Delta variant to become dominant strain of Covid-19 in coming months: WHO

The World Health Organisation has said the Delta variant of Covid-19 is now present in nearly 100 countries as per conservative estimates, and warned that in the coming months the highly transmissible strain will become the dominant variant of the coronavirus globally. In its Covid-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, the WHO said as of June 29, 2021, "96 countries have reported cases of the Delta variant, though this is likely an underestimate as sequencing capacities needed to identify variants are limited."  

The World Health Organisation has said the Delta variant of Covid-19 is now present in nearly 100 countries as per conservative estimates, and warned that in the coming months the highly transmissible strain will become the dominant variant of the coronavirus globally. In its Covid-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, the WHO said as of June 29, 2021, "96 countries have reported cases of the Delta variant, though this is likely an underestimate as sequencing capacities needed to identify variants are limited."   July 01, 2021 at 11:43AM https://ift.tt/3xmdCKg

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तस्वीरें: यहां गुजरा डीजीपी मुकुल गोयल का बचपन, दिलचस्प है पढ़ाई से आईपीएस तक की कहानी

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COVID-19: 48,786 new cases, over 60,000 recoveries in 24 hours; 33.57 cr vaccinated

India recorded 48,786 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 1,005 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. 

India recorded 48,786 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 1,005 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours.  July 01, 2021 at 09:51AM https://ift.tt/364GU4i

Zydus Cadila seeks Emergency Use Authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D in India

Zydus Cadila has applied for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) nod from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the launch of its DNA vaccine, ZyCoV-D, for 12 years and above. The company said that its vaccine has completed the third phase of trial.

Zydus Cadila has applied for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) nod from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the launch of its DNA vaccine, ZyCoV-D, for 12 years and above. The company said that its vaccine has completed the third phase of trial. July 01, 2021 at 10:38AM https://ift.tt/3jsFnwV

Pune bigger than Mumbai! Largest city in Maharashtra and 7th in India

Mumbaikars will be left heartbroken after knowing Mumbai is no more the biggest city in Maharashtra. Yes!, Pune has dethroned the 'city of dream' to claim the top spot. 

Mumbaikars will be left heartbroken after knowing Mumbai is no more the biggest city in Maharashtra. Yes!, Pune has dethroned the 'city of dream' to claim the top spot.  July 01, 2021 at 10:16AM https://ift.tt/3yg2hf9

Tejashwi, Tej Pratap take Sputnik shots; face NDA taunts over choosing 'foreign' brand

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who had been facing flak from the ruling NDA in Bihar for his reluctance to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on Wednesday took the jab along with elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav. Both the sons of RJD national president Lalu Prasad took their Sputnik shots at the Medanta hospital in Patna.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who had been facing flak from the ruling NDA in Bihar for his reluctance to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on Wednesday took the jab along with elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav. Both the sons of RJD national president Lalu Prasad took their Sputnik shots at the Medanta hospital in Patna. July 01, 2021 at 09:26AM https://ift.tt/3drDlJB

PPF, NSC, Kisan Vikas Patra, other small savings interest rates unchanged for Q2

In a relief to savers, the government on Wednesday kept interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the second quarter of 2021-22 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In a relief to savers, the government on Wednesday kept interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the second quarter of 2021-22 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  July 01, 2021 at 09:33AM https://ift.tt/3wa017q

UK reports highest daily rise of COVID cases since late January

Britain has reported another 26,068 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, the highest since January 29, according to official figures released on Wednesday.

Britain has reported another 26,068 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, the highest since January 29, according to official figures released on Wednesday. July 01, 2021 at 07:55AM https://ift.tt/3yoUvjd

Ghazipur border clash: BJP hatching conspiracy to flare up caste-based riots: Rakesh Tikait

After BJP workers and anti-farm law protesters clashed in Ghazipur border, BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy to flare-up caste-based riots. According to a statement released by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Tikait said the BJP workers showed black flags to the farmers' leaders and used abusive language.

After BJP workers and anti-farm law protesters clashed in Ghazipur border, BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy to flare-up caste-based riots. According to a statement released by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Tikait said the BJP workers showed black flags to the farmers' leaders and used abusive language. July 01, 2021 at 09:01AM https://ift.tt/3jvunyF

Chinese mainland reports 12 new imported COVID cases

The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 12 imported Covid-19 cases but no new locally transmitted cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Thursday.

The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 12 imported Covid-19 cases but no new locally transmitted cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Thursday. July 01, 2021 at 08:46AM https://ift.tt/3AjnoPc

Joe Biden nominates Indian-American woman circuit court chief judge as federal judge

US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American circuit court chief judge Shalina D Kumar as a federal judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, the White House announced on Wednesday.

US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American circuit court chief judge Shalina D Kumar as a federal judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, the White House announced on Wednesday. July 01, 2021 at 08:16AM https://ift.tt/3hrVPeh

LPG price hiked by Rs 25, costs Rs 834/cylinder in Delhi, Check rates in your city

LPG Price Hike Today: Oil marketing companies have hiked the prices of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 25. A 14.2kg domestic cylinder will now cost Rs 834.50 in Delhi. The revised rate will be applicable from July 1.

