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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.8mn; US worst hit, India next

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 165.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.43 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 22, 2021

Commonwealth health ministers seek equal access to Covid vaccines

Commonwealth health ministers, led by India, have called for swift and equal access to Covid-19 vaccines for everyone around the world.

May 22, 2021

UK PM says 'very concerned' with BBC overriding norms in old Princess Diana interview

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he was "obviously very concerned" about the findings of the inquiry into the BBC's 1995 interview with the late Princess Diana, which said that the broadcaster "fell below its high standards of integrity and transparency".

May 22, 2021

Taxing imported oxygen concentrators for personal use "unconstitutional"; Delhi HC quashes IGST [details]

Last week also the Delhi High Court had slammed the government on the issue of taxes on medical equipment in COVID related treatment.

May 21, 2021

Centenarian aged 120 years becomes "COVID-19 Hero" for taking COVID jab; J&K woman's praises echo in valley

GOC-in-C Northern Command reaches out to the 'living legend' to acknowledge her inspirational role.

May 21, 2021

Green corridor for healthcare workers in J&K; police ensures hassle-free travel amid lockdown [details]

Only doctors, para-medical staff are allowed to use these dedicated lanes to ensure their hassle-free movement.

May 21, 2021

Why are some COVID-19 vaccines working better for men than women: Explained

MSU researcher is studying, raising awareness about the role of sex in the efficacy of vaccines that make use of nanomedicine

May 21, 2021

Chipko movement leader Sunderlal Bahuguna passes away due to Covid-19 [Obit]

Sunderlal Bahuguna, an environmentalist, died as a result of Covid-19. He was the driving force behind the Chipko campaign. He had been battling for the protection of Himalayan forests.

May 21, 2021

Arabian Sea tragedy: Barge master faces culpable homicide charge

The Yellowgate Police Station has filed a culpable homicide complaint in connection with the disaster in the Arabian Sea, which has left at least 49 people dead and several more missing.

May 21, 2021

Mohali officers come forward to adopt this entire village for vaccination

Senior officers in Punjab's Mohali district have set an example by embracing a village and sponsoring vaccines for the entire population aged 18 to 44.

May 21, 2021

Snapchat hits 500M monthly users, India sees 100% user growth [details]

Popular social media platform Snapchat has reached over 500 million monthly active users, with roughly 40 per cent of its community located outside of North America and Europe.

May 21, 2021

Indian Congress party president Rahul Gandhi (L) with his sister Priyanka Gandhi pay tribute to their late father

Rahul pays floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 30th death anniversary; Denied due legacy, says Kharge

On the 30th anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, Congress leaders paid tribute to the former Prime Minister. Mallikarjun Kharge recalls the Prime Minister and blames party infighting and outside targets on late PM.

May 21, 2021

Petrol price inches closer to Rs.100-mark in Mumbai

The repeated rise in fuel prices in May is all set to take the retail price of petrol to historic high levels of Rs 100 per litre in Mumbai.

May 21, 2021

FIFA under-17 women's World Cup to be held in India in October 2022

The 2022 FIFA under-17 Women's World Cup will be held in India from October 11 to 30, 2022, football's global governing body said. India was set to host the 2021 U-17 Women's World Cup before it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 21, 2021

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Sensex up 600 points, Nifty reclaims 15,000 mark

The key Indian equity indices traded in the green on Friday morning with the BSE Sensex surging around 600 points to reclaim the 50,000 mark.

May 21, 2021

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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.8mn; US worst hit, India next

Commonwealth health ministers seek equal access to Covid vaccines

UK PM says 'very concerned' with BBC overriding norms in old Princess Diana interview

Taxing imported oxygen concentrators for personal use "unconstitutional"; Delhi HC quashes IGST [details]

Centenarian aged 120 years becomes "COVID-19 Hero" for taking COVID jab; J&K woman's praises echo in valley

Green corridor for healthcare workers in J&K; police ensures hassle-free travel amid lockdown [details]

Why are some COVID-19 vaccines working better for men than women: Explained

Chipko movement leader Sunderlal Bahuguna passes away due to Covid-19 [Obit]

Arabian Sea tragedy: Barge master faces culpable homicide charge

Mohali officers come forward to adopt this entire village for vaccination

Snapchat hits 500M monthly users, India sees 100% user growth [details]

Rahul pays floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 30th death anniversary; Denied due legacy, says Kharge

Petrol price inches closer to Rs.100-mark in Mumbai

FIFA under-17 women's World Cup to be held in India in October 2022

Sensex up 600 points, Nifty reclaims 15,000 mark

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