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- India
After COVID-19 cases mount again, Centre starts tracking variants
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 cases from China, the Union government has taken stock of the situation. In order to better track coronavirus variants through the INSACOG network, the Union health ministry…
- Andhra Pradesh
Two Andhra women self-isolate for 2 years due to COVID-19 fear
Amaravati: Two women in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district confined themselves to their house for two years due to fear of getting infected by COVID-19. The shocking incident came to light at Kuyyeru…
- India
KCR to go guns blazing and launch BRS cells across India by Dec
Hyderabad: The Bharata Rashtra Samithi (formerly Telangana Rashtra Samithi or TRS) is all set for its national launch. Party supremo and Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) and his outfit will…
- World
China: Only Covid-19 deaths from ‘respiratory failures’ will be counted
Beijing: China on Tuesday said only Covid-19 deaths from “respiratory failures” will be included in the official death toll, as the country witnessed a massive spike in infections fuelled by new variants…
- World
COVID: World may see deaths in millions in 90 days, warns top epidemiologist
Beijing: After the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, China is experiencing a massive surge in coronavirus cases. Hospitals are completely overwhelmed in China, reported Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and health economist. The epidemiologist…
- Telangana
Telangana: As Congress implodes, BJP looking to poach big names
Hyderabad: When TPCC president and Malkajgiri Lok Sabha MP A Revanth Reddy joined the Congress five years ago, the party was jubilant. He was one of then big names that had moved…
- World
China: Two more deaths reported in Beijing as millions hit by new Omicron variants
Beijing: Beijing, gripped by the fastest spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus, reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Monday as the virus struck the majority of the city’s 21.54 million people, including…
- India
Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets PM, pledges support for G20 Presidency
New Delhi: Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and pledged support for India’s G20 Presidency. “Thank you for a great meeting today PM @narendramodi. Inspiring to see…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Savarkar’s photo unveiled in assembly with Gandhi; opposition roars
Belagavi (Karnataka): The ruling BJP in Karnataka on Monday unveiled the portrait of Veer Savarkar in the Assembly hall of the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha here, even as the opposition Congress staged a…
- Middle East
Shakira spotlights Iran’s footballer Amir Nasr who faces death penalty
Colombian singing sensation Shakira on Sunday highlighted that Iran’s footballer Amir Nasr is facing the death penalty over participation in an anti-hijab row. Minutes before the beginning of the FIFA world cup…
- World
Argentina wins FIFA World Cup in nail biting final over penalties
In a very dramatic victory, Argentina won the final match of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night after a 4-2 win in penalties. The French team missed two shots, while the…
- India
Railways to roll out Vande Metro train by May or June 2023: Union Minister
Bengaluru: The Railways is manufacturing Vande Metro train which will replace those designed in 1950s and 60s, Railways and Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday. He also said that the first…
- Telangana
Crisis deepens in Telangana Congress, 13 leaders quit party posts
Hyderabad, Dec 18 (IANS) The crisis in the Congress’ Telangana unit deepened on Sunday with 13 leaders, who had defected to the party from the TDP in the past, announcing their resignations…
- India
Fake currency worth Rs 137 cr seized in 3 yrs, mostly Rs 2000 notes
New Delhi: Fake currency notes, with face value of crores of rupees are being caught every year, indicating an increase in their circulation in the country. This creates trouble for the common…
- India
Madrassas teaching objectionable content will be scrutinised: MP home min
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Sunday said that alleged objectionable content being taught in some madrassas in the state will be scrutinised. The issue of objectionable content being taught…
