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Instead of country names, Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet; Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta given so far, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Covid-19 variants of concern will be known by letters of the Greek alphabet, saying it will help avoid stigmatising countries where they first appear.

Jun 1, 2021

Global Covid-19 cases reach 170.5mn; US reports 33mn, India 28mn

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 170.5 million with the US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 33,264,380 and followed by India with 28,047,534 cases

Jun 1, 2021

15-hour-old newborn tests positive for coronavirus, mother negative [details]

Even though the 15-hour-old newborn girl was tested positive for coronavirus, her mother was tested negative

Jun 1, 2021

Lighten homework burden on school kids; J&K LG orders after "adorable complaint" [watch]

After a viral video of a 6-year-old Kashmiri girl complaining to PM Modi about homework, J&K LG Manoj Sinha has responded with a solution.

Jun 1, 2021

India won't import 108 weapon systems, defence items; boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat [see full list]

A negative import list helps domestic businesses since it lists all of the military equipment that the government will not import in the future.

Jun 1, 2021

Ambulance driver dumps critical patient on MP highway to die; probe ordered [details]

Accompanying the critically ill patient was his wife, and 25-day-old daughter, who were also left in the middle of nowhere.

May 31, 2021

Mehul Choksi was on romantic trip with girlfriend in Dominica, Antigua PM claims [details]

The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, has claimed that Choksi may have taken his girlfriend to Dominica on a romantic trip before getting caught.

May 31, 2021

China announces three child policy as birth rate falls drastically [details]

The census, which was issued in May 2021, revealed that roughly 12 million babies were born last year, down from 18 million in 2016 and the lowest number of births since the 1960s.

May 31, 2021

Decision-making without fear, favour; J&K LG pushes for citizen-friendly administration

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed the officials to improve speed, quality of decision-making without fear and favour and work solely for the welfare of the common man.

May 31, 2021

Sonia's panel starts one-on-one meetings with ministers, MLAs; end Captain vs Sidhu "war" likely

All ministers, MLAs summoned to Delhi for meeting with panel. Here's what you need to know.

May 31, 2021

Heritage, iconic buildings won't be touched in Central Vista project: Govt

Heritage, iconic and cultural buildings will remain as they are, and none of these buildings will be touched during construction work under the Central Vista project in the national capital, Union Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

May 31, 2021

Adopt last year's policy on 12th board exams; SC tells Centre [details]

Supreme court on Monday suggested central government that last year policy can be adopted this year too for the class XII Examination.

May 31, 2021

Third wave of Covid in UK, expert urges to delay planned reopening [details]

The expert noted that all virus outbreaks start in small numbers before soaring to unimaginable levels

May 31, 2021

Cosmic collision: Space debris damaged International Space Station [details]

Human-made trash on earth's orbit has been steadily increasing since the 1950s which began with the launch of Sputnik 1

May 31, 2021

Mother slaps her infant son 12 times; inconsolable cries have no effect on woman [disturbing video]

The incident took place in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and the video was discreetly shot by a relative. The police have rescued the child, but a case is yet to be registered against the woman.

May 31, 2021