Tag: INDIA
No Science Behind Night Curfews In India: WHO's Swaminathan
There is no science behind night curfews when it comes to tackling the spread of Covid variants, WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan has stressed. ....
Things Are Absolutely Fine Between Kohli And Rohit: Chetan Sharma
Chetan Sharma, India's chief selector, on Friday quashed the rumours of a rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying that things are absolutely fine between the two stars of Indian cricket. ....
India Reports 495 New Omicron Cases, Tally Reaches 2,630
India's overall Omicron tally increased to 2,630 after 495 fresh cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, with Maharashtra and Delhi continuing to be the worst-hit, the Union Health Ministry said. ....
Covid Update: India's Omicron Tally Rises To 5,488
With 620 fresh Omicron infections detected in the last 24 hours, the national tally of this highly transmissible Covid variant has climbed to 5,488. Of these, 2162 people have recovered from the new strain so far, said the Union health ministry on Thursday morning.....
2022 Edition Of Indian Premier League Could Be Held In South Africa Or Sri Lanka, Says Report
South Africa could be in the fray to host the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to a newspaper report on Thursday. The report said that Sri Lanka could be a backup venue option if the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India doesn't end by early April. ....
14 Civilians Stuck In Twin Avalanches Rescued By Army In Kupwara
Fourteen civilians stranded on road blocked by snow avalanches were rescued on Tuesday by the army despite highly hostile weather in the area. ....
Three R&D Projects Worth $5.5 Million Approved Under India-Israel I4F
Deliberating on widening the scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F), the two countries have approved three joint R&D projects worth $5.5 million and suggested measures to create a broader India-Israel collaborative ecosystem. ....
Indian Army Contacts Chinese PLA, Seeks Return Of Abducted Arunachal Youth
The Indian Army through hotline has contacted the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and sought return of abducted Arunachal Pradesh teenager Miram Taron, defence sources said on Thursday.....
Stock Market: Sensex Tumbles 400 Pts, Nifty Below 17,600; Metal, IT, Bank, Realty Top Losers
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) and broader 50-scrip Nifty on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) extended their losses from the previous three consecutive sessions and declined on Friday. ....
India Vs SA: Former Captain Virat Kohli Slammed By Netizens For 'chewing Gum' During National Anthem
Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday courted controversy and faced backlash on social media for allegedly 'chewing a gum' while the country's national anthem was being played before the start of the third ODI match between India and South Africa in Cape Town. ....
