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Kannada Actor Duniya Vijay's Mother Passes Away

Kannada actor Duniya Vijay's mother Narayanamma passed away on Thursday at his residence in Bengaluru. She was 80.

Jul 8, 2021

BHU, BSIP scientists find Ganga river devoid of Covid virus

The Ganga river has been confirmed to be free of the pandemic-causing coronavirus after a two-month investigation by medical and genetic experts from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow.

Jul 8, 2021

Arthritis medicines found to reduce death risk in Covid patients; WHO recommends them now

According to a study, the arthritis medications tocilizumab and sarilumab can minimise the risk of death and the need for mechanical ventilation in Covid-19 patients. This has been recommended by the World Health Organization.

Jul 8, 2021

Global Covid deaths cross 40 lakhs

The global Covid-19 death toll has surpassed the 4 million mark, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Jul 8, 2021

Mansukh Mandaviya new Health Minister after Harsh Vardhan's exit

Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge as new Health Minister; Viashnaw as IT minister amid Twitter row

Senior BJP leader Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday took charge of the key Health and Family Welfare Ministry amid the ongoing Covid pandemic, while Viashnaw takes charge of IT ministry amid the row with Twitter on new IT rules.

Jul 8, 2021

India reports 45,892 new Covid cases in 24 hours; Global caseload tops 4mn mark

India recorded 45,892 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours and 817 deaths, while the global caseload tops 4-million mark.

Jul 8, 2021

'Lifting Covid curbs in UK may spike cases to 100,000 a day'; Health Secy warns [details]

Easing Covid restrictions in the UK can lead to a surge in infections upto 100,000 a day, warned Health Secretary Sajid Javid, media reports said.

Jul 8, 2021

Karnataka waives property tax worth Rs.9 Cr on all single-screen theatres

Due to lockdown and no audience to visit the theatres during the Covid time, many theatres are on the verge of shutting down

Jul 8, 2021

Haiti President Jovenel Moise killed in attack; World leaders condemn

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, calling it a "heinous act."

Jul 8, 2021

Who is Mansukh Mandaviya; new Health Minister of India fills Harsh Vardhan's position [details]

The Health Ministry was held by Harsh Vardhan, who is one of top ministers to be dropped in the reshuffle. The Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry was held by D.V. Sadananda Gowda who is also out.

Jul 7, 2021

COVID-19 can infect and replicate in cells of galivary Glands; serve as reservoirs for COVID [details]

According to the study by researchers from the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP), the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus virus can infect and replicate in the cells of the salivary glands.

Jul 7, 2021

Japan declares state of emergency to curb COVID spread; what happens to Olympics now [details]

Days ahead of the much-anticipated Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese government has declared state of emergency in a bid to contain spread of COVID-19.

Jul 7, 2021

Olympics: 2 workers in Tokyo Athletes' Village test Covid positive(Photo: TOKYO 2020)

Olympics: 2 workers in Tokyo Athletes' Village test Covid positive, 16 days to go for opening

Two staff workers at the Athletes' Village of the Tokyo Olympic Games have tested positive for COVID-19 virus, just 16 days before the opening ceremony of the mega event on July 23, a media report said.

Jul 7, 2021

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan among heavyweight ministers to resign ahead of reshuffle [see list]

The resignation by Dr Harsh Vardhan follows criticism for the ensuing situation as the Health Ministry is seen as the nodal ministry for management of the Covid situation and vaccine administration.

Jul 7, 2021

Olympics: Gopichand opts out of 9-member badminton contingent for Tokyo; All eyes on PV Sindhu

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand will not be on the court-side when PV Sindhu starts the campaign for her second Olympic medal at Tokyo later this month.

Jul 7, 2021

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Search Results for: COVID-19

Kannada Actor Duniya Vijay's Mother Passes Away

BHU, BSIP scientists find Ganga river devoid of Covid virus

Arthritis medicines found to reduce death risk in Covid patients; WHO recommends them now

Global Covid deaths cross 40 lakhs

Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge as new Health Minister; Viashnaw as IT minister amid Twitter row

India reports 45,892 new Covid cases in 24 hours; Global caseload tops 4mn mark

'Lifting Covid curbs in UK may spike cases to 100,000 a day'; Health Secy warns [details]

Karnataka waives property tax worth Rs.9 Cr on all single-screen theatres

Haiti President Jovenel Moise killed in attack; World leaders condemn

Who is Mansukh Mandaviya; new Health Minister of India fills Harsh Vardhan's position [details]

COVID-19 can infect and replicate in cells of galivary Glands; serve as reservoirs for COVID [details]

Japan declares state of emergency to curb COVID spread; what happens to Olympics now [details]

Olympics: 2 workers in Tokyo Athletes' Village test Covid positive, 16 days to go for opening

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan among heavyweight ministers to resign ahead of reshuffle [see list]

Olympics: Gopichand opts out of 9-member badminton contingent for Tokyo; All eyes on PV Sindhu

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]