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Intel announces 12th Gen Core mobile processors with 2 cores at CES 2022

Intel has launched the 12th Gen Core mobile processors built on Intel 7 process and carrying two different types of core -- P cores as well as E cores at CES 2022.

Covid-19: After Manipur, Omicron cases detected in Meghalaya

After one case in Manipur, five cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were detected in Meghalaya on Tuesday, health officials said

Develop Covid care centres in hotels, stock up on test kits, states told

Amid a large spike in Covid cases, the Centre on Tuesday directed the states and UTs to develop Covid care centres in hotel rooms and other similar accommodations

UK PM Johnson plans to 'ride out' Omicron wave with no more curbs

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he hopes England can "ride out" the current wave of Covid-19 without further restrictions.

BRO extends access to Zojila that links Ladakh with rest of India

The BRO has extended access of the formidable Zojila at an altitude of 11,649 feet, that links the union territory of Ladakh with the rest of the country and remaining open beyond December 31

Semi-lockdown in Karnataka after unprecedented surge in Covid cases

The Karnataka government has declared restrictions and announced new guidelines till January 19 in the wake of unprecedented surge of Covid-19 cases

Covid infections rise in Netherlands by 35% in past week despite lockdown

Despite an anti-pandemic lockdown currently in force, the number of positive Covid-19 tests in the Netherlands increased by 35 per cent in the past week, compared to the previous week

2nd Test: Shardul finishes with 7/61 as India bowl out South Africa for 229

India bowled out South Africa for 229 in their first innings on Day 2 of the second Test match at The Wanderers Stadium, here on Tuesday

Covid fear and stress can impair cognitive functions, finds study

The study led by researchers at McGill University and The Neuro - Montreal Neurological Institute - Hospital surveyed 1,517 people to assess the lingering impacts of the pandemic

Covid-19 to end up as seasonal epidemic soon, say experts

According to epidemiologist and Russia's former chief sanitary doctor Gennady Onishchenko, the coronavirus pandemic may be over by May

State Bank of India increases limit on IMPS transactions to Rs 5 lakh

The State Bank of India has increased the limit on IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) transactions from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Jabra launches new TWS earbuds Elite 4 Active in India at Rs 10,999

Popular audio brand Jabra on Tuesday launched new earbuds -- Jabra Elite 4 Active -- in India at Rs 10,999

Omicron likely plateaued in UK, but 15% cases reinfections: Scientist

While Omicron infections have plateaued in London and could reduce in the next week, upto 15% cases are reinfections, according to top scientist Prof Neil Ferguson

Cordelia Cruise operator claims guests infected before boarding

It also announced suspension of its January 5 service

Concerns over supplies after lockdown of largest port in China

The Chinese authorities announced a lockdown in the district of Beilun in Ningbo following the discovery of a Coronavirus case on Saturday

IRDAI caps value of surety insurance contracts at Rs 500 crore

The IRDAI has also stipulated that the non-life insurers wanting to underwrite the surety insurance risks should have a solvency margin of 1.25

Covid antiviral drug Molnupiravir launched in India for moderate infection

Covid antiviral drug Molnupiravir was launched in India at Rs 1,399 for a five-day course for mild to moderate infection

Australia's caseload crosses 500,000 amid Covid-19 resurgence

In the last 24 hours,the country reported more than 47,000 cases and four fatalities

T-cells can aid in fight against Omicron if antibodies fail, says study

Researchers have found that T cells - one of the body's key defences against Covid-19, can mount an effective immune response against Omicron, if antibodies fail to do that.

Stampede-like situation in Congress marathon in UP's Bareilly

Videos from the 'Mahila Marathon' in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday show that the event led to a stampede-like situation with girls tripping and falling over each other