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New COVID variant in Japan different from UK, Africa; over 90 people infected

Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobo Kato revealed that the new mutant variant of coronavirus known as E484K has been found in 91 cases in the Kanto area of eastern Japan.

Feb 20, 2021

South African variant of COVID could significantly reduce vaccine protection: Pfizer

A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine by two-thirds, and it is not clear if the shot will be effective against the mutation, the companies said on Wednesday.

Feb 18, 2021

Open letter to anonymous anti-India propagandist published by British news website

"History will judge this British media house which published such a vile piece of disinformation against India without any fact-checks. In this propaganda piece, the "anonymous" writer uses a selective disinformation campaign to defame India." A not-so-anonymous Indian writes this open letter.

Feb 17, 2021

Over 100 residents of Bengaluru apartment test COVID positive after attending party [details]

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Commissioner N. Manjunatha Prasad told reporters that 103 people out of 1,052 residents of an apartment complex in Bengaluru's Bommanahalli tested positive.

Feb 17, 2021

This coronavirus vaccine not only protects people but slows down the spread of COVID

One dose of Covid-19 vaccine develops enough antibodies among those previously infected: Study

The response among those previously infected was so effective that it opens the debate as to whether one dose of vaccine is sufficient for them

Feb 16, 2021

DK Shivakumar's daughter weds SM Krishna's grandson in Bengaluru | Details

Coinciding with Valentine's Day, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar's eldest daughter Aishwarya on Sunday married BJP's veteran member S.M. Krishna's grandson Amartya Hegde at a private hotel in this tech city.

Feb 15, 2021

What is Arjun Main Battle Tank; All you need to know

In comparison to its earlier variant, Arjun Mk-1A has undergone 71 improvements, of which 14 were the major upgrades directly requested by the Indian Army

Feb 14, 2021

Jacinda Ardern gives major PM goals; NZ shows glimpse of COVID-free world [Watch]

What the world is craving is a normal reality for most of Kiwis; packed stadiums, functional colleges, church gatherings

Feb 13, 2021

Coronavirus in Karnataka: Recoveries outnumber new COVID cases

In Bengaluru, 194 fresh cases were registered on Thursday, taking its Covid tally to 4,01,517, including 3,926 active cases.

Feb 13, 2021

Bristol variant of COVID-19 could infect even vaccinated people [details]

The latest statistics suggest that the novel coronavirus has infected more than 100 million people worldwide and the news of yet another variant sparks fear.

Feb 12, 2021

Karnataka Coronavirus update: New Covid cases at 430 remained higher than recoveries

For the second consecutive day, new Covid cases at 430 remained higher than 340 recoveries in Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Feb 12, 2021

China bans BBC broadcast on pretext of "falsified reporting" [details]

In a shocking development, China has banned BBC across the country on Thursday. The decision was allegedly based on its understanding of BBC's coverage on certain issues including Xinjiang and China's handling of COVID-19.

Feb 11, 2021

WHO acquits Chinese bats, frames cats for COVID-19

The much-anticipated investigation led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Wuhan on the origin of COVID-19 has drawn suspicious conclusion. Now, scientists say the most likely transferred to humans from a cat and not bat.

Feb 10, 2021

Dangerous trend in China sends kids flying after dropping firecrackers into manholes [watch]

Viral videos show a shocking trend in China, wherein young kids drop a live cracker into manhole and then wait for it to explode, sending them flying into the air.