India
Metal Pyres, Restart Defunct Facilities: Crematoriums Overburned in Gujarat Amid Covid-19 Surge
Though Hindus generally do not cremate the dead after sunset, many of them are left with no option but to perform the last rites of the deceased at night in view of the rush of bodies at various crematoriums, officials said on Thursday.
From Yogi Adityanath to Pinarayi Vijayan: Political Leaders Who Contracted Covid-19 in Recent Wave
Amid coronavirus pandemic, the country witnessed massive rallies and campaigns where people, supporters and even some politicians were seen flouting Covid-19 guidelines.
CBSE Cancels Class 10 Board Exams, Postpones Class 12th
CBSE's decision has impacted other educational boards which are reconsidering their exams too. Students, however, have raised concerns over delay in college admissions
Govt Not Going for Lockdowns in Big Way, Says Nirmala Sitharaman Amid Covid Wave
Nirmala Sitharaman appreciated the initiatives of the international financial institution to increase the lending space for India to enhance availability of finance for development.
Kumbh in the Times of Covid: How World’s Largest Religious Festival Turned Super-spreader in the Past
Kumbh Mela in Haridwar is once again being held in the time of a health emergency. The festival attracts the largest human gathering in the world.
Column: Matsuyama Goes From Inspiration To Masters Champion
The idea was to create golfing heroes, not necessarily a Masters champion.
3.29 Lakh More Vaccination Against Covid-19 in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has inoculated 33,83,427 people in the 45-59 age group and with comorbidities, and 43,51,563 senior citizens till date
Pfizer to Pursue Bringing Covid-19 Vaccine to India After Import Relaxation
Centre on Tuesday announced to ease import norms for vaccines in view of rising coronavirus cases across the country.
BSEB Extends Application Deadline for Bihar Board 12th Compartment Exams
A total of 2,94,317 students failed the intermediate exams. Those who could not attain passing marks in one or two subjects can apply for compartmental exams.
How Do Sputnik V, Covaxin and Covishield Work? Science Behind Covid-19 Vaccines
While common flu viruses are used to make Sputnik V and Covishield, Covaxin is made up of killed coronaviruses. Interim Phase III results show Sputnik is 91.6% effective.
At Kumbh, Devotees Ignore Covid-19 Protocols, No Masks, Thermal Screening in Place as 102 Test Positive
in Haridwar, where the thousands of devotees have gathered for the Mahakumbh, no Covid-19 mandates appear to be in practice.
Gujarat Riots: SC Adjourns Hearing on Zakia Jafri's Plea Against SIT Clean Chit to Modi
A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said the matter would be listed after two weeks as the petitioner has circulated a letter seeking adjournment in the case.
JNU Admission May Start by April-end: VC
Speaking about hostel allotment to new students, rector Rana Pratap Singh said since the number of vacate rooms is less, it is difficult to make a priority list.
Is Sputnik V Effective Against Covid-19? All Your FAQs on Side Effects, Usage, Doses Answered
Sputnik V needs to be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius, which means it can be stored in a regular refrigerator and there’s no need to invest in additional cold-chain infrastructure.
Seema Gurnani, 26-Year-old Food and Travel Blogger from Vijayawada, Dies Due to Covid-19
Seema started her food blog Panda Reviewz in 2016 and it soon became a very popular and trusted source for authentic and amazing food in Vijayawada.
CBSE, Education Ministry Discuss Postponing Board Exams 2021
CBSE Board Exams 2021: Sources in the Ministry of Education informed news18.com that there is no plan to cancel board exams.