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Covid-19: Mumbai civic body issues fresh set of guidelines
All essential shops will be allowed to operate in the city from 7 am to 2 pm, in a week
India’s factory activity growth slipped in May as demand fell: PMI
The low level of optimism for the next 10 months could hurt investment and cause more job losses
GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo handles the big consignment of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccines
The 56.6 tonnes vaccine shipment is the single largest import shipment handled in India
Jharkhand CM writes to PM seeking free Covid vaccine for 18-44 age group
Says, state unable to take on the burden on nearly ₹1,100 crore
Covid-19: India vaccinated over 27 lakh people in a day
Among the States, Maharashtra has administered the highest number of first doses
Covid-19: The daily dose (June 1, 2021)
We curate for you all the Covid-19-related developments and stories of the day worth reading
China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu
First case to be recorded globally; ‘very low risk of spreading on a large scale’
Australian court upholds ban on most international travel
Most Australians are in agreement with their government’s drastic border controls
COVID-19: Japan to extend its emergency aid to India
1,800 ventilators and 2,800 oxygen concentrators in total will be provided to India through a series of recent Japanese assistance, the ministry said in a statement
China’s ‘Three-Child Policy’ may do little to boost birthrate
Economists and demographers say authorities will need a range of supportive policies to make it viable
Covid-19 variants to be labelled as Greek letters: WHO
Names the fourth variant that first turned up in India as ‘delta’
Tamil Nadu govt raises concern over vaccine availability
The State has only 5 lakh vaccines left; will get over in 2 days, says State Health Minister
Andhra Pradesh extends curfew till June 10
Present relaxation, from 6 am to 12 pm, will continue without any change
To recognise one is wrong is not a sign of weakness but of strength: J Chandrachud to govt
The Bench has questioned the government’s dual vaccine pricing policy between the Centre and the States
“No question of not complying with Rules,” Twitter tells Delhi HC
Court issues notices on a plea alleging that the social media giant had failed to comply with Indian IT Rules
BMW drives in X7 M50d ‘Dark Shadow’ Edition at ₹2.02 crore
The model comes to India as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and only be available for booking at the company’s website
Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified
The findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, suggest that the drug diABZI activates the body’s innate immune response
Kerala Exporters Forum bats to develop Beypore as satellite port of Vallarpadam terminal
Memorandum given to Kerala Port Minister Ahmed Devarkovil for speedy clearances to develop infrastructure
Bengal CM refuses to release chief secretary; request PM to "rescind" the transfer order
She says Alapan Bandopadhyay heads over dozen panels linked to Covid and Cyclone Yaas rehabilitation work and cannot spare him for Central services.
Raymond appoints Harmohan Sahni as CEO of realty business
Till recently, Sahni was COO of the real estate business of ECL Finance (Edelweiss Group)
Govt to Apex court: To take a decision within two days on class 12 board exams
Plea seeking directions to cancel exams due to Covid-19.
SC asks Centre about vaccine-procurement policy
The entire eligible population would be vaccinated by the end of 2021, replies Centre
Revise monetary limit of cases under RBI Ombudsman scheme: CII-Mangaluru
Said, filing be made simpler; complaint reference number be generated, which should allow tracking status of complaint
Covid cases downward trend continues, India’s daily tally at 1.52 lakh on Monday
Daily recoveries continue to outnumber new cases for the 18th successive day.
IBF forms industry regulatory body for OTT content under new IT rule
Justice Vikramjit Sen appointed Chairman
Central Vista essential project, work to continue: HC
It said the legality of the project was already upheld by the Supreme Court
How to ‘build back better’ health habits after the pandemic year
It is vital to begin with acceptance of your current state while you plan and implement changes
Covid-19: The daily dose (May 31, 2021)
We curate for you all the Covid-19-related developments and stories of the day worth reading
Elgar Parishad case: Stan Swamy tests coronavirus positive
Moved from Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai to Holy Family Hospital
Can manufacture, supply 10 crore Covishield doses in June: Serum Institute
SII earlier said that production of Covishield will be ramped up to 6.5 crore in June, 7 crore in July and 10 crore each in August and September
India vaccinates over 1 million on Sunday; new infections drop to 1,52,734
The total tally now stands at 28 million cases, with a death toll of 3.29 lakhs.
Immediate need to rally democracies together against Covid-19: Congressman Krishnamoorthi
Urged Biden administration to continue, expand its global vaccine distribution efforts
India’s economy likely accelerated in Jan-Mar, before Covid-19 wave
Downside risks to growth are intensifying as second wave makes return to pre-pandemic growth rates difficult: Arun Singh, Dun & Bradstreet
Covid-19: Maharashtra extends lockdown till June 15
Situation in districts would be reviewed further: CM Uddhav Thackeray
Tvesa Malik finishes Tied-10th despite good start in Italian Open
She failed to get any more birdies on the last 16 holes
‘Covid cases, deaths being underreported’
Deaths during the second wave could be around 7 lakh, scientists estimate
Golf: Gangjee finishes 10th in Japan; Pagunsan wins title with 11 clubs in bag
Juvic Pagunsan won by three shots over Ryutaro Nagano
Golf: In-form Spieth leads by one at his favourite Colonial
Anirban Lahiri had missed the halfway cut
Covid cases continue to plunge in India, daily fresh cases stand at 1.65 lakh on Sunday
The overall recovery rate now stands at 91.25 per cent
RLDA invites bids for development of Railway land at Nizamabad
Spanning 2,204.96 square metres, the site at the Hyderabad Division of South Central Railway
Rhapsody’s education-through-music platform online
Launches CoCoon, a digital platform, ties up with 60 schools
Around 1.41 crore households benefited by welfare schemes in 2 years: AP CM
₹95,528 crore has been disbursed thru DBT
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister clarifies stance at GST Council meet
‘One State = One Vote model is fundamentally unfair’
Covid lockdown: Uddhav Thackeray to address the State tonight
The virtual conference comes ahead of the previous deadline which were to end by June 1.
Delhi’s global tender for Covid-19 vaccine: Foreign players without authorised use can also apply
Winning bidders, however, need CDSCO permission or license before supply of vaccines
Covid-19: Maharashtra to extend lockdown-like curbs till June 15
State will issue a fresh set of guidelines on June 1, says State Health Minister
Jumbo Covid care centre at RINL, Vizag opened
The capacity of the Covid care centre will be augmented to make it a 1000 bed facility
Country followed mantra of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that providing medical grade oxygen to different states during the second wave of Covid-19 was a challeng
Covid-19: India records single-day spike of 1.65 lakh cases, lowest in 46 days
National Covid-19 recovery rate has improved to 91.25 per cent
Can people vaccinated against Covid-19 still spread the coronavirus?
Good vaccines provide effective and durable training for the body’s immune system
Covid-19: India administers over 21 crore total doses so far
Maharashtra is leading in terms of second doses
Covid-19: The daily dose (May 30, 2021)
We curate for you all the Covid-19-related developments and stories of the day worth reading
BCCI moves IPL to UAE, in respite to sponsors/advertisers
Remaining 31 matches to be held in Sept-Oct
Tamil Nadu reports 30,016 new Covid-19 cases
According to data, about 2.66 lakh were vaccinated against 3.10 lakh on Friday.
Lahiri misses cut as does Mickelson; Sharma moves to Top-10 in Denmark
Anirban Lahiri missed the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge despite a birdie finish in his second round of 2-over 72. His first round of 77 left him
Indians soar as Tvesa gets to Top-5 in Italian Open; Gangjee rises to third in Japan
Diksha Dagar in with a chance to make the cut
Aster DM Healthcare to re-look at HVAC systems in hospitals
Tackling an air-borne pandemic like Covid-19 calls for improving existing HVAC systems, says Dr Harish Pillai, CEO, Aster India
Decision on Karnataka lockdown extension on June 5: CM
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Saturday said that the decision on whether to extend the lockdown in the state or not would be taken on June 5, two days prior to the current lockdown’s end. “No decision has been taken yet in terms of extending the lockdown in the state in view of the improving COVID recovery rate,” the CM said after holding a meeting with the Ministers and bureaucrats here. Yediyurappa said that there are demands from various quarters to extend the lockdown but as of now his government is in no hurry to think on lines of extending the lockdown, the decision on which, however, can be taken on June 5, two days prior to the current lockdown’s end. He recalled that the lockdown-like restrictions were imposed for two weeks on public movement on April 27. While it was supposed to end on May 10, experts had insisted to impose lockdown from May 10 to 24, which was later extended till June 7. The CM said that in view of public health and the su
New Covid-19 cases continue to decline in Andhra Pradesh
In the last twenty-four hours, the state had reported 13,756 new cases and 94 deaths.
Student of SRM University, AP bags copyright for biodegradable face shield
Costing ₹15, The face shield 2.0 developed by P Mohan Aditya is adjustable and suits everyone.
