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Biovac-Pfizer collaboration a breakthrough for Covid in Africa: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa has welcomed the announcement of a collaboration between the country's Biovac Institute and US pharma giant Pfizer as a breakthrough in the protection of African nations against COVID

India urges foreign governments to ease travel restrictions for Indians

India on Thursday said that it has been taking up with foreign governments the issue of easing travel restrictions for Indians in view of an improvement in the coronavirus situation in the country

Rajasthan govt gives in-principle approval to reopen schools from Aug

Schools in the state will reopen on August 2. Also, the government has decided to conduct regular recruitment of computer instructors for schools.

Air-pollution is major cause behind rising non-communicable diseases

Is the most prevalent risk factor among surveyed the population (76%), followed by low physical activity (67%), poor diet (55%). These three factors even beat stress, tobacco consumption, obesity

Health ministry refutes under-reporting of Covid-19 pandemic deaths

The government statement said age-specific infection fatality rates of US and European countries had been used to calculate excess deaths in India based on the sero-positivity in these studies

4 killed as rains pound Maharashtra, thousands marooned in coastal areas

Though Mumbai was largely spared, heavy rains lashed coastal districts of Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg and the western districts of Satara, and Kolhapur

Uttarakhand: One held in connection with fake testing scam during Kumbh

Ashish, who provided manpower and other material to Nalwa Laboratories, has been arrested, Circle Officer (City) Abhay Pratap Singh said on Thursday

Mphasis' Q1 net profit grows 23% to Rs 340 crore; revenue rises 17%

In constant currency, growth was 16.3 per cent on y-o-y basis, and 5.9 per cent on q-o-q basis

Andhra registers 1,843 more Covid cases, 12 deaths in last 24 hours

Andhra Pradesh on Thursday recorded 1,843 new Covid cases, taking the state's overall tally over 19.4 lakh, even as its active caseload dropped to 23,571.

Cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India cross 42 cr: Govt

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has surpassed 42 crore, the Union health ministry said on Thursday

Covid at Olympics: 2 more players out, total infected athletes rises to 10

Czech beach volleyball player Marketa Nausch and Dutch taekwondo hope Reshmie Oogink were on Thursday forced out of the Olympic Games after testing positive for COVID-19

Mumbai reports 392 coronavirus cases, 10 deaths in last 24 hours

Mumbai on Thursday reported 392 new coronavirus positive cases and 10 fatalities, taking its overall infection tally to 7,32,741 and death toll to 15,749, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said

EU pledges 200 million Coronavirus vaccine doses to poor countries

The European Union said Thursday it will donate more than 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to middle and low-income countries before the end of the year.

20 Indian athletes, 6 officials to take part in Olympics opening ceremony

A total of 20 Indian athletes from seven sports and six officials will participate in the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday

All for nothing: Athletes qualify but end out of Olympics

As one of the top-ranked taekwondo fighters in the world, Jess Tortosa was ready to start packing for the Tokyo Olympics.

Covid LIVE: Gujarat allows schools to re-open for classes 9-11 from July 26

Coronavirus news: An 11-year-old boy has died in Delhi from bird flu; Joe Biden expresses frustration over slowing vaccination in US.

Delhi reports 49 new Covid cases, one death,positivity rate stands at 0.08%

The national capital recorded 49 fresh Covid-19 cases and one death due to the disease on Thursday, while the positivity rate dropped to 0.08 per cent, according to data shared by health department.

52 countries helped India during second wave of Covid, says Centre

India received 27,116 oxygen cylinders, 29,327 oxygen concentrators, 48 Oxygen PSA plants and 19,375 ventilators from 52 foreign nations

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Active cases rise for two straight days

Vaccination drive in Maharashtra crosses 40 mn shots, Indian athletes from 7 sports to skip Olympics opening ceremony, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

Kerala sees 12,818 new Covid cases, 122 deaths in a day; TPR crosses 12%

Kerala on Thursday recorded 12,818 fresh Covid-19 cases, pushing the infection caseload to 32,18,015, with the Test Positivity Rate continuingto rise and crossing the 12 per cent mark.