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New COVID-19 sub-variants more severe than Omicron? India’s top virus research institute has answers

Virus isolation of the newer variants was in process at the institute, which would help assess vaccine effectiveness and support India’s indigenous efforts for vaccine development.

Active Covid cases jump from 44 to 51 in Haryana, 11 fresh cases from Gurugram, Faridabad

Active Covid cases jump from 44 to 51 in Haryana, 11 fresh cases from Gurugram, Faridabad

India reports 752 new Covid cases, 4 deaths reported in 24 hours

The number of people recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,71,212, and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81%, health ministry said.

As Centre issues advisory amid Covid surge, what is JN.1, the new variant that has reached India

Kerala has reported the first case of JN.1, a descendant of Omicron with a mutation that makes it more infectious. Experts say JN.1 does not appear worrying, but India needs nation-wide serosurvey.

Australia to hold independent inquiry into handling of COVID pandemic

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's centre-left Labor government on Thursday said it would hold an independent inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future

US First Lady tests positive for Covid days before G20 meet. President Joe Biden tests negative

Jill Biden's symptoms described as mild. President Biden is expected to take regular tests this week before his trip to India for G20 Summit on 8-10 Sept, says a White House statement.

What is new Covid variant Eris, now on WHO’s radar, and what are its symptoms

New Delhi: The emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, Omicron EG.5.1 — nicknamed 'Eris' — has sparked fresh worries around the globe as the...

Over 10,000 new Covid cases recorded with 19 more deaths

Daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.42% while weekly positivity rate was 4.02%. The active cases now constitute 0.10% of the total infections.

Serum Institute could resume Covishield shot production as Covid cases spike

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Serum Institute of India (SII) could resume production of the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, as infections rise in the country. The

6,050 Covid cases reported Friday, Health Minister to review preparedness with states, UTs

The rise in cases continues unabated as Friday’s numbers show a 13% jump from the day before.

On Camera

People of Assam, we’ll fight to the end until it’s victory for us: Nehru during Chinese invasion

On 19 November 1962, PM Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the people of Assam in a radio address and spoke of the resolve against Chinese attack, saying India won't tolerate this invasion.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.