Tsunami warning in Alaska after big earthquake of magnitude 7.5

The tsunami warning was issued Monday after a large 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, US agencies said. The tsunami watch covers much of the southern coast of the remote US state, including the sparsely populated Alaska Peninsula, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The …

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FM hints at new round of stimulus for this fiscal year

The government has not closed the option of a third stimulus package this financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, a week after announcing measures to boost consumer spending and capital spending. “I have not closed the option of another stimulus package if it turns out to be, …

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Coronavirus Vaccine Update: China’s Sinovac Vaccine Looks Safe, Russia’s First Results of 10k Volunteers Soon

China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine appears to be safe in its late-stage trial underway in Brazil. The Brazilian institute conducting the clinical trials has made the announcement. Russia’s coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, currently in its phase III trials, will share data from 10,000 volunteers around November. Meanwhile, billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft …

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PM Narendra Modi will address Nation at 6pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he will address the nation today at 6pm. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he will address the nation today at 6pm. “I will be sharing a message with my fellow citizens at 6pm tonight,” wrote Prime Minister Modi, urging citizens to …

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