India
PM Modi Approves Rs 2 Lakh Ex-gratia for Next of Kin of Victims in Virar Hospital Fire
There were 90 patients in the hospital, 18 of them in the ICU, when the fire broke out after a blast in the AC unit, an official said.
As Covid Rages through Maharashtra, Fire Incidents across Hospitals Put Safety Standards Under Scanner
In March this year, 10 coronavirus patients died after a fire broke out at a Mumbai mall hospital where they were being treated.
Canada to Suspend Passenger Flights from India, Pakistan for 30 Days Over Covid-19 Fears
India on Thursday recorded the world’s highest daily tally of 314,835 COVID-19 infections amid fears about the ability of crumbling health services to cope.
Spoke To Central Ministers About Oxygen Shortage In Noida Hospitals: MLA Pankaj Singh
BJP leader and Noida MLA Pankaj Singh on Thursday said he spoke to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and Railways Minister Piyush Goyal regarding the shortage of medical oxygen and the COVID-19 situation in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. He said the cen...
Rajasthan Cabinet Reviews Covid Situation In State
The cabinet expressed concern over the shortage of medical oxygen and Remdesivir injections in the country and stressed on an equitable allocation of these to the states.
Govt Issues Revised Clinical Guidance For Management of Covid-19 Patients
The guidance note comes in the wake of increasing demand for Tocilizumab, Remdesivir and plasma, as the COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
Preliminary Study Shows Covishield Protects Against Double Mutant Strain: CCMB Director
Director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology Rakesh Mishra said the study on Covishield was conducted by the CCMB.
Covid-19 Surge May Delay India's Economic Recovery, Says Fitch Ratings
Fitch expected India's potential growth to remain robust relative to 'BBB' peers at around 6.5 per cent.
Rajinikanth Takes Another U-Turn; This Time On His Controversial Remarks on Sterlite Protests
The megastar tells judicial commission that he has no evidence to back his claim that anti-socials caused Sterlite violence.
Covid-19 Cases Surge in UP With 34,379 Fresh Infections and 195 Fatalities in 24 Hours
UP has vaccinated 94,70,345 people and out of these, more than 18 lakhs have got second dosage as well.
Second Coronavirus Lineage Found in India With Immune Escape Mutation, Say Scientists
The new lineage called B.1.618 is distinct from the B.1.617, also known as the double mutant' virus that contains two mutations, E484Q and L245R.
City University of London Drops Cass' Name from B-School Over Links with Slave Trade
With an aim to be more inclusive, the Business School will also launch a scholarship programme for Black UK-domiciled undergraduate students among other initiatives.
Delhi Govt Discontinues Services of Guest Teachers During Summer Vacation
The government has also ordered the suspension of all online and semi-online teaching and learning activities during the vacation.
ICMR Study Confirms Only 2-4 Out of 10,000 Found Positive After Taking Both Doses of Vaccine
ICMR director Balram Bhargava underlined the importance of vaccination and said the data on infections in those who were fully vaccinated indicated that a very small percentage of people contracted the disease.
Maha Govt Tightens Covid-19 Curbs As Cases Continue to Rise- Here's What's Allowed, What's Not
Maharashtra is the worst-hit state in the country and has been reporting more than 50,000 daily Covid-19 cases for several days amid the rapid second wave of infections.
UK's Heathrow Airport Declines Airline Requests for Extra Flights from India before 'Red List' Comes into Effect
The move by Britain comes after it detected more than 100 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in India, Health Minister Matt Hancock said on Monday.