Centre recall of Bengal Chief Secretary: It’s “political vendetta,” says Mamata Banerjee
Earlier on Friday, the Centre had asked Bengal to send Alapan Bandyopadhyay to the DoPT’s office in Delhi.
Delhi floats global tender for 1 crore Covid vaccine doses
The Chief Minister is hopeful of international companies participating in the process.
IIT-H researchers develop oral solution to treat black fungus
Its low nephrotoxicity helps tablets fit well into the treatment regimen
Govt discontinues Central allocation of Remdesivir to States, NPPA & CDSCO to monitor the availability
Production of Remdesivir has been ramped up to 3,50,000 vials per day
IPL 2021 | Remaining matches likely to be held in UAE between September-October 2021
BCCI seeks 1 month's time from ICC for final call on WT20
‘Cyclones, pandemic present cascading risk scenario’
UN-ESCAP sees global warming compounding the issue
India daily Covid cases slides down further to 1.73 lakh on Saturday
Daily recoveries have surpassed daily new cases for the 16th straight day
Chinese city locks down neighbourhood after virus upsurge
Guangzhou, a business and industrial centre, reported 20 new infections over the past week
MoRTH approves annual plan 2021-22 for AP
Total outlay amounts up to ₹6,241 crore for Andhra Pradesh
B’luru launches sewage surveillance system to track COVID-19 advance
Bengaluru : Hit hard by Covid second wave, Karnataka is introducing a sewage surveillance system across 45 wards of the 198 wards on pilot basis to track the deadly mutant virus at an early stage, even among asymptomatic individuals. Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development and BBMP administrator, Rakesh Singh said that the system will cover over 75 per cent of City’s Nine million population by generating over 90 data points per week signalling the emerging COVID-19 clusters or signalling a COVID-19 cluster’s exit from an area. “We are happy to be the first in India to launch this platform,” he tweeted. This pilot study is said to be the first in its kind across the country. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Skoll Foundation-supported Covid Action Collab (CAC), an India-wide collaborative of over 300 organisations and networks working together to provide Covid-19 relief and recovery services to the country’s most vulnerable communities will be
Jaishankar thanks US for 'strong support' at India's 'moment of great difficulty'
India and US partner through QUAD to discuss challenges
Daily Covid-19 count in India lowest in 45 days
3,617 deaths reported during the day; total death toll up at 3,22,512
Daily Covid-19 count in India lowest in 45 days
National Covid-19 recovery rate has improved to 90.80%
Jaishankar, US Defence Secy discuss shared priorities, regional security challenges
The two reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, strengthening US-India Major Defence Partnership
Covid-19: The daily dose (May 29, 2021)
We curate for you all the Covid-19-related developments and stories of the day worth reading
Rahul Gandhi blames Modi for deaths in second wave of Covid
The lockdown is a temporary solutions and the government needs to rethink its vaccine strategy
FTCCI seeks immediate support finance, other relief measures for MSMEs
Seeks new scheme on the lines of Emergency Credit Line; revisit criteria for NPA classification
NEERI scientists develop a gargle-based RTPCR test
Cheaper, quicker technique makes sample collection easier in rural and tribal areas
India will be hit by multiple waves of Covid unless vaccine strategy is in place: Rahul Gandhi
Urges escalation of vaccine drive; accuses PM Modi of not thinking strategically
5 reasons why India’s healthcare system is struggling
There’s a need to make people and processes in the healthcare sector made more accountable; for that greater operational transparency needs to be brought in urgently
TN government forms task force committee to tackle black fungus crisis
The task force will meet when necessary and provide advice to the government
Jaishankar, Sullivan discuss Covid-19 cooperation, promotion of open Indo-Pacific
Meets senior politicians, Congress members, Director of National Intelligence
Delhi to begin gradual unlocking from May 31: Kejriwal
Construction activities will be allowed and factories will be reopened first, said Delhi CM
Tyre industry welcomes new norms, pleads feasible timelines for compliance
‘New norms will help in improving road safety and making vehicles more fuel-efficient’
Karnataka Congress seeks arrest of tainted BJP MLA
Bengaluru : Karnataka Congress on Thursday sought the arrest of ruling BJP’s tainted MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, who resigned as minister in early March after a purported sleaze video of him with a woman came to light. “We urge state Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai to arrest Jarkiholi, as he was caught in the sleaze video with a woman, who accused him of raping her on the pretext of getting her a government job,” state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar told reporters here. Jarkiholi resigned on March 3 as state Water Resources Minister, a day after the sleaze video went viral on social media. It was also aired on local news channels on March 2. Jarkiholi got re-elected from the Gokak Assembly seat in Belagavi district after he defected from the Congress and joined the BJP in November 2019. He became a cabinet minister in February 2020. Outraged by the state government’s alleged indifference to the victim’s plight, Shivakumar said it is a matter of shame that Jarkiholi is allowed to roam
Bengaluru police open fire on 2 rape accused
Bengaluru : The Bengaluru police on Friday said that they had to resort to gun power in bringing down at least two of the four accused in the brutal rape of a woman who was alleged to have been trafficked from Bangladesh. Within hours of Assam police posting the viral video showing the woman being sexually tortured and assaulted by the men, the Bengaluru police on Thursday nabbed all four persons, city police revealed hours after their success. All four were taken to Karegowda Layout, K. Channasandra, where they stayed in a rented house. Early Friday, two of them, Ridoy Babu, 25, and Sagar, 23, attacked the policemen and tried to flee. The police opened fire in self-defence. “Both were shot at their knees before they were nabbed and are now being treated at a government hospital,” the police said. The Bengaluru police continues to track the victim, said to be a 22-year-old woman from Bangladesh, who is believed to be in a neighbouring state, and a part of a prostitution ring run
India’s corona crisis hits global vaccine-sharing scheme
Covax faces a 190-million shortfall of Covid-19 vaccines
Kerala Startup Mission invites applications to start incubation facilities
The programme is aimed at creating a vibrant start-up ecosystem that promotes the growth of innovation-led technology entrepreneurship
Golf: Rough start for Lahiri at Charles Schwab Challenge
Jordan Spieth, Sergio Garcia share the lead
Covid second wave to hurt toll road projects’ revenue growth in FY22: ICRA
Expects toll collections to ramp up from June
Covid-19: India’s daily case count continues to ease, reports 1.86 lakh cases on May 28
Active cases are now 8.50% of India’s total positive cases
SC to hear plea on cancellation of Class 12 exams amid pandemic
The Centre, CBSE and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination are respondents in the matter
Here’s all you should know about the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots
For the vast majority of people, the benefits of vaccination against Covid-19 outweigh the risks
Hong Kong tycoon gets 14-month jail term over 2019 protest
Jimmy Lai is currently serving a separate 14-month jail term for other convictions; the two sentences combined, he will remain behind bars for 20 months
Dominican court blocks removal of fugitive Indian-born jeweller Choksi
Was captured in Dominica earlier this week after going missing from the Caribbean nation of Antigua
Covid-19 toll on Indian economy deepens, jobs crisis to worsen
Poll shows the outlook for the current quarter was lowered to 21.6% annually, down from 23%
Covid-19: The daily dose (May 28, 2021)
We curate for you all the Covid-19-related developments and stories of the day worth reading
Bharat Biotech submits new request to Brazilian regulator on GMP issues for Covaxin
Clinical trials will be conducted in the States of So Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Mato Grosso
IIT Mandi researchers reveal structure of a key protein in Covid-19 virus
Understanding structure and functions of key viral proteins can help develop anti-viral therapeutics
Google to comply with new IT Rules, says Sundar Pichai
Whatsapp has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the new IT rule
ICAR-CIBA develops seed production tech for Red Snapper fish
This will sort out lack of hatchery-produced quality seeds on consistent basis of this fish
After WhatsApp, Twitter raises concerns over new IT rules
