Pune Man Wears Gold Mask Worth Nearly Rs 3 Lakh
From costly masks to easily-available cheap masks or from towels to scarves, people are taking precautions and covering their nose and mouth, as per WHO guidelines, to stay safe from the Coronavirus. But Shankar Kurade, a resident of Maharashtra’s Pune has gone a step further. A man who loves gold ornaments, Kurade got himself a […]
India eyes August 15 launch of first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine
India is eyeing to launch the first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by August 15, with the ICMR on Friday writing to the chiefs of clinical trial sites to expedite the enrolment of subjects and finish the process by July 7. ICMR DG Balram Bhargava, in a letter to heads of hospitals where the vaccine—being developed jointly […]
In Ladakh, PM Modi sends out clear message to China: ‘Era of expansionism has ended’
Launching a veiled swipe at China weeks after the violent showdown in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday stated that “era of expansionism” has ended and that it is time for development. Addressing Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel during his unannounced visit to Ladakh, the Prime Minister said […]
India races to release first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine by August 15
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has partnered with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) for clinical trials of indigenous vaccine for the coronavirus disease. BBIL is using the virus strain isolated at ICMR’s National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune to develop the vaccine. The clinical trials will be held in 12 institutes across […]
International flights: These airlines have started operations after Covid-19 lockdown
As India looks to resume commercial international passenger flights in a phased manner from next month, several other countries have already opened their airspace for international flights as the aviation industry tries to get back on its feet and passengers adjust to flying in a post-Covid world. American carriers like United Airlines are getting their aircraft back […]
Covid-19: Kejriwal Inaugurates Delhi’s First Plasma Bank, Urges Patients To Donate
Delhi’s first plasma bank to help treat novel coronavirus started functioning on Thursday, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying that COVID-19 patients can donate their plasma 14 days after recovery. Addressing an online media briefing, the chief minister issued numbers – 1031 and 8800007722 where people can contact for donation of plasma to save the […]
In Himachal’s Kaza village, a woman from nearly every house now faces police case
A woman in almost every household of Kaza village in Spiti has been booked by the local police for holding a demonstration against Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Ram Lal Markanda earlier this month. Police have initiated legal action against over 200 members of the Mahila Mandal who had participated in the protest at the entry […]
India coronavirus numbers explained: Bad June, two lakh cases in last 12 days
India Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases Numbers: More than 3.86 lakh people in India were found infected with novel Coronavirus in the month of June alone, putting the country amongst the four worst affected nations in the world. Only the United States, Brazil and Russia have more cases, and at least one of them, Russia, is likely to be overtaken by India […]
China data-sharing law a key issue, banned apps get 48 hours to clarify
The Centre’s decision to ban 59 mobile applications with Chinese links, including the popular social media platform TikTok, is “interim in nature” and the firms behind these apps have been given 48 hours to provide clarifications on key issues, officials and executives told The Indian Express. The firms will mainly be asked to clarify their data-sharing norms under […]
‘PMGKAY extended till November, 80 crore people to get free ration for 5 more months’: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of the key central scheme to help the poor during the coronavirus crisis. “PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) will be extended till the end of November in which free ration will be provided to the poor. The extension will cost over Rs 90 thousand crore,” […]
