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Global Covid caseload tops 526 mn, India reports 1,675 new Covid cases and 31 deaths

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 526 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.27 million and vaccinations to over 11.44 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 24, 2022

Indian consignment of 40,000 MT of petrol reaches Sri Lanka: Indian mission announced.

A consignment of around 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol from India reached Sri Lanka, which is reeling under its worst-ever economic crisis, on Monday, the Indian mission in the island nation announced.

May 24, 2022

Praful Patel requests FIFA not to impose ban on India, seeks time till July to complete elections

Fearing a suspension from the world football governing body, Praful Patel, in the capacity of FIFA Council Member, urged the sport's world governing body to give India time till July-end to complete the election process.

May 24, 2022

Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to 16 nations, including India [List of 16 Nations given]

Saudi Arabia has banned citizens from travelling to 16 countries, including India, over the Covid-19 situation in those nations, the media reported

May 23, 2022

WHO honours 1M+ ASHA workers; PM Modi delighted [details]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has honoured India's more than one million Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) for connecting people with healthcare services.

May 23, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 525.5 mn, India reports 2,022 fresh Covid cases and 46 deaths

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 525.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.27 million and vaccinations to over 11.44 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 23, 2022

India, Vietnam likely future production hubs for Apple: Report

Tech giant Apple has reportedly told its suppliers that it wants to expand manufacturing outside of China. And, India and Vietnam are getting a closer look from the company as alternatives.

May 22, 2022

India logs 2,226 new Covid cases, 65 deaths

India on Sunday reported 2,226 fresh Covid cases, a decline against the 2,323 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

May 22, 2022

India to launch GSAT-24 aboard European Ariane rocket on June 22, skips ISRO's GSLV

European space agency Arianespace will put into space orbit the Indian satellite GSAT-24 on June 22 using its Ariane 5 rocket, said the space agency.

May 21, 2022

Thailand Open 2022 : Sindhu reaches semis with win over world No 1 Akane Yamaguchi

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles semi-finals of the Thailand Open 2022 by knocking out world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, here on Friday.

May 20, 2022

India reports 2,259 new Covid cases, 20 deaths

India reported a marginal decline at 2,259 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours against 2,364 infections reported the previous day, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday morning.

May 20, 2022

India reports 1,569 new Covid cases, 19 deaths

At 1,569 fresh Covid cases, India reported a decline in a span of 24 hours against the previous day's count of 2,202, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday morning.

May 17, 2022

Indices positive in opening deals with all eyes on LIC listing

Indian equity benchmark indices started Tuesday's trade in green ahead of listing of insurance major LIC's exchange debut.

May 17, 2022

India reports 2,858 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths

India on Saturday reported 2,858 fresh Covid cases, against the 2,841 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry.

May 14, 2022

Indices fall for sixth straight day, Sensex sheds 2.7% this week cumulatively

Indian equity benchmark indices have extended their fall for the sixth straight day on Friday, led by losses in banking, financial and metal stocks.

May 14, 2022

Badminton news: Indian men reach semis after 43 years in Thomas and Uber Cup 2022, women out

Indian men's badminton team beat Malaysia 3-2 to reach their first Thomas Cup semi-final in 43 years at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2022, here on Thursday.

May 13, 2022

K'taka HC permits Xiaomi India to take overdrafts, make payments

In a major relief to major tech giant Xiaomi India, the Karnataka High Court has permitted it to take overdrafts from banks and make payments. However, the court has excluded the payment of technology royalty.

May 13, 2022

India logs 2,841 new Covid cases, 9 deaths

India on Friday reported 2,841 new Covid cases, a marginal rise against the 2,827 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

May 13, 2022

Hiring boom begins in India as Covid caseload declines

India Inc will hire 5 per cent more people in the April-June period compared to the first quarter (Q1) this year, a new report showed on Wednesday, as Covid infections decrease amid reopening of industries across the spectrum.

May 12, 2022

India logs marginal decline in Covid cases

India on Thursday witnessed a marginal decline in Covid-19 cases with 2,827 fresh infections registered in the past 24 hours, against previous day's 2,897, as per the Union Health Ministry's data.

May 12, 2022