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No need to impose night curfew in K'taka for now: Chief Minister

Neighbouring Maharashtra announced such a move amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant spreading in Britain

MARKETS: Sensex leaps 895 pts from day's low, settles 453 pts up at 46,007

The broader Nifty50, on the other hand, clawed back above the 13,400-mark and closed at 13,466 level, up 138 points or 1.03 per cent

Sri Lanka to waive off parking and landing costs for international flights

Sri Lanka decided to waive off parking and landing costs for international flights when the country opens up its skies later this month

BioNTech CEO confident Covid-19 vaccine will work on new UK variant

BioNTech's vaccine, developed together with US pharmaceutical company Pfizer, is authorised for use in more than 45 countries including Britain

Odisha reports 319 new coronavirus cases, four fresh fatalities

Odisha's Covid-19 tally rose to 3,26,915 on Tuesday

India's total active caseload slumps below 0.3 million, lowest in 163 days

Total recoveries have surpassed 9.6 million, said the Union Ministry of Health on Tuesday.

Puducherry reports 49 fresh coronavirus cases, two fatalities

Puducherry added 49 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall tally to 37,811

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Little evidence to show UK strain is deadlier

India's nagging vaccine challenges, state of the tattoo industry, and tips to nurture a newborn amid the virus-news relevant to the country's fight against Covid-19

US public school enrolment dips as coronavirus disrupts education

Virtual learning on the rise

Dr Reddy's seeks nod from Canada for Favipiravir pills for Covid treatment

Dr Reddy's Canada has filed an application on behalf of the consortium for Reeqonus (favipiravir) tablets for acute treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 adult patients

Bharat Biotech recruits 13,000 volunteers for Covaxin Phase 3 trials

Bharat Biotech announced successful recruitment of 13,000 volunteers, and continued progress towards achieving the goal of 26,000 participants for Phase III clinical trial of its Covid vaccine Covaxin

UK economy grew by record 16% in third quarter after first lockdown slump

Britain's economic recovery from its coronavirus crash was a bit quicker than previously thought in the July-September period, official data showed

5 flyers on London to Delhi flight test Covid positive amid new strain fear

Amid rising concerns over the discovery of a new strain of coronavirus in the UK, five out of 266 passengers and crew members of a London to Delhi flight have tested positive for coronavirus

Mumbai police arrests 34 from club for allegedly flouting Covid-19 norms

Police conducted a raid on a club near Mumbai airport in the early hours of Tuesday and arrested 34 people for allegedly violating the Covid-19 prevention norms, an official said

BMC prepares blueprint for Covid-19 vaccine administration, distribution

As India may begin its Covid-19 vaccination drive as early as January 2021, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a vaccine administration, distribution and storage plan

Joe Biden urges Americans to take Covid-19 vaccine, assures its safety

After taking the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday urged all Americans to take the vaccine when it is available

UK flight ban due to new Covid strain will impact tourism in Goa: CM Sawant

The suspension of inbound flights from the UK due to the emergence of a new, highly infectious Covid-19 strain, will have an impact on tourism in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

India reports 19,556 new coronavirus cases, active cases at 292,000

India continues to witness a steady decline in daily new coronavirus infections as only 19,556 new Covid-19 cases were reported in last 24 hours

2021 Outlook: Covid vaccine, economic recovery, earnings to drive markets

BNP Paribas expects Sensex to hit 50,500 by December 2021. JP Morgan, meanwhile, expects Nifty50 to scale 15,000 levels by the end of next year

Toyota halts plant operations in UK, France amid new Covid strain fears

Toyota Motor Corp. is halting the work of its production facilities in the United Kingdom, as well as France, following the emergence of the new coronavirus strain, a report said