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Children With COVID-19 Carry High Viral Loads; Can Harbor Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Virus Similar to Hospitalized Adults [Study]

A new multi-institutional study has stated that there is no correlation between the severity of disease and viral load in pediatric cases of COVID-19.

Oct 16, 2021

London, Sept. 9, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2020 shows a general view of the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain. Crucial talks aimed at finding a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the European Union (EU) opened Tuesday in Londo

UK not to replace 1000-yr-old Parliament House, to spend $16 billion for its repairs

A Parliament House to replace the current one, despite its flaws, never was a preferred option for the British government, despite its historical precedent.

Oct 15, 2021

India's September wholesale price inflation eases to 10.66% but remains at double digit level

In the gasoline and electricity category, which accounts for 13.15 per cent of total spending, inflation increased to 24.81 per cent in August 2021 from 26.09 per cent in August 2021.

Oct 15, 2021

BSF's jurisdiction increases in Punjab, West Bengal; Channi slams central govt's decision [details]

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has opposed this decision of the central government and said that it is an attack on the federal structure of India.

Oct 14, 2021

Taiwan building fire: 46 dead, 14 injured; blockades in lower floors made rescue efforts difficult [details]

The officials said that it took firefighters more than four hours to just extinguish the blaze and warned that several people may have been trapped, especially in the residential blocks of the building.

Oct 14, 2021

From Lakhimpur violence to civilian killings in J&K; Oppn's selective outrage reeks of non-commitment

The selective outrage and hesitancy to counter and corner the government at every opportunity reeks of inconsistency and noncommitment, writes Mohammed Amaan Asim, a student of Ashoka University.

Oct 13, 2021

Now that Covid subsided, it's time to "Love Your Eyes", more than ever

In todays stressful life, we fail to prioritise our eye health. Our eyesight is affected due to various reasons such as constant exposure to digital screens, work pressure and unhealthy eating habits.

Oct 13, 2021

Bored with studies: 7 students of class X in Bengaluru disappear; 3 of them promise to return with name, money

Seven students, including a college girl went missing in Bengaluru, in two separate incidents spread over two days, police sources said on Monday. According to the letters recovered from their houses, the police said the teenagers left home as they were not interested in studies.

Oct 11, 2021

COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders Led to Increase In Child Abuse; Non-accidental Injuries Among Children Spikes [Details]

According to a new study, stay-at-home orders (SHO) and pandemic stress led to an increase in non-accidental child injuries, the outcome of child abuse.

Oct 10, 2021

New Material Developed to Counter Biological, Chemical Threats; Neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 Virus and Mustard Gas [Study]

In a new international study, researchers have described a versatile composite fabric that can neutralize both biological and chemical threats.

Oct 9, 2021

UK records fresh 36,060 Covid cases, Global caseload tops 237.2 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 237.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.84 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.42 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Oct 9, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 236.7 mn; UK, Canada, Iran report hike

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 236.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.83 million, with UK and Canada reporting jump in figures

Oct 8, 2021

Aryan Khan cries on meeting dad Shah Rukh Khan in NCB office; Gauri Khan gets burgers for him

Gauri Khan brings burgers for son at NCB custody, Aryan Khan cries on meeting Shah Rukh Khan

Oct 7, 2021

US Man Spreads Hoax About Paying COVID-19 Patient to Lick Items at Stores; Lands in Jail [Details]

Christopher Charles Perez, 40, from San Antonio, Texas was sentenced to 15 months in prison for perpetrating a COVID-19 related hoax in April 2020.

Oct 5, 2021

Pramila Jayapal emerges powerful in Congress; Seen as power behind Joe Biden team's leftward leaning

Pramila Jayapal, the Indian-American leader of the progressive faction of the Democratic Party, has emerged as a powerful force in US politics pushing President Joe Biden leftward after holding his signature multi-trillion-dollar programmes hostage.