COVID-19
- World
Coronavirus infections in England climbed to new record high
London: Coronavirus infections in England climbed to a new record high with one in 16 or 6.37 per cent testing positive for COVID-19 last month — more than double the one in…
- World
China vows to adhere to dynamic zero-Covid approach as cases spike
Beijing: China will adhere to its dynamic zero-Covid approach as local infections are surging, a Spokesperson for the National Health Commission (NHC) said. China is facing a serious challenge in Covid-19 containment…
- India
Health Ministry denies detection of XE variant in India
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday denied reports, which claimed that the first case of XE Covid variant in India has been detected in Mumbai. The clarification came shortly after…
- India
Here’s all you need to know about new XE Covid variant
New Delhi: Even as reports emerge of a Mumbai-based Bollywood costume designer becoming India’s first person to test positive for the new Covid XE variant, here are a few things to know…
- World
Boris Johnson expected to visit India towards month end
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning a visit to India towards the end of this month with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties against the backdrop of the ongoing India-UK…
- Middle East
Israeli PM discusses global, regional issues with PM Modi
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who had to postpone his trip to India after contracting COVID-19, on Monday discussed global and regional issues in a telephonic conversation with his Indian counterpart…
- Telangana
Telangana records 17 new COVID-19 cases
Hyderabad: Telangana on Monday recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 7,91,345. Of the new cases, Hyderabad reported the highest number with 12. A health department bulletin said 36 people…
- World
China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid COVID-19 outbreak
Beijing: China has sent the military and thousands of healthcare workers into Shanghai city which has been facing the worst COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Chinese media outlet. Citing Chinese People’s Liberation…
- Automobile
Tesla to keep China plant shut due to COVID-19 restrictions
Beijing: Elon Musk-run Tesla, which delivered over three lakh vehicles in Q1 this year despite an ‘exceptionally difficult quarter,’ has been forced to keep its factory shut in Shanghai amid strict lockdowns.…
- India
Govt panel recommends Covovax inclusion in vax drive for 12 and above
New Delhi: Covid vaccine Covovax’s inclusion in the vaccination programme for the 12-17 years age group has been recommended by the Covid-19 Working Group, official sources said on Sunday. The Central Drugs…
- Telangana
Telangana adds 12 new COVID-19 cases
Hyderabad: Telangana on Sunday saw 12 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total infection count in the state to 7,91,328. No COVID deaths were reported today and the toll in the state remained…
- Hyderabad
Passenger traffic at Hyderabad Airport surpasses pre-COVID level
Hyderabad: The number of passengers in a single day from Hyderabad International Airport touched around 53,000 on March 27, which is about 109 per cent of pre-Covid daily average domestic traffic, the…
- Hyderabad
With no restrictions, cheers return during Ramzan in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: After a gap of two years, the Muslim holy month of Ramzan began on a cheerful note on Sunday with the usual hustle-bustle returning to the markets in this historic city.…
- World
Brazil removes Covid testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers
Brasilia: Brazil has removed the requirement of presenting a negative Covid-19 test for fully vaccinated travellers arriving by plane, a state news agency report said. Only unvaccinated travellers will be required to…
- Middle East
Iranians celebrate Nature’s Day outdoors as pandemic restrictions ease
Tehran: Iranians gathered in the wilderness and greenery with friends and families to mark Sizdah Bedar, or Nature’s Day of the Iranian New Year. This is first such celebration of the festival, which…
