COVID-19: News
28 Nov 2021
South AfricaHow Indian states are gearing up to fight Omicron variant?
India has laid down some precautionary measures to tackle the spread of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron that has triggered global alarm.
27 Nov 2021
MumbaiSouth Africa arrivals at Mumbai airport to face quarantine
Passengers arriving at the Mumbai airport from South Africa will be quarantined, the city's Mayor announced on Saturday.
27 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiNew coronavirus variant named Omicron; PM Modi to chair meet
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the new B.1.1.529 strain of the coronavirus as a Variant of Concern (VOC).
26 Nov 2021
Ministry of Civil AviationIndia to resume international flights from December 15
India will resume regular international flights starting December 15, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Friday.
26 Nov 2021
Karnataka182 test COVID-19 positive at Karnataka college after 'Super-Spreader' party
As many as 182 cases of the coronavirus have been reported at a medical college in Dharwad district, Karnataka.
26 Nov 2021
South AfricaIndia raises alert as new, heavily-mutated coronavirus variant is found
A new variant of the coronavirus has been found in South Africa and several other countries.
25 Nov 2021
FranceWhy surge in COVID-19 infections in Europe is a concern?
Europe is witnessing a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, as over 60% of the world's cases and deaths were reported from the continent over the last week.
25 Nov 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19: India reports 9K+ infections; 396 more deaths
India on Thursday reported over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.09 lakh, the lowest in 539 days.
24 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 9K+ infections; 437 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.11 lakh, the lowest in 537 days.
24 Nov 2021
COVAXINCOVAXIN found 50% effective against COVID-19 in first real-world study
COVAXIN, India's indigenous coronavirus vaccine, is 50% effective against symptomatic COVID-19, the first real-world study of its effectiveness suggests.
23 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; lowest in 543 days
India on Tuesday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 543 days.
22 Nov 2021
COVID-19 VaccinationVaccine policy for children, booster shots expected in 2 weeks
The central government's panel on COVID-19 vaccination will discuss inoculation for children at a meeting within the next two weeks, NDTV reported citing sources.
22 Nov 2021
Mansukh MandaviyaCOVID-19: India reports 8K+ infections; lowest in 538 days
India on Monday reported over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 538 days.
21 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 10K+ infections; 313 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.22 lakh, the lowest in 532 days.
20 Nov 2021
WuhanFirst known COVID-19 case was vendor at Wuhan market: Study
The first confirmed case of symptomatic COVID-19 can be traced to a female seafood vendor at an animal market in China's Wuhan.
19 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 11K+ new cases; over 450 deaths
India on Friday reported over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with a daily test positivity rate of 0.98%.
18 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiIndia exported 65 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this year: Modi
India exported over 65 million COVID-19 Vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries this year, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
18 Nov 2021
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand withdraw from 2022 Under-19 World Cup: Here's why
In a major development, New Zealand have withdrawn from the 2022 Under-19 World Cup scheduled to be held in West Indies.
17 Nov 2021
PfizerCOVID-19: India reports 10K+ infections; 301 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.28 lakh, the lowest in 527 days.
16 Nov 2021
KeralaCOVID-19: India reports 9K infections; lowest in 9 months
India on Tuesday reported nearly 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest daily tally in the last nine months.
15 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 10K+ infections; 125 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.34 lakh, the lowest in 523 days.
15 Nov 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC adjourns hearing on hybrid CBSE, ISCE exams for Thursday
A Supreme Court hearing for a plea seeking changes in the offline board examinations has been adjourned for Thursday.
15 Nov 2021
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)Work-from-home ends for TCSers? Employees to return to offices today
India is gradually going back to normalcy after nearly two years of adapting to the pandemic. Along with educational institutions and industries, the Information Technology (IT) sector is also gearing up to reopen offices.
14 Nov 2021
Andaman & NicobarCOVID-19: India reports 11K+ infections; active cases hit 17-month low
India on Sunday reported over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.36 lakh, the lowest in 17 months.
11 Nov 2021
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 13K+ new cases, 340 more deaths
India on Thursday reported over 13,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.38 lakh, the lowest in 266 days.
11 Nov 2021
PfizerIndia may approve anti-COVID-19 drug molnupiravir soon: Report
India is reportedly likely to approve Merck's anti-COVID-19 drug molnupiravir soon.
10 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 11K+ new cases, 460 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.39 lakh, the lowest in 264 days.
09 Nov 2021
World Health OrganizationUK to add COVAXIN to approved vaccines from November 22
The government of United Kingdom has said that India's coronavirus vaccine COVAXIN will be added to its list of approved vaccines for international travelers.
09 Nov 2021
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaCoronavirus: India reports 10K+ new cases, 332 more deaths
India on Tuesday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.40 lakh, the lowest in 263 days.
08 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 11K+ infections, only 0.1% cases Delta+
India on Monday reported over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with a daily test positivity rate of 1.32%.
07 Nov 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19: India reports 11K new cases, 526 more deaths
India on Sunday reported nearly 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.44 lakh, the lowest in 260 days.
06 Nov 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 11K new cases, 392 more deaths
India on Saturday reported nearly 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.46 lakh, the lowest in 255 days.
06 Nov 2021
Health & WellnessFind out about the right technique for brushing your teeth
Most of us follow the advice of brushing our teeth for a minimum of two minutes.
05 Nov 2021
PfizerPfizer pill cuts risk of severe COVID-19 by 89%
American company Pfizer's experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 cuts the risk of hospitalization and death by 89% in vulnerable adults, according to clinical trial results.
05 Nov 2021
LondonHow does Merck's new COVID-19 drug work?
The United Kingdom has granted conditional approval to an antiviral drug as a treatment for COVID-19.
05 Nov 2021
KeralaKerala: Breakthrough infections account for most COVID-19 cases
Most COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala over the past two weeks involved breakthrough infections, official data showed.
05 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 12K+ new cases; active cases rise slightly
India on Friday reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking a daily test positivity rate of 1.9%.
05 Nov 2021
Health & WellnessHere's all you need to know about nail hygiene
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to be extra careful about social interaction, it has also underlined the importance of basic hygiene and healthcare.
04 Nov 2021
Union Health MinistryCoronavirus: India reports 12K+ new cases; over 400 more dead
India on Thursday reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases, marginally higher than the single-day tally from the day before.
03 Nov 2021
Narendra Modi'Go door-to-door': PM Modi holds meet on COVID-19 vaccination drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with officials from districts reporting low COVID-19 vaccination coverage.
