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SC adjourns for July Ramdev's plea for clubbing of FIRs on his remarks on efficacy of allopathy to cure Covid-19

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned for July the hearing of a plea filed by Yog guru Baba Ramdev to club FIRs lodged against him in different States over his alleged remarks that allopathy cannot cure Covid-19.... read..

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Central banks likely to cut rates from June-July, align with pre-Covid range: Morgan Stanley

Central banks world over are likely to cut interest rates from June-July this year to bring real rates closer to the pre-Covid range, according to Morgan Stanley.... read..

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"Post Covid, immunity has decreased and viral infections including various allergies increased": AIIMS expert

Dr Shilpa Sharma, a Paediatric surgeon in AIIMS Delhi has said that the people who recovered from Covid are facing low immunity which has increased viral infections, skin allergies, cholecystitis, appendicitis etc.... read..

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Luxury cars, watches seized over alleged USD 650 million Covid-19 fraud

Italian financial police on Thursday said that it has arrested 22 people and seized assets worth more than 600 million Euros (USD 650 million) in connection with alleged fraud linked to the European Union's post-pandemic recovery fund, CNN reported on Fri... read..

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Scientists warn of lethal bird flu pandemic, says could be '100 times worse' than COVID

The bird flu pandemic with the potential to be "100 times worse than COVID" may be on the horizon after a rare human case was discovered in Texas, experts have warned, the New York Post reported on Thursday.... read..

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Centre was "dragged into" providing free COVID-19 vaccinations by Opposition, Supreme Court: Congress

Asserting that it is hard to forget the "extent of the mismanagement" by the NDA government that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congress on Friday claimed that the Centre was "dragged into" providing free vaccinations on the insistence of the ... read..

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Covid pandemic was not government vs virus, but life vs virus: PM Modi in conversation with Bill Gates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, opened up about the policies and steps taken by his government to combat rumours regarding vaccines for COVID-19 in the country.... read..

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Bhutan's Health Minister lauds India's Maitri initiative, says country was "fortunate" to receive 150,000 doses of vaccines during COVID

Praising India's Maitri initiative, Bhutan's Health Minister Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, has said that the people of Bhutan were fortunate to receive 150,000 doses of vaccines from it during COVID-19.... read..

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"This is where you can help...": Bhutan PM Tobgay invites Indian tourists to rebuild COVID-hit economy

Bhutan Prime Minister Dosha Tshering Tobgay invited Indian tourists to visit Bhutan, experience the country's unique culture, and help rebuild the economy that has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.... read..

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"Securing shared Indian Ocean waters, sharing Covid vaccines...": President Murmu hails India-Mauritius relations

President Droupadi Murmu hailed the ties between India and Mauritius, stating that the relations have grown stronger through the decades, while securing the shared waters of the Indian Ocean, sharing Covid vaccines during the pandemic and supporting each ... read..

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In post-COVID China, masks off, but Xi's tight control persists: Report

For the first time in four years, thousands of delegates attending the annual meetings of the national legislature, China's top political advisory body, did not have to wear face masks or observe social distancing rules in Beijing's Great Hall of the Peop... read..

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma tests positive for COVID-19

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.... read..

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ICMR study shows COVID vaccine not responsible for heart attacks: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said ICMR has done a detailed study which shows that COVID-19 vaccine is not responsible for heart attacks, and an individual's lifestyle and factors such as binge drinking could be among underlying causes.... read..

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CDC issues guidelines for individuals, organisations to curb COVID-19 spread

In response to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of respiratory viruses.... read..

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ICMR study shows COVID vaccine not responsible for heart attacks: Manuskh Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said ICMR has done a detailed study which shows that COVID-19 vaccine is not responsible for heart attacks, and an individual's lifestyle and factors such as binge drinking could be among underlying causes.... read..

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AIIMS starts molecular autopsy to find out reason behind sudden deaths post Covid-19

India's top medical body Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted a study in collaboration with AIIMS Delhi to find out whether there is any link between sudden young adult deaths, Covid-19 and vaccination.... read..

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"I wake up 3.30 am for Yoga, embraced vegan lifestyle; PM Modi suggested AYUSH 'Vaidya' during Covid": CJI Chandrachud

In a notable revelation, the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday disclosed his adoption of a vegan diet and commitment to practicing yoga as integral components of his lifestyle.... read..

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"I didn't need to worry...": PM Modi recalls how UAE President took care of Indians during Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for acknowledging the significant contribution of Indians to UAE's development.... read..

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"India started Covid as country of worry and ended as country of contribution": EAM Jaishankar

Elaborating on the challenges faced by the country during COVID-19, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India entered the pandemic as a country of "worry" and ended it as a country of "contribution" by providing vaccines to hundreds of countr... read..

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Global financial crisis in 2008 wasn't as serious as COVID-19, UPA govt should have handled with sincerity: FM Sitharaman

Stressing that the global financial crisis in 2008 wasn't as serious as the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the then Congress-led UPA government should have handled it with sincerity and transparency.... read..

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Group rehabilitation boosts quality of life for those with long-term covid: Study

An online program of physical and mental health rehabilitation can enhance quality of life for individuals with long covid, according to a study published in The BMJ.... read..

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China's National Health Commission warns COVID-19 cases may rise during spring festival: Report

China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Sunday said that at present, the COVID-19 epidemic is at a low level in China. However, the recent surveillance data showed that positive case reports have witnessed a slight rise, suggesting that the epidemic i... read..

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Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tests positive for Covid, swine flu

Former Rajasthan Chief of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, said on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and swine flu.... read..

