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Fake Vaccination scam: Kolkata Police suspect "something big" but still unsure what was injected

Based on a complaint by Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty, Kolkata Police have arrested a man allegedly for running a fake vaccination in Kasba area on the southern fringes of the city.

Jun 25, 2021

Covid-19 virus found "well adapted" to infect human cells [Study]

Scientists from Flinders University and La Trobe University discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 epidemic, is most suited to infect human cells, according to the study.

Jun 25, 2021

BJP accuses Delhi Govt of creating unnecessary panic over oxygen shortage; Sisodia denies

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday denied allegations of gross discrepancy in actual consumption of oxygen in the national capital, terming the reports as fake and without approval from the committee.

Jun 25, 2021

Now a lioness tests Covid positive in Sri Lanka zoo

In the island nation of Sri Lanka, a lioness in a zoo has become the first reported example of an animal contracting Covid.

Jun 25, 2021

Swiggy delivery boy, who was brutally thrashed raises Rs. 2.3 lakh, says no FIR; Donates excess money

Instead of being left embittered by the unfortunate incident, Karthik is grateful to the unknown people who helped him, says now he wants to help people he doesn't know

Jun 25, 2021

India's new Covid cases hover around 51K in 24 hrs; Global caseload stands at 179.9mn

In the previous 24 hours, India has seen 51,667 new Covid-19 cases and 1,329 deaths. India has surpassed the three-crore threshold. Covid

Jun 25, 2021

Former BBMP Corporator Rekha Kadiresh murder case: Culprits to be arrested soon, say police

Two-time BBMP Corporator Rekha Kadiresh was brutally murdered early Thursday morning while participating in relief work for the needy. Karnataka Chief Minister and Home Minister assure early and thorough investigation in the pre-planned murder hinting at old rivalry.

Jun 25, 2021

Covid-induced lockdowns had modest effect on premature mortality levels [Study]

PM 2.5 is the leading environmental risk factor for premature mortality globally.

Jun 25, 2021

Covid-19 second wave worsens "shecession": Report on job-seeking women

As many working women worried about availability of jobs, time for job-seeking compared to working men

Jun 25, 2021

Alien base: Former Soviet Union commander-in-chief claims to have seen UFOs coming out of ocean

The revelation from the former Soviet Union commander-in-chief has made several people believe in the presence of an alien base in the oceans

Jun 25, 2021

Covid Impact: US sees sharpest decline in life expectancy since World War II

According to new research Covid-19 pandemic decreased life expectancy in the US by 1.87 years, between 2018 and 2020, a drop not seen since World War II.

Jun 25, 2021

Navi Mumbai airport naming row: Thousands protest a day after hand over to Adani group

Thousands staged protest over the delicate issue of naming the upcoming greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a day after the Maharashtra government handed it over to the Adani Group for operations

Jun 25, 2021

Dis-honor killing: Delhi couple shot multiple times; man dies, woman critical [details]

The couple had married a year ago without the consent of parents

Jun 25, 2021

First step toward restoring democratic process in J&K; PM Modi bets big on grassroots participation

All participants of all-party meeting agree to strengthen the democratic process in J&K, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured of restoring statehood at an appropriate time.

Jun 24, 2021

"Pratham Pooja" performed to mark symbolic beginning of this year's Amarnath Yatra [Details]

Devotees to have virtual darshan of holy cave from June 28 to August 22 during morning and evening Aarti.

Jun 24, 2021