India

India records lowest COVID deaths, daily cases in four months [details]

India on Tuesday recorded 30,093 new Covid-19 cases and 374 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

Jul 20, 2021

India hopes to win the series by relying on their spin combo and youthful batsmen

India's limited-overs team, who thrashed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first ODI here on Sunday, will try to wrap up the three-match series in the second ODI. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is without several of its best players due to suspensions and injuries.

Jul 20, 2021

Howrah Bridge dazzles in Olympic colours; puts on spectacular show [details]

As part of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port initiative, The magnificent Howrah Bridge, which spans the Hooghly River, was bathed in Olympic colours.

Jul 20, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 190.8 mn; Russia, Vietnam, Myanmar new spots

The global Covid-19 caseload has topped 190.8 million, while the deaths reached 4.09 million. Russia, Vietnam and Myanmar are emerging as new spots of surge in fresh cases

Jul 20, 2021

SC orders to free activist detained for Facebook post

The Supreme Court ordered Erendro Leichombam, a Manipuri activist, to be released. Leichombam was charged with NSA for a Facebook post.

Jul 19, 2021

Russian chess coach alleges Indian company owes him fees; last payment in 2020 [details]

Evgeniy Solozhenkin, a Russian chess grandmaster, is hoping to get his dues from Indian company ThoughtRoots India Private Ltd for his tutoring services paid as soon as possible, as he claims his last payment was in 2020.

Jul 19, 2021

PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth, TT players begin Olympic training in Tokyo

PV Sindhu and compatriot B Sai Praneeth, India's reigning badminton champions, have arrived in Tokyo to undergo training. Sindhu will begin her campaign in Group J on July 25 against Israel's Ksenia Polikarpova.

Jul 19, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 190 million; Russia, Bangladesh, Cuba see new surge

Global Covid-19 caseload has topped 190 million, deaths have surged to more than 4.08 million and vaccinations stand at over 3.61 billion so far

Jul 19, 2021

T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in UAE to set rivals on fire

In the United Arab Emirates, India and Pakistan will meet once again. In October-November, the two teams will compete in the T20 World Cup.

Jul 17, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: India's champions arrive as opening date approaches

Indian Olympic champions are preparing and arriving in Tokyo for their forthcoming games.

Jul 17, 2021

No scientific evidence that the third wave hits children most: Experts

According to experts, there is no scientific proof that the impending third wave of coronavirus sickness will harm children, and disinformation also plays a role in vaccine apprehension.

Jul 17, 2021

India logs 38,079 new Covid cases and 560 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 38,079 new coronavirus infections, down from Friday's total of 39,079, and 560 deaths. The next 100-125 days, according to the Union Health Ministry, will be crucial in the fight against Covid-19.

Jul 17, 2021

All major Indian airports to give quick clearance for vaccines; huge steps towards preventing wastage [details]

The COVID Response Plan (CRP) has been implemented by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to ensure that COVID-19 vaccinations are approved rapidly at all major airports. CBIC will keep a close eye on vaccine logistics to ensure that they cross borders without a hitch.

Jul 16, 2021

Centre provided over 41 crore vaccine doses to states, UTs; stays true to its commitment to inoculate masses

The government has further added that 52,90,640 more doses are in the process of being supplied to states and union territories.

Jul 16, 2021

Governments across the globe demanding Twitter to remove content of reporters, news outlets

From July 1 to December 31, it received over 14,500 requests for information worldwide, with 30 percent of those requests resulting in the production of part or all of the requested information

Jul 15, 2021

BCCI confirms: India player tests positive in England, kept in isolation

A member of the Indian Test squad in England has been diagnosed with the Delta variant of Covid-19

Jul 15, 2021

ISRO successfully tested liquid fuel engine for the Gaganyaan rocket

ISRO has made another step forward in the development of Gaganyaan, its first human space mission, by successfully completing the third long-duration hot test of liquid fuel at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.

Jul 15, 2021

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 39 Cr

A total of 39,13,40,491 vaccine doses have been administered through 49,41,567 sessions, as per the provisional report, 34,97,058 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours

Jul 15, 2021

New Covid cases in India increase from 31K to 38K in 24 hrs

Following the height of the second wave, India reported 38,792 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a new high, according to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Jul 14, 2021

Import duties on raw materials for Covid test kits, Black Fungus medication waived

The import of particular APIs for the Black Fungus drug Amphotericin B and the raw materials used to manufacture Covid test kits has been exempted from basic Customs duty by the Centre.

Jul 14, 2021