Coronavirus vaccine – PM Narendra Modi makes statement on Covid-19 vaccine; Here’s what he said Covid-19 Vaccine: Emphasizing the role India can play in the development of the coronavirus vaccine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will play a crucial role in the development of the Covid-19 vaccine. Expressing optimism about India’s capability…
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8 states account for 90% active Covid-19 cases, 86% deaths in 6 states – Govt
8 states account for 90% active Covid-19 cases, 86% deaths in 6 states – Govt Eight states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Karnataka and Telangana, account for around 90 per cent of the active Covid-19 cases in the country and 80 per cent of the active cases have been reported from 49 districts, the Group…
Nepal’s communist party seems headed for split; Oli, Prachanda talks fail to yield positive outcome
Nepal’s communist party seems headed for split; Oli, Prachanda talks fail to yield positive outcome Nepal’s ruling communist party has failed to address the intra-party rifts as Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and NCP executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ have failed to reach a consensus despite holding over half-a-dozen meetings in a week,…
11 states, 1 UT oppose Electricity Amendment Bill 2020, says AIPEF
11 states, 1 UT oppose Electricity Amendment Bill 2020, says AIPEF By PTI NEW DELHI: All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) on Thursday claimed that as many as 11 states and one union territory have opposed many provisions of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020. According to AIPEF, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020 to usher “so-called…
Chest Pain, Diarrhea, Severe Acid Reflux, Unbearable Nausea – Covid-19 Patient Lists ‘Terrifying’ Experience
Chest Pain, Diarrhea, Severe Acid Reflux, Unbearable Nausea – Covid-19 Patient Lists ‘Terrifying’ Experience A coronavirus patient on Saturday tweeted about her experiences with the deadly virus, saying she has been incapacitated for almost three months and while “it’s not enough to not die, you don’t want to live through this either”. In a Twitter…
Indian Stock Markets Closed, Asia Trade Higher
Indian stock markets were close today for a festival holiday, while most of Asia was trading with gains. Dow Futures were trading higher by almost 0.20 per cent, while the SGX Nifty was up 33 points in trade.
The Japanese Nikkei was trading with gains of nearly 1 per cent, while the Australian S&P ASX 200 was trading with gains of 1.5 per cent.
Indian markets had closed weak on Friday, following a slide in banking stocks. This was after the RBI announced a moratorium extension for another three months.
Meanwhile, this week the markets would watch corporate numbers, as well as spiralling tensions between the United States and China.
US Man Stabs His Father to Death While He Was On A Zoom Call With 20 People Watching
US Man Stabs His Father to Death While He Was On A Zoom Call With 20 People Watching In a shocking incident, a man in USA allegedly killed his father while he was participating in a Zoom video conference call with 20 people watching. As per the police, 72-year-old Dwight Powers, was on a video…
Amit Shah Calls Final Tranche Of Measures ‘Game-changer’ In Health, Education & Business
Amit Shah Calls Final Tranche Of Measures ‘Game-changer’ In Health, Education & Business Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lauded the announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier in the day calling them a ‘game-changer’ in the field of health, education and business sectors. The Finance Minister on Sunday released the policies and…
Domestic, international flight services to remain suspended till May 31 – DGCA
Domestic, international flight services to remain suspended till May 31 – DGCA Hours after the government announced extension of the coronavirus lockdown,The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a notice extending the prohibition on domestic and international flights till May 31. The regulator on Sunday said the suspension of all domestic and international…
A peek into WHO’s role in the coronavirus pandemic
A peek into WHO’s role in the coronavirus pandemic AFP, The World Health Organization has been at the heart of the battle against the new coronavirus since the first reported outbreak in China. As the WHO’s World Health Assembly gathers on Monday to plot the path ahead, here is a timeline covering the key moments…
Britain fined three million pounds on Zakir Naik’s Peace TV
Britain fined three million pounds on Zakir Naik’s Peace TV The UK has been fined £ 300,000 (Rs 2.77 crore) for spreading hatred and spreading provocative content on the Peace TV network of Islamic evangelist Zakir Naik. Britain’s media watchdog Ofcom has been fined. The London-based information broadcasting services regulator has fined the licensee Peace…
India joins 62 other nations in seeking probe into WHO’s COVID-19 response
India joins 62 other nations in seeking probe into WHO’s COVID-19 response By ANI GENEVA: A total of 62 countries, including India has backed a joint effort by Australia and European Union, calling for an independent inquiry into the WHO’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a draft resolution proposed for 73rd World Health…
Two friends go home today, one of them dead – ‘I couldn’t have left him alone. his parents waited’
Two friends go home today, one of them dead – ‘I couldn’t have left him alone. his parents waited’ There have been stories in the coronavirus pandemic of deaths alone, deaths unmourned. Mohammed Saiyub ensured Amrit Kumar, 24, didn’t go that way. In a photo that went viral on Saturday, Saiyub, 23, can be seen cradling…
COVID-19 could cost 135 million jobs, push 120 million people into poverty in India – Report
COVID-19 could cost 135 million jobs, push 120 million people into poverty in India – Report PTI, Following the COVID-19-induced economic disruptions, up to 135 million jobs could be lost and 120 million people might be pushed back into poverty in India, all of which will have a hit on consumer income, spending and savings,…
Lockdown 4.0 – Full List of What’s Allowed, What’s Prohibited Till May 31 as MHA Releases New Guidelines
Lockdown 4.0 – Full List of What’s Allowed, What’s Prohibited Till May 31 as MHA Releases New Guidelines The Centre on Sunday extended the nationwide lockdown for two more weeks to contain the spread of COVID-19 and has issued a fresh set of guidelines to be followed for the next phase between May 18 and…