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Tamil Nadu extends lockdown restrictions with some relaxations till Nov 15

The state government passed the order on Saturday

DATA STORY: India logs 666 new fatalities as Kerala clears backlog

India has so far administered 1,013,028,411 vaccine doses. That is 2965.57 per cent of its total caseload, and 72.51 per cent of its population

We feel energised by PM Modi's vision for vaccine industry: Adar Poonawalla

Poonawalla's remarks came after attending an interaction of Indian manufacturers of the Covid-19 vaccine with PM Modi

Entire world looking up to India in view of its vax drive success: PM Modi

Modi lauded vaccine manufacturers for playing a "big role" in the success story of the country

Centre asks states/UTs to increase coverage of second dose of Covid vaccine

The states/UTs were urged to improve the momentum of vaccination

Big new wave unlikely but too early to say India in endemic stage: Experts

A disease is described as endemic when it continues to be present within a given geographical area but its impact is manageable

Kerala records 8,909 new Covid-19 infections, 65 fatalities

There are 2,70,430 persons under observation of which 8,775 are in isolation wards of various hospitals.

PM Modi interacts with Indian manufacturers of Covid-19 vaccine

CEOs say Modi's leadership has been the key force in India's vaccination drive

MNS chief Raj Thackeray, mother test positive for Covid-19

A senior aide of Thackeray confirmed that he has the infection.

PM Modi to interact with Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers today

During the interaction, the PM will take stock of the experiences of the manufacturers as well as discuss various issues like furthering vaccine research.

Covid-19: More than 1.05 bn vaccine doses provided to states, UTs

More than 105.7 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union Territories to date as a part of the nationwide vaccination drive, health ministry said

41% of Indians unaware of examinations related to women's health

Throughout the world, the tenth month of the year is recognized as the month of "Pink October" to raise awareness about breast cancer

Life expectancy in India dropped by two years due to Covid-19: Study

The coronavirus pandemic, which has affected the lives of people at different levels, has also caused a drop in the life expectancy of the country by almost two years

India registers 16,326 new Covid cases, active cases decline to 173,728

India saw a single-day rise of 16,326 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 34,159,56, while the active cases have declined to 173,728, the lowest in 233 days

Maharashtra: Thane reports 170 new coronavirus cases, three deaths

The COVID-19 tally in Thane district of Maharashtra grew to 5,64,293 with the addition of 170 cases, while the death of three patients took the toll to 11,473, an official said on Saturday.

PM Modi to meet 7 Indian Covid vaccine manufacturers on Saturday

Modi will meet seven Indian COVID vaccine manufacturers on Saturday, a meeting that comes in the wake of the country achieving the landmark of administering 100 crore doses of the jabs, sources said

US FDA says Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine looks effective for young kids

Federal health regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children

A billion Covid-19 vaccine doses, festivals to rev up economy: PM Modi

The one-billion mark for vaccines has given a ray of hope for small businesses, hawkers and vendors, Modi said

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22,' says PVR MD

Ajay Bijli tells Business Standard multiplexes will thrive by Q4 if 100% capacity is restored and third Covid wave doesn't happen

Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is 91% effective in kids of ages 5 to 11

The efficacy result is based on a trial of about 2,250 children, according to the briefing documents