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Nepal adds 927 cases; country's coronavirus tally now crosses 36,000-mark

The coronavirus cases in Nepal on Friday crossed the 36,000-mark after 927 new cases were confirmed

Uttar Pradesh records 77 more Covid-19 deaths, 5,447 fresh cases

Uttar Pradesh reported 77 coronavirus-related fatalities, taking the death toll due to the disease to 3,294, while 5,447 new cases pushed the infection tally to 2,13,824 in the state, officials said

India may get coronavirus vaccine by early 2021: Bernstein report

As Covid-19 vaccine trials move ahead at a break-neck speed, an approved vaccine is likely to hit the Indian market by the first quarter of 2021, Bernstein said in a report.

Antiviral drug used to treat cats also works against Covid-19: Scientists

A drug used to cure a deadly viral disease in cats may be effective as a treatment for humans against coronavirus, according to a study that may lead to new therapeutics to treat Covid-19

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Japan's Shinzo Abe resigns due to poor health

New reckoning for WHO vaccine plan as govts go it alone. South Korea doctors' strike escalates, how will cities transform post pandemic, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Total Covid tests near peak of 40 mn; over 10 mn samples tested in 2 weeks

The cumulative tests for detection of Covid-19 have reached 3,94,77,848 in the country, and more than one crore samples have been tested in the past two weeks, the Union Health Ministry said

Rajasthan reports 557 new coronavirus cases and 7 additional deaths

Rajasthan reported seven more fatalities linked to Covid-19 and 557 fresh infections, bringing the death toll from the disease to 1,012 and the virus count to 76,572, according to an official report

When will India finally have access to coronavirus vaccine?

India commands 40 per cent of global capacity for vaccines which is estimated at 5.7 billion doses

Mukherjee still in deep coma, BP, heart rate is stable: Doctors

According to doctors treating the 84-year-old Mukherjee, he is under intensive care and is being treated for a lung infection and renal dysfunction

India Coronavirus Dispatch: IIT heads warn postponing JEE will cause issues

Odisha villagers' unique protest, Uttarakhand CM on state's migrant crisis, and an expert's advice on what Delhi Metro should do--news on how the country is coping with the pandemic

Recoveries exceed active Covid cases by over 1.8 mn; fatality dips to 1.82%

The effectiveness of the Centre's 'test, track and treat' approach is reflected in the progress on the Covid-19 recovery front and the reduction in fatality rate, the government said on Friday

Maharashtra: Kalyan, Navi Mumbai have over 3,000 active Covid-19 cases

The civic limits of Kalyan and Navi Mumbai have over 3,000 active cases of coronavirus, while Thane city is nearing 2,000 active cases, district authorities said

Israel-Palestine conflict: Covid-19 lockdown brings new misery to Gaza

Ahmed Eissa, a father of two living in the Gaza Strip, was already struggling to make ends meet on USD 7 a day, dealing with frequent electricity cuts and worried that another war might break out.

Covid-19: Second round of serology survey launched in Bhubaneswar

The survey is to ascertain the immune strength of people against Covid-19

DATA STORY: Over 77,000 cases added in India's sharpest single-day jump yet

India's new daily closed cases stand at 61,234 - 1,057 deaths and 60,177 recoveries. The share of deaths in total closed cases stands at 1.73%

Varsities cannot promote students without final year exams by Sept 30: SC

The UGC had earlier said that the July 6 guidelines are based on recommendations of experts and have been made after due deliberation

Trump says India second largest country to conduct Covid-19 tests after US

Trump said that the US has conducted the highest number of Covid-19 tests globally

Covid-19 Factoid: India now has second-highest number of active cases

August has been a month of many grim records for India, with daily new cases crossing 60,000 several times

Govt permits meals on flights, no-fly list for not to wear face mask

The government has permitted the airlines to serve pre-packed snacks, meals and beverages on domestic flights and hot meals on international flights, according to an official order.

Angela Merkel agrees with local leaders on tighter coronavirus rules

In the future, a fine of at least 50 euros ($59) would be imposed for violations of face mask rules, for example, in shops and public transport