New rules represent dangerous overreach that is inconsistent with open, democratic principles, said the micro blogging site
B.1.617 Covid-19 variant, first detected in India, now found in 53 countries: WHO
Cases drop in India over the week
Attack on protesting farmers camp: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt’s stand on plea for SIT probe
Plea alleges no result to representations sent to CBI, CJI, NCW, NHRC to conduct inquiry against the accused
Delhi hospital reports ‘first-ever’ case of white fungus
Resulted in severe damage to entire intestine of the patient
UN agencies ready to support Cyclone Yaas response efforts in India: UN spokesperson
UN expresses concern over lack of social distancing in emergency shelters and temporary suspension of vaccination campaigns
India reports 2,11,298 Covid-19 cases, 3,847 deaths
Daily positivity rate recorded at 9.79%; it’s been less than 10% for three consecutive days now
Hand Choksi over to India directly: Antigua and Barbuda PM to Dominica
Choksi, who is wanted in a ₹13,500-crore loan fraud in the Punjab National Bank
23rd oxygen express arrived in Chennai on Wednesday
Total oxygen delivered to Tamil Nadu was 1327.59 MT
Local lockdowns temper India’s economic activity in April
GDP numbers could show growth at 1% in the March quarter compared to previous year period
Biden nominates Indian American to a key administration post
Venkataraman began his career as a law clerk at the US Court of International Trade
India plans to study effectiveness of AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech vaccines
India's total coronavirus infections crossed 27 million on Wednesday
There is a political effort to depict our current government in a certain way: Jaishankar
Indian culture is judged harshly as people are less connected to global centres
Covid-19: The daily dose (May 27, 2021)
We curate for you all the Covid-19-related developments and stories of the day worth reading
Goldman Sachs to set up 250 beds across 4 hospitals in Bengaluru
Will also donate ₹20 crore towards Covid relief in Karnataka
Biden asks intel community to redouble efforts to trace origins of Covid-19
Two possible reasons behind the origin of the pandemic
JEE (Advanced) 2021 exams postponed due to Covid-19
IIT-Kharagpur, the organiser has said revised date will be announced later
ITC Hotels receives Platinum certification for its infection risk management programme
The programme covers all facets of hotel operations – governance, strategy, communication, actions, data analysis and continuous improvement
Aster DM Healthcare extends support to Covid patients in India
Facilitates free medical advisory services through video tele-consultation
Liaison office connecting India biz with Dubai HO, an ‘intermediary’ under GST
Ruling by Maharashtra AAR contrary to three others
Jaishankar, UN Secretary General discuss need to ramp up global vaccine production
Greater ambitions on climate require more resources, greater commitment from developed world
Declare apparel exports as essential services, exempt exporting units from lockdowns: AEPC
Says, many neighbouring, competing countries have accorded status of essential services to apparel exports
Covid-19 variant can evade body’s immunity with or without vaccination: Immunologist
But the theory that inoculation enhances the disease is unconvincing, says Satish Ranjan
Sputnik V makers have agreed to supply anti-Covid vaccine to Delhi: Kejriwal
Pfizer and Moderna will only engage with Delhi government through Centre
Novel drugs being developed to prevent, treat Covid-19
Peptide-based drugs developed at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia are being tested on hamsters at IDMIT in France
Pune wants to buy Covishield directly from SII
Guidelines allow vaccine distribution only to Central, State government and private hospitals
India maintains declining trend in active Covid-19 case load
At 2.08 lakh cases, it is fewer than 3 lakh for tenth straight day
World’s first man to get Covid-19 vaccine dies of unrelated illness
UK pensioner William Shakespeare received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
India gets its own student start-up VC, gradCapital
Graduates from BITS, IIM-A launch $1-mn fund to invest in start-ups founded by college students
US FDA may not review new Covid-19 vaccine EUA requests during pandemic
So far, vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson authorised for emergency use in US
India organises first BRICS energy meet
The meeting will prioritize renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart grid
Covid-19 vaccination: India administers over 20 crore doses
Maharashtra leads overall inoculation drive
Income taxpayers to get time beyond May 31 for filing appeal
CBDT to consider SC’s order and decide on extending the period of limitation for filing appeal; matter listed for May 27
Next 24 hours critical, says Australia’s Victoria state, as Covid-19 cluster grows
Some of those infected had visited crowded venues
Burnout and depression spiral among India’s traumatized doctors
It is the silent toll of India’s deadly second wave
Antibiotics for Covid-19 cases worsen India’s crisis
Fear of missing a secondary infection and lack of specific therapy leading to overprescription: study
Fortis Hospitals rolls out vaccination camps in RWAs, companies in Bengaluru
More such camps planned in June, it says
Telangana nod to vaccines for people over 18 years
People in the age group of 18-44 in the State can now book slots in private hospitals
Tata Steel convention on new materials
Will see participation of over 500 representatives spanning industry, academia, research, start-ups and govt
IIT Guwahati researchers design "smart windows" to cut carbon emissions
Of the energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, buildings annually account for 39 per cent of them.
As vaccine shortage soars, daily jabs plunge over 35% to 980 per million adults: Report
Continuing decline in caseload is the only saving grace
Cabinet nod for ICoAI, ICSI pacts with international organisations
The MoUs signed seek to facilitate mutual recognition of qualifications and collaborative activities
Indian-origin family in US returns $1-mn discarded ticket to winner
Wins hearts for honesty; congratulatory calls, interview requests pour in
MSN Laboratories initiates phase-III trial of Molnupiravir
Clinical trials will be performed on more than 2,400 subjects suffering from mild-to-moderate Covid-19
NCLAT stays NCLT order on DHFL
Committee of Creditors of DHFL, Administrator had filed separate applications challenging the NCLT order
Centre defends its Covid vaccine policy
Pricing, procurement and administration of vaccines to be made more flexible
India reports less than 3 lakh Covid-19 cases for the ninth consecutive day
Daily positivity rate was at 9.54 on May 25
Weather: Yaas grows in strength, elevated as severe cyclone
May cross Balasore as a very severe cyclone by tomorrow noon
IT Dept prescribes hybrid formula for determining FMV of capital assets in slump sale
Budget 2021 amended the tax law on fair market value
US Senator helps unite Indian family separated by Covid travel ban
Software professional Ashu Mahajan returns to New Jersey due to personal efforts of Senator Menendez
Blinken in Israel on Mideast tour to shore up Gaza truce
He will face the same old obstacles to peace — a hawkish Israeli leadership, Palestinian divisions, deeply rooted tensions surrounding Jerusalem and its holy sites
Petrol hits record ₹99.71/litre in Mumbai after another fuel price hike
This is the 13th increase in prices since May 4
Australia reinstates Covid-19 curbs in Melbourne
Latest Melbourne outbreak ends Victoria state’s run of zero cases for nearly three months
Cadila to produce up to 30 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses a month
Vaccine meant to be given in three doses
Decentralising to ward level, BBMP gets a grip on Covid in Bengaluru city
Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commissioner of the civic body, elaborates on the strategy in an interview with BusinessLine
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi goes missing: Antiguan police
Choksi and his nephew are wanted for siphoning ₹13.5 cr of public money
Deloitte designs programme that can be scaled in fight against Covid: Renjen
The company has invested ₹5 cr on the project
New CBI chief: Congress raises objections
DoPT should not adopt a casual approach to the selection process
Tele-triaging gets a toehold in Kerala in midst of Covid wave
Helps in an emergency through real-time expert medical advice streamed via video calls and is getting some traction
Jaypee Infratech’s CoC defers voting on Suraksha Realty’s resolution plan
CoC decided to put to vote the final Resolution Plan on May 28
Tamil Nadu distributes nearly 13 lakh vaccine doses for 18+ category
Vaccines will be distributed to priority population first
ICRA pegs Q4 GDP growth 2%; FY21 contraction at 8.45%
The NSO projection of a double-dip contraction would thus, be avoided
Covid-19 vaccine: Pfizer, Moderna decline to engage with Delhi govt
Kejriwal seeks speedy approval for the vaccine.
