Covishield offers protection from 'double mutant', says CCMB

Hyderabad (IANS) Covishield vaccine offers protection from double mutant variant of novel coronavirus, shows a study by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).

CCMB Director Rakesh K. Mishra termed this as a very preliminary but…

On India's request for vaccine raw materials, US says first obligation is to Americans

New York (IANS) It is in the world's interest that Americans are vaccinated and the US has to first to take care of the requirements of its own people, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price has said about Washington's restrictions on exporting…

Phalodi betting market predicts 170 seats for BJP in Bengal

Jaipur (IANS) At a time when the nation is fighting a tough battle with second wave of COVID pandemic and opposition is seen attacking the Modi Government left, right and centre, punters in Phalodi, a town known for its strong betting prediction in…

Unsavoury allegations, Salve withdraws as amicus from Covid hearing

New Delhi (IANS) Senior advocate Harish Salve on Friday sought Supreme Court's permission to withdraw as amicus curiae from the suo motu case to distribution of essential supplies and services, including oxygen and drugs, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RBI directs banks to halve dividend payouts amid 2nd Covid wave

Mumbai (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the banks to restrict dividend payouts to 50 per cent in a bid to conserve capital and stay resilient.

In a notification to all the commercial and co-operative banks, RBI said that…

10 perish in Maha Covid hospital ICU blaze

Palghar (IANS) At least 10 patients suffocated to death and several others injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Covid hospital in Virar early on Friday, officials said.

The blaze was noticed around 3.15 a.m. on the second floor ICU…

Pakistan reminds India to appoint counsel for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan has once against called on the Indian side to cooperate with its courts and appoint a counsel for Kulbushan Jadhav to implement the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Retired Indian Navy officer…

Modi announces US-India partnership to fight climate change

New York (IANS) Warning that the Covid-19 pandemic is a grim reminder of the dangers of climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a global initiative in cooperation with the US to mobilise investments for the greening of the…

Covid resurgence to impact FY22 IPO season

Mumbai (IANS) Covid resurgence is expected to not only impact India's secondary markets but also the FY22 IPO season.

The expected trend assumes significance since many Unicorns plan to go public in the next 6-8 months.

In financial…

Situation like national emergency, SC asks Centre for national plan

New Delhi (IANS) On a day when India recorded 3.14 Lakh Covid cases and over 2,104 deaths in a day, the Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of Covid management and sought a national plan from the Centre on supply of oxygen, essential…