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Farmer questions reduction in free rice quota; K'taka food supplies min says "go die" [reactions]

Minister Katti later held a press conference to clarify his stance and said he was 'provoked,' but did not express regret or apology at the statement

Apr 28, 2021

Equipment being dispatched to Ladakh in Air Force chopper

Fight Against COVID: IAF on high alert; aircrew ready for operations [Details]

Big as well as medium-sized aircraft are ready to be deployed to cover all terrains across the country in India's fight against COVID.

Apr 28, 2021

Covaxin can neutralise deadly 617 COVID variant; top pandemic expert urges Indians to get vaccinated

Also known as "double mutant", the deadly and highly infectious B.1.617 variant is largely behind India's second wave of Covid cases.

Apr 28, 2021

structure and density of SARS-CoV-2 virions (red) produced by human airway epithelia.

Gene changes may explain symptoms in Covid survivors for long, says study

The spike protein in coronavirus can bring about long-term gene expression changes, finds a new cell study that can explain symptoms in Covid long-haulers

Apr 28, 2021

Total Covid cases cross 14-lakh in Karnataka; Lockdown helpline opened

With 31,830 patients testing positive in a day, total Covid cases crossed 14-lakh mark in Karnataka and active cases 3-lakh mark amid the pandemic's second wave, said the state health bulletin on Tuesday.

Apr 28, 2021

Politics derail serious vaccination drive, next phase from May 1 turns more challenging [Details]

Over one crore doses still available with states, UTs for consumption, but politics derail serious vaccination drive, as the next phase from May 1 is more challenging.

Apr 28, 2021

India's Covid deaths cross 2Lakh-mark, record 3.6Lakh cases in 24 hrs

More than 3 lakh corona cases have been reported in India for the seventh consecutive day on Wednesday. India reported a record number of 3,60,960 cases and 3,293 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry's data released on Wednesday morning.

Apr 28, 2021

Akshay, Twinkle Khanna donate 100 oxygen concentrators to fight Covid surge

Author Twinkle Khanna on Tuesday announced on Instagram that she along with her husband, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, were donating 100 oxygen concentrators in an effort to contribute to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 28, 2021

IPL table: RCB take back top spot after thrilling win over DC

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) climbed back to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table after their thrilling one-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Narendra Modi Stadium here.

Apr 28, 2021

India turns down UN help, cites own robust supply chain: Spokesperson

India has turned down the UN's offer of assistance from its integrated supply chain saying that it has its own "robust" system to manage the logistics of getting material for the dealing with the COVID-19 surge, according to a UN spokesperson.

Apr 28, 2021

J&K govt cracks down on black-marketing of oxygen cylinders; magistrates appointed at plants [details]

Responsibilities fixed on officers to ensure cylinders must reach fixed destinations across J&K straight away.

Apr 27, 2021

COVID patient dies in Delhi hospital; kin assaults doctors, vandalises property [shocking aftermath]

The hospital said in a statement that even though the family was informed about the unavailability of ICU beds, the patient was still given oxygen and emergency care.

Apr 27, 2021

Will J&K announce lockdown amid COVID resurgence; health experts say act now [details]

First time since outbreak of pandemic UT records single-day highest 3116 positive cases, 25 deaths.

Apr 27, 2021

"Save the saviours"; Delhi hospital instructed to give beds to healthcare workers on priority [details]

Doctors say it is a victory of their struggle and boosts the morale of medical staff.

Apr 27, 2021

Jammu industrialist providing free food to COVID-infected families after his family tested positive [details]

Carpet industry turned into a 'community kitchen' to serve food packets to needy people at their doorsteps in Jammu.

Apr 27, 2021

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Farmer questions reduction in free rice quota; K'taka food supplies min says "go die" [reactions]

Fight Against COVID: IAF on high alert; aircrew ready for operations [Details]

Covaxin can neutralise deadly 617 COVID variant; top pandemic expert urges Indians to get vaccinated

Gene changes may explain symptoms in Covid survivors for long, says study

Total Covid cases cross 14-lakh in Karnataka; Lockdown helpline opened

Politics derail serious vaccination drive, next phase from May 1 turns more challenging [Details]

India's Covid deaths cross 2Lakh-mark, record 3.6Lakh cases in 24 hrs

Akshay, Twinkle Khanna donate 100 oxygen concentrators to fight Covid surge

IPL table: RCB take back top spot after thrilling win over DC

India turns down UN help, cites own robust supply chain: Spokesperson

J&K govt cracks down on black-marketing of oxygen cylinders; magistrates appointed at plants [details]

COVID patient dies in Delhi hospital; kin assaults doctors, vandalises property [shocking aftermath]

Will J&K announce lockdown amid COVID resurgence; health experts say act now [details]

"Save the saviours"; Delhi hospital instructed to give beds to healthcare workers on priority [details]

Jammu industrialist providing free food to COVID-infected families after his family tested positive [details]

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