India

Death of 14-year-old in encounter prompts anger against Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir

The death of a 14-year-old boy in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district has prompted anger against Pakistani terrorists, with people accusing them of misusing children to further their sinister agenda.

Apr 22, 2021

Locals waiting for their turn to purchase fresh vegetables, dates and other essential commodities at Kargil

Opening of Zojila Pass poses new COVID challenge in Kargil; closure causes scarcity of essentials

Closure of route created a scarcity of essential commodities but the threat of COVID looms large after highway reopens.

Apr 22, 2021

Amid shortage, 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology to help meet demand; how it works [details]

CSIR-CMERI has developed 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology which has been transferred virtually to Apollo Computing Laboratories, Kushaiguda, Hyderabad to meet the oxygen demand and minimize the supply chain problem.

Apr 22, 2021

Flushing public toilets propels Covid virus 5 feet up in air [details]

Respiratory droplets are the most prominent source of transmission for Covid-19. However, flushing a toilet can generate large quantities of microbe-containing aerosols depending on the design, water pressure or flushing power of the toilet at public restrooms, an Indian-origin researchers-led study has warned.

Apr 22, 2021

Robbers with full PPE kit loot J&K Bank; escape with Rs 6 lakh cash [details]

When locals present there tried to catch the robbers, a gunman fired some shots in the air to create panic before running away from the spot - all while wearing full PPE kits.

Apr 22, 2021

Grim Situation: Karnataka asks private hospitals to handover 80% facilities for Covid patients

Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Thursday said that the state government now wants private hospitals to allot 80 per cent of beds including their critical care facility as the state is facing severe health crisis.

Apr 22, 2021

Over 300 passengers flee Silchar airport to avoid mandatory Covid test

Over 300 passengers, who had arrived at Assam's Silchar airport, escaped the mandatory testing for Covid-19, officials said on Thursday.

Apr 22, 2021

Hackers hit Apple in $50M ransomware attack via MacBook supplier

Russia-based hackers have hit Apple in a $50 million ransomware attack via a Taiwan-based company that manufactures MacBooks and other products for the Cupertino-based iPhone maker, the media reported.

Apr 22, 2021

India's cumulative vaccination coverage exceeds 13.23 crores

As per the provisional report till 7am, over 22 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours and 13.23 crore vaccine doses have been administered through 19,28,118 sessions according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Apr 22, 2021

India plans to import oxygen containers, press IAF into service

India is deliberating on importing oxygen containers and equipment from friendly foreign nations to address the oxygen crisis faced by the country in the middle of the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 22, 2021

Sputnik V the Russian vaccine for Covid-19 has reached India

Sputnik V vaccine FAQs: With 91% efficacy, how the Russian vaccine differs in safety [details]

Although the vaccine uses the same engineering as the one developed by Oxford/AstraZeneca but Sputnik V uses two different versions of the virus in two doses

Apr 22, 2021

Oxygen shortage: SC takes cognisance of Covid situation, asks Centre for national plan

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of Covid management -- supply of oxygen, essential drugs supply, method and manner of vaccination and judicial power to declare lockdown.

Apr 22, 2021

Rest in justice George Floyd: Hollywood hails verdict

Hollywood celebrities hailed Wednesday's verdict declaring former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin guilty of killing African-American man George Floyd.

Apr 22, 2021

Authorities on tenterhooks after Haridwar-returned former minister dies due to Covid (Details)

Thousands of devotees from J&K returned from Kumbh Mela after taking a dip on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya

Apr 22, 2021

Karnataka's Covid tally crosses 12-lakh mark, seeks 1,500 tonnes oxygen supply daily

With a record 23,558 new cases in a day, Covid tally crossed 12-lakh mark in Karnataka. The state government asked the Centre to supply 1,500 tonnes oxygen daily.

Apr 22, 2021

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Death of 14-year-old in encounter prompts anger against Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir

Opening of Zojila Pass poses new COVID challenge in Kargil; closure causes scarcity of essentials

Amid shortage, 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology to help meet demand; how it works [details]

Flushing public toilets propels Covid virus 5 feet up in air [details]

Robbers with full PPE kit loot J&K Bank; escape with Rs 6 lakh cash [details]

Grim Situation: Karnataka asks private hospitals to handover 80% facilities for Covid patients

Over 300 passengers flee Silchar airport to avoid mandatory Covid test

Hackers hit Apple in $50M ransomware attack via MacBook supplier

India's cumulative vaccination coverage exceeds 13.23 crores

India plans to import oxygen containers, press IAF into service

Sputnik V vaccine FAQs: With 91% efficacy, how the Russian vaccine differs in safety [details]

Oxygen shortage: SC takes cognisance of Covid situation, asks Centre for national plan

Rest in justice George Floyd: Hollywood hails verdict

Authorities on tenterhooks after Haridwar-returned former minister dies due to Covid (Details)

Karnataka's Covid tally crosses 12-lakh mark, seeks 1,500 tonnes oxygen supply daily

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