Upgrad buys online higher education start-up Impartus for ₹150 cr
Impartus to be rebranded as upGrad Campus; to add ₹85 crore to Upgrad’s revenue run-rate in FY22
Ayushman Bharat: National Health Authority inks pact with Telangana government
Approximately 26 lakh beneficiary families will be eligible to avail services under the scheme
Renault-Nissan India union says workers to go on strike from May 26
Says Covid-related safety demands of workers in Chennai factory have not been met
CoWIN: Govt enables on-site registration for ages 18-44 for Covid Vaccination Centres
However, this feature will not be available for Private CVCs
DDoS attacks dropped 29% Y-o-Y in Q1 2021: Report
43 per cent of all attacks in the quarter were reported in January
Delhi High Court restrains illegal distribution of the film Radhe in response to lawsuit filed by Zee
Directs platforms to suspend services of individuals illegally distributing the film
Vaccinate, vaccinate, Vaccinate–that’s the key, says Delhi CM Kejriwal
So far the country has administered over 19 crore vaccine doses
Home chefs find going tough amid pandemic
With orders drying up, they find it hard to sustain their business
India’s daily death toll hits new record at 4,454 on May 24
Group of Ministers’ 27th meeting to discuss Covid-19 situation
Survey: Business economists foresee best growth for US in 37 years
Of NABE’s panelists, 56% believe the economy’s balance of risks are tilted to the positive side; 35% see vaccine-resistant variants of Covid-19 as the biggest risk to their upgraded economic forecast
Singapore approves Covid breath test that gives immediate result
Breathonix achieves 93-95% sensitivity
Covid-19 vaccination: Over 9 lakh people vaccinated on Sunday
4,454 new deaths reported during the day, taking the total death toll to 3,03,720
Indian ports on east coast restrict activities ahead of cyclone
Cyclonic storm expected to make landfall on Wednesday
Facing Backlash, Japan Ponders a Zero-Spectator Olympics
Ban on spectators would ease the strain expected on an already-stretched medical system
Withdrawing comments on allopathic medicines, regret controversy: Ramdev
Yoga guru had earlier commented on allopathy being stupid science
Ex-Blackstone India head hunts for next star in hot IPO market
Sees significant interest in fintech, digital companies, analytics-based IT services
Lockdown extended in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana have also extended lockdown this month
87,055 Indians returned from Singapore as part of Vande Bharat flights since last year
Job loss, family compulsion and death in family due to Covid -19 cited as reasons for returning to homeland
States may hit a roadblock in global sourcing quest
Companies such as Pfizer, Moderna say they negotiate only with Central governments
Pace of daily Covid jabs in May lags domestic availability
Average gap between daily output, vaccination at 7 lakh doses
AP vehicles stopped at Telangana borders
Hundreds of vehicles coming from Andhra Pradesh have been stopped by the Telangana police on the borders with the Krishna district. E-passThe police
Opposition parties back call for national protest day on May 26
The 10 Central Trade Unions have also decided to support the protests
Vaccination drive: Corporates provide a smoother route
Despite shortage of antidotes and CoWin glitches, many firms have arranged for jabs for their staff, kin
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan slams Baba Ramdev for his commentary on allopathic medicines
Asks him to retract his statement calling allopathy a ‘stupid science’
Super Spreader Sunday may lead to spike in Covid cases in TN
Daily number of covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu on Sunday declined marginally to 35,483 as against 35,873 on Saturday
Meet the five debutants in the GST Council
Making their entry are new FMs of TN, Kerala, Assam, Bihar and CM of Puducherry
Rising unemployment adds to the Covid pain
Unemployment rates are slowly moving back to the record highs of June 2020 when there was a national lockdown
Telangana police permits e-com, food delivery services to operate after public outcry
E-commerce services in Hyderabad and Secunderabad were hit on Saturday after police seized vehicles belonging to delivery boys and slapped fines on them
Decision on Class 12 board exams to be taken at the earliest: Minister
After high-level meets fails to arrive at a decision, states told to submit suggestions by May 25 so as to reach ‘informed, collaborative’ decision
Defer auditor appointment by at least two years: CII tells RBI
Phase-wise implementation of norms will ensure better compliance, suggests industry chamber
Intensify measures to combat Covid-19 during intense lockdown week: Stalin tells Collectors
TN CM MK Stalin underscored the need for conducting medical camps for early detection , increasing testing
WHO provides medical aid including oxygen concentrators, masks to India
Also provided over 340 MT of essential medical supplies and medicines to the South-East Asia Region
Supply crunch for oxygen concentrators gradually easing
With the spread now more prevalent in the tier-2 and tier-3 regions, the demand for oxygen concentrators has become more widespread beyond the top metros
Delhi lockdown extended by one week: CM Kejriwal
Will look at phased reopening on May 31 if situation further improves
Diesel crosses Rs 84 mark in Delhi, petrol nears Rs 100 in Mumbai
In Delhi, petrol rates climbed to Rs 93.21
Covid-19: India records 2.40 lakh fresh 19 cases, 3,741 fatalities
Number of people who have recuperated from the disease surges to 2,34,25,467
Asia’s Covid surges should worry us all
Vaccines seem to be the only way of controlling the coronavirus
NASA to send its first mobile robot to search for water on the moon in 2023
VIPER will collet the data at the lunar south pole
Black fungus drug: Centre allocates 23,680 extra vials to States/UTs
Around 8,848 cases of Mucormycosis have been reported
67% of Indian users see no harm in delaying a software update on their device: Report
According to the analysis by Kaspersky, “installing updates is considered a routine boring task” by users
MEIL to airlift 11 cryogenic tanks from Thailand to mitigate O2 crunch
These will augment supply of Liquid Medical Oxygen to hospitals in Telangana
Road Ministry advises States to identify drivers for oxygen tanker training
Asks them to prioritise drivers for vaccine, treatment
Tamil Nadu: Complete lockdown from May 24 to May 31
Restrictions are suspended on May 22 and May 23 to help people buy essential needs
67% of Indian users see no harm in delaying a software update on their device: Report
According to the analysis by Kaspersky, “installing updates is considered a routine boring task” by users
Direct manufactures to take up Covaxin production on a war footing: Delhi CM to Centre
Delhi halts vaccination for 18-44 age group as stocks run out
CPM MP questions suspension of university professor for remarks against Centre
The professor was suspended after a complaint to the authorities from RSS-supported students outfit ABVP
Provide free treatment for mucormycosis: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president writes letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Over 1.6 crore Covid vaccine doses still available with States, UTs: Health Ministry
About 2.67 lakh vaccine doses will be received in the next 3 days
India reports less than 3 lakh cases on the 6th consecutive day
India is second to the USA in terms of coronavirus reported so far across the world
VD Satheesan is the new Opposition leader in Kerala
Replaces Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala
148 athletes including Olympic-bound get Covid vaccine: IOA
More than 90 Indian athletes across sports have so far qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
India’s Covid crisis is a warning for other low- and middle-income countries: IMF
‘The ongoing catastrophic second wave in India, following a terrible wave in Brazil, is a sign the worst may be yet to come in the developing world.’
Cyclone Tauktae: 26 still missing; Navy deploys diving teams to look for bodies
The death toll on barge P305 that sank in the Arabian Sea on Monday reached 60 on Friday
India records 2.57 lakh new Covid-19 cases, 4,194 fatalities
The number of active cases falls, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate improved to 87.76 per cent.
Covid-19: India vaccinates over 14 lakh people on Friday
Maharashtra is leading the overall vaccination drive
Data breach in Air India affects 4.5 million passengers
Breach involved personal data, such as name, contact, passport, ticket and credit card details
Data breach in Air India affects 4.5 million passengers
Breach involved personal data, such as name, contact, passport, ticket and credit card details
Nepal president dissolves parliament; announces mid-term polls in November
Announcement came on Friday midnight after she endorsed the recommendation made by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
IMF proposes $50 billion global vaccination plan
Would cover at least 40 per cent of the global population by the end of 2021
Gearing for Cyclone Yaas: Centre alerts States to be on guard for disease outbreaks
Health Secretary writes to State govts on the east coast to keep emergency systems primed
Embassy REIT, other corporates fund ICUs in 3 govt hospitals
Doctors for You, Cloud Physicians and LabourNet with support of Azim Premji Foundation roped in
DST to support new technologies, innovation to Covid fight
It is going to fast-track the startups' application with funding under the initiative NIDHI4COVID2.0.
Ceramics and tiles-maker Orientbell cuts back production as demand slumps
Fast forwarding maintenance works at plants
Mamata Banerjee likely to re-contest from Bhabanipur in South Kolkata
Earlier, she had lost to Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram.
South-West monsoon enters parts of Bay of Bengal
IMD retains watch for a low-pressure area and eventual cyclone
As Covid-19 curbs affect demand, Kerala dairy farmers begin to dump milk
Farmers in Kozhikode stage ‘milk bath’ protest against Milma for not procuring their produce
At 39%, Hyderabad tops housing sales in top 8 cities: PropTiger study
Lowest inventory overhang of 25 months
Black fungus patients to be treated in separate ward at Goa Medical College & Hospital
The state has recorded six cases of mucormycosis or black fungus, of which one patient has died
KIMSHEALTH sets up Covid first-line treatment centre
For treating patients exhibiting mild symptoms of Covid-19
CCMB study of Tibetans shows blood parameters alter when people change their altitude
Tibetan migrants in Karnataka have significantly lower haemoglobin concentration than their counterparts in Ladakh
Power Grid begins work on restoration of power supply to Diu
A 150-member team equipped with emergency restoration systems has reached Gujarat
AP Assembly adopts resolution against privatisation of RINL
The Centre had proposed divestment of RINL
Fortify health systems to boost pandemic resilience: UN-ESCAP
‘Unique opportunity to develop affordable supply chain’
Army chief reviews situation along northern border in Arunachal Pradesh
Visit to the region comes amid the Indian Army's continued standoff with the Chinese military in some of the friction points in eastern Ladakh
India records 2.59 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,209 fatalities
Case fatality rate climbs to 1.12 per cent
Indian boxing's first Dronacharya awardee coach O P Bhardwaj dies
He was 82 and had been battling prolonged illness
Over 19 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered so far
Maharashtra continues to lead in vaccination drive
Vijayan retains Home, IT; Veena George is new Kerala Health Minister
KN Balagopal, a former Rajya Sabha MP and a CPI(M) state committee member, gets finance portfolio
India's vaccine output likely to fall short of target, sources say
Indian government pledges to distribute 2.67 billion doses this year
US Congressman urges Biden to assist India in Covid vaccination
‘As Covid-19 continues to spread through the unvaccinated Indian population, the risk of new variants greatly increases and thousands more will lose their lives’
BBMP streamlines Covid hospital bed booking
Online public dashboard available to access information in real time
Chingari App, Project ‘Breathe’ collaborate for oxygen supply in under-served areas
To procure oxygen concentrators for supplying to hospitals in Southwest Maharashtra, North Karnataka and Goa
IIT Alumni Council to roll out mobile vaccination labs
This launch would be through its MegaLab in partnership with Krsnaa Diagnostics
Pinarayi Vijayan sworn in as Kerala CM
Given the Covid-19 spread, the Opposition leaders kept away from the event.
