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7 most controversial scences from Bollywood movies that caused a massive uproar

Bollywood movies are always in the public eye, and therefore, many scenes from movies sometimes hurt the public sentiment, which could lead to big controversies. Read on to know more.

Jun 7, 2020

Indian American doctors at the centre of Lancet-Hydroxychloroquine scandal

In a shocking example of research misconduct, the reputed medical journal Lancet had to retract a study that incorrectly claimed that hydroxychloroquine increases the risks of deaths in patients who take the drug for the treatment of Covid-19.

Jun 7, 2020

Gilead's Remdesivir authorised for emergency use only

COVID-19 drug Remdesivir's price in India is a concern; Pharma cos free to set price

Gilead Sciences' signs non-exclusive license pact with four Indian drug majors to set their own price for Covid-19 drug Remdesivir. Following this move, many pharma distributors have been selling the experimental drug at Rs 7000 per vial. This will result in escalated treatment cost, to procure vials approximating to Rs 35,000 to Rs 42,000 for five doses.

Jun 5, 2020

Lancet article that found hydroxychloroquine increased risks of death in coronavirus patients retracted

The anti-malarial drug has been controversial in part due to support from Trump, as well as implications of the study published in British medical journal the Lancet last month.

Jun 5, 2020

Plasma therapy safe, effective in severe coronavirus cases, study shows

Researchers from the Houston Methodist Hospital in the US did clinical trials to transfuse plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients into critically ill patients.

Jun 4, 2020

Fake vehicle RCs, insurance policies: Bengaluru Police uncover scam, arrest two

Bengaluru City Police team led by PI Hazresh busted fake insurance and RC card scam, arresting two of the accused.

Jun 3, 2020

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against Covid-19 faces new questions

British medical journal the Lancet said it had concerns about data behind an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, a conclusion that undercut scientific interest in the medicine championed by US President Donald Trump.

Jun 3, 2020

Pulwama encounter: Two Jaish terrorists killed in gun battle with security forces in Kashmir

Two Jaish e Mohammad terrorists were killed in an encounter at Awantipore Tral in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday, June 2. Army said announcements were made for the terrorists to surrender.

Jun 2, 2020

What you need to know about coronavirus right now

World Health Organization experts and a range of other scientists refuted the claims of Professor Alberto Zangrillo that the new coronavirus was losing its potency. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.

Jun 2, 2020

Three drug peddlers booked under Public Safety Act in Srinagar, J&K

District Police Srinagar has booked three notorious Drug Peddlers namely under Public Safety Act (under NDPS Law).

Jun 1, 2020

Narco-terror module busted in J&K, 6 JeM associates held

Narco-terror module busted in J&K's Budgam, 6 JeM associates held

Security forces and police have busted a narco-terror module in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and arrested six associates of banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), an official said on Monday, June 1.

Jun 1, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine could be ready by October, Pfizer CEO claims as clinical trials underway

Pfizer is conducting clinical trials in the US and Europe for the BNT162 vaccine programme to prevent Covid-19 in collaboration with German mRNA company BioNTech.

May 30, 2020

Effective ways to stay healthy, safe during pregnancy in current times

If you need to step out for work or a checkup, remember to maintain social distancing and wear a mask and carry a sanitizer, as this can help reduce the risk of exposure to germs and bacteria.

May 29, 2020

Exclusive Interview with Bhaskar Rao, IPS

Bengaluru Police Commissioner on COVID-19 crisis, migrants, controversies [Exclusive Interview]

In a freewheeling conversation with Danish Manzoor, the Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS decodes the Coronavirus lockdown enforcement among other vital topics.

May 28, 2020

Shyam K Naidu arrested after Arjun Reddy artiste filed a fraud case against him

Cinematographer Shyam K Naidu has reportedly been arrested by the SR Nagar police after character artiste Sai Sudha Reddy of Arjun Reddy filed a cheating case against him.