…
President urges people to follow discipline amid corona crisis
The President said, "In India, we see Buddhism as a fresh expression of the sublime truth. In modern times, two exceptionally great Indians -- Mahatma Gandhi and Babasaheb Ambedkar -- found inspiration in the words of the Buddha and went on to shape the destiny of the nation."
WHO team to reach China next week to probe SARS-CoV-2 source
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo earlier said that the virus might have originated in a laboratory in China.
JEE Main, NEET, and JEE Advanced Exam postponed in view of COVID-19 pandemic
New Delhi: The HRD Ministry postponed the JEE Main, NEET, and JEE Advanced entrance exams again due to…
Pak PM launches initiative to protect, promote national parks
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said one of the purposes of the project is to rebuild the pandemic-hit economy and stimulate sustainable green growth.
Parents move Supreme Court on school fees, guidelines on online education
The parents also urged the court to issue directions that schools should charge only tuition fee until schools begin to function normally.
Thai cafe sues US govt for spreading COVID-19
cafe had closed and lost considerable incomes during the last three months due to lockdown measures against the pandemic in the province.
Trump again slams China over COVID-19 pandemic
Washington, July 1 : US President Donald Trump has once again slammed China over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…
Rahul assures nurses to raise compensation issue before govt
New Delhi, July 1 : Former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday assured the nurses working as the…
Coronavirus: WHO warns ‘the worst is yet to come’
"Six months ago, none of us could have imagined how our world - and our lives - would be thrown into turmoil by this new virus,"
World’s largest Plasma Therapy trial centre launched in Maharashtra
Uddhav Thackeray has approved Rs 16.65 crore for the purposes of this project cum clinical trial from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
‘African-Americans suffering from institutional racism amid COVID-19’
Institutional racism contributes to why African-Americans have been hit harder than the whites in the US amid the COVID-19 pandemic, White House health advisor Anthony Fauci has said”
UN recognition for Kerala in fight against Covid-19
Thiruvananthapuram, June 24 : Kerala on Tuesday was among those honoured for tackling the Covid-19 pandemic when the…
Woman raped inside Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court
"A PCR call was received at I P Estate police station on Monday regarding rape with the complainant by court Ardali at Rouse Avenue Court," he said.
Plasma therapy, Sanjeevani for Covid with unexplored potential
Recently, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain's health condition improved after receiving the plasma therapy.
Gathering banned in Kurukshetra to mark solar eclipse
In the past, devotees from across the country would descend on the Brahma Sarovar on solar eclipse to perform "pind daan" and other rituals.
Pandemic entering ‘new and dangerous phase’: WHO
"You can see a situation in some countries where they could get a second peak now, because the disease has not been brought under control," he said.
Hina Khan didn’t feel safe while resuming work amid COVID-19 pandemic
"The studio is taking full precautions and sanitising the place properly and regularly. But one careless move can be fatal, unfortunately.
Over 75,000 Pakistan nationals repatriated due to COVID-19: Official
Pakistan has so far reported a total of 154,760 COVID-19 cases, with 3,093 deaths.
Parts of Jahangirpuri, Delhi’s very own Wuhan, remain shut, even after 3 months
On March 22, ahead of the lockdown 1.0, B Block of Jahangirpuri was declared a containment zone. But nearly three months on, parts of Jahangirpuri are yet to be thrown open.
All private labs must have uniform Covid testing rate: Ahmed Patel
In Delhi also, the cost of Covid test has been fixed at Rs 4,500 as there had been different rates.
Blood donation key to strengthening COVID-19 response: WHO
Nairobi, June 15 : Countries must invest in robust infrastructure and public awareness campaigns to boost donation of…
Covid-19 vaccine by Sinovac shows positive results in initial trials
The Chinese vaccine maker started work on development of a vaccine against Covid-19 in January in partnership with leading academic research institutes in China.
Delhi rules: Pay Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks, spitting in public
The new rules came in the wake of a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the national capital, which on Friday registered 2,137 cases.
Modi Govt ‘incompetent’ in handling corona crisis: Rahul Gandhi
"A horrific tragedy, resulting from a lethal blend of arrogance and incompetence," he added.
Despite protests, riots, COVID-19, Jamia in India”s top 10 varsities
JMI maintained its position for third consecutive year in the coveted Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2021 released last Tuesday. JMI retained its rank at 751-800 even as number of universities getting ranked by QS increased this year.