AG&P Pratham’s cryogenic tankers to ferry oxygen in Delhi
Tankers handed over to State govt to distribute to various oxygen-starved hospitals
Motilal Oswal real estate PE arm achieves first close of fifth fund
The fund, launched with a target corpus of ₹800 crore, has received commitments totalling ₹650 crore
As corn prices surge, China substitutes wheat, rice as feed
Beijing also begins diversifying suppliers as part of its efforts to hike hog output
PM Modi: Covid-19 will remain a challenge till wiped out
Virus mutation proves to be concerning for youth and children
India conducts 20.55 lakh Covid-19 tests in single day
Nation’s daily positivity rate stands at 13.44 per cent
India maintains buffalo meat exports at $ 3.17 bn in 2019-20 despite pandemic
Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Indonesia top buyers
Small industries seek confidence-building measures from new Kerala Government
Demands revival of State’s economy reeling under the strain of the pandemic
150-bed COVID-19 care centre opened at Bengaluru airport
Bengaluru: A 150-bed COVID care centre with oxygen supply was opened at the Bengaluru airport on the city’s northern outskirts to treat asymptomatic patients with mild hypoxia, said the operator on Wednesday. “Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa inaugurated the 150-bed oxygenated COVID treatment centre at the Kempegowda international airport in Devanahalli,” said its operator Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) in a statement here. Though the treatment will be free, patients will have to pay for tests and medicines at the centre, located near the cargo terminal of the airport. “The facility is designed to be a transit oxygen delivery centre and provide gas to patients with mild hypoxia, a condition in which the body or a part of it is deprived of adequate oxygen at the tissue level,” said the statement. The centre is open for the public and employees of the airport ecosystem. They should have their Aadhar card, prescription from a referral hospital and medical docum
Proper ventilation needed to stop Covid transmission: PSA advisory
Covid-19 patients asked to wear certified N95 masks or isolate themselves
India reports 2.76 lakh cases on Wednesday; 3,874 deaths in single day
ICMR says symptomatic/immediate contacts of lab-confirmed positive cases to take Rapid Antigen Test (RAT); recommends Mylab Discovery Solutions’ CoviSelf (PathoCatch) Covid-19 OTC Antigen LF device
COVID-19 vaccines will work against Indian variant: UK
PM Johnson says variant could disrupt re-opening plans
C-CAMP gets funding from Mercedes Benz India to augment Karnataka’s healthcare infrastructure
Under the CSR initiative, 110 oxygen concentrators will be deployed across the state to tackle the Covid-19 crisis
Third wave possible if vaccination not ramped up, Covid norms not followed: Scientist
The IIT-Hyderabad professor and Sutra Model scientist cited a paper by Italian researchers on infected people with falling antibodies that give immunity for six months
Mylab receives ICMR approval for India’s first self-use Covid-19 test
CoviSelfTM, priced at ₹250, will provide the results in 15 minutes
Indian, European refiners get ready to buy Iranian oil
Cos upbeat about lifting of sanctions by US later this year
GCMMF to help revive milk cooperatives in AP
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF Ltd.) has been roped in by the Andhra Pradesh government for reviving milk cooperatives i
Can't slacken in efforts to check COVID-19, says Singapore PM
Addresses claims about Singapore’s COVID-19 variant
Covid drug 2DG’s price being fixed: Dr Reddy’s
Beware of unverified messages relating to 2DG being circulated on social media, says company
Telangana floats global tender to procure one crore Covid-19 vaccine
The State had pegged requirement at seven crore doses to vaccinate 3.5 crore people.
Covid-19: Amid Singapore strain face-off, Kejriwal chairs review meeting
Delhi govt believes Singapore strain could lead to a third wave in India
KCR visits Gandhi Hospital
Interacts with patients and doctors during first visit after Covid-19 outbreak
IOC offers Tokyo medical help amid call for cancellation
Speaking remotely IOC President Thomas Bach said various national Olympic committees would help; said IOC will hold a “safe and secure” games in the midst of the pandemic
Centre asks States to publicise Covid vaccine availability data in advance
This will help prevent overcrowding at vaccination centres
Tauktae cyclone: PM Modi arrives in Gujarat to assess damage, relief work
The State government has put death toll at 13
Kochi-based start-up’s air sterilisation device evokes a good response
Company receives orders for the Wolf Airmask from 30 countries
Consultancy RMSI puts initial potential loss from Tauktae at ₹15,000 cr
25-40 per cent of damage caused by cyclone is expected from agriculture sector
India reports 2.67 lakh fresh Covid cases on Tuesday
Barring a few States such as Tamil Nadu, the States showed a dip in active Covid cases
Aster Medcity sets up field hospital in Kochi for Covid patients
Geojit Foundation has funded the initiative with ₹75 lakh
Restrictions reimposed as virus resurges in much of Asia
Though not as bad as in India or parts of Europe, this shows that the virus remains resilient, despite strict use of mask, case tracing, mass testing and vaccinations
BCCI calls Special General Meeting on May 29
To discuss the upcoming cricket season in India, including the T20 World Cup
Singapore rejects Kejriwal tweet on ‘very dangerous’ Covid-19 strain in country
No truth in assertions, says city-state’s health ministry
Singapore rejects Kejriwal's tweet on ‘very dangerous’ Covid-19 strain in the country
Says the strain found in many of the Covid-19 cases in recent weeks is the B.1.617.2 variant, which originated in India
Former Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya tests Covid positive
Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya has tested positive for Covid-19 and doctors have advised him to be in home isolation, heal
Covid-19: India vaccinates over 13 lakh people in a day
Cumulative doses administered so far at 18.58 crore
Tamil Nadu reports highest number of new Covid-19 cases in India on Tuesday
Clocks 33,059 fresh infections; numbers dip slightly in Chennai
Cyclone Tauktae weakens; to bring rain in many states: IMD
After causing widespread rain in Gujarat, the cyclone is expected to bring showers in many other States also
American vaccines effective against Covid strain first found in India: US officials
Research findings stress the importance of vaccination
Biological E. to produce J&J Covid-19 vaccine
Move will boost India’s overall supplies amid a shortage
US civil rights leader to urge Biden to release 60 million Covid vaccine doses to India
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson will be joined by a number of prominent Indian leaders
Covid care: Karnataka to upgrade ESI hospital in Kalaburagi with Boeing India aid
Facility will be opened to the public as soon as possible, says minister
Delhi CM Kejriwal announces ₹ 50,000 ex-gratia for families with Covid death
To also provide monthly pension of ₹ 2,500 for children who lost their parents due to Covid-19
W. Bengal: New Covid-19 cases up by 19,428 in last 24 hours
However, a slight drop in test positivity ratio to below 29 per cent
Amid pandemic, home-care services for the elderly see a surge in demand
At-home care providers of the elderly are witnessing a surge in demand for their services amid the second and more lethal wave of the pandemic that h
Bengal poll-related violence: SC to hear plea by kin of two BJP workers killed
Directs to serve the copy of the petition to the standing counsel of the state government.
OTT entertainment platforms gain acceptance in Covid times
OTT platforms a relief for those who have made huge investments in the film industry
Centre has put the entire country in trouble without a clear-cut vaccination policy
Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written to Speaker Om Birla requesting hi
CII-Kerala to set up oxygen manifold system in 20 govt hospitals
Besides, it is setting up a temporary 500-bed Covid hospital at Adlux Convention Centre at a cost of ₹4 crore
Doctors, nurses to visit villages once in two days: R Ashoka
He said that he will issue orders to extend such a service in other districts of the State also
KK Shailaja dropped from new LDF government in Kerala
A 21-member team will be sworn in on Thursday, MB Rajesh will be the new Speaker
Need to protect rural areas from Covid second wave: Modi
Field officials in districts and States have a big role to play, says PM during vitual interaction
Tamil Nadu invites expression of interest for Covid projects
Minimum investment from private partner should be ₹50 crore, says EoI issued by Tidco
Railway Board delegates power to General Managers to spend upto Rs 2 crore
The funds will be used for the setting up oxygen generation plants
To cut costs, IATA agents’ body tells members to go for GoLite accreditation
‘Later, when the crisis eases, they can change their accreditation according to their business requirements’
Covid-19 vaccine procurement: Mumbai civic body extends date for global tender
Additional Commissioner (Projects), MCGM, P Velrasu confirmed that a week’s extension has been given to the tender
Telangana CM initiates moves to augment oxygen capacity in the State
48 oxygen plants to come up in Government hospitals in the State
Huge recoveries in Kerala, Maharashtra pull active Covid-19 caseload
Total number of COVID-19 deaths reported in India till date is 2,78,719.
