South Africa hit back at UK's move, saying it was taken 'too hastily'. The new variant of the virus has the most mutations of any strain yet identified.
The new variant, B.1.1.529, seems to be dominating all infections in South Africa in less than two weeks. No cases in India yet, but scientists and Union health secy have raised alarm.
Virologists have detected almost 100 cases linked to the B.1.1.529 variant in South Africa. In neighbouring Botswana, the new variant has been detected in vaccinated people.
De Kock sparked a row after he withdrew from South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies. Here’s a look at the gesture’s 15-month-long history in cricket.
South African cricketer Quinton de Kock's refusal to 'take the knee' before the T20 World Cup match against West Indies drew usual criticsm that was more grandstanding.
South Africa can’t succeed unless Ramaphosa & his successors revive the economy. He’ll need to convince South Africans burnt by years of corruption that days of 'state capture' are over.
The 79-year-old Zuma cited his age, unspecified medical conditions and the upcoming Covid third wave to delay prison sentence imposed on him for contempt of court, sources said.
Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan said that the text-based negotiations is the way forward and it means that the members have broadly accepted the objective behind waiver proposal.
India along with 61 co-sponsors submitted a revised proposal in May on TRIPS waiver for all WTO members regarding prevention, containment, and treatment of Covid.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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