Health Ministry Data Reveals 18-44 Year-Olds Constitute 54 Percent Of Covid-19 Cases
The Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday that 54 per cent of the COVID-19 cases reported in India are in the age group of 18-44 years, while 51 per cent deaths are among people aged 60 and above. Presenting an analysis of COVID-19 cases and mortality on the basis of age, it also said that […]
‘Modi-made disasters’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over GDP nosedive, covid surge
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government over a host of issues like contraction of India’s GDP, job loss, GST compensation, terming them all “Modi-made disasters.” He also accused the Centre of not being able to control the rising cases of coronavirus in the country and of failing to address incidents of aggression on the […]
Bengaluru doctors develop test to detect warrior T cells, could determine who gets vaccine first
New Delhi: A team of doctors in Bengaluru has claimed to have developed a test that can examine specific T cell immunity for Covid-19. The test promises to give a better picture of what percentage of the population has immunity to SARS-CoV-2 and also help identify those who should be prioritised for vaccination. The team is […]
Despite Chinese cameras and sensors, Indian troops managed to beat PLA in occupying height
Despite the presence of cameras and surveillance equipment deployed by the Chinese Army near the height close to Pangong lake southern bank, the Indian Army troops managed to occupy it before the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops.”The Chinese Army has deployed advanced cameras and surveillance equipment to monitor Indian activities near the dormant height but […]
CBI Starts Questioning Rhea Chakraborty’s Parents In Sushant Rajput Case
Mumbai: Actor Rhea Chakraborty’s parents were seen arriving at the DRDO guest house today for questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a police official said. This is the first time that Rhea Chakraborty’s parents are being questioned by the CBI in the Sushant […]
The curious link behind China’s Ladakh moves and a looming food crisis | Analysis
President Xi Jinping launched ‘Operation Clean Plate’ last fortnight to prepare China for a potential food crisis, contributed in part by the diplomatic muscle-flexing he has pursued abroad to bolster his standing at home. But Beijing’s aggressive manoeuvres in Ladakh, the South China Sea and beyond – seen to have been prompted by a design to divert attention from […]
Military moves raise fears of escalation along LAC
An unusually sharp exchange between India and China on Monday, going by the irreconcilable statements issued by the two armies, has led to fears of a military escalation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in case the situation is not resolved quickly through bilateral talks at a political and diplomatic level. These statements followed the moves by […]
Former President Pranab Mukherjee Dies At 84
Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday, his son Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted. He was 84. His son, Abhijit Mukherjee wrote on social media, Mukherjee was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain. He was also tested positive for COVID- […]
Pranab Mukherjee’s health declines, in ‘septic shock’: Hospital
Former president Pranab Mukherjee’s medical condition has “declined” and he is in “septic shock due to lung infection”, the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital said on Monday. Mukherjee is being managed by a team of specialists after his health worsened yesterday. The former president was August 10 admitted to the hospital in Delhi Cantonment, where he […]
India and Russia set to close deal for over 6 lakh AK 203 rifles, production to start soon
New Delhi: The long-pending AK 203 rifles deal with Russia, under Make in India, has been finalised and a final contract is being legally vetted by both sides before the signing process, ThePrint has learnt. Sources in the defence and security establishment said the production of the over 6 lakh rifles would begin by the end […]