Apple Music to get Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos, lossless audio starting June
Offering to be at no additional cost; catalogue of over 75 million songs to be available in Lossless Audio for subscribers
Covid-19 vaccination: India vaccinates over 15 lakh people on Monday
New deaths stood at 4,329, taking the death toll to 2,78,719
Covid-19: WHO reminds Serum Institute of its COVAX commitments
Second wave of pandemic in India has impacted vaccine supplies to global facility
Cyclone Tauktae weakens after making landfall on Gujarat coast
No reports of any casualty from the storm
Narada graft case: Calcutta HC stays interim bail for Trinamool leaders
They will be in judicial custody; the case comes up for hearing tomorrow
Covid-19: Indian variant not affecting vaccinated older people in UK
This underlines the importance of getting the jab, says health minister Matt Hancock
PM Modi to meet State and District officials on Tuesday to discuss COVID situation
Doctors have been encouraaged to spread awareness about ‘black fungus’ infection
‘CAG must audit vaccination drive, exports’
Opposition members in PAC demand that the CAG start interim audit and submit its report
Delhi asks Centre to make data on vaccine allocation to states public
More vaccines needed for 18 to 44 years age group, urges Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia
Indian industry coordinating with Centre, State agencies to prepare for cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’
Mitigation of power supply, monitoring, distribution of relief among priorities
Kerala High Court upholds the rules regulating lotteries of other States
Sets aside a single judge's judgment
Six mega cities collectively added nearly 1.6 million Covid cases during Apr 14-May 12: Report
As on May 12, 16 per cent of active Covid patients in India lived in these cities
Tvesa finishes T-23 as Lee-Anne wins Women’s SA Open title for fourth time
Tvesa Malik slipped out of Top-20
Safe disposal of used face masks: VST’s BIN-19 proves up to the task
The Kochi-based startup has used IoT to develop the disinfection device
FACT to set up oxygen plants in Kerala and UP
Four plants are to be set up in Kerala and one in Uttar Pradesh.
Will Tamil Nadu government import Chinese Sinopharm vaccine?
The vaccine exhibits a 78% efficacy level
Covid-19: India reports 2.8 lakh cases on Monday
4,106 deaths over the last 24 hours; Vaccination number crosses 18.29 crore
AP Pollution Board develops app to manage, dispose of biomedical waste from Covid hospitals
About 38 tonnes of biomedical waste a day are being generated by over 60 notified hospitals in the state
Covid vaccination suspended in Mumbai on Monday due to Cyclone Tauktae
As per reports, the cyclone is likely to hit parts of Maharashtra
Crew members rescued from stranded tug Coromandel
Rescue operation carried out by Indian Navy helicopter
Afghans who helped the US now fear being left behind
The special immigrant visa (SIV) programmes are dogged by complaints of complicated application process for security vetting; Covid-19 safety measures added to it
Tauktae intensifies into extremely severe cyclonic storm
The storm, with current speeds of 180-190 kmph, will reduce in intensity when it hits the Gujarat coast: IMD
Two Bengal ministers arrested by CBI in Narada graft case
Subrata Mukherjee and Firhad Hakim taken to office of investigating agency in Kolkata
Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hits Gir Somnath in Gujarat
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hit Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district in the early hours of Monday, officials said.No casualty or damage to property wa
Covid Kills Over 1,000 Bank Employees as Virus Ravages India
Bank employees are among the most Covid-affected professionals
Israel launches fresh round of air-strikes on Gaza City
Reports said the main coastal road west of the city, security compounds and open spaces were among the targets hit early on Monday
Covid-19: Tamil Nadu reports marginal drop in new cases
On Sunday, the state reported 33,181 cases; 311 deaths.
Needed: Net-zero buildings and robust workplaces
The pandemic has ensured that health and wellness become prominent goals in green building initiatives
FMCG firms, retailers rejig stock keeping in tune with market shift due to Covid-19
The second wave of the pandemic has thrown up supply chain challenges for FMCG companies and retailers, compelling them to rejig sales strategies by
Sesame, pulses in Gujarat may be hit by cyclone ‘Tauktae’
Saurashtra to face the wrath of winds speeding at 155-175 kmph following cyclone
Radhe: Earnings slump on first day, thumbs down on IMDB
With an IMDB rating of 1.9 out of 10, it is the second lowest-rated film for Salman Khan
Andhra Pradesh's daily covid death toll breaches 100-mark; new cases at 24,171
The highest numbers of cases were in Anantapur, followed by Chittoor and East Godavari districts.
Kohli is best batsman in world, will always remember him: Paine
Interestingly, last year Paine had said that Kohli is "just another player" in the Indian team
Faith no bar, help just a call away
Businessman Kashif Pasha’s help in organising final rites of a Hindu woman from a helpless North Indian family in Bengaluru has made headlines in the City’s dailies and earned him encomiums from people across communities. Pasha, a resident of Bismillahnagar, runs a wedding function hall and has a construction firm which also deals with real estate. He devoted a whole fasting day of Ramazan to arrange cremation of the 65-year old woman who lived with his techie son in an apartment in the southern outskirts of the city. It was 5:44 am on May 10 when Pasha was preparing to go to bed after having spent the night in worship. His cellphone rang and the man on the other end was his old acquaintance Mr. Nanjundaswamy, Inspector General of Police in Ballari district. The cop had known him for his voluntary work with Mercy Mission and other NGOs during Covid-I last year. He requested him to contact one Suryakanth (named changed on request) whose mother had expired and the family had no one to
Steelmakers, OMCs to add 10,500 oxygenated Covid beds
These two sectors together are supplying major part of liquid medical oxygen national requirement on a daily basis, says Pradhan
Covid-19 takes a toll on low-income group’s capacity to buy home
In FY21, both in number and value terms, it had dropped 27 per cent 14 per cent, respectively.
Two countries, two strategies on the AZ-Oxford vaccine’s second dose
India staggers the second dose, even as UK looks to advance it, concerned over the B.1.617 variant.
Govt issues guidelines for peri-urban, rural and tribal areas to manage Covid cases
Spells out strategy for tribal Covid-19 care
Covid-19: TN to supply Remdesivir directly to private hospitals
A new system will be in place from May 18.
Tamil Nadu government appoints Rajesh Lakhoni as TNEB CMD
In another bureaucratic shuffle, the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday appointed Rajesh Lakhoni, Commissioner, Archives and Historical Research, as CMD
National Crisis Management Committee meets to take stock of cyclone preparations
Chief Secretaries of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have appraised NCMC about measures in place.
Delhi lockdown extended by one more week: Kejriwal
Don’t want to lose the gain made in the last few days, said the Delhi CM
Sputnik V: Second consignment of vaccines arrives in Hyderabad
This is a double dose vaccine to be taken with an interval of 21 days
Petrol, diesel price hiked again; petrol price nears Rs 99 in Mumbai
In nine increases, petrol price has risen by Rs 2.19 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.49
Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ breaks into projected peak category as very severe cyclone
Landfall around Porbandar by early Tuesday morning
Covid-19 in India: 3.11 lakh fresh cases recorded
National Covid-19 recovery rate has improved to 84.25 per cent
Congress leader Rajeev Satav dies after recovering from Covid-19
Satav was Congress General Secretary and in-charge of the party in Gujarat
Covid-19 vaccination: India vaccinates 17.3 lakh people on Saturday
Maharashtra has administered the highest number of first doses
Tug vessel Alliance faces distress in sea
Alliance helped MRPL’s SPM in cargo unloading near Mangaluru sea
Karnataka to utilise DMF fund to buy oxygen tankers, concentrators
The decision was taken amid a growing number of Covid-19 cases in several districts
No denial of vaccine, essential services for lack of Aadhaar, says UIDAI
The UIDAI made it clear that Aadhaar should not be misused as an excuse for denial of any essential service.
