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Joe Biden’s Top Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci Advises Total Lockdown In India: Report
The 2nd wave of COVID-19 has been devastating, infecting lakhs, killing thousands every day in India New Delhi: Top US epidemiologist Anthony Fauci has suggested a complete lockdown for a few weeks in India as an immediate step to contain the spread of COVID-19 as its deadly second wave...
Heavens Won’t Fall If Deferred
Polling for the four-phased rural polls in UP ended on Thursday. (File) New Delhi: The Supreme Court today asked the state election commission in Uttar Pradesh if it can delay the counting for rural polls, which is to be held tomorrow. Citing the frightening Covid spike in the state,...
Bihar BJP President Sanjay Jaiswal Says Covid Crisis Serious, Even Doctor Friends Not Picking My Calls
Sanjay Jaiswal said that he has lost many known persons in the second wave. Patna: The situation in Bihar remains grim with even basic facilities like beds and medical oxygen “running out”, the state’s BJP chief said as he requested people to follow Covid protocols. The crisis has reached such...
Over 4 Lakh Covid Cases In India For First Time In New Global Record
India has been hit by a deadly second wave. (Representational) New Delhi: India’s coronavirus cases hit a grim global record with 4,01,993 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. 3,523 Covid patients have died since yesterday. The country has entered the third phase of world’s largest vaccination drive today...
Australians Arriving From Covid-Hit India Could Face 5 Years’ Jail, Fine
Australian government will reconsider the restrictions on May 15, Health Minister said (Representational) Sydney: Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face...
Coronavirus Vaccination Phase-3: Centre vs States On Vaccine Stocks As Roll Out For 18+ Begins: 10 Points
India began the world’s largest vaccination drive on January 16. New Delhi: More than 1 crore doses of vaccines are still available in stocks with states, the centre said on Friday after several states red-flagged shortage and said they won’t be able to extend the coverage to all adults...
West Bengal Announces Partial Lockdown, Home-Delivery Of Essentials Allowed
West Bengal: All social, cultural, entertainment and academic gatherings have been banned (File) Kolkata: The West Bengal government has announced a partial shutdown in the state amid the massive surge in coronavirus cases. While shopping complexes, beauty parlours, cinema halls, sports facilities and spas will remain shut, markets will...
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Wife Prithi Shares Family’s Ordeal With Covid-19, Urges To Take Vaccine
IPL 2021: R Ashwin took a break from IPL to support his family in fighting Covid-19.© BCCI/IPL India and Delhi Capitals cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife Prithi posted on social media to share how she and her relatives dealt with Covid-19 after a total of 10 people in...
At Least 12 COVID-19 Patients Killed In Fire At Bharuch Hospital
The fire broke out around 1 am in a COVID ward on its ground floor, fire officer said (Representational) Bharuch: At least 12 coronavirus patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Gujarat’s Bharuch in early hours on Saturday. Around 50 other patients undergoing treatment at Welfare...
WHO Lists Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use
WHO said it had listed the anti-Covid-19 Moderna vaccine for emergency use. (File) Geneva: The World Health Organization on Friday said it had listed the anti-Covid-19 Moderna vaccine for emergency use. The listing procedure helps countries unable to assess a vaccine’s effectiveness themselves have access as quickly as possible...
India’s COVID-19 Situation Tragic, Have Committed Support To Them: Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris said she hasn’t spoken to her family in India since news of ban was made public. (File) Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris describe the coronavirus situation in India as “tragic” and said they have made a commitment to support the country in battling the challenge. “There...
PBKS vs RCB Indian Premier League 2021: KL Rahul, Harpreet Brar Power Punjab Kings To 34-Run Victory vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Skipper KL Rahul scored a combative 91 while Harpreet Brar accounted for three key batsmen as Punjab Kings (PBKS) thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 34 runs in an IPL match, in Ahmedabad on Friday. Put into bat, PBKS were in a spot of bother at one...
Vaccination For 18+ In Mumbai At These 5 Centres From Today
Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases have been rising in India Mumbai: COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 18-44 in Mumbai will be done at five centres on Saturday, the city’s municipal body said. These centres are Nair Hospital, BKC Jumbo Facility, Cooper Hospital, Seven Hills Hospital and Rajawadi Hospital, additional municipal...
US To Restrict Travel From India From May 4 Amid Covid Crisis
The policy will take effect May 4. (Representational) Washington: The United States will restrict travel from India starting next week, due to rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country, the White House said Friday. “On the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the administration will restrict...
India To China On Border Issues
India and China had reached a five-point agreement to resolve tensions in eastern Ladakh New Delhi: India has asked China to ensure “full and sincere” implementation of an agreement between the two nations for complete disengagement from all friction points in eastern Ladakh. The matter was discussed on phone...
India and China agree to keep supply chains, flights open, say Covid a “common enemy”
China has said it will ensure that all required materials flow to India without delay. New Delhi: India and China today agreed that the best way to surmount the challenge posed to India by COVID-19 is to keep global supply lines open to ensure material and logistical support is...
Bengaluru Reports Over 26,000 Covid Cases In Biggest Single-Day Surge
Karnataka had on Thursday registered 35,024 coronavirus cases and 270 deaths (File) Bengaluru: Karnataka and its capital Bengaluru today reported their highest-ever daily coronavirus counts as the rapid second wave of Covid infections triggered the unprecedented surge across the country. Karnataka has logged 48,296 coronavirus cases and 217 deaths...
IPL 2021 Live Score, PBKS vs RCB: Chris Gayle Gives Punjab Kings The Momentum After Early Wicket
rPBKS vs RCB Live Score: PBKS’ Chris Gayle collected five fours in one Kyle Jamieson over.© BCCI/IPL Punjab Kings (PBKS) batsmen KL Rahul abd Chris Gayle stitched a 50-run unbeaten partnership as they stabilised and pushed forward their team’s total with authority against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowlers. Till...
