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Global Covid caseload tops 456.9 mn with US and India continue to be the worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 456.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.04 million and vaccinations to over 10.68 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 14, 2022

PM Modi wishes Obama quick recovery from Covid.(photo:Modi/Twitter)

Prime minister Narendra Modi wishes Barack Obama quick recovery from Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished former US President Barack Obama a quick recovery from Covid-19.

Mar 14, 2022

Researchers re-engineer red blood cells to trigger immune system against Covid, its variants and new viruses

Researchers have teamed up to modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which can safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2, creating a promising new vehicle for vaccine delivery.

Mar 12, 2022

A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York

Global Covid caseload tops 455 mn, USA and India continue to be the worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 455 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.03 million and vaccinations to over 10.66 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 12, 2022

Even mild Covid can shrink brain regions related to smell: Study

Brain-related abnormalities have been observed in cases of severe Covid-19, but a new study suggests that even a mild infection can result in tissue damage and greater shrinkage in brain areas related to smell.

Mar 8, 2022

Neem tree-based drugs may help treat and reduce the spread of Coronavirus and its variants: Study

Extract from the bark of the neem tree, indigenous to India, may help treat and reduce the spread of coronavirus, a team of international researchers found.

Mar 1, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 435.1 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 435.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.94 million and vaccinations to over 10.48 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 28, 2022

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Supreme Court to take up case on physical Board exams for Class 10, 12 CBSE & other boards

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Wednesday seeking urgent listing of a petition demanding cancellation of physical exams for Class 10 and 12 scheduled to be conducted by all state boards.

Feb 22, 2022

Russia confirms 170,699 new Covid-19 cases; Global caseload tops 424.1 mn

Global Covid caseload tops 424.1 million and Russia alone has confirmed 170,699 new Covid-19 cases, taking the nationwide tally to 15,370,419

Feb 21, 2022

Ramdas Athawale spell-checks Shashi Tharoor's tweet

"Go Corona Go" fame Ramdas Athawale schools Shashi Tharoor on "Bydget" jibe; see how

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale had an unexpected exchange of words on Twitter, which left netizens both amused and startled.

Feb 11, 2022

Oscars 2022 ceremony won't require attendees to provide proof of Covid vaccination

This year's Oscars ceremony will not require in-person attendees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid.

Feb 10, 2022

A health worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at Laxmi Nagar in New Delhi on Sunday, January 16, 2022. (Photo: Qamar Sibtain/IANS)

Covid vaccination update: Over 1 crore teenagers in 15-18 year group given two doses so far

Over one crore teenagers in 15-18 year age group have been fully vaccinated with both doses of vaccines in India.

Feb 9, 2022

Modi slams Oppn; lists govt's achievements in Parliament [details]

Slamming the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, during his almost two-hour speech in the Parliament, came up with a list of achievements "the government can be proud of".

Feb 8, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 392.9 mn; vaccinations surpass 10bn [details]

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 392.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.73 million and vaccinations to over 10.04 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 6, 2022

Aishwaryaa tests Covid positive, shares emotional post: "What more you have in store for me"

Weeks after divorce announcement from Dhanush, Aishwaryaa tests positive for coronavirus.

Feb 2, 2022

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