LPG Price Hike Today: Oil marketing companies have hiked the prices of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 25. A 14.2kg domestic cylinder will now cost Rs 834.50 in Delhi. The revised rate will be applicable from July 1. July 01, 2021 at 08:47AM https://ift.tt/2Ucjebu

Govt panel recommends against Covovax trial on children aged 2-17 years: Report

An expert panel of the country's central drug authority on Wednesday recommended against granting permission to the Serum Institute of India (SII) to conduct the phase 2/3 trial of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax on children aged two to 17 years, sources said.

An expert panel of the country's central drug authority on Wednesday recommended against granting permission to the Serum Institute of India (SII) to conduct the phase 2/3 trial of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax on children aged two to 17 years, sources said. July 01, 2021 at 07:52AM https://ift.tt/3h8r8Mc

J&K: Three LeT terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Three terrorists affiliated with terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Kulgam on Wednesday.

Three terrorists affiliated with terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Kulgam on Wednesday. July 01, 2021 at 07:09AM https://ift.tt/3AhWoQ7

लखनऊ हाईवे पर लगा भीषण जाम

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युवा कल्याण अधिकारी के खाली पद भरने पर निर्णय लेने का निर्देश

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पटरी धंसने से पलटने से बची सियालदह एक्सप्रेस

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सपा एमएलसी के कब्जे से मिले 40 लाख रुपये की आयकर विभाग ने शुरू की जांच

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नवाब खान बहादुर खान के वंशज शफ्फन खान का इंतकाल

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NSA slapped on Samajwadi Party worker booked in Ghaziabad assault case

The stringent National Security Act (NSA) was slapped against a Samajwadi Party worker in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad who was arrested over an "objectionable" social media post about an assault on an elderly Muslim man here, officials said Wednesday.

The stringent National Security Act (NSA) was slapped against a Samajwadi Party worker in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad who was arrested over an "objectionable" social media post about an assault on an elderly Muslim man here, officials said Wednesday. June 30, 2021 at 11:34PM https://ift.tt/3jCiDKG

Fight against Covid not over yet: PM Modi stresses on vaccination, following protocols in cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday exhorted his Council of Ministers to work towards creating such an atmosphere in the country wherein everyone follows COVID-19 protocols diligently and takes vaccine to stop the third wave of the pandemic.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday exhorted his Council of Ministers to work towards creating such an atmosphere in the country wherein everyone follows COVID-19 protocols diligently and takes vaccine to stop the third wave of the pandemic. June 30, 2021 at 11:23PM https://ift.tt/364oSiE

शर्मनाक: भांजी से दुष्कर्म करता रहा मामा, ग्राम प्रधान मामी ने भी दिया पति का साथ, पीड़िता ने मां को बताई आपबीती तो रह गई दंग

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Frame guidelines for compensation to families of Covid victims: Supreme Court tells Centre

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to frame guidelines to pay ex gratia to families of those died due to Covid-19. In its order, the court ordered the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to form guidelines for payment as it dismissed the Centre's plea that "no such ex gratia can be paid". The guidelines, it said, have to be put in place within six months. 

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to frame guidelines to pay ex gratia to families of those died due to Covid-19. In its order, the court ordered the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to form guidelines for payment as it dismissed the Centre's plea that "no such ex gratia can be paid". The guidelines, it said, have to be put in place within six months.  June 30, 2021 at 11:18AM https://ift.tt/3qMYcg1

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Priyanka Gandhi in Delhi

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday met senior party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at latter's residence in Delhi. The meeting comes in the backdrop of ongoing infighting within the Congress' Punjab unit. 

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday met senior party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at latter's residence in Delhi. The meeting comes in the backdrop of ongoing infighting within the Congress' Punjab unit.  June 30, 2021 at 11:39AM https://ift.tt/3w8Dl7L

Private hospitals no longer allowed to directly procure COVID-19 vaccines from manufacturers

Starting July 1, private hospitals in the country will no longer be allowed to directly procure COVID-19 vaccines from manufacturers and have to place orders on the Centre's CoWIN portal. All private hospitals have to register on CoWIN as a Private COVID Vaccination Centre (PCVC) to participate in the aggregation mechanism. Most hospitals have already registered on the portal, sources stated.

Starting July 1, private hospitals in the country will no longer be allowed to directly procure COVID-19 vaccines from manufacturers and have to place orders on the Centre's CoWIN portal. All private hospitals have to register on CoWIN as a Private COVID Vaccination Centre (PCVC) to participate in the aggregation mechanism. Most hospitals have already registered on the portal, sources stated. June 30, 2021 at 11:33AM https://ift.tt/3h7hBVH

एकेटीयू: शेड्यूल जारी, 3 अगस्त से शुरू होंगी ऑनलाइन परीक्षाएं, विद्यार्थी कहीं से भी दे सकेंगे एग्जाम

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J&K: Soldier injured in exchange of fire with suspected terrorists near LoC in Rajouri

A soldier was injured in an exchange of fire with suspected terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

A soldier was injured in an exchange of fire with suspected terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. June 30, 2021 at 10:17AM https://ift.tt/2UeesKJ

Two-child policy only way to eradicate poverty among Muslims, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that two-child policy is the only way to eradicate poverty and illiteracy in the Muslim community in the state.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that two-child policy is the only way to eradicate poverty and illiteracy in the Muslim community in the state. June 30, 2021 at 10:34AM https://ift.tt/362uom0