Move from ‘command and control’ to ‘plug and play’ mode: PM Modi
Asking the industry to move ahead and invest more to achieve growth, he assured them of government''s commitment to support businesses and corporates.
Massive negative impact on incomes due to lockdown
Among the religious groups, Sikhs are the worst hit in terms of negative impact on income with 79.5 per cent reporting lower income after the lockdown.
Beijing 2022 continues to see milestones despite global pandemic
"Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, we have been delivering a continuous effort without lowering standards," Zhang said.
Textile, leather, engineering clusters take maximum loan sanctions under ECLGS scheme
The ECLGS scheme is the biggest fiscal component of the Rs 20-lakh crore ''Aatm Nirbhar Bharat'' package announced by The Finance Minister last month.
Income generation activities for tribals pick up as states take up MFP procurement
In addition to this, 23 more items were included in this scheme as MFPs. This inclusion incorporated agriculture and horticulture produce from North Eastern States collected by the tribal people.
Delhi’s health system is broken, says Congress
Kejriwal had announced that the Delhi government hospitals will be available for the residents of the city only, while those run by the Central government will remain open to all.
Covid-19 hit over 2,000 Central employees so far
Out of the 511 active cases till June 7, there are 149 cases active in CRPF, 134 in CISF, 82 in BSF, 63 in SSB, 26 in ITBP, 25 in NDRF and 22 in NSG.
Seagrass meadows can help communities hit hard by pandemic: UN
Conserving and restoring seagrass meadows can contribute to achieving as many as 10 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals as well as the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Mental health crisis looms large due to COVID-induced recession
New Delhi, June 7 : After being in lockdown for over two months amid the COVID-19 pandemic, India…
Come out of illusion, Delhi is in community transmission stage: Ex-ICMR chief
Delhi government is already facing the heat for not testing asymptomatic people in the city. Ganguly added that it is difficult to test everybody, and people showing severe symptoms should be prioritised.
Global COVID-19 cases top 6.8 mn: Johns Hopkins University
A total of 396,591 people worldwide have died of the disease, the data showed.
Priyanka raps UP govt for not releasing state Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu
His bail plea was rejected by a special MP-MLA court in connection with the alleged forgery of the documents of the buses his party arranged for ferrying stranded migrant workers.
Enforcement Directorate hit by Covid-19 pandemic, office sealed for 2 days
Following the officials testing positive for Covid-19, the office of ED located at Loknayak Bhawan in south Delhi''s Khan market area has been sealed for two days.
5 groups write to Hasina on press freedom violations
"During the month of May alone, at least 16 journalists and bloggers were charged under the 2018 Digital Security Act.
Didi pads up for 2021 polls with virtual campaigns
Kolkata, June 5 : Targeting the state assembly polls that is scheduled to be held within a year…
Supreme Court allows lawyer to deposit Rs 25L to ferry migrants from Mumbai to UP
The petitioner had expressed his apprehension in depositing the amount with the PM-CARES Fund or the state government''s relief fund. He had moved the apex court seeking a direction to use the amount specifically for the travel of the migrant workers from Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh.
7 million Afghan kids affected by COVID-19 pandemic
A new report by the National Statistics and Information Authority shows that nearly half of the estimated 32.9 million Afghan population is under 15 years of age.
Music symbolises collective strength during crisis: PM Modi
Lauding SPIC MACAYA for adding elements like literature, holistic food, nature walk and ''Naad Yoga'' in its programmes for the ''Anubhav'' series, Modi said that both Yoga and music boast of a power of motivation.
Turkey to resume business operation amid COVID-19 normalization
Bars and night clubs will remain to be closed, and the restriction on the movements of those aged over 65 and under 18 will continue.
Newspapers must convince people they are safe, compete with new media for ads: Javadekar
New Delhi, May 26 : Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, who holds the crucial portfolios of Information & Broadcasting…
Freefall: Slowdown, pandemic pulls India’s FY20 GDP growth rate to 11 yr low
New Delhi, May 29 : The general economic slowdown, along with the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic,…
Lack of ventilation ups risk of airborne transmission of Covid-19: Study
Improved indoor ventilation is an important step that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection.
Nationwide lockdown eased in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has had more cases of coronavirus than any other place in the Arab world, with 78,541 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 425 deaths.
