COVID-19: News
Maldives tourism body condemns anti-Modi comments amid India diplomatic row
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) on Tuesday condemned the derogatory remarks by some now-suspended Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.
New COVID symptoms emerge as JN.1 variant cases spike
The new JN.1 COVID-19 variant, responsible for a surge in US cases since September this year, is now detected and spreading in India.
India reports 412 new COVID-19 cases; Kerala top contributor
India registered 412 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,170, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday.
Key risks to watch on Dalal Street next week
As 2023 draws to a close, Indian markets face challenges such as low trading volumes, a potential increase in COVID-19 cases, and growing uncertainty in the Red Sea.
India witnesses COVID-19 surge, health minister calls for mock drills
India on Wednesday witnessed a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, with 614 new cases reported in the last 24 hours—reportedly the highest daily tally since May 21. This increase is attributed to the coronavirus sub-variant JN.1.
UNSC becoming increasingly ineffective in confronting key issues: Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is "like an old club," and its set members don't want to let go of control.
What is JN.1? New COVID-19 variant detected in Kerala
Kerala has detected a case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, official sources confirmed on Saturday.
Tired of battling long COVID, woman applies for assisted suicide
A woman in Canada has reportedly applied for assisted suicide after losing the ability to enjoy simple things in life due to her ongoing battle with long COVID or post-COVID-19 conditions.
Government dismisses reports linking AIIMS cases to China's pneumonia surge
The Centre has debunked media reports linking seven bacterial cases found at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to the recent increase in pneumonia cases in China. It labeled such reports as "misleading and ill-informed."
5 states on high alert over China's respiratory illness surge
Authorities in at least five states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare systems on alert due to a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in China.
China's pneumonia outbreak: What we know so far
China is currently experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses, said to be pneumonia mainly affecting children, amid the winter onset and a spike in flu cases.
Centre asks states to review preparedness amid China's pneumonia outbreak
The Union Health Ministry announced on Sunday that it has asked state and union territories (UTs) to review hospital preparedness in light of the recent surge in pneumonia cases in China.
China: WHO requests details on 'mysterious' pneumonia outbreak affecting children
While China is still recovering from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a mysterious pneumonia outbreak is reportedly sweeping through schools in the country.
Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand elections, to be next PM
Christopher Luxon, the leader of the center-right National Party, will be New Zealand's 42nd Prime Minister as incumbent Chris Hipkins conceded that his Labour Party had lost the general election, The Associated Press reported.
NewsClick allegedly distorted India's map, showing Arunachal, Kashmir as disputed
NewsClick pushed a "global agenda" to show that Arunachal Pradesh and Kashmir are not part of India, the Delhi Police's special cell said in its remand application for the arrest of the news portal's owner and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha, India Today reported.
Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar to China
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday took an indirect swipe at China, saying that there was a need to move beyond the "syndrome" of seeing the West as the "bad guy."
'The Vaccine War' trailer promises half-baked drama with mixed-up narratives
Vivek Agnihotri has become a famous name after the success of The Kashmir Files. His upcoming film The Vaccine War is in the buzz and now the makers have released the trailer of the same.
Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia amid Ukraine tensions
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un reportedly reached Russia on Tuesday to discuss possible defense cooperation and an arms deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid escalating tensions over the Ukraine war, BBC reported.
Biden to be under 3-layer security blanket during G20 visit
United States (US) President Joe Biden is set to arrive in India on Friday evening to attend the much-awaited G20 Summit, which is scheduled to take place later this week on Saturday and Sunday in Delhi.
Jill Biden gets COVID-19 ahead of President Biden's India visit
United States (US) First Lady Jill Biden (72) reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday (local time) and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to her spokesperson.
Mysterious respiratory virus spreading in Hyderabad; know symptoms and prevention
A mysterious respiratory virus with symptoms similar to Swine Flu, influenza, and Adenovirus is reportedly causing concern in Hyderabad.
B20 Summit: PM Modi lauds industries for Chandrayaan-3 success
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday credited Indian industries, private companies, and the MSMEs for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.
New COVID-19 BA.2.86 strain highly mutated compared to 'Eris': WHO
The newly classified BA.2.86 sub-variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is "highly mutated" compared to the original strain and the newly identified EG.5 or "Eris" strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
Anosmia: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, many people realized that not being able to smell or taste things could mean they had caught the virus.
WHO names COVID-19 'Eris' strain as 'variant of interest'
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday identified the EG.5 or "Eris" strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in India and other parts of the world as a "variant of interest."
Hand sanitizers: Here's how to make them at home
Hand sanitizers have been available in the market for a long time, but their demand surged significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Types of coughs and what they mean
Coughing is a common reflex that helps clear the airways.
COVID-19 begins to rise again in US, warns CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States (US) warned there has been a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country this summer.
Assam: Engineer's COVID-19 lockdown love story ends in triple murder
In a shocking development, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer killed his wife and her parents before surrendering to the police with his nine-month-old son in his arms.
Genetic quirk behind why some people don't get COVID-19 symptoms
It has been a little over three years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed the lives of nearly seven million people.
Chinese province deletes COVID-19 mortality data: Report
China's Zhejiang province has deleted mortality data that showed the impact of the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions last year on its death toll, reported the Financial Times.
Global childhood immunizations recover after COVID-19: Report
The latest data released by World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) shows the recovery of immunization services in many countries post-COVID-19.
Curse of 35: Jobseekers above that age unwelcome in China
There's quite a stir in China about something called the "curse of 35," and it is widely discussed in the country.
'Bioweapon': Wuhan researcher claims China created COVID-19 to infect humans
In a shocking development, a researcher from the Wuhan Institute of Virology revealed that China purposely created the COVID-19 virus to infect humans, according to ANI.
Probe PM CARES Fund: Uddhav Thackeray hits out at ED
Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday reportedly lashed out at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for taking action against his close aides in the alleged jumbo COVID-19 facility scam.
Mumbai COVID-19 scam: ED seizes valuables worth Rs. 3 crore
In the raids conducted in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Mumbai COVID-19 scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs. 68.65 lakh in cash along with jewelry worth Rs. 2.46 crore.
Mumbai COVID-19 field hospital scam: ED raids Thackeray's, Raut's aides
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday raided 15 locations in Mumbai and surrounding areas in an alleged money laundering case linked to the COVID-19 field hospital scam case.
Phone addiction: Girl plots parents' murder after mother snatches mobile
A 13-year-old girl in Ahmedabad, Gujarat reportedly plotted the murder of her parents after her mother snatched her phone and refused to give it back, The Times of India reported.
Delhi-Mumbai flight costs Rs. 14,000: Why airfares are soaring
The airfares for one-way flights from Delhi to Mumbai, one of India's busiest routes, have recently seen a significant price surge.
WFH or WFO? Which is more preferable
Numerous companies shifted to the work-from-home (WFH) mode after the COVID-19 pandemic forced lockdowns worldwide.