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KIYG 2023: Kerala cyclist Alanis Cubeleo rides on Covid-induced life transformations to bag Road Cycling medals

In the face of the COVID-19 lockdown, where most viewed the restrictions as a curse, Alanis Lilly Cubeleo saw it as an opportunity for transformation. As pools shut and competitive swimming came to a halt, she was determined not to let the pandemic hinder... read..

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COVID-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for 9 consecutive weeks as new mutant strains spread

Taipei [Taiwan], January 28 (ANI/CNA): The Covid-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for nine consecutive weeks as new mutant strains have spread.... read..

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US: Indian-American former Pfizer employee found guilty of insider trading on Covid medicine trial

Indian-American former Pfizer Inc. employee, Amit Dagar, who was charged with insider trading and a conspiracy to commit insider trading last year, has been convicted by the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.... read..

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"He's pretty close to negative": Pat Cummins backs Travis Head to recover from COVID in time for Gabba Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins is confident that star batter Travis Head will be able to take place in the second Test against West Indies despite having COVID-19 and believes that the left-handed batter is "pretty close to a negative."... read..

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ED summons Mumbai ex-Mayor Kishori Pednekar in COVID body bag scam

Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and Mumbai ex-mayor Kishori Pednekar has been summoned before the Enforcement Directorate on January 25 in connection with the COVID body bag scam case.... read..

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Chinese scientist filed Covid sequence weeks before official release: Report

A Chinese scientist sought to publish the genetic profile of the coronavirus two weeks before Beijing formally released the sequence, as per federal documents shared with a US congressional committee and released on Wednesday, The Washington Post reported... read..

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Delhi HC summons principal secretary over non-payment for constructing 10,000-bed Covid care facility

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday summoned the Principal Secretary (PWD) of the Delhi Government in a matter related to non-payment for the construction of the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre with 10,000 beds in Chhatarpur in 2020.... read..

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Chinese health authorities say COVID-19 infections may rebound in January

The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions in China has witnessed a decline since New Year's Day. However, there is a possibility of a rebound in the COVID-19 infection epidemic in China in January, Chinese health authorities... read..

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Chinese officials say COVID-19 infections may rebound in country in January

The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions in China has witnessed a decline since New Year's Day. However, there is a possibility of a rebound in the COVID-19 infection epidemic in China in January, Chinese health authorities... read..

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Pakistan: 3 passengers test positive for JN.1 Covid-19 variant at Karachi airport

Three travellers who landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi tested positive for JN.1 sub-variant of coronavirus, ARY News reported on Sunday.... read..

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971 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported from 16 states

Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 has spread to 16 states with a total of 971 cases of the infection reported till January 11, official sources said.... read..

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NZ's Mitchell Santner to miss first T20I against Pakistan, tests positive for COVID-19

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner will not be featuring in the first T20I of the five-match series against Pakistan on Friday after being tested positive for COVID-19.... read..

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Maharashtra reports 95 new cases of COVID

Ninety-five new cases were recorded in the state on Friday, as per an official update on COVID-19 from the Public Health Department of Maharashtra.... read..

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Tripura records its first Covid death after JN.1 variant's emergence

Tripura recorded its first Covid death after the emergence of the new variant, JN.1, said officials.... read..

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Covid cases start dipping, 475 fresh cases reported today

India reported 475 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, while the number of active cases witnessed a slight dip, according to data from the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program, National Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday morning.... read..

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61 new COVID cases reported in Maharashtra

Sixty-one new cases were recorded in the state on Monday, as per an official update on COVID-19 from the Public Health Department of Maharashtra.... read..

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Gaza war hampers Israeli tourism industry's post-COVID recovery

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 8 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that 3.2 million foreign visitors entered the country in 2023. This was more than the 2.9 million in 2022, but still a great deal less than the 4.6 million in 2019, the... read..

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India reports 605 new Covid cases, four deaths

India recorded 605 fresh COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the official data.... read..

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Pakistan reports four cases of Covid variant JN1

Four cases of a new variant of COVID JN1, an Omicron sub-variant, have been reported in Pakistan, as reported by ARY News.... read..

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Maharashtra records 154 fresh Covid cases in state

A total of 154 fresh cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Maharashtra on Saturday, the Health Department said.... read..

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Weather change triggers surge in COVID, flu cases, says Health Expert

As winter sets in and cold wave intensifies, health experts are highlighting a sudden surge in viral infections, influenza, and COVID-19 cases.... read..

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India records 774 new Covid cases, two deaths

India recorded 774 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours according to the Union Health Ministry.... read..

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar demands public cooperation to deal with Covid-19 cases in the state

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in his remark on covid cases in the state said "We are conducting a daily review of the covid situation in Maharashtra. All the officials of the administration and health department have been instructed to take... read..

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Study finds paxlovid treatment does not lower risk of long Covid

Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) did not decrease the chance of developing long COVID in vaccinated, non-hospitalized patients during their initial COVID-19 infection, according to a team of UC San Francisco researchers. They also discovered a larger num... read..

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760 new Covid-19 infections in India, two deaths

New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI) A single-day rise of 760 new cases of Covid were recorded in the country as two more deaths have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours--one each in Kerala and Karnataka, according to data provided by the Unio... read..

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Covid-19: Five new cases detected in Odisha, active caseload at 27

Five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Odisha on Wednesday, taking the total active cases to 27, said an official.... read..

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Karnataka reports one Covid death, 148 positive cases reported in last 24 hours

The Karnataka government has reported one death due to Covid in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday. A total of 148 positive cases were reported in the last 24 hours.... read..

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Five people succumb to Covid in last 24 hours, 511 cases of JN.1 series variant reported till January 2

The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) under the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported five deaths due to Covid in the last 24 hours in the country. A total of 511 cases of the JN.1 series variant have been reported from 11... read..

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