Pawar concerned over ‘breakdown’ in realty sector
Pawar requested the Prime Minister's personal attention into the matter, and initiation of necessary measures to revive one of the most important sectors of the economy.
Russian President Putin calls for maximizing efforts to fight unemployment
Moscow, May 28 : Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the government and regional authorities to maximize…
Lockdown is not the goal: Harvard Prof Ashish Jha to Rahul
The Harvard Professor said that life will be very different when lockdown ends.
Biden emerges from quarantine on Memorial Day
"It feels good to be out of my house," Biden told reporters, adding: "Never forget the sacrifices that these men and women made. Never, ever, forget."
Only supporting, not a key player in Maharashtra: Rahul
The Governor followed it up by a review meeting of the crisis in which Thackeray excused himself but sent his close confidante Milind Narvekar.
Why you want to hold varsity exams: Raj Thackeray to Maharashtra Governor
The Governor made his displeasure clear in a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as the embarrassed government attempted to combat the crisis - before Raj Thackeray's unexpected booster dose on Tuesday.
Iran celebrates Eid amid social distancing
Tehran, May 24 (IANS) Iranians held massive collective prayers on Sunday to celebrate Eid, amid social distancing measures…
No GST exemption to help businesses fight Covid-19 disruptions
The issue for GST exemption has surfaced particularly with respect to items needed in the fight against the pandemic: Ventilators, personal protection equipment (PPE), Covid-19 test kits, sanitisers, etc.
US COVID-19 crisis failure of democracy: Obama’s ex-speechwriter
Citing a report analyzing the changes in the US political map in recent years from the University of Chicago's Law Review, Litt said "Americans' political power has been further diminished".
WHO says South America is the new coronavirus ‘epicentre’.
Brazil, whose president has resisted restrictions, is the hardest hit country in the region with over 310,00 cases
Centre should not indulge in showmanship or one-upmanship: Opposition
New Delhi, May 22 : Leaders of 22 like-minded parties met on Friday to exchange views on the…
COVID-19: 786 more test positive in Tamil Nadu
According to the government, 12,653 more samples were tested, taking to total to over 3.85 lakh till date. Testing of 503 samples is under process.
Centre failed to chalk a well-defined policy for migrants: Pilot
Initially, the Uttar Pradesh government asked to send buses to Lucknow, then asked to send buses to border and then they raised the issue of fitness, Pilot further added.
China, WHO launch charity fundraising programme to fight Corona
Some 50 representatives from the Chinese side and the UN Office in China attended the launching ceremony.
Section 144 extended in Noida till May 31
As of Tuesday, 289 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the district, including five deaths, while 207 patients have recovered and got discharged from the hospitals, according to official figures.
COVID-19: UN calls for international help in Africa
The virus has taken more than 2,500 African lives. Vigilance and preparedness are critical, he said.
Wuhan conducts over 1mn nucleic acid tests
During the earlier campaigns, Wuhan focused on testing health and public transport workers, teachers, officials working in public places, caregivers and nursing home staff.
Google Meet crosses 50 million downloads on Play Store
Google Meet is completely free and anyone with an email address can sign up and get started.
Wuhan won’t charge residents for expanded nucleic acid tests
Wuhan, May 18 : Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei province where the COVID-19 pandemic originated last December,…
Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines: Salons, barber shops, shopping complexes, markets to open
The government has allowed inter-state movement of passenger vehicles and buses with mutual consent of states. Barring containment zones, there are no zone-wise restrictions from the Centre and the states can decide delineation of red, green and orange zones.
Apple’s $500 mn deal over iPhone throttling gets preliminary nod
The iPhone maker in 2017 said that the update was necessary to prevent an unexpected shutdown and preserve the life of the devices.
Dalai Lama teaches ways to tackle negative emotions amid pandemic
Tibetan Buddhist philosophy espouses the transformation of mind as the key to achieving peace and happiness within oneself and in the world at large.
Covid-19 disruption will lead to 28 mn surgeries cancelled: Study
London, May 15 : Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed that more than 28 million elective surgeries…
30 more test positive, Jammu and Kashmir Covid tally crosses 1,000
At present, there are 489 active cases in J&K of whom 51 are in Jammu division and 438 are in Kashmir division.
