India

Centre asks states to re-open Covid war rooms; No data to support existing vaccines don't work on Omicron, says Minister

There is no evidence to suggest that existing Covid vaccines do not work on the Omicron variant, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.

Dec 22, 2021

India logs in 6,317 fresh Covid cases, Omicron tally at 213; Global caseload tops 276.2 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 276.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.36 million and vaccinations to over 8.76 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Dec 22, 2021

Reliance Capital default case: Savings in EPF safe assures government in Parliament [details]

The Reserve Bank of India replaced Reliance Capital's board of directors last month and designated Nageswar Rao Y, a former executive director of the Bank of Maharashtra, as the company's administrator.

Dec 21, 2021

Omicron highly re-infectious than Delta variant, says Singapore's Ministry of Health

J&K reports first Omicron case; Jammu residents test positive [details]

Panic grips Jammu city after first Omicron cases reported; authorities depute teams to intensify testing.

Dec 21, 2021

Politics over proposal of Delimitation Commission: Gupkar Alliance dubs panel's suggestion as 'Divisive'

Constituted in March 2020, Delimitation Commission proposes six more assembly seats for Jammu, one for Kashmir Valley.

Dec 21, 2021

Climate Change? Chills catch up with South India; Maharashtra, Telangana see sudden dip in temperature, here's why

In Maharashtra, several districts experienced temperatures in single digit, with Gadchiroli shivering at 7.4 degree Celsius. The Indian Met Department has attributed the change to cold winds blowing from North East

Dec 21, 2021

Trailer rolls out for 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' [details]

HBO Max has released the much-anticipated preview of "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts", its upcoming special that will reunite the actors and filmmakers from the eight-movie series, which will stream on January 1.

Dec 21, 2021

Leonardo jumped into frozen lake to save his dogs while filming 'Don't Look Up' [details]

Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has recalled a moment when he was forced to perform a scary stunt in real life.

Dec 21, 2021

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vax protection wanes after 3 months: Lancet study

The protection offered by the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, named Covishield in India, declines after three months of receiving two doses, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet.

Dec 21, 2021

K'taka Anti-conversion bill black mark on state, affects global standing: Shivakumar [Details]

Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the proposed anti-conversion bill is going to be a black mark on the state. He further stated that, if the proposed bill is introduced it will affect the foreign investments in the state.

Dec 21, 2021

Taking policy on Tibet ahead, Zeya designated US Special Coordinator

Indian-American Uzra Zeya Named US Special Coordinator on Tibet [Details Inside]

Following several letters from legislators, the Biden administration has taken ahead the Trump administration's policy on Tibet and to protect the human rights of Tibetans with the appointment of Under Secretary Uzra Zeya to serve as the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues.

Dec 21, 2021

Jayalalithaa Jayaraman: Her life and legacy

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India

Centre asks states to re-open Covid war rooms; No data to support existing vaccines don't work on Omicron, says Minister

India logs in 6,317 fresh Covid cases, Omicron tally at 213; Global caseload tops 276.2 mn

Reliance Capital default case: Savings in EPF safe assures government in Parliament [details]

J&K reports first Omicron case; Jammu residents test positive [details]

Politics over proposal of Delimitation Commission: Gupkar Alliance dubs panel's suggestion as 'Divisive'

Climate Change? Chills catch up with South India; Maharashtra, Telangana see sudden dip in temperature, here's why

Trailer rolls out for 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' [details]

Leonardo jumped into frozen lake to save his dogs while filming 'Don't Look Up' [details]

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vax protection wanes after 3 months: Lancet study

K'taka Anti-conversion bill black mark on state, affects global standing: Shivakumar [Details]

Indian-American Uzra Zeya Named US Special Coordinator on Tibet [Details Inside]

TN govt not keen to move appeal over Jayalalithaa's residence being handed over to heirs by HC

NASA's Juno Spacecraft "Hears" From Jupiter's Moon Ganymede; Records Them

K'taka Police to recruit transgenders for first time; "progressive" decision hailed [reactions]

3 Bengaluru hospital staff booked for forcing Dalit employee to clean manhole

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