Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut alleged double standards in reactions to sadhus murder (archive) Mumbai: The Shiv Sena today called for double standards by the media in its response to the fatal attacks on Sadhus, claiming that those deaths were described as “adharma (injustice) “when they occur in Maharashtra but …
Read More »TN pvt hospitals overcharge COVID-19 patients, even as health department tries to mediate
However, the Tamil Nadu unit of the Indian Medical Association has asked the government to review the COVID-19 price cap saying it is not feasible for hospitals to maintain it. The first sign was a high fever. And when the coronavirus test results came in two days later, Chennai-based Saminathan …
Read More »BrahMos supersonic missile test fired successfully from Indian Navy stealth destroyer
The missile successfully hit the target with pinpoint accuracy, DRDO said. New Delhi: The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully tested on Sunday from the Indian Navy’s INS Chennai stealth destroyer, which hit a target in the Arabian Sea, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) said on Sunday. The …
Read More »Community Covid-19 Transmission Limited to Certain Districts, Harsh Vardhan Admits
The Union’s health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, admitted on Sunday that community transmission of the Covid-19 virus has occurred in certain districts in a limited number of states. “But this is not happening across the country,” the minister said while addressing his weekly social media show. Sunday Samvaad. When asked …
Read More »Schools, meters to resume in these states starting tomorrow. Check the guidelines – india news
Starting October 19, India will see more unlocking as several states are preparing to resume schools, public transport starting tomorrow. The Interior Ministry has allowed maximum activities, including movie theaters and swimming pools that were closed until October. However, it has requested the respective state governments to decide to reopen …
Read More »Currently no intranasal Covid-19 vaccine in clinical trial in India: Vardhan
Currently, there is no intranasal Covid-19 vaccine in clinical trial in India, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan clarified today. “However, the Serum Institute of India has started manufacturing Codagenix CDX-005, which is a live attenuated intranasal vaccine candidate for SARS-CoV-2,” Vardhan said on his sixth episode of Sunday Samvaad while …
Read More »India’s Proposal Against Covid Vaccine Nationalism Receives WHO Endorsement
Amid developed country resistance to India and South Africa’s joint proposal at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to ensure universal access to coronavirus vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed its support for the proposal. “WHO welcomes South Africa and India’s recent proposal to the WTO to facilitate international …
Read More »‘We look forward to working together’: Prime Minister Modi congratulates Jacinda Ardern on winning poll
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern on Sunday for securing a second term in office. Prime Minister Modi said he looked forward to working together to take the bilateral relationship to a higher level. “My sincere congratulations to New Zealand PM @jacindaardern for his resounding …
Read More »Why Covid-19 Cases in India May Increase in Winter. All you need to know
Before the onset of winter, experts warn that the number of Covid-19 infections may experience a sudden spike as mercury falls. Russia and the UK are experiencing a second wave of Covid-19 made worse by the winter. There is no reason to rule out the possibility of the same in …
Read More »Covid effect? More pronounced decrease in NEET attendance of girls than boys
Written by Ritika Chopra | New Delhi | Updated: October 18, 2020 11:58:08 am The disruption of education due to the pandemic has likely hurt most students, but experts have warned of a disproportionate impact on girls in school and women in higher education. The ongoing pandemic appears to have …
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