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Gujarat refutes reports on more Covid deaths; Actual figures remain elusive

Gujarat state government refuted media claims on actual figures of Covid deaths in the state

May 15, 2021

Scientists spot genes behind severe Covid-19 risk

Scientists have decoded genes that put certain people at high chances of contracting the virus and developing severe Covid-19.

May 15, 2021

Biden signs executive order to prevent cyber-attacks in US

US President Joe Biden signs executive order to prevent cyber-attacks in the country that threaten the public sector, the private sector, and the American people's security and privacy

May 13, 2021

UN forecast: India's economy to grow 7.5% in 2021, but warns situation 'fragile' due to Covid second wave

For recovery, access to Covid-19 vaccine is critical but in India "access to vaccines is unequal and insufficient to meet the massive demand," said the UN report

May 12, 2021

Vivo X60 Pro review: Camera leads, rest follows

Here's a look at Vivo X60 Pro, which is a camera-centric premium smartphone, and how it fairs in the market amidst targeted competition.

May 11, 2021

Tech glitches force SC to adjourn Covid-19 hearing to May 13

Due to a technical glitch during the virtual proceeding, the SC adjourned the Covid 19 hearing on Monday. The covid vaccination policy case will now be heard on Thursday.

May 10, 2021

Mental toll of COVID's second wave in India; are we doing enough [experts speak]

While we adapt to the gruesome second wave of COVID-19, its many physical effects on our health; it is crucial to turn inward, be mindful and start minding our mental business. IBTimes finds out if people are doing enough to keep safe, keep sane.

May 9, 2021

Tricking cancer cells into consuming drugs that kill them; researchers make breakthrough discovery

A new study led by researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has demonstrated a potential treatment strategy that involves fooling cancer cells into absorbing drugs that are toxic to them.

May 7, 2021

Germany against waiving patent protections on COVID jabs; holds back support at WTO

Germany does not want world to heal; says no to waiving patent protections on COVID jabs

Shortly after US has agreed to temporarily lift intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, German Chancellor Angela Merkel weighed in against the proposal.

May 6, 2021

Forget B1.617 coronavirus variant, AP strain of Covid is 15 times virulent and deadly

The presence of double and triple mutant variants of coronavirus in India is crunching the healthcare infrastructure of the nation

May 4, 2021

Deadly Meningitis-Causing Bacteria Can Escape Death, Here's How [Study]

The study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, found that two deadly meningitis-causing bacteria can mount countermeasures to protect themselves from increasing temperatures of the body and escape from the immune system

May 1, 2021

Amid shortage, 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology to help meet demand; how it works [details]

CSIR-CMERI has developed 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology which has been transferred virtually to Apollo Computing Laboratories, Kushaiguda, Hyderabad to meet the oxygen demand and minimize the supply chain problem.

Apr 22, 2021

Oppo F19 Pro review: Good looking phone on budget; should you buy it

Oppo F19 Pro has got the looks it needs but lacks the power needed to overthrow competition. Here's the full review of the phone.

Apr 21, 2021

Next 2 decades to be volatile with no single superpower, says US intelligence report

No single state is likely to be positioned to dominate across all regions or domains, and a broader range of actors will compete to advance their ideologies, goals and interests, said the US intelligence report