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This Rajasthan town cut down Covid deaths by 50%, here's how

Dungarpur, a small Rajasthan town, has scripted a success story by bringing down the Covid death toll by 50 per cent with the proactive approach of panchs, sarpanchs, ward councillors, ANM, village committees and senior officials.

May 15, 2021

Scientists spot genes behind severe Covid-19 risk

Scientists have decoded genes that put certain people at high chances of contracting the virus and developing severe Covid-19.

May 15, 2021

WHO chief says India's Covid situation hugely concerning

According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, India remains a major concern, with the coronavirus spreading through many nations. 3.3 million lives have been lost since 2019

May 15, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 161.5mn; UN insists on speed of vaccination

The global economic outlook has improved in recent months, but uncertainty remains very high, Angel Gurria, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), told a forum here.

May 15, 2021

Once bitten, UK rushes Covid vaccination drive as concerns over India variant mount

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared that the country will speed up its coronavirus vaccination program, citing the deaths of British citizens caused by a strain first discovered in India

May 15, 2021

Scotland police frees 2 Indians from detention van after protests

Police in Scotland have freed two Indian nationals, who were held inside a detention van, after protesters surrounded the vehicle demanding their release, according to a media report.

May 15, 2021

Now You Can Pre-register PUBG Mobile's Indian Version on Play Store from May 18

Pre-registrations for PUBG's return to India on the Play Store will begin on May 18, according to South Korean video game developer Krafton.Game is exclusive only to India

May 15, 2021

TN Chief Minister Stalin appeals to Tamil diaspora for financial aid to fight Covid

M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, called on the international Tamil diaspora to financially help the state fight against the Covid -19 pandemic on Thursday

May 15, 2021

India needs its own cryptocurrency unicorns, suggest experts

India is no longer a niche market, but rather a rapidly expanding financial market. India requires its own cryptocurrency unicorns.

May 15, 2021

Covid tally crosses 21-lakh mark in Karnataka with 373 deaths, vax delay continues in Bengaluru

With no let-up in the pandemic's second wave, total positive cases in Karnataka crossed 21-lakh mark, while 373 patients died of the infection in the last 24 hours, said the state health bulletin on Friday.

May 15, 2021

China succeeds in first Mars landing of its Rover

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced that Tianwen, China's first Mars rover, has landed on Mars. President Xi Jinping has also expressed his congratulations to everyone.

May 15, 2021

India records 3.26 lakh new Covid cases in 24 hours; 23rd day with over 3 lakh cases daily

For the last 23 days, India has recorded over 3.26 lakh new Covid cases daily, while the last 17 days witnessed deaths above 3,000-mark

May 15, 2021

Rape attempt on Covid patient in Kerala, Malappuram resident arrested

The alleged incident happened on April 27, but the Covid patient was not able to lodge a complaint due to ill health

May 15, 2021

Just A Day After Reviving Sweets Exchange Ritual On LoC, Pakistan Drones Drop Arms On Border

First time after Pulwama attack Indo-Pak armies exchanged sweets on LoC on Thursday to normalize relations

May 15, 2021

COVID-19: Coronavirus has the right to live, says BJP leader Trivendra Singh Rawat

Trivendra Singh Rawat is now receiving trolls for his outlandish comments about coronavirus

May 15, 2021