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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines can reduce the risk of infection by 91%, says US CDC

While a single dose of any mRNA vaccine can reduce the risk of infection by 81 per cent. Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut infection risk by 91%, according to the US CDC

Jun 8, 2021

Covid will end in India when this man sets his foot in the nation [details]

The Covid pandemic has already claimed the lives of more than 3.49 lakh people in India

Jun 8, 2021

Massive fire engulfs Pune santiser factory; 17 killed, several trapped inside [details]

While at least 17 persons perished in the blaze, around 10 other workers are feared trapped or missing in the incident, said an official of Pune Rural Police Control.

Jun 7, 2021

J&K did it: First village in India to vaccinate 100% of 18+ population [details]

In a landmark feat, J&K's Weyan village has managed to vaccinate 100 percent of the 18+ population after teams were deployed to take the jabs to the people in the hilly region.

Jun 7, 2021

J&K constitutes panel for hand-holding children orphaned by COVID [Details]

Job assigned to the task force to identify such children in all 20 districts of J&K; submit a status report every week

Jun 7, 2021

Meet the unsung hero from West Bengal who unearthed the origin of SARS-Cov-2 before Chinese blocked him

The origin of SARS-Cov-2 has been discovered by a member of DRASTIC (Decentralised Radical Autonomous Search Team Investigating COVID-19) from West Bengal, who prefers to be dubbed 'The Seeker.'

Jun 7, 2021

Target-wise: China hopes to vaccinate 70% of population by 2021 end

China expects to have vaccinated at least 70% of its target population against Covid-19 by the end of 2021. There have been 91,248 confirmed coronavirus cases in China so far.

Jun 7, 2021

Researchers discover how ancestors of modern horses traveled

Molecular biologists conduct research on the migrational habits of modern horses' ancestors.

Jun 7, 2021

Online classes a cruel joke on students of over 1000 schools in J&K [Details]

From Kathua to Kupwara, students of educational institutions situated on LoC fail to attend online classes due to bad network issue.

Jun 7, 2021

Kamala Harris lands in Guatemala after plane issue, to visit Mexico next

For the first time, US Vice President Kamala Harris has landed in Guatemala City post-winning US election. Migration and economic cooperation will be the primary topics of discussion.

Jun 7, 2021

Queen delighted as Prince Harry, Meghan announce birth of baby girl, named after Diana's nickname 'Lilibet'

The royal family of the United Kingdom has expressed joy over the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan's baby, Lilibet, who is the Queen's 11th great-grandchild.

Jun 7, 2021

What is Shankarpat; bullock cart racing is Maha's rich cultural heritage [details]

In India, the bullock cart race is synonymous with the pride of villagers seeking traces of their tradition. In 2017, some state governments amended the Prevention of Cruelty to the Animals Act 1960 to keep this tradition alive much to the chagrin of animal lovers.

Jun 7, 2021

Oppo F19 review: Keeping things simple

Oppo F19 is a sub-Rs 20,000 smartphone, pitted against the likes of Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Mi 10i among others. Does it have what it takes to break through the competition?

Jun 7, 2021

Lockdown in Kerala extended again as Covid TRP still above 13 [details]

The Kerala government has decided to extend the lockdown considering the test positivity rate which is above 13 percent

Jun 7, 2021

Free vaccine for 18+ from June 21: Everything PM Modi announced today [highlights]

PM Narendra Modi in his Monday's address to the nation said the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana to provide free ration to 80 crore Indians will be extended till November.

Jun 7, 2021