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What's Delmicron? No such variant yet, time to fight Omicron: Health experts

As the debate rises in India over a new Coronavirus strain being called 'Delmicron', leading health experts on Saturday advised people not to pay heed to rumours and wait for the global health agencies to confirm or deny the presence of such Covid variant.

Dec 25, 2021

Enraged mob ransacks COVID testing counters at Lakhanpur-gateway of J&K [Here's Why]

After a surge in corona cases, administration orders mandatory testing of all passengers at Lakhanpur to single-out virus-infected people

Dec 25, 2021

Sperm Whale vomit worth Rs 4 crore seized in Bengaluru, 3 held

The ambergris was brought from Tamil Nadu to Bengaluru for 'easy money'. Vigilance has upscaled for the new year.

Dec 25, 2021

It's a picture perfect Christmas for power couples, celebrities around the globe

The festive season has witnessed Christmas celebration pictures celebrities shared with the world. With some heartwarming captions, Meghan & Harry, Denise Richards, David Beckham, and more shared their pictures on Instagram.

Dec 25, 2021

Divided AIADMK under pressure to bring in Sasikala to party fold soon

The opposition AIADMK, battered and bruised in back-to-back polls since the 2019 general elections, is trying for a make-over but the lack of unity among its top leaders, O. Panneerselvam and K. Palaniswami, is creating issues for the party.

Dec 25, 2021

Bengaluru gears up for Christmas, New Year Eve; Marshalls deployed at major churches in city

After introducing guidelines for Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Karnataka government has decided to depute marshalls at all major churches in Bengaluru to assist the managements in maintaining Covid guidelines amid fears of the Omicron variant.

Dec 25, 2021

Omicron up to 70% not likely to need hospital care: UK health agency report

People getting infected with Omicron are 50 per cent to 70 per cent less likely to need hospital care compared with previous Covid-19 variants, says an analysis.

Dec 25, 2021

Christmas celebrations begin in Bethlehem but without foreign tourists, pilgrims

Palestinian tourists and pilgrims gathered at the square near the Church of Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations in an atmosphere of joy and bliss.

Dec 25, 2021

US CDC reduces quarantine period for Covid-infected health workers as staff shortage looms

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the isolation periods for healthcare workers infected with Covid-19, due to hospital staff shortages driven by the surge in new cases and hospitalisations.

Dec 25, 2021

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 million and Asia sees surge in Omicron variant fugures, especially in Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore

Dec 25, 2021

Second COVID wave style curbs return in Maharashtra; new restrictions in place [read now]

The Maharashtra government late on Friday clamped prohibitory orders banning assembly of 5 or more persons from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. with effect from Saturday.

Dec 25, 2021

Who is CV Anand; star IPS officer appointed as Hyderabad Police Commissioner [details]

In a major reshuffle of top IPS officers in Hyderabad, CM K Chandrashekhar Rao has approved the transfer of 30 police officers, including the appointment of a new city police commissioner.

Dec 25, 2021

Driving on Gulmarg roads not without risk; police share important safety tips [read now]

Due to heavy snowing, Gulmarg Tangmarg Road has turned deadly for drivers, but with extra precautions, tragedies can be averted.

Dec 24, 2021

National Conference to approach Apex Court against Delimitation Commission's proposals [details]

After facing criticism for attending the second meeting of the panel after boycotting the first, NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah defended the decision of his party.

Dec 24, 2021

IAF's MiG-21 fighter jet crashes during training sortie in Rajasthan; pilot dies, probe ordered [details]

In a tragic incident, an MiG-21 fighter aircraft of IAF crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and search operations for the missing pilot are underway.

Dec 24, 2021