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US CDC cuts isolation time for Covid-infected health workers amid staff shortages

US CDC reduces quarantine period for Covid-infected health workers as staff shortage looms

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the isolation periods for healthcare workers infected with Covid-19, due to hospital staff shortages driven by the surge in new cases and hospitalisations.

Dec 25, 2021

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 million and Asia sees surge in Omicron variant fugures, especially in Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore

Dec 25, 2021

Personnel of Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force conduct a flag march ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha Election in Bangalore on April 1, 2014. (Photo: IANS)

Second COVID wave style curbs return in Maharashtra; new restrictions in place [read now]

The Maharashtra government late on Friday clamped prohibitory orders banning assembly of 5 or more persons from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. with effect from Saturday.

Dec 25, 2021

Who is CV Anand; senior IPS officer appointed as Hyderabad Police Commissioner [details]

Who is CV Anand; star IPS officer appointed as Hyderabad Police Commissioner [details]

In a major reshuffle of top IPS officers in Hyderabad, CM K Chandrashekhar Rao has approved the transfer of 30 police officers, including the appointment of a new city police commissioner.

Dec 25, 2021

Driving on Gulmarg roads not without risk; police share important safety tips [read now]

Due to heavy snowing, Gulmarg Tangmarg Road has turned deadly for drivers, but with extra precautions, tragedies can be averted.

Dec 24, 2021

National Conference to approach Apex Court against Delimitation Commission's proposals [details]

After facing criticism for attending the second meeting of the panel after boycotting the first, NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah defended the decision of his party.

Dec 24, 2021

IAF's MiG-21 fighter jet crashes during training sortie in Rajasthan; pilot dies, probe ordered [details]

In a tragic incident, an MiG-21 fighter aircraft of IAF crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and search operations for the missing pilot are underway.

Dec 24, 2021

Darbhanga railway station blast case: NIA files charge sheet against five Lashkar operatives [details]

The investigation revolves around an explosion that occurred on June 17 at the Darbhanga railway station in Bihar, in which no one was wounded.

Dec 24, 2021

Indian army, terrorist, j&k, srinagar, encounter

Involved in several killings, dreaded Hizbul terrorist eliminated by forces in Anantnag [details]

Killed terrorist was involved in killings of Inspector Mohd Ashraf Bhat, three BJP workers, couple BJP Sarpanchs.

Dec 24, 2021

Ranveer Singh's movie '83' releases in world's highest mobile theatre in Ladakh [details]

Situated at an altitude of 11,562 feet, the world's highest theatre is set up in the Paldan area of the Leh district of Ladakh.

Dec 24, 2021

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

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US CDC reduces quarantine period for Covid-infected health workers as staff shortage looms

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Second COVID wave style curbs return in Maharashtra; new restrictions in place [read now]

Who is CV Anand; star IPS officer appointed as Hyderabad Police Commissioner [details]

Driving on Gulmarg roads not without risk; police share important safety tips [read now]

National Conference to approach Apex Court against Delimitation Commission's proposals [details]

IAF's MiG-21 fighter jet crashes during training sortie in Rajasthan; pilot dies, probe ordered [details]

Darbhanga railway station blast case: NIA files charge sheet against five Lashkar operatives [details]

Involved in several killings, dreaded Hizbul terrorist eliminated by forces in Anantnag [details]

Ranveer Singh's movie '83' releases in world's highest mobile theatre in Ladakh [details]

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]

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]