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Covid booster vaccines to become norm "every 6 months for many years": Australian expert

Wearing a mask and getting booster shots of Covid "every six months" may now become the new norm for many years to come, according to an Australian pharmacist.

Dec 24, 2021

Biden signs sanctions bill against China for human rights abuses against Uyghurs

US President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that aims to punish China for human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities, including the Uyghurs, in the Xinjiang region, The Hill news outlet reported.

Dec 24, 2021

AstraZeneca says its antibody drug "Evusheld" effective against Omicron

British-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca has announced that its antibody drug 'Evusheld' is effective against the new vaccine evading Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Dec 24, 2021

Space industry hopes for exciting 2022 after forgettable 2021; to grow to $1 trillion by 2040 [details]

The second quarter of the financial year 2022 -2023 is set to witness the launch of Chandrayaan-3. A couple of earth observations might be launched by ISRO, next year.

Dec 24, 2021

India reports 6,650 new COVID cases; Omicron tally rises to 358 [details inside]

According to the Union Health Ministry, 17 states have reported Omicron infection. India's active caseload is presently at 77,516.

Dec 24, 2021

With all-time high placements, IIT-Hyderabad bets big on future; highest package at Rs 65 lakh [details]

The first phase of campus placement ended on a positive note. The recruiters include Flipkart, Indeed, Infurnia, JP Morgan, Meesho, Microsoft NTT AT, Newzera, Silicon Labs, Suzuki Motor Corp, TSMC, and Zomato with an average package of Rs 23 lakhs.

Dec 24, 2021

Sri Lankan PM, wife offer prayers at Tirumala temple; receive ceremonial blessings [details]

Mahinda Rajapaksa and his wife were on a two-day visit to the Hindu pilgrimage. The dignitary was welcomed by TTD JEO Veerabrahmam and other functionaries.

Dec 24, 2021

Ganga changes course by shifting westwards, leaves less land for Magh Mela in Prayagraj

With the Ganga having changed its course by shifting westwards, there is now less land left for the upcoming Magh Mela in Prayagraj.

Dec 24, 2021

K'taka HC orders action against officers for failing to stop illegal constructions

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government and heads of local bodies to initiate action through departmental inquiry on officers who turn blind eye towards illegal constructions and do not initiate legal action against them.

Dec 24, 2021

Maharashtra records sudden spike of 23 Omicron cases; Curbs imposed on X-mas gatherings

The spread of Omicron remains extensive in Maharashtra. Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur airports have started intense surveillance.

Dec 24, 2021

Card tokenisation: RBI extends deadline till June 30

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday extended card tokenisation deadline by six months till June 30, 2022, from the earlier deadline of December 31, 2021.

Dec 24, 2021

Allahabad HC suggests postponing UP polls over Omicron fears

The Allahabad High Court has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider postponing the 2022 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh by a month or two in the wake of the rising cases of Covid-19 cases caused by the new Omicron variant.

Dec 24, 2021

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Covid booster vaccines to become norm "every 6 months for many years": Australian expert

Biden signs sanctions bill against China for human rights abuses against Uyghurs

AstraZeneca says its antibody drug "Evusheld" effective against Omicron

Space industry hopes for exciting 2022 after forgettable 2021; to grow to $1 trillion by 2040 [details]

India reports 6,650 new COVID cases; Omicron tally rises to 358 [details inside]

With all-time high placements, IIT-Hyderabad bets big on future; highest package at Rs 65 lakh [details]

Sri Lankan PM, wife offer prayers at Tirumala temple; receive ceremonial blessings [details]

Ganga changes course by shifting westwards, leaves less land for Magh Mela in Prayagraj

K'taka HC orders action against officers for failing to stop illegal constructions

Maharashtra records sudden spike of 23 Omicron cases; Curbs imposed on X-mas gatherings

Card tokenisation: RBI extends deadline till June 30

Allahabad HC suggests postponing UP polls over Omicron fears

K'taka Assembly approves Anti-Conversion Bill, Congress vows to roll back

India, S. Korea add 6K new cases each in 24 hrs; Global caseload tops 278 mn

3rd Covid wave to reach its peak in February, say IIT-K researchers using simulation model

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]