COVID-19
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh extends night curfew by 2 weeks
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the night curfew for two more weeks, with effect from Tuesday. As per the fresh orders issued on Tuesday, the government has taken the decision after…
- India
4,901 fresh COVID-19 cases, 26 more deaths in UP
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s COVID-19 tally increased to 20,24,200 on Tuesday with 4,901 fresh cases, while the death toll climbed to 23,233 as 26 more people succumbed to the viral disease. Of the…
- India
Biotechnology dept receives Rs 2,581 cr to develop nasal Covid vaccine
New Delhi: The Ministry of Science and Technology, which has been conducting trials on DNA vaccine till now for the nasal Covid vaccine, has been allotted Rs 6,000 crore, of which the…
- Telangana
Telangana clocks 2,850 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
Hyderabad: Telangana on Tuesday reported 2,850 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the statewide tally to 7,66,761 while the death toll rose to 4,091 with two more fatalities. Recoveries outnumbered the fresh cases for…
- India
PM Modi speaks with Bahraini Crown Prince, reviews bilateral ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with his Bahraini counterpart Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and reviewed bilateral ties, while noting that the relationship has seen continued progress…
- Andhra Pradesh
Covid-19: AP logs 6,213 fresh infections
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh witnessed a marked drop in Covid-19 cases as 35,035 sample tests yielded 6,213 fresh infections in the 24 hours ending 9 am on Tuesday. The daily positivity rate dipped…
- Pakistan
Pakistan reports 5,327 new COVID cases, 32 more deaths
Islamabad: Pakistan reported 5,327 new COVID-19 cases and 32 more deaths on Monday, said the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). The active cases have increased to 105,675, including 1,500 patients who…
- Health
How placenta blocks Covid transmission to babies during pregnancy
New York: While Covid-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are very low. A new study from Boston University School of Medicine…
- Andhra Pradesh
AP CM Jagan’s ‘illfare policies’ triggering suicides: Lokesh
Amaravati: TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh on Tuesday expressed shock and grief over the suicide of Pedana weaver Kachana Padmanabham along with his family members following a stifling debt trap. Lokesh…
- Mumbai
Hindustani Bhau arrested for ‘instigating’ students in Mumbai
Mumbai: Dharavi Police on Tuesday arrested two people including social media influencer Vikas Fhatak, also known as ‘Hindustani Bhau’ for allegedly instigating students to protest to demand online exams for classes 10th…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: GHMC to administer booster dose at doorstep
Hyderabad: In yet another initiative to increase vaccination coverage, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Monday decided to administer booster dose at the doorstep. This facility will be available for individuals aged…
- India
India reports 1,67,059 COVID-19 infections, 1,192 deaths
New Delhi: India registered a sharp decline in daily COVID-19 cases as 1,67,059 new infections were recorded in the last 24 hours, informed Minister of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. India…
- World
Global COVID caseload reaches 377.8 million
Washington: Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 377.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.67 million and vaccinations to over 9.97 billion, according…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 500 GHMC employees test COVID positive
Hyderabad: More than 500 GHMC employees have been tested positive and the Civic body’s work is being affected for the past week. Not only those who tested positive are at home but…
- India
Sadhvi Pragya tests COVID positive
New Delhi: Lok Sabha MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has tested positive for Covid-19. The BJP MP from Bhopal made the announcement via Twitter on Monday, urging those who came in contact…