25k registered for repatriation in Saudi reported job loss
India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr Ausaf Saeed told IANS in an exclusive interview that despite the challenge of some job losses, there are huge opportunities for the Indian companies to collaborate in various sectors.
Supreme Court puts on hold MHA circular on full payment of wages during lockdown
The petitioners maintained that Section 25M of the Industrial Disputes Act provided for the right to layoff workers due to natural calamity.
Resurgence in chemical, bioterrorism big concern post COVID-19: Study
According to the report, Islamist extremist propaganda is focusing more on the vulnerability of government opponents distracted by the pandemic and the opportunity this presents for attacks.
Pakistan, Iran resume trade activities at border amid pandemic
Islamabad, May 14 : The trade activities between Pakistan and Iran at the Taftan border crossing have resumed…
Bangladesh plans to extend COVID-19 lockdown to May 30
The total number of cases also soared to 17,822 after 1,162 people, in the steepest single-day jump, tested positive.
Hard to predict when COVID-19 pandemic will be over: WHO
"It is important that we be realistic and I don''t think anyone can predict when or if this disease will disappear."
Govt staff may get work from home option for 15 days a year
New Delhi, May 14 : As the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated many ministries and departments to ‘Work from…
Unicef appeals for $1.6bn to help pandemic-affected kids
Risk factors for violence, abuse and neglect were also on the rise for children living under restricted movement and socio-economic decline.
Sonu Sood arranges bus transport for migrant workers
Apart from this, Sonu recently donated over 1,500 PPE kits to doctors across Punjab. He has also offered hi hotel in Juhu as residential facility for frontline workers.
Crowds flock in Dhaka as Bangladesh govt eases some restrictions
This development comes as the country reported 887 new COVID-19 cases , the steepest jump over a 24-hour period, bringing the overall tally to 14,657.
PM lauds researchers, highlights importance of tech in battling COVID-19 crisis
New Delhi, May 11 : As the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Covid-19 creeps into White House sidelining leading voice on pandemic
Democrat Speaker Nancy Pelosi is next in the line of succession to the Presidency if both Trump and Pence become incapacitated.
Obama slams US admin for COVID-19 response
"That's the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic - not just institutional norms - but our basic understanding of rule of law is at risk. And when you start moving in those directions, it can accelerate pretty quickly as we've seen in other places,"
US unemployment rate reaches Great Depression-era level
The manufacturing sector shed 1.3 million workers, and employment in retail trade was down 2.1 million jobs.
PM Modi, Italy PM discuss health, economic impact of COVID-19
Both the leaders expressed solidarity with each other and appreciated the mutual cooperation extended towards each other's stranded nationals.
116mn babies will be born under pandemic: Unicef
"It is hard to imagine how much the coronavirus pandemic has recast motherhood," she said.
Corona lies finally catch up with the dragon
China is at present busy with a global campaign to rid itself of the taint of an alleged…
Rahul’s interaction with Rajan, Banerjee watched by 7.5 cr
"The interaction was live streamed on 300 Twitter handles, 500 Facebook pages and 100 YouTube channels.
RSS talks of new world order post pandemic, takes dig at China
He pointed out how the RSS cancelled its 'Pratinidhi Sabha' in Bengaluru to help reduce spread of virus.
‘CSR spend hike during COVID-19 suffers from lack of diligence, frauds’
There is limited governance and monitoring and 56 per cent of the respondents said that there was no board involvement and only 22 per cent said their CSR committee included the CEO.
US Treasury to borrow US $3 trln in 2nd quarter amid COVID-19 fallout
Since President Donald Trump took office in 2017, the US national debt has risen from under US $20 trillion to over US $24 trillion.
NAM unites to foster global COVID-19 response
In a video message, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed the role of the Non-Aligned Movement in shaping global solidarity. He also stressed the importance of addressing the socio-economic consequences of COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul under lockdown
Turkey, which took over Iran as the worst hit country in the Middle East in terms of cases, has reported 126,045 COVID-19 infections, while the death toll stood at 3,397.
Some Japanese facilities to restart after emergency extended
The state of emergency was originally scheduled to end on May 6, the last day of the Golden Week holidays.
Maharashtra permits conditional re-opening of wine shops in red zones
Industrial activities continue to be banned in the Red Zones comprising MMR, PMR and MMC, though private construction sites having in-situ labour can resume activities in this zone.