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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 231.1 mn; Iran reports 15K, India 29K new cases

The United States remains the most severely affected country, with an increasing number of cases and deaths worldwide.

Sep 25, 2021

India logs slight surge in Covid cases at 31,923, Kerala reports highest number

The state of Kerala witnessed another rise in the number of covid cases on Wednesday.

Sep 23, 2021

SARS-COV-2 can be entirely eradicated with this intelligent fiber mask

According to the researchers, these masks also protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria and other viruses.

Sep 22, 2021

India to resume exports of Covid vaccine doses under Vaccine Maitri; WHO chief extends appreciation

Stalled in April amid Covid Second Wave and criticism back home, India said it is ready to resume Vaccine Maitri and export Covid vaccine doses to world countries in October

Sep 22, 2021

CSE demands front-of-pack labelling to junk food

The packaged Junk food industry has been delaying the proposal

Sep 21, 2021

US Covid deaths exceed 1918 flu pandemic toll of 675,000; Expected to rise further

With 675,446 Americans already killed by the Covid pandemic, the total number of fatalities is expected to rise further.

Sep 21, 2021

Srinagar emerges as COVID hotspot; worried authorities warn lockdown again [details]

Srinagar has emerged as a hotspot of the deadly virus as the district recorded over 50 percent of total positive cases across UT during last week.

Sep 20, 2021

Ladakh swings into action as 56 students of "3 Idiots" fame Rancho's school tested positive [details]

New containment zones identified as Leh records an unprecedented increase in COVID cases

Sep 18, 2021

Covid origin enigma: China still under scanner

Origin of Covid: US top scientist's revelation erodes Beijing narrative; Says he knew 15 days before WHO was informed

Ian Lipkin, a professor at Columbia University honoured by China for work on the first Sars epidemic earlier, says that he learned of "the new outbreak" on December 15, 2019 even before the WHO was informed.

Sep 6, 2021

India reports 45,352 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs, global caseload tops 218.9 mn

At 45,352, India reported marginal decline in daily Covid cases while the global caseload has topped 218.9 million and the deaths have surged to more than 4.55 million.

Sep 3, 2021

Come Sep, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow.

Come September, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow with special lingo

Having earned laurels in past for its occasional dashes of humour, oft pithy, during the Covid pandemic, the Mumbai Police is at it again -- this time with a special 'lingo' for the Mumbaikars, here on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

Schools for 6-8 class students in Kargil to resume from Sept 1; healing COVID situation boosts confidence

All educational institutions, including colleges and coaching centres were closed on April 18 in Ladakh after a surge in COVID cases in the UT.

Aug 30, 2021

Common pesticide may contribute to global obesity epidemic [here's how]

A commonly-used pesticide could be partially responsible for the global obesity epidemic, finds a study.

Aug 29, 2021

Yes, children gained excess weight during Covid pandemic, says new Study

A new study found that there was an increase in body weight and the prevalence of obesity, particularly for children 5 to 11 years old, during the Covid pandemic

Aug 28, 2021

Technician safely returns from Afghanistan, shares horrific experience [details]

After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Melvin, a resident of Ullal in Karnataka's Mangaluru and working as a technician at a hospital in Kabul, has safely returned to his homeland amid all the chaos there.

Aug 19, 2021

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