Speak truth on Covid vaccination schedule: Congress’ call to scientists
Calls for virtual meeting of Parliamentary Committees to discuss Covid19 pandemic crisis
Bengaluru emerges as new COVID-19 hotspot
Bengaluru: Over the last two weeks, Karnataka has witnessed devastating COVID-19 surge, recording the highest COVID-19 related deaths and a worrying number of new cases. The state emerged as the country’s new COVID-19 hotspot with 5,98,625 active cases, the highest in the country, followed by Maharashtra with 5,21,683 active infections, the union health minister informed. While cases do seem to be coming down in Bengaluru, the positivity rate remains high – about 38.13 per cent over the last 24 hours. As per the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), on May 6, 23,706 fresh cases were reported, out of 60,944 cases samples that were tested – a positivity rate of about 39.69 per. Deaths in Bengaluru have also risen over the last few weeks. A total of 6,538 COVID patients had died in the city since the beginning of the pandemic. 162 fatalities were reported on May 1. By May 11, cumulative deaths rose to 8,691, with 259 daily deaths. On Thursday, only 44,799 tests were conducted
Cyclone Tauktae hits K’taka coast, brings in heavy rainfall
Bengaluru: Cyclone Tauktae has hit the coastal region of Karnataka resulting in heavy rainfall especially in Dakshina Kannada district, where wind speed of around 75 km per hour was recorded, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here on Saturday. The IMD also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in few places adjoining Western Ghat region – Belagavi, Chikkamgaluru, Dakshin Kannada, Hassan, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Udupi and Uttar Kannada districts on Sunday. “Extremely heavy rainfall in few places on Sunday,” the IMD said in its statement released at 12.15 hrs on Saturday. Meanwhile, the coastal areas of Karnataka are also likely to be bombarded by strong winds. “Squally winds blowing at speeds between 40-60 kmph, gusting up to 60-70 kmph, are likely at the coasts of Karnataka, with gale winds reaching 60-70 kmph, gusting to 80 kmph on the cards come Sunday,” the IMD explained. The IMD prediction indicates that cyclone Tauktae may further intensify into a Severe Cyclonic S
Encourage States to report Covid cases transparently: Modi
Calls for immediate audit of installation and operation of ventilators provided by the Centre
West Bengal govt announces complete lockdown from May 16-30
On May 14, Bengal reported 20,846 active cases and 136 deaths
IMA urges Kerala govt to conduct virtual swearing-in ceremony
Said, violation of social distancing norms, lack of right use of masks among reasons for second wave of pandemic
Delhi sets up Oxygen Concentrator Banks, introduces door delivery service for those in home isolation: Kejriwal
There has been a drop in fresh Covid cases with Delhi reporting 65,000 infections in the last 24 hours
Covid-19 in Tami Nadu: Second Oxygen Express arrives at Tiruvallur
The first Oxygen Express reached Chennai on Friday
Tamil Nadu police to detain those hoarding Remdesivir, medical oxygen cyclinders
Culprits to be booked if found selling the drug, oxygen cyclinders to Covid patients at exorbidant rates
Covid-19 travel ban ends: First repatriation flight from India arrives in Australia
Scheduled to carry 150 passengers, it ultimately ferried only 80 back to Australia
Cyclone 'Tauktae' to rapidly intensify as severe cyclone
Heavy rain lash North Kerala, Coastal Karnataka
Neera Tanden appointed White House senior adviser
The Indian-American policy expert is currently the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress (CAP)
Second Oxygen Express to Karnataka with 120 MT reaches Bengaluru
The second Oxygen Express to Karnataka with 120 MT liquid medical oxygen (LMO) from Kalinganagar in Odisha’s Jajpur district reached Bengaluru on S
China lands its rover on Mars
Tianwen-1, launched on July 23, 2020, aimed at orbiting, landing, and roving — all in one mission — on the red planet
Seven killed, over 230 injured after two tornados strike Chinese cities
These came as a surprise to the locals as it is quite rare in the region
Katherine Tai, Piyush Goyal discuss vaccine output, TRIPS waiver
Tai said she supported waiver of IP protections for Covid-19 vaccines, text-based negotiations at the WTO
IDRBT building next generation Digital Financial Infrastructure
A banking innovation centre will also be set up for new technology applications
Tamil Nadu State government undergoes major bureacratic shuffle
Neeraj Mittal appointed as new Tamil Nadu Information Technology vice
Congress in Karnataka announces ₹100 crore plan to procure vaccines directly
Seeks Centre & State government permission for the roll out
Britain to adapt vaccine rollout to tackle Indian variant
Will step up enhanced testing in areas where the new variant had emerged
NRIs’ property buying props up south Indian markets
Largest investment comes from the Gulf, followed by the US, and Singapore
Delhi daily new Covid-19 infections drop to 8,500: Kejriwal
Asks Delhiites not to let their guard down despite improvement in Covid-19 situation
Govt to supply around 192 lakh vaccine shots to States/UTs during May 16-31 for free
The allocation to the States/UT is decided on the consumption pattern and beneficiary load for 2nd doses during the upcoming fortnight
Covid 2.0: Small tea growers in Kerala face crisis
Procurement drops on slack demand while production, too, suffers because of the pandemic curbs
20 lakh farmers get PM-Kisan benefits as West Bengal joins the scheme
PM Modi releases eighth instalment of the crop insurance scheme worth ₹20,667.75 crore
BPCL supplies oxygen and utilities for Covid treatment centre in Kochi
The makeshift Covid treatment centre will be expanded to 1,500 beds in Phase II
India reports 3.4 lakh covid cases on Friday; 4,000 deaths in last 24 hours
Total number of vaccinations near 18-crore mark
Delhi: Now, above 45 years of age can receive Covid vaccination at all centres without online booking
The decision was taken by the Delhi government following issues of internet accessibility and difficulty in registering online slots
India adds 3.43 lakh new Covid-19 cases, 4,000 fresh fatalities
70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities, says Health Ministry
Israel threatens Gaza ground invasion despite truce efforts
Egyptian mediators met with both warring parties, but made no headway
Black fungus has claimed 52 lives in Maharashtra so far: Official
There were 1,500 cases of black fungus in the state
First Australian repatriation flight from India to arrive on Saturday
The flight will carry up to 150 citizens and permanent residents
'Friends' reunion special to premiere on HBO Max on May 27
Streamer HBO Max has announced that the long-awaited "Friends" reunion special will drop on its platform on May 27.All six original cast members --
Covid-19 vaccination: India nears the 18-crore mark in total doses administered
Maharashtra leads the overall vaccination drive with 1,93,12,943 total doses
Global corporations use pandemic time to rethink workplaces
‘Agile workplace, unassigned seating, and activity-based work model will change the future of real estate’
Covid19: Oxygen Express reaches Chennai from Durgapur
The Express was loaded with 80 MT of medical oxygen in four containers at Durgapur
Preparing to send 159 oxygen concentrators to India: Pentagon
They are scheduled to ship via commercial air to be delivered on May 17 to India
States, UTs not giving priority to bankers to get vaccinated, says AIBOC
Association seeks Health Ministry’s intervention
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors
Following an aggressive vaccination campaign, virus cases in the US are at their lowest rate since Sept, deaths at the lowest point since last April, and test positivity rate at the lowest point since the pandemic began
Maharashtra’s new lockdown norms pose supply chain challenge
Getting fresh RTPCR negative result for truck drivers traversing through state can derail supply chain: AIMTC
Edtech start-up uFaber to hire 1,000 women trainers in next six months
Aims to triple revenue and user base in FY 22
IDMA adds voice to call for voluntary licences on vaccines
‘Other vaccine developers must transfer technology to Indian companies against reasonable royalties’
Skymet sees monsoon onset by May 30
India Meteorological Department (IMD) expected to soon come out with its projected date of monsoon onset over Kerala
Delhi's oxygen demand sees sharp fall; State asks Centre to allocate surplus to others
Daily oxygen demand now down to 580 MT from 700 MT earlier: Sisodia
Officers’ unions appeal to CVC to put annual transfers in PSBs on hold due to the pandemic
It will be very difficult for officers to shift to new locations amidst the Covid situation, say Unions
UPSC postpones civil services preliminary exam to October 10
The Commission has put off the exams due to the alarming COVID19 situation
Modi to release 8th installment of PM-KISAN benefits on Friday
Over ₹19,000 crore to more than 9.5 crore beneficiary farmer families
MSN Labs inks pact with Eli Lilly on covid drug baricitinib
Will be launched under the brand name BARIDOZ in two strengths-2 mg and 4mg
Lilly signs two pacts with MSN Labs and Torrent Pharma, for covid drug
The covid drug baricitinib will be used in combination with remdesivir for the treatment of Covid-19 patients requiring supplemental oxygen
Increase gap between two doses of Covishield to 12-16 weeks, pregnant women can choose vaccine: Panel
Those having lab test proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should defer vaccination for six months after recovery
Lockdown-like restrictions extended in Maharashtra till June 1
Covid-19 test report will have to be issued within 48 hours before the time of entry into the State
Mumbai civic body floats global tender for 1 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Expression of Interest to be submitted by 1 pm on May 18
US CDC panel backs Covid vaccine now cleared for adolescents
Some states, including Georgia, Delaware and Arkansas, began offering the vaccine to younger teens on Tuesday
Negative public opinion no threat to Tokyo Games: IOC
‘We listen but won’t be guided by public opinion; everything is telling us ... the games can go ahead and will go ahead’
Oxygen shortage in India sparks hunt for $1,000 concentrators
After a new coronavirus variant unleashed a brutal wave of infections, demand has shot up for the device
Major overhaul of WHO needed after failures, says Covid panel
The panel’s report linked the severity of the global outbreak to deficiencies across governments and multilateral organisations
Las Vegas added to areas with Covid-19 variant first identified in India
