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Sperm count in men has fallen by over 50% in 40 years. Who is to blame?

Men could have little or no reproductive capacity from 2060 onwards. These are shocking claims, but they’re backed by a growing body of evidence.

2,61,500 Covid cases, 1,501 deaths — India records highest single-day spikes

According to government data, the total number of cases has gone up to 1,47,88,109 and overall death toll stands at 1,77,150.

How pandemic fatigue led India to squander a chance to beat Covid while it was down

Delayed action on shoring up vaccines, and India’s return to pre-pandemic normal with a vengeance have been seen as signs of fatigue as well as a level of complacence.

PM Modi pushes for more vaccines, hospital beds to combat Covid surge

Chairing a meeting Saturday to review the Covid situation in the country, Modi also said early testing and proper tracking remain key to reducing mortality.

Late hospitalisation leading to high deaths, says Chhattisgarh minister Deo as Covid cases rise

TS Singh Deo says Modi govt should ramp up vaccine production and provide extra doses to the worst-hit states.

Pharma companies cut price of remdesivir after govt intervention

Drug companies like Cadila Healthcare, Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Cipla have cut the prices of their remdesivir injection, used in the treatment of Covid-19.

Delhi has 24,000 new Covid cases in 24 hrs, shortage of oxygen & remdesvir: Arvind Kejriwal

The CM said Delhi has a limited number of ICU beds and oxygen and that they are decreasing in availability very sharply.

Hospitals turning away Covid patients despite bed availability will face action — Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is also the nodal minister of the Delhi government for Covid-19, added that no patient should be denied treatment.

Govt to send 25 doctors, 75 paramedics from central police forces to Ahmedabad Covid facility

Gujarat reported 8,920 fresh coronavirus cases Friday, taking the state's tally to 3,84,688, while a record 94 patients died due to the infection.

Unprecedented crisis: No beds, gasping patients, rising death toll in Chhattisgarh’s Durg

Durg is the second worst affected district in the state in terms of Covid cases, and is among the 15 districts with the highest caseloads in the country.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet visits Manila, strengthens ties with Philippines

The port call witnessed subject matter exchanges between the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy personnel. There were also sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?