Former FDA commissioner: New CDC mask guidance will likely have 'negligible impact' on curbing Delta variant

Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb warned Wednesday that the latest CDC mask reversal could have a "negligible impact" on the spread of the Delta variant, telling CNBC that "we're not going to get enough bang for our buck" by instructing those who have already received the COVID-19 vaccine to continue …...Read More

Pune Plans To Webcast Pubs Entry-Exit Points To Ensure Rules Are Followed

The Pune district administration is mulling the idea of webcasting of entry and exit points of pubs and bars in the city to ensure better compliance with rules and regulations, an official said on Saturday. The live-streaming plan comes in the backdrop of a car accident in the city's Kalyani …...Read More

"No Evidence": Raj Kundra Questions Attachment Of Properties In Bitcoin Scam

ED has attached Businessman Raj Kundra's properties in the case related to Amit Bhardwaj's Bitcoin scam. Businessman Raj Kundra on Tuesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate over attaching his properties in the case related to Amit Bhardwaj's Bitcoin scam. Speaking with ANI, Mr Kundra said that he met Mr Bhardwaj when …...Read More

US House Urges India To Probe Activist Stan Swamy's Death In Custody

Three American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives, encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration and death of Father Stan, a human rights activist who died in custody on July 5, 2021. Introduced by Congressman Juan Vargas along with lawmakers Jim …...Read More

Massive Landslide In Jammu And Kashmir Blocks Historic Mughal Road

A massive landslide on Monday blocked Mughal Road, an alternate link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, in the Poonch district, officials said. The landslide hit the road near Panar bridge in the Surankote area, snapping connectivity between the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in the …...Read More

"We Disclosed All Rare Side-Effects": Covid Vaccine Maker Amid Safety Row

SII's Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin were India's two main COVID-19 vaccines (File). Amid widespread concern over Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome - a rare side-effect of the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine - the Serum Institute - which made the drug developed by British pharma giant AstraZeneca - has said that all …...Read More

"Just For Noise": Cantor Fitzgerald Trashes Financial Times Article On Adani Group

Adani Group said the coal's quality was tested by the receiver, the Cantor Fitzgerald report said (File) The latest Financial Times report targetting Adani Group "is just noise from a long time ago", global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald noted, asserting that the financial market appeared to have shrugged off …...Read More

Ministry Dismisses Reports On High Number Of 'Zero Dose Children' In India

The percentage coverage for all antigens in India is higher than the global average. The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said media reports stating that India has a high number of 'zero dose children', who did not receive any vaccine, in comparison to other countries based on UNICEF report depicts …...Read More

LJP implodes as uncle Paras isolates Chirag Paswan; Nitish Kumar's JD(U) says 'you reap what you sow'

Top Picks For You Pashupati Kumar Paras ousts Chirag Paswan as LJP leader in Lok Sabha: Key developments 'You reap what you sow' Chirag tries to meet Paras, but fails How will the BJP react? 'I have saved the party' NEW DELHI: In a surprise turn of events, Chirag Paswan …...Read More

Southwest Monsoon Likely To Reach Kerala Around May 31: Weather Office

The monsoon is critical for India's agricultural landscape (Representational) Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India's farm-based economy. "This year, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 31 with a model …...Read More