Our response to pandemic, climate change, threat of radicalism will shape trajectory of 21st century: BJP Chief JP Nadda
"The Indo-Russia partnership has been stable in the period after WWII. Our response to COVID, climate change and threat of radicalization/terrorism will shape trajectory of this century. Throughout COVID, we had sustained cooperation in medicines and other tools," said BJP Chief.
Dec 02, 2021, 06:25 AM IST
COVID-19 precautions go for a toss as big fat Indian weddings make a comeback: Survey
Top health experts have warned people to not forget to follow the COVID-appropriate behaviour in the upcoming wedding season to avoid the infection`s resurgence.
Nov 23, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term protection in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years
A two-dose series of the vaccine was 100% effective against COVID-19, measured seven days through over four months after the second dose, the company said.
Nov 23, 2021, 06:15 AM IST
Russia witnesses new COVID-19 wave, hits record deaths for 2nd straight day
The daily new infections in recent weeks appear to have a downward trend but still remain higher than during previous surges of the virus.
Nov 21, 2021, 11:28 AM IST
Europe hits highest weekly COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
Almost 27 thousand deaths were reported in the continent last week, more than half of all COVID-19 deaths globally.
Nov 14, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
Film festivals business regain after pandemic, Kalakari event to happen soon
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, an increasing number of film creators have chosen to broadcast movies on OTT platforms, gaining acceptance among consumers in the country.
Nov 09, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
Massive COVID-19 wave unlikely if large population already infected: AIIMS doctor
"When large populations get infected, massive waves of the virus are unlikely. Natural infections lead to natural immunity which leads to a decline in the number of cases. Vaccinations also reduce disease severity and deaths," he said.
Nov 06, 2021, 13:43 PM IST
China aims to surpass American global influence by 2049, says Pentagon report
According to the Pentagon`s report titled Military and Security Development Involving the People`s Republic of China, 2021, this strategy can be characterised as a determined pursuit of far-ranging efforts to expand China`s national power.
Nov 05, 2021, 06:54 AM IST
India underlines need to address implications of terrorist exploitation of cyber domain at UNSC
"New media, especially social media, is increasingly being used by various actors, including terrorists, for amplifying discriminatory ideas and promoting violent radicalization," said Mathur at UNSC.
Oct 29, 2021, 11:23 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to meet 7 Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers today
PM Modi is likely to emphasise on ways to vaccinate eligible people in India as quickly as possible and also help other countries in inoculating their population as part of the mantra "vaccine for all".
Oct 23, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
COVID-19 pandemic reduced life expectancy at birth in India by two years: Study
The study highlighted that the age-wise mortality disruptions caused by the pandemic impacted more men than women.
Oct 23, 2021, 10:30 AM IST
Melbourne eases COVID-19 restrictions, world's most locked-down city reopens
In Melbourne, people were seen cheering and clapping from their balconies, while cars honked horns continuously at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday when lockdown restrictions in place since early August ended.
Oct 22, 2021, 08:35 AM IST
Mumbai records zero COVID-19 death for first time since pandemic began
The metropolis had reported its first coronavirus positive case on March 11, 2020, and its first death six days later on March 17 that year.
Oct 17, 2021, 20:44 PM IST
India calls Global Hunger Index 2021 methodology unscientific, findings ‘shocking’
The Ministry of Women and Child Development said that the methodology used by FAO is “unscientific” and claimed that there was no methodology to measure undernourishment.
Oct 15, 2021, 20:20 PM IST
Is this new Guinness World Record? British Man visits 51 pubs in 9 hours without getting drunk- Watch
Matt Ellis, a British pub enthusiast, had to drink at least 125 ml at every pub/ nightclub to stand a chance to break the Guinness World Record.
Oct 15, 2021, 17:17 PM IST
Goa government allows schools to reopen for Classes 9 to 12 from October 18
“Schools may, if required, initially follow a hybrid mode of teaching, that is, online as well as offline classes,” the circular stated.
Oct 15, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Global Hunger Index 2021: India slips to 101st rank; behind Pak, Bangladesh and Nepal
"People have been severely hit by COVID-19 and by pandemic related restrictions in India, the country with highest child wasting rate worldwide," the report said.
Oct 14, 2021, 23:10 PM IST
CM Yogi Adityanath releases IIT Kanpur’s study on UP govt's handling of COVID-19
The study, prepared by a team of experts from IIT-Kanpur led by Manindra Agarwal, encompasses the Yogi Adityanath-led UP government’s handling of the second wave of c, lauding its strategies to check the spread of infection.
Oct 12, 2021, 18:29 PM IST
Brazil in talks with Pfizer to buy 150 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
As per a document sent by the Health Ministry to a Senate inquiry, Brazil is in talks with Pfizer buy up to 150 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oct 08, 2021, 07:04 AM IST
US cannot stop issuing visas during travel bans, federal judge rules
The ruling on Tuesday declares it unlawful for the State Department to use travel bans, which were issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by former presidents Donald Trump and his successor Joe Biden, as a reason to stop processing visas for travellers who are otherwise eligible.
Oct 07, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
