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New Covid variant detected in France "Ihu" is not a threat yet: WHO

The new Covid-19 variant called B.1.640, which was detected by French researchers and is probably of Cameroonian origin, is not "circulating widely at the moment" and has so far been identified in less than 1 per cent of the samples sequenced in France, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

Jan 7, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 300 mn; Italy's tally above 200,000

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has surpassed the grim milestone of 300 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.47 million and vaccinations to over 9.33 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Jan 7, 2022

Omicron variant of Covid underwent fundamental changes, reveals study; What it means

The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, which represents a step-change in the Covid-19 pandemic with record numbers of new daily infections being reported around the globe, has undergone fundamental changes that may explain its spread and disease.

Jan 7, 2022

Covid Impact: Red Fort, Qutub Minar in Delhi among 173 monuments shut for visitors

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has ordered the closure of 173 historical monuments, including the Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort and Qutub Minar among others, under its Delhi Circle.

Jan 7, 2022

B'luru virologist behind OmiSure — RT-PCR equivalent to detect Omicron within hours [details]

COVID testing kit developed by TATA MD called OmiSure is the brainchild of Bengaluru virologist Dr V Ravi, which can detect Omicron variant within hours.

Jan 7, 2022

Reliance Retail buys 25% stake in Dunzo; invests $200mn delivery startup [details]

The extra funds will be used to extend Dunzo's quick commerce operations from seven to fifteen cities.

Jan 7, 2022

JCB comes to rescue of pregnant woman in Kashmir; braves through heavy snowfall for happy ending [details]

Relentless snowfall in J&K has canceled flights and blocked roads, but help was just a call away for a pregnant woman, who was shifted to the hospital for delivery in a JCB.

Jan 7, 2022

J&K Police busts hybrid terror module; foils Delhi, Srinagar attack plans ahead of Republic Day [details]

The module was working on the directions of Pakistan, Saudi-based handlers. Terrorists conduct recce of vital installations of Delhi too.

Jan 6, 2022

125 passengers on Amritsar-bound chartered flight test COVID positive; Omicron status awaited [details]

During mandatory testing out of a total of 179 passengers, 125 tested COVID positive. Infected passengers shifted to quarantine centres.

Jan 6, 2022

Four former J&K CMs to lose elite security cover; here's why [details]

The decision was taken after a security review meeting headed by J&K Lt governor Manoj Sinha held recently that the former chief ministers and their immediate family members did not need elite group protection since the normal security wing of the local police

Jan 6, 2022

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New Covid variant detected in France "Ihu" is not a threat yet: WHO

Global Covid caseload tops 300 mn; Italy's tally above 200,000

Omicron variant of Covid underwent fundamental changes, reveals study; What it means

Covid Impact: Red Fort, Qutub Minar in Delhi among 173 monuments shut for visitors

B'luru virologist behind OmiSure — RT-PCR equivalent to detect Omicron within hours [details]

Reliance Retail buys 25% stake in Dunzo; invests $200mn delivery startup [details]

JCB comes to rescue of pregnant woman in Kashmir; braves through heavy snowfall for happy ending [details]

J&K Police busts hybrid terror module; foils Delhi, Srinagar attack plans ahead of Republic Day [details]

125 passengers on Amritsar-bound chartered flight test COVID positive; Omicron status awaited [details]

Four former J&K CMs to lose elite security cover; here's why [details]

COVID-19 surge in J&K: leaves of health dept employees cancelled; doctors re-deployed at DRDO hospital

Covid explosion in West Bengal: Rising TPR, fatality rate bother experts

Lapse in PM's security ignites Congress infighting; Punjab minister blames own government [details]

Bengal former Chief Secretary row: SC sets aside Calcutta HC order on case transfer

UP Elections: After Congress, BJP and SP cancel yatras and meetings amid Covid surge

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]