COVID-19
- World
COVID-19: New sub-variant of Omicron detected in South Africa
Johannesburg: The National Health Department of South Africa has confirmed the detection of a new sub-variant of Covid-19 Omicron called BA.2.75 but said that the new sub-variant has not had any impact…
- Telangana
114 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana on Thursday recorded 114 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 8,36,411 so far. Hyderabad district reported the highest number of cases with 48. A Health Department bulletin said 130…
- Middle East
Israelis to be administered variant-tailored COVID-19 vaccine: Report
Jerusalem: Israel will start vaccinating its population with new variant-tailored second-generation coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer, which is better suited to fight against new COVID-19 strains, by the end of this month, according…
- Business
GDP growth, relative to pre-Covid levels, to double to 8.0% in Q2 FY2023: ICRA
Mumbai: The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow double to 8 per cent in Q2FY23, from 3.8 per cent in Q1FY23, according to the ICRA estimates. “We project the GDP…
- World
WHO warns of future waves of Covid-19 infection
Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that future coronavirus waves are expected and that governments across the world need to remain vigilant and ready to respond to any threat that…
- India
Create clear framework of vaccine liability for manufacturer: Parl panel tells Health Ministry
New Delhi: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health has recommended the Health Ministry create a clear framework of vaccine liability for the manufacturer in case of Adverse Effect Following Immunisation (AEFI). “The…
- Telangana
Telangana logs 129 new COVID-19 cases
Hyderabad: Telangana on Tuesday recorded 129 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 8, 36,181. Hyderabad district saw the highest number of cases with 50. A COVID-19 bulletin said 141 people recuperated…
- Hyderabad
Telangana logs 111 new COVID-19 cases
Hyderabad: Telangana on Monday recorded 111 new COVID-19 cases, taking the overall caseload to 8, 36,052. Hyderabad district saw the highest number of cases with 52. A bulletin said 129 people recuperated…
- Telangana
Telangana: TRS MLC Kavitha tests positive for COVID-19
Telangana Rashtra Samithi leader and Nizamabad MLC K Kavitha has tested positive for COVID-19, a tweet from the leader said here on Monday. “After developing flu like symptoms, I got my self…
- World
COVID-19 protection framework retired – NZ moves forward with certainty
The COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, will be removed from 11.59 pm tonight, Monday 12 September, so all New Zealanders can continue to move forward with certainty,…
- Middle East
UAE: Laws approved for public-private ties, 1st electric cargo plane
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday announced a new law enhancing partnership between government and private sectors. This announcement came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin…
- World
India issues advisory for students planning to study in China
Beijing: India has issued a detailed advisory related to studying at Chinese medical schools as thousands of enrolled students continue to remain stuck at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 23,000…
- Food
Study finds ultra-processed gateway foods might lead to unhealthy adolescent eating
Washington: According to the research on adolescent eating habits, certain ultra-processed foods, such as sweets, premade pastries, and frozen desserts, may operate as a “gateway” meal, leading to a higher intake of…
- World
Canada approves Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids under 5
Ottawa: Health Canada has approved Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to immunise children under the age of five. The federal health department updated information of the approved vaccines on its website saying that available…
- Sports
Virat Kohli is more skilful than me: Sourav Ganguly
New Delhi: Back in form with a blazing century at the Asia Cup, Virat Kohli has earned praise from BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who said the star Indian batter is “more skilful”…