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With 39,510 new Covid cases, Karnataka emerges as second worst state after Maharashtra

With 480 deaths and 39,510 new Covid-19 cases in a day, Karnataka emerges as the second worst state after Maharashtra

May 12, 2021

Karnataka warns of action against hospitals over not handing over of beds

Karnataka on Tuesday warned legal action against all those hospitals that have failed to hand over beds to the government till date.

May 12, 2021

26 Professors of Aligarh Muslim University die of Covid-19 in just 20 days, VC seeks genome study

At least 44 people, including 26 professors have died at the Aligarh Muslim University from the Covid-19 infection

May 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr 2021 in India likely on Friday as Saudi celebrates Eid on May 13 [details]

Since the crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Thursday, May 13 and India will mark end of Ramadan the next day.

May 12, 2021

COVID quackery reaches new high; using cow dung as cure could have consequences [details]

The proponents of cow dung therapy claim that even doctors have been getting the 'treatment' done as they want to treat Covid patients without any fear.

May 12, 2021

CO2 cylinders sold as oxygen in Srinagar; shop seized, seller held [details]

In a shocking incident, a shopkeeper in Srinagar was caught selling CO2 cylinders as oxygen ones. The accused has now been arrested.

May 11, 2021

WHO Warns against use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19; Goa, Tamil Nadu approve use

In a recent tweet, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at WHO, stated that the WHO recommended against the use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19 patients; while Goa and TN have already approved the use of the drug for the purpose.

May 11, 2021

Oxygen shortage kills 26 COVID patients in Goa's hospital; CM blames dearth of truck drivers

Goa CM Pramod Sawant visited the Covid ward on Tuesday morning, which witnessed more than two dozen fatalities, insisted that it was not oxygen shortage that led to the deaths.

May 11, 2021

Rajasthan door to door survey shows 7 lakh have Covid-19 symptoms

Rajasthan's door to door survey revealed the covid symptoms virulent among citizens throughout the state and the infection might double in numbers if the situation continues

May 11, 2021

Vivo X60 Pro review: Camera leads, rest follows

Here's a look at Vivo X60 Pro, which is a camera-centric premium smartphone, and how it fairs in the market amidst targeted competition.

May 11, 2021

J&K LG announces relief measures for families who've lost loved ones to Covid [details]

The government is adopting other mitigation strategies and all concerned officers have been directed to ensure the supply of ration to all ration card holders on priority. I

May 11, 2021

Skull-shaped UFO spotted in Washington, netizens suspect alien activities in pandemic times

Several netizens believe that the UFO sighting is an indication of alien activity on earth

May 11, 2021

Beware of fake vaccine registration SMSes; scammers on prowl in J&K [details]

If you've received an SMS asking you to register for vaccine from an unknown link, it is best to stay clear and avoid clicking the link.

May 11, 2021

Recovered now, Sameera Reddy shares few tips to tackle post-Covid weakness

Just out of her Covid infection, actress Sameera Reddy has shared some tips on how to tackle post-Covid weakness

May 11, 2021

Carl Pei's Nothing to debut with Ear 1 earbuds; what we know so far

Carl Pei said that the company believes "the earphones market was begging for differentiation, a space where we can elevate design and deliver value from day one."

May 11, 2021