Coronavirus

Ahmedabad: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan is one of the most respected voices in international cricket. Eoin Morgan acknowledged Monday that the players are more than aware of the horrific nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the players know that hundreds of...

Neemuch: He could have easily celebrated his daughter’s marriage with pomp and splendour. However, this Madhya Pradesh farmer did not do so as he was moved by the plight of COVID-19 patients and the growing scramble for medical oxygen. So the farmer from Neemuch district...

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden on Monday conveyed solidarity with India in its fight against COVID-19. Joe Biden asserted that his country was determined to support its efforts by quickly deploying resources such as therapeutics, ventilators and identifying sources of raw materials to be...

New Delhi: Asking people not to panic over the availability of medical oxygen, the Centre asserted Monday that India has enough stock of the life-saving gas. The Centre said the key issue of its transportation to high-demand areas witnessing mounting COVID-19 cases was being addressed...

Bangkok: Thailand Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was fined 6,000 baht (Rs 14,270) for not wearing a mask. This development came about as the Thai government struggled to combat a new wave of coronavirus cases in the country. Gen. Prayut was fined as he did...

New Delhi: The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is ripping through India. Amid this the government said Monday it is time people start wearing masks inside their homes as well. People should also refrain from inviting guests to their houses. This information was given...

Brussels: The European Union’s executive branch said Monday that it has launched legal action against coronavirus vaccine-maker AstraZeneca. The legal action against AstraZeneca has been implemented for failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc. The AstraZeneca vaccine has been central...

Bangalore: Seven members of the Indian women’s hockey team and two support staff tested positive Monday for COVID-19. Among them is the captain of the team Rani Rampal. This sudden development has affected the hockey team’s preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. The training camp was...

New Delhi: The Central government Monday asked the Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech to lower prices of their COVID-19 vaccines. The move came amid criticism from various states who objected to profiteering during such a major crisis. The issue of COVID-19 vaccines...

Beijing: China’s state-run ‘Sichuan Airlines’ has suspended all its cargo flights to India for 15 days. This suspension will cause major disruption to private traders’ efforts to procure the much-needed oxygen concentrators. It will also hamper procurement of medical supplies from China. The suspension of...