The Las Vegas area has been added to places in Nevada where authorities have detected cases of a potentially worrisome strain of the coronavirus firs
US-approved vaccines effective against B1617 variant of Covid-19: US health official
WHO classified the B1617 SARS-CoV-2 variant, and confirmed that the variant was first detected in India
57 US Congressmen urge Biden to bolster Covid-19 assistance to India
Seek additional medical equipment, vaccines, to help the country fight the pandemic
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
Farrakhan Muhammad was taken into custody near Jacksonville
Buying handsets to map trucks: How Rodic is using tech to optimise supply chain in UP
To supply tech solution for Bihar, now readies platform to supply O2 at home care to serve UP
Delhi Covid19 daily deaths fell to 300 on May 12
New daily Covid19 infections, however, increased to 13,287
‘PLI scheme can bring 8-12 GW more solar manufacturing capacity’
The ₹4,500-crore allocation towards solar modules may attract investments, says report
Biocon ‘perplexed’ about Itolizumab not being in Covid protocol
But will ramp up production, says Chief Medical Officer Sandeep Athalye
Start-up founders create portal for verified, real-time Covid resources
Sangeetha ChengappaAs the country continues to grapple with the second wave, people are faced with yet another challenge of Covid-19-related resource
Golf: Matsuyama is ready for first start since Masters; Lahiri returns at Byron Nelson
Anirban Lahiri returns to PGA Tour action after almost a month-long gap. Lahiri, who tees up at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship in McKinney, T
TiE Bangalore launches Covid-support initiatives for its 15,000+ entrepreneur community
The steps include business mentoring, home healthcare and group insurance plans
Bharat Biotech going by Centre’s directives, refused supply of 67 lakh doses to Delhi: Sisodia
Minister says the Company wrote to the Delhi Government expressing its inability to make any “additional supplies” of Covaxin
Bharat Biotech going by Centre’s directives, refuses supply of 67 lakh doses to Delhi: Sisodia
Delhi shuts down 100 Covaxin vaccination sites due to no supply
WHO does not describe B.1.167 as Indian variant: Govt
The Indian government has said that the World Health Organisation (WHO) did not use the term ‘Indian variant’ to describe the B.1.617 variant of Coron
ASCI secretary-general Manisha Kapoor named vice-president at ICAS
ICAS is a global platform of self-regulatory organisations
Prime office rentals to remain stable over next 12-months: Knight Frank report
Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai saw a recovery in office rents during the January – March 2021 quarter
Aluminium cos seeks tax rebate of 5% on exports
It also requested a separate budget allocation for the aluminium industry to double Aluminium exports over the next 2-3 years
New Zealand wicket-keeper B J Watling to retire after WTC final against India
35-year-old has been a stalwart of the Test side since debuting in 2009
Capsule containing water to enrich soil moisture gains acceptance among Kerala farmers
Developed by ICAR, Pusa Hydrogel is being marketed by Palakkad Krishi Vigyan Kendra
IT research more vital than capital investments for faster economic growth: Experts
Celebrating the National Technology Day, the online Conclave showcased 20 curated products from select research institutions
ASK Property Investment Advisors invests ₹200 cr in Kalpataru Group’s housing project
This is a mid-segment residential project in Pune spanning across 16 acre with a saleable area of about 1.9 million sq ft
Autos double up as ambulances in north Chennai, provide oxygen to Covid patients
City-based Kadamai Educational and Social Welfare Trust is operating innovating auto ambulances in north Chennai
Petrol, diesel prices up 25 paise per litre
Bhopal, Indore join cities where petrol price is ₹100/litre
Brazil to vaccinate athletes, coaches for Tokyo Olympics
Brazil will get 4,050 doses of the Pfizer shot and another 8,000 from Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac
India reports 4,205 deaths due to Covid-19, highest in a single day so far
Registers 3,48,421 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours up to 8:00 AM Wednesday
Israel, Hamas escalate fighting; no end in sight
Heaviest fighting between the two bitter enemies since 2014
India’s new Covid cases have peaked, Cambridge Tracker shows
The projections are in line with those from some other experts, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s advisers.
Biden urged to take decisive global leadership on Covid-19
In an open letter, a group of eminent global business and policy leaders has urged US President Joe Biden to demonstrate a decisive American leadersh
Police won’t baton-charge people, assures K’taka Home Minister
Bengaluru: A day after several instances of crude policing methods were reported on social media sites, Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday directed the police to exercise restraint while enforcing Covid lockdown measures across the state. After launching a Covid Care Centre at the Veterinary College campus in Hebbal here, he told reporters that people should also be cautious and follow Covid norms. “This is not the time for anyone to violate Covid lockdown guidelines. Be it police or people. Both must have some rationality in their approach. Instances of excesses are reported from both sides, both need to relook into their approach,” he said. Karnataka had drawn severe criticism after it revised its guidelines banning use of private vehicles such as bikes/scooters to go for purchase of groceries, milk or vegetables in the neighbourhood. Due to these guidelines, police carried out ‘mild’ baton charges while people engaged in lengthy arguments with police, asking th
Kerala High Court seeks Centre’s response to invoke compulsory licensing of Covid vaccines
WTO has allowed countries to issue compulsory licenses during emergencies
Maharashtra may extend lockdown beyond May 15
Conditions laid out in the lockdown will not be immediately relaxed: Health Minister
States to get 7 lakh additional Covid-19 vaccine doses within next 3 days: Health Ministry
More than 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and UTs which will receive over 7 lakh additional doses in the next three d
Build India to drive mining, construction equipment demand in 2021, says ICRA
Strong construction activity in ports, metros, and airports could aid demand though there might be delinquencies due to the pandemic
Modi, Bhutanese PM discuss Covid-19 related cooperation
Bhutan Prime Minister expressed solidarity with the Government and the people of India
First Oxygen Express reaches Karnataka
Six cryogenic containers carrying 120 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen arrived from Jharkhand
Kerala's 'Iron Lady' K R Gowri Amma no more
She was the lone surviving member of the first Kerala legislative assembly headed by EMS Namboothiripad
Kejriwal wants Centre to enable more firms to produce Covid-19 vaccine
‘Centre should help other cos to get know-how from existing vaccine-makers; allow royalty to be paid’
‘Pre pack resolution process has some serious pitfalls’
Financial institutions may forfeit the ‘golden hours’ available for putting the entity back on track, says Bijoy Pulipra
Australia-based IHM offers scholarship for Indian nurses
₹10 crore worth scholarship offered as a mark of recognition for their dedication during Covid-19
Employees unable to manage stress amid Covid-19: Study
Nearly 54 per cent of employees are often in the stress zone, says survey
Mumbai civic body asked to explore possibilities of global procurement of Covid-19 vaccines: Aaditya Thackeray
Suggests developing state-level apps for Covid-19 vaccination registration
India reports 3.89 lakh Covid-19 cases on Tuesday; death toll 3,876
India has administered 17,27,10,066 vaccine doses since January: Govt data
NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble
Robotic prospector, Osiris-Rex, had reached asteroid Bennu in 2018
Covid-19 vaccination: India inoculated over 25 lakh people on May 10
Maharashtra is ahead in terms of total doses administered with 1,82,64,212 doses
Twitter donates $15 million for Covid-19 relief in India
Amount donated to three non-governmental organisations – Care, Aid India and Sewa International USA
11 Covid-19 patients die in AP hospital due to problem in oxgen supply
There was a five-minute lag in reloading the oxygen cylinder resulting in the deaths
Indian doctors warn against cow dung as Covid cure
‘No scientific evidence for its effectiveness and that it risks spreading other diseases’
Pfizer Covid-19 shot expanded to children in US as young as 12
Pfizer's testing in adolescents “met our rigorous standards” : FDA
China reports population growth closer to zero in 2020
The population rose by 72 million over the past decade to 1.411 billion in 2020
‘Pandemic fuels innovation, companies capitalise on adversity’
“We witnessed innumerable products especially targeting health and hygiene in the last year, for example — surgical and herbal masks, diagnostic systems and sanitiser systems”
M. A. Basith who helped Justice Sachar in compiling his report passes away
Bengaluru: M. A. Basith, member of the Rajinder Sachar Committee died this morning in city. He was 69. He was Senior Director in the Department of Planning in Government of Karnataka when the Sachar Committee availed of his services. He was hospitalized a few days ago after getting infected with Covid. Basith played a leading role in Sachar Committee, the high power committee appointed by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to investigate the socio-economic conditions and educational backwardness of Muslims in India under the leadership of Justice Rajinder Sachar in 2005. It presented its report at the end of 2006. He worked closely with member-secretary Dr. Abusaleh Sharief who also hailed from Bengaluru. Basith held an M.Sc degree in Statistics and had joined the Karnataka Government in 1970. Even after his retirement in 2012, his services were recalled by the Directorate of Planning. He again devoted a few years to the Education Dept which conducted evaluation of the educa
TN seeks 20,000 Remdesivir vials every day for Covid treatment
Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks to Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over phone
Edappadi Palaniswami elected as AIADMK legislative party leader
EPS will serve as the Leader of the Opposition in the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Tamil Nadu reduces vaccine wastage but needs to speed up inoculation
So far, a little over 14,000 people in 18-44 age group have received their first shots
CWC meet begins, reviews electoral setback
These results tell us clearly that we need to put our house in order, says Sonia