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Govt blocks Telegram Channel over derogatory posts on Hindu women [Details]

After Sulli deal and Bulli Bai aap, new controversy has emerged on social media where now Hindu women with derogatory words and photos are being targeted and bullied.

Jan 5, 2022

DGCI approves "in-principle" phase III trial of Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid-19 vaccine as booster

The Subject Experts Committee (SEC) of the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) on Wednesday granted "in principle" approval to Bharat Biotech to conduct "Phase III superiority study and Phase III booster dose study" trials for its intranasal Covid vaccine.

Jan 5, 2022

CDS chopper crash inquiry report: Technical or mechanical errors ruled out

Sources said the inquiry ruled out any possibility of technical errors or mechanical defects

Jan 5, 2022

Covid fear, stress can impair cognitive functions such as information process, risk assessment: Study

Worries and anxiety over the Covid-19 pandemic can impair basic cognitive functions, leading to poorer decision making, delays in mental processing speed, and alteration of the perception of risk, finds a study.

Jan 5, 2022

Hunter spots alien-like figure in UFO hotspot, baffles netizens

The humanoid being spotted in Montana had a bulbous head and grey body

Jan 5, 2022

4th Covid vaccine booster enhances antibodies five-fold, says Israeli study

Amid rising cases of Omicron, a preliminary study by Israeli researchers has shown that a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine boosts antibodies five-fold in just a week after the shot is administered, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday.

Jan 5, 2022

Inevitable third wave hits India: Massive surge in fresh cases, nation on high alert

Delhi Health Minister has revealed that the third wave of the Covid pandemic has begun in India

Jan 5, 2022

Today's Covid Update: India reports 58,097 fresh cases, Omicron tally reaches 2,135

With 243 new cases of highly transmissible Covid variant Omicron detected in the last 24 hours, India's Omicron tally on Wednesday rose to 2,135 cases. Of these, 828 people have recovered from the new strain so far.

Jan 5, 2022

Pak national among three JeM terrorists killed in early morning gun battle in Pulwama [details]

Since Tuesday morning five terrorists were eliminated by forces in two different encounters

Jan 5, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 295 mn; India adds 58K

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 295 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.45 million and vaccinations to over 9.24 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Jan 5, 2022

UP Elections: Akhilesh objects to 'farq saaf hai' campaign, says misuse of Govt funds

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has raised objection to Uttar Pradesh government advertisements that show 'anti-social elements' wearing red caps and holding them responsible for all problems before 2017.

Jan 5, 2022

Promise Forgotten: Son of Constable killed by Veerappan still not given job, K'taka HC sends notice to state Govt

The Karnataka High Court (HC) has issued a notice to the state government for not providing employment on humanitarian grounds to the son of a police constable, who was killed by late forest brigand Veerappan 30 years ago.

Jan 5, 2022

Covid-19 surge plays spoil sport for box-office party of Bollywood as 2022 rush begins; Big budget film releases pushed back

With the shadow of a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic lengthening, the Indian film fraternity is taking measured steps to deal with the looming threat of disruption of business.

Jan 5, 2022

France reports record 271,686 new Covid cases; Vaccine bill suspended

France reports record 271,686 new Covid cases while researchers here have detected a new Covid variant, probably of Cameroonian origin, and have temporarily named it 'IHU'.

Jan 5, 2022

Omicron Surge: K'taka Congress refuses to postpone Padayatra from Mekedatu

There will be no offline classes for two weeks except for Class 10 and 12, medical and nursing students amid 149 new Omicron cases in K'taka reported in the last 24 hours

Jan 5, 2022