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The phase one and phase two trial results, based on which the emergency use authorisation has been granted by DCGI, show a lot of promise
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s 33 minister-cabinet has only two women – Geetha Jeevan & Kayalvizhi Selvaraj.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,79,30, 960, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.09%
Kevin Pietersen has suggested that IPL 2021 should be completed in England rather than in UAE later this year.
The WHO recently listed B.1.617 -- which counts several sub-lineages with slightly different mutations and characteristics -- as a "variant of interest".
According to Dr Tatyarao Lahane, who heads the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), cases of mucormycosis are on the rise.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction to convert the religious and charitable places that enjoy tax benefits, into Covid Care Centers as well as cease any further transactions with immediate effect and utilise their funds for Covid patients.
For a state boasting of high literacy and all-round development, Tamil Nadu shows shameful performance on vaccination.
New Zealand and Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer Tim Seifert has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in his pre-departure tests. The wicket-keeper batsman will now not travel back to New Zealand on the charter flight with the rest of Indian Premier League-based New Zealand players, support staff and commentators. The senior cricketer is currently in isolation in Ahmedabad. Here are the details.
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said he had close consultations during the last week with his counterparts from some Gulf countries on ways to increase import of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) into India and deeply appreciates the initial gesture of goodwill with complimentary LMO supplies particularly from UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Mumbai, May 8 (PTI) At least eight COVID-19 survivors have died due to mucormycosis, a fungal infection, during treatment in Maharashtra, a senior official said on Saturday, adding the total 200 such patients are being treated.
Russia is working on strengthening its military base in Tajikistan and will do all it can to support the former Soviet republic amid rising tensions in Afghanistan, the RIA news agency cited President Vladimir Putin as saying on Saturday. Tajik President Imomali Rakhmon, at a meeting with Putin in Moscow, said the situation in neighbouring Afghanistan had escalated since the United States' announcement last month that it would pull out its troops, with President Joe Biden promising the withdrawal of all troops by Sept. 11.
All shops except those selling grocery, vegetables, meat and other food items will remain shut; food delivery services will be allowed in limited time slots
Kami Rita and 11 other Sherpa guides scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday sought the help of the Central government for better implementation of the vaccination drive for people in the age group 18 to 44 years.
The four-digit security code will be printed in the appointment acknowledgement slip and will not be known to the vaccinator. The code will also be present in the confirmation SMS sent to beneficiary after successful booking of an appointment.
In a show of force, armed militiamen briefly took over a hotel in the Libyan capital of Tripoli that serves as headquarters for the interim government, officials said Saturday.
The legislator read out the names of 16 Muslim men over an alleged bed-allocation scam.
Actress Sara Ali Khan made a donation to Sood Charity Foundation. Commending Sara’s contribution, Sonu Sood took to Twitter and appreciated her efforts.
IPL 2021 was suspended earlier this week due to the rising coronavirus cases reported by the various franchises.