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Lata Mangeshkar's last rites LIVE updates: Nightingale of India cremated with full state honours at Shivaji Park

The legendary Lata Mangeshkar died at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday morning, breaking a million hearts. Her last rites were performed at Shivaji Park with full state honours.

Feb 06, 2022, 09:50 AM IST

MNS chief Raj Thackeray rushes to meet 'critical' Lata Mangeshkar at hospital

Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital after testing COVID positive earlier in January this year. 

Feb 05, 2022, 13:44 PM IST

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 will quietly replace it: Australian scientists

The subvariant BA.2 is one of at least three sub-lineages of Omicron. The virus is found in about 2 percent of local samples and has started to gain a serious foothold in England, India and Denmark.

Jan 31, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Current anti-COVID pills work well against Omicron, antibody drugs less effective: Study

If the ability of the antiviral pills to combat Omicron is confirmed in human patients, it would be welcome news.

Jan 31, 2022, 10:10 AM IST

Kajol tests COVID positive, misses daughter Nysa Devgan’s ‘sweetest smile’, Priyanka Chopra reacts

Kajol is the latest celebrity to be infected by COVID-19.

Jan 30, 2022, 10:14 AM IST

Budget 2022: What Is The Education Sector Expecting From FM Nirmala Sitharaman?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Education sector professionals are also expecting some boost ahead of this year's budget. Here is what the industry professionals are expecting from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year.

Jan 29, 2022, 17:42 PM IST

Covid Warriors: What Are Doctors Expecting From FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ahead Of This Budget?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Healthcare industry, which has experienced the pandemic very closely than any of us, is also seeking a boost ahead of this Union Budget. Here is what the industry professionals are expecting from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year.

Jan 29, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

Is NeoCov the deadliest strain of coronavirus? All about the variant, and why it's in news

In its current form, NeoCov - a type of coronavirus - does not infect humans but further mutations may make it potentially harmful, researchers have noted

Jan 28, 2022, 19:40 PM IST

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 gradually increasing in India: Centre

 Omicron sub-variant BA.2 is more prevalent in comparison to the BA.1 variant in India now, adding that the BA.3 sub-variant has not been detected in India yet, said Sujeet Kumar Singh, Director, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Jan 27, 2022, 19:24 PM IST

Lata Mangeshkar given trial of extubation, remains under observation in ICU

Lata Mangeshkar's health update was shared by her family on her Twitter handle. 

Jan 27, 2022, 16:03 PM IST

Future Covid variants to be more contagious, warns WHO

According to Dr Mike Ryan, WHO's director of emergency programmes, the virus will continue to evolve before it settles into a pattern. 

Jan 27, 2022, 13:55 PM IST

Travelling to India from abroad? Here are the latest guidelines for international arrivals

Every passenger will have to go through a thermal screening, and those from "at-risk" countries will have to take a Covid test upon arrival.

Jan 27, 2022, 12:01 PM IST

Gut microbiome may be linked to long Covid risk

Fatigue, muscle weakness, and insomnia are the most commonly reported long Covid symptoms.

Jan 27, 2022, 10:36 AM IST

Lata Mangeshkar in ICU, Mahamrityunjay jaap performed in Ayodhya for her recovery!

Lata Mangeshkar tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai on January 8.

Jan 26, 2022, 14:25 PM IST

Harbhajan Singh, Geeta Basra test COVID positive: 'The Virus Finally Caught Us'

Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh are under home quarantine.

Jan 23, 2022, 09:44 AM IST

PSL 2022 hit by Covid as players, staff members test positive ahead of January 27 opener

The PSL organisers have so far conducted more than 250 tests since January 20 since the players and support staff of the six franchises started checking into their hotels, after returning negative results in the pre-arrival tests.
 

Jan 22, 2022, 14:18 PM IST

Lata Mangeshkar's health shows slight improvement, remains in ICU: Doctor

Lata Mangeshkar started her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and has over 30,000 songs to her credit in several Indian languages. 

Jan 22, 2022, 13:14 PM IST

Are you in the grip of Omicron? These two symptoms are MOST reported by patients

According to experts, about 20 symptoms of Omicron have been reported.

Jan 20, 2022, 15:13 PM IST

No evidence of transmitting COVID-19 virus through breastfeeding: Study

Women who are infected with COVID-19 and are breastfeeding their baby have no risk of transmitting the virus through their breastmilk.

Jan 20, 2022, 12:53 PM IST

Shaheer Sheikh’s father on ventilator due to COVID infection, Hina Khan sends him prayers

Hina Khan and other TV celebs send prayers for Shaheer Sheikh's father.

Jan 19, 2022, 14:52 PM IST