IIT Mandi team discovers drug molecule to treat diabetes

Mandi (IANS) A drug molecule that can prove to be an effective treatment for both Type 1 and Type 2 have been identified, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi said on Monday.

This molecule, called PK2, is able to trigger…

No individual can be forced to get vaccinated, govt vaccine policy not arbitrary: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said that no individual can be forced to get vaccinated and added that the current Covid-19 vaccine policy of the government is not arbitrary.

A bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B.R.…

Indian Consulate condemns Connecticut statement on 'Sikh Independence' as promoting hatred

New York (IANS) The Indian Consulate General in New York has condemned a statement by the Connecticut State General Assembly purporting to show support for what it called the "Declaration of Sikh Independence".

Calling it an attempt to use…

No 4th Covid wave in India, only local spike: ICMR

New Delhi (IANS) The current spike in the number of daily Covid-19 cases in India cannot be termed as the fourth wave of the pandemic, Samiran Panda, Additional Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), told IANS on Sunday.

Why has Mahatma's follower Tana Bhagat laid siege to Latehar collectorate?

Ranchi (IANS) An epitome of simplicity, penance and humility, like their "God" Mahatma Gandhi, the Tana Bhagat community of Jharkhand has been leading a humble life untouched by the hi-tech age for over a century.

Much like their revered…

GST collection touches all-time high in April at Rs 1.68 lakh cr

New Delhi(IANS) The monthly collection under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has touched a record high of Rs 1.68 lakh crore in April 2022, data showed.

The gross GST collection has crossed the Rs 1.5 lakh crore-mark for the first time in…

Saudi Arabia pledges $8bn package to Pak

Islamabad (IANS) Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Pakistan a "sizeable package" of around $8 billion to help revive the country's ailing economy amid the maiden trip of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the kingdom.

The package includes…

PTV fails to ensure coverage for PM due to non-availability of laptop

Islamabad (IANS) PTV, Pakistan's state-owned broadcaster, has suspended 17 officials for failing to ensure "proper" coverage of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's Lahore visit on the channel last week, according to a media report.

Strangely,…

Jharkhand experiences first Nor’wester

Ranchi: The state on Saturday witnessed  Nor’wester hit Ranchi and several other parts of Jharkhand on Saturday, resulting in lightning and thundershowers.

The storm, the first in April this year originated from the Chhotanagpur plateau area…

JMM seeks probe into mega land scam during ‘Momentum Jharkhand’

Ranchi: The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Saturday accused the BJP of creating confusion by raking up the issue of misusing the official position of the Chief Minister and claimed that the beginning of a probe into ‘Maha Ghotala’ during the Momentum…