Search Results for: Covid-19

Number of Chandipura virus cases rises to four in Rajasthan, 74 tested for infection

Chandipura virus cases rise in Rajasthan, 74 tested for infection, 4 positive

The deadly Chandipura virus is spreading across Rajasthan as the number of people infected by it has increased to four, while 74 people are suspected to be infected by it.

Aug 17, 2024

Eating fish laced with carcinogen formalin can damage your kidneys

Fear grips fish eaters as formalin causes kidney damage

The seafood-consuming community is disturbed from a recent revelation about the potential health risks associated with the consumption of fish preserved with formalin. This carcinogenic chemical, commonly used to keep seafood fresh, has been identified as a significant threat to human health, particularly to the kidneys.

Aug 14, 2024

Amid unrest, India-B'desh traders join 'Border Haat' in Tripura

Despite unrest in Bangladesh, traders of Tripura and the neighbouring country on Tuesday took part in the 'Border Haat' in Srinagar (south Tripura)-Purba Madhugram (Bangladesh) and the weekly markets functioned normally.

Aug 13, 2024

India's Manufacturing Sector Attracts $165bn FDI

Monday's sharp correction makes markets move uncertain

The correction which had set in on Friday of the previous week (2nd August) continued and we saw a sharp sell-off on Monday. Probably this was a fall which post-covid market participants had never seen before. One must ignore of course the fall witnessed on June 4 when results were declared for the general elections which were lower than what the exit polls had said. This saw a sharp reaction from the markets in India and also globally.

Aug 11, 2024

Here's how SARS-CoV-2 virus is worsening kidney injuries post-Covid

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, is worsening kidney injuries with protein depositions, according to a study.

Aug 11, 2024

Leading the Charge: How Arnabh Bhaumik is Shaping the Future of Retail Analytics

Arnabh Bhaumik says The future of retail lies in the data we can harness and the insights we can derive. It's about transforming how we understand and meet customer needs

Aug 10, 2024

Vicram Sharma: Modernizing a Century-Old Ayurvedic Legacy

Vicram sees Ayurveda as India's unique gift to the world. "It is an inheritance that belongs to all of us, and it is Baidyanath's privilege that we are co-custodians of this priceless legacy.

Aug 10, 2024

ECI publishes final order on Assam delimitation; SC, ST reserved seats increased

Two Maha seats among 12 RS vacancies to go to polls on Sep 3

The Election Commission of India has announced bye-elections to fill up 12 Rajya Sabha seats from 9 states – including two from Maharashtra – on September 3, here on Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024

B'desh will turn into another Pak if BNP-Jamaat attain power, says Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb

Bangladesh's Political Upheaval: Hasina Seeks Asylum in UK Amid Protests

The Bangladesh Army has formed an interim government, and the UN has called for calm.

Aug 6, 2024

Sensex, Nifty end flat as markets turn to consolidation phase

Sensex trades high, 1,507 shares in green, 480 in red; NTPC, Asian Paints lead

On NSE, 1,507 shares remained in the green and 480 shares remained in the red

Jul 31, 2024

K'taka CM: How many plots did ex-PM Gowda's family get from MUDA?

How many plots did ex-PM Gowda's family get from MUDA, asks K'taka CM

Reacting to the charges in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday questioned how many plots had former PM HD Deve Gowda's family got from MUDA?

Jul 29, 2024

Biden tells Americans he quit race to 'unify his party'

Biden explains why he quit US Presidential race halfway; Says 'to unify his party'

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Americans in an Oval Office address that he ended his re-election campaign to "unify my party" with the larger goal of protecting American democracy and that goal is larger than "personal ambition".

Jul 25, 2024

Contest with Trump battle of two contrasting visions: Kamala Harris, kicking off her election campaign

Harris also framed the contest as one between two visions. One vision, hers, "focussed on the future" and the second, Trump's, "focused on the past".

Jul 23, 2024

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

The Centre on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha. The survey presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and prepared by the Economic Division under the Ministry of Finance provides a detailed analysis of the economic performance for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

India's inflation rate 5.6% higher than most other nations: Bank of Baroda

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Timely policy interventions by the government and the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) price stability measures helped retail inflation stand at 5.4 per cent -- the lowest since the pandemic