India

India's consumer confidence worsens in May

Consumer trust in India fell further in May as a result of the extreme Covid crisis and the resulting state-wide lockdowns. The government's priority right now is to contain the virus and save lives, so trust in employment and the economy has taken a hit.

May 22, 2021

India reports 8,848 mucormycosis cases, 23,000 more Amphotericin vials allocated

In those recovering from Covid-19, India has recorded approximately 8,848 cases of mucormycosis or Black Fungus and the Centre has announced an allocation of 23,680 additional vials of Amphotericin-B to combat it.

May 22, 2021

Dispovan owner to urge DRDO for new name of Covid anti-body kit

The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), along with Vanguard Diagnostics Pvt Ltd, developed the Dipcovan antibody detection-based kit and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has authorised the antibody detection kit

May 22, 2021

Indian-Americans recorded highest rate of voting in 2020 US Presidential poll

According to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Indian-Americans voted at the highest rate in the 2020 US presidential elections (AAPI). This was a 9 percentage point rise for Indian-Americans over the 2016 election.

May 22, 2021

India reports 2.57 lakh Covid cases with 4,194 deaths in 24 hours [Details]

India's reported Covid-19 cases fell to the lowest level since April 21 below the three lakh mark in a brutal second wave

May 22, 2021

Chipko movement leader Sunderlal Bahuguna passes away due to Covid-19 [Obit]

Sunderlal Bahuguna, an environmentalist, died as a result of Covid-19. He was the driving force behind the Chipko campaign. He had been battling for the protection of Himalayan forests.

May 21, 2021

Mohali officers come forward to adopt this entire village for vaccination

Senior officers in Punjab's Mohali district have set an example by embracing a village and sponsoring vaccines for the entire population aged 18 to 44.

May 21, 2021

Snapchat hits 500M monthly users, India sees 100% user growth [details]

Popular social media platform Snapchat has reached over 500 million monthly active users, with roughly 40 per cent of its community located outside of North America and Europe.

May 21, 2021

FIFA under-17 women's World Cup to be held in India in October 2022

The 2022 FIFA under-17 Women's World Cup will be held in India from October 11 to 30, 2022, football's global governing body said. India was set to host the 2021 U-17 Women's World Cup before it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 21, 2021

Cleric held in UP for appeal to display Palestine flag on homes, vehicles

Maulana Yasir Akhtar, a Muslim cleric from Uttar Pradesh, is been held by UP police as he urged to display the Palestinian flag on homes and vehicles after Friday namaaz to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of the Gaza Strip's unrest.

May 21, 2021

India records 2.59 lakh fresh cases, 4,209 deaths in last 24 hours; Vax average lowest since March 14

Just 24 hours after recording less than 4,000 deaths per day, India on Friday once gain breached the grim milestone as daily fatalities due to Covid-19 rose to 4,209.

May 21, 2021

Health Ministry asks states, UTs to declare black fungus an epidemic [Advisory, guidelines]

Those who have recovered from Covid-19 and have diabetes should be more cautious, said Telangana director of medical eduction and asked patients to lookout for symptoms such as facial muscle pains, bloody discharge from the nose, cold, and brown discolouration or spores in mucus

May 20, 2021

Global cues subdue equity markets; Metal and oil stocks fall

Thursday's pre-noon trading session saw India's benchmark stock indices rise. Metal and oil and gas stocks were among the sectors that suffered losses.

May 20, 2021

New RT-PCR kit to detect Covid-19 even in its different mutant strains

A new RT-PCR kit with a novel gene has been established by an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Detecting Covid 19 through different mutant strains is easier with this package.

May 20, 2021

After Tauktae wreaked havoc on west coast, cyclone 'Yaas' is forming; To hit east coast soon

The India metrological department has warned that another cyclone named 'Yaas' may hit soon at the costs of the Bay of Bengal. The cyclone effect likely to be super high.

May 19, 2021

India's vaccination drive stumbling when it is most crucial: Report

Vaunted as the largest in the world, Indias vaccine programme is being hobbled by supply shortages and an abrupt shift in procurement policy that appears to be without parallel, The Washington Post reported.

May 19, 2021

Sensex in red amid volatile trade, pharma companies gain

In a largely volatile trade on Wednesday morning, equity indices traded in the negative territory with Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, and ONGC being the biggest losers, while the top gainers were Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and UltraTech Cement

May 19, 2021

India facing 213 weekly ransomware attacks per organisation: Report

According to Check Point Research, India has seen the most ransomware attacks, with 213 attacks per year, followed by Argentina, Chile, France, and Taiwan.

May 19, 2021

COVID-19 India report: Karnataka, AP severely hit, Delhi, Maha improving [details]

India is seeing both a decrease and an increase in the number of corona instances, and the state-by-state analysis provides insight into the current situation.

May 18, 2021

India lost 269 doctors due to Covid-19 in second wave so far: IMA

As many as 269 doctors have died during the second wave of the pandemic, including Dr K.K. Aggarwal, a Padma Shri awardee and former National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

May 18, 2021