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DRDO developed 2-DG drug could be game-changer, says Karnataka Minister

The 2-DG drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) could be a game-changer in the fight against COVID, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said on Friday

Himachal Pradesh sees 38 more coronavirus fatalities, 924 new cases

The death toll from Covid-19 rose to 2,156 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday with 38 more fatalities, while 924 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 1,51,597, says senior official

Dr Reddy's to get 36 mn doses of Sputnik V vaccine in next few months

The drugmaker on Friday reported a 27.6% drop in fourth-quarter consolidated net profit, compared with a year earlier.

Uttar Pradesh records 15,747 new coronavirus cases, 312 fatalities

Uttar Pradesh recorded 15,747 fresh Covid-19 cases that took the infection count to 15,96,628 while 312 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 16,958

Tamil Nadu govt fixes charges for ambulances carrying Covid patients

TN health secretary J Radhakrishnan in an order issued on Friday said a basic patient transport ambulance can charge an amount of Rs 1500 for the first 10 km and Rs 25 for every additional kilometre

Coronavirus infections rapidly spreading in rural areas, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the coronavirus pandemic is rapidly spreading in rural areas, as he urged citizens to take precautions, wear masks and maintain social distance

Covid: Kejriwal govt 'failed' in oxygen storage and distribution, says BJP

BJP alleged that the 'criminal liability' for the death of many patients in two Delhi hospitals due to lack of oxygen falls on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Covid-19: 270 black fungus cases reported in Pune; therapy SOPs framed

Around 270 cases of Mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection, have been reported so far in Pune district

Karnataka minister bats for continuing lockdown in state to control Covid

As Karnataka continues to battle the second wave of Covid-19, Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Friday batted for the extension of the statewide lockdown, aimed at controlling the spread of the virus.

Covid cases rising in rural India, but vaccine coverage is falling

Data shows that rural districts now account for over a fifth of India's cases and deaths. Despite an increase, their share in vaccine coverage has dipped

Coronavirus has a right to live like the rest of us: Former Uttarakhand CM

Rawat's unusual video statement went viral on social media in which he said that the pandemic is a living organism like human being so that it also has the right to live.

When should you get second shot? All your vaccine questions answered

In this podcast, we have tried answering all frequently raised questions regarding coronavirus vaccines. Tune in to know

Covid: BJP chief asks Goa's CM, health minister to keep differences aside

Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda has asked Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Health Minister Vishwajit Rane to keep aside their differences and focus on controlling the Covid pandemic

Banks make a beeline at Covid vaccine makers' doorstep to offer loans

Amid feeble credit offtake due to local lockdowns this year, lenders sanction Rs 6,000-crore line of credit to SII

Recoveries outnumber daily Covid-19 cases, over 20 million recovered so far

India's daily Covid-19 recoveries have outnumbered the daily new cases, taking the total recoveries to over 20 million, says Union Health Ministry

Covid-19 lab leak theory cannot be ruled out, say leading scientists

Origins of virus needs to be properly investigated, say a group of scientists; WHO said the virus was probably transmitted from bats

Never imagined getting hospital bed would be so difficult: Hanuma Vihari

Crushing the pain barrier to save a Test match is by no measure a small feat but for Hanuma Vihari, the biggest satisfaction these days comes from arranging a hospital bed or oxygen cylinders

Large number of Covid cases being reported from rural areas: LS Speaker

Some villages have registered over 25 per cent positivity rate, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Oxygen shortage claims 13 more lives at Goa hospital; 75 dead in 4 days

The horror at the GMCH is continuing even as the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court is hearing petitions related to deaths during the 'dark hours' at the premier hospital

DFS Secy urges states to vaccinate bank and insurance staff, provide safety

Debasish Panda says bankers have played a key role in providing services in such difficult times, many have contracted the virus, and some have even lost their lives