India

BA.2 version of Omicron, 30% more contagious, spreads in US now

Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on an even more contagious version of the Omicron variant spreading in the US, fuelling concerns that the country may not return to normal, said a media report.

Feb 23, 2022

Ramanujan Prize awarded to Prof Neena Gupta of ISI, Kolkata

Prof Neena Gupta of ISI, Kolkata gets prestigious Ramanujan Prize [Details]

Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician of the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, was on Tuesday awarded the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians for 2021 for her outstanding work in affine algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.

Feb 23, 2022

New Covid variant BA.2 can become serious threat for global health: Study

The risk of Omicron subvariant BA.2 for global health is potentially higher than that of BA.1, according to a new study.

Feb 23, 2022

India logs 15,102 new Covid cases, slightly higher than previous day' count

India reported 15,102 new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a marginal rise over the previous day's count of 13,405, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday morning.

Feb 23, 2022

US Reaction: Biden imposes more sanctions as Russia begins "invasion" of Ukraine

In response to Russia declaring the two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent states, US President Joe Biden has imposed tough new sanctions on Moscow in the wake of what he called "the beginning of a Russian invasion" of Kiev.

Feb 23, 2022

J&K Assembly elections: Delimitation Commission gets two months extension to finalize report [details]

Commission has already submitted its draft report to five associate members on Feb 4, likely to put its recommendations in the public domain soon.

Feb 23, 2022

Campaign intensifies to liberate PoJK from PAK on anniversary of Parliament resolution [details]

On Feb 22, 1994, the Indian Parliament passed a unanimous resolution and asked Pakistan to vacate part of J&K under its illegal occupation.

Feb 23, 2022

From selling Kacha Badam to live gig at five-star venue: Bhuban Badyakar hits it big selling his song

Now having tasted success and money, Badyakar wants to remain an artiste for the rest of his life and not sell peanuts anymore

Feb 22, 2022

I&B Ministry orders blocking of apps, website, social media accounts linked to Sikhs For Justice

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday ordered the blocking of apps, website and social media accounts linked to the banned organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).

Feb 22, 2022

PAK PM Imran Khan's stepson booked for possessing alcohol; later released [details]

Muhammad Musa Maneka is the younger son of Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi from her previous marriage. Bushra Bibi has three children from her first marriage.

Feb 22, 2022

Oil prices at a 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Oil prices at 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Oil prices are climbing on fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will disrupt supply chains across the world, BBC reported.

Feb 22, 2022

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Sensex plunges by 1,300 pts but recovers by 960 pts before closing bell

The Sensex had crashed nearly 1,300 points intra-day in the morning session but recouped most of the losses to end 383 points, or 0.6 per cent, lower at 57,300 levels

Feb 22, 2022

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security; calls for restraint [details]

As the UN Security Council met for a late-night emergency session, India warned that the latest actions of Russia in regard to Ukraine could "undermine peace and security" and called for restraint and de-escalation.

Feb 22, 2022

BJP leader from Srinagar detained for driving stolen car; thorough probe ordered [details]

BJP's corporator from Srinagar was detained for driving a stolen vehicle; Court directs police to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation against a party leader.

Feb 22, 2022

Beyond comprehension that Chitra could be led by a 'Marma' Yogi: Ex-Colleague

It is beyond comprehension that Chitra Ramakrishna, was led by a 'Marma' Yogi or mysterious sage, said a former IDBI Bank employee who had worked with her in the mid 1980s.

Feb 22, 2022

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India

BA.2 version of Omicron, 30% more contagious, spreads in US now

Prof Neena Gupta of ISI, Kolkata gets prestigious Ramanujan Prize [Details]

New Covid variant BA.2 can become serious threat for global health: Study

India logs 15,102 new Covid cases, slightly higher than previous day' count

US Reaction: Biden imposes more sanctions as Russia begins "invasion" of Ukraine

J&K Assembly elections: Delimitation Commission gets two months extension to finalize report [details]

Campaign intensifies to liberate PoJK from PAK on anniversary of Parliament resolution [details]

From selling Kacha Badam to live gig at five-star venue: Bhuban Badyakar hits it big selling his song

I&B Ministry orders blocking of apps, website, social media accounts linked to Sikhs For Justice

PAK PM Imran Khan's stepson booked for possessing alcohol; later released [details]

Oil prices at 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Sensex plunges by 1,300 pts but recovers by 960 pts before closing bell

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security; calls for restraint [details]

BJP leader from Srinagar detained for driving stolen car; thorough probe ordered [details]

Beyond comprehension that Chitra could be led by a 'Marma' Yogi: Ex-Colleague

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh