India

Runny nose and itchy throat? Watch out for new symptoms of Omicron more similar to cold than Covid: Study

If you are having cold-like conditions such as sniffles, headaches, and tiredness. you are likely to be positive for Covid's Omicron variant, according to a UK study.

Dec 18, 2021

Existing Covid vaccines enough, no need to tweak for Omicron: Fauci

Existing vaccines and booster shots against Covid are sufficient to prevent Omicron infections, said top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci, as he advised against changing the vaccines to fight the new, highly contagious strain of the virus at this time.

Dec 17, 2021

People face problems due to nationwide bank strike

Bank Strike Impact: Clearance of 38 lakh cheques worth Rs 37,000 cr affected

The ongoing two-day nationwide bank strike against the privatisation of government banks has affected clearing of cheques worth about Rs 37,000 crore, said C.H. Venkatachalam, General Secretary of the All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA).

Dec 17, 2021

Cong MLA's shocking remark, apology: But rape is no laughing matter, It's high time people get it

Revolting rape jokes or comments followed by outrage and apology are, unfortunately, nothing new in India. Several leaders cutting across party lines and affiliations have made the disgusting rape comments before

Dec 17, 2021

Australia back to square one, Queensland first to reimpose Covid curbs

In the wake of a fresh Covid-19 outbreak after its borders were reopened, the Australian state of Queensland will reimposed restrictions starting from Saturday onwards, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Friday.

Dec 17, 2021

PLI schemes to create 1 cr jobs in 5 yrs: Ministry

The outcome from the Centre's recently announced slew of production-linked incentive schemes, in terms of production, is expected to be over $504 billion over the next five years, an official statement said on Thursday.

Dec 17, 2021

"Major cities turned into slums": SC raises alarm over encroachments in major cities

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern at continuing encroachments on government land and the slum problems in all big cities, and called for strict action by authorities.

Dec 17, 2021

K'taka House passes censure motion against burning of Kannada flag in Kolhapur

Members of the Karnataka legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a censure motion against the burning of Kannada flag in Kolhapur in Maharashtra. Members of the Karnataka legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a censure motion against the burning of Kannada flag in Kolhapur in Maharashtra.

Dec 17, 2021

5 more arriving travellers at Bengaluru airport test positive for Covid's Omicron variant

As many as five Covid-19 positive patients who had landed in the Kempe Gowda International Airport in Bengaluru have tested positive for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus following the genome sequencing test, officials said.

Dec 17, 2021

Terrorism 2020: US State Dept nails Pakistan as terror sponsor in its report

In yet another scathing indictment of terror haven and toxic state Pakistan, the US State Department has released its country reports on 'Terrorism 2020', in which it slammed Pakistan, saying it has made limited progress to counter-terrorism.

Dec 17, 2021

LG Manoj Sinha chairing meeting of the Administrative Council

Big initiative to enhance health infrastructure in J&K; two medi-cities approved for Jammu and Kashmir [details]

J&K woos private investment to lessen the burden on the overburdened public health sector in UT. Already J&K has received investment proposals of over Rs 3000 crore in the healthcare and medical education sectors.

Dec 16, 2021

Massive reshuffle in J&K Police; Rakesh Bhalwal is now SSP Srinagar [details]

Instrumental in solving many terror funding cases in J&K, Rakesh Balwal is the officer who brought Pulwama attackers to justice during deputation in NIA.

Dec 16, 2021

Omicron-recovered K'taka man shares his journey, video goes viral.

State-wise break-up and spread of Omicron cases in India; Will it lead to a third wave?

With Telangana, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal reporting their first case each, the national tally stands at 73. In Kolkata, the seven-year-old boy with travel history tested Omicron positive.

Dec 16, 2021

Lakhimpur Probe: Oppn demands dismissal of MoS Ajay Mishra; LS adjourned amid uproar

The Opposition parties demanded the dismissal of Union Minister Mishra after the SIT report called Lakhimpur Kheri violence a "planned conspiracy".

Dec 16, 2021

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Makes Surprising Discoveries For Sample Return Program

The findings by rover scientists highlight the diversity of samples geologists and future scientists associated with the agency's Mars Sample Return program will have to study.

Dec 16, 2021

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India

Runny nose and itchy throat? Watch out for new symptoms of Omicron more similar to cold than Covid: Study

Existing Covid vaccines enough, no need to tweak for Omicron: Fauci

Bank Strike Impact: Clearance of 38 lakh cheques worth Rs 37,000 cr affected

Cong MLA's shocking remark, apology: But rape is no laughing matter, It's high time people get it

Australia back to square one, Queensland first to reimpose Covid curbs

PLI schemes to create 1 cr jobs in 5 yrs: Ministry

"Major cities turned into slums": SC raises alarm over encroachments in major cities

K'taka House passes censure motion against burning of Kannada flag in Kolhapur

5 more arriving travellers at Bengaluru airport test positive for Covid's Omicron variant

Terrorism 2020: US State Dept nails Pakistan as terror sponsor in its report

Big initiative to enhance health infrastructure in J&K; two medi-cities approved for Jammu and Kashmir [details]

Massive reshuffle in J&K Police; Rakesh Bhalwal is now SSP Srinagar [details]

State-wise break-up and spread of Omicron cases in India; Will it lead to a third wave?

Lakhimpur Probe: Oppn demands dismissal of MoS Ajay Mishra; LS adjourned amid uproar

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Makes Surprising Discoveries For Sample Return Program

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