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Biden defends son Beau as Trump seeks apology over ‘made-up’ veterans remark
Biden labelled Trump a "loser" and a "sucker" over the former president's alleged remarks that the American war dead were "losers" and "suckers".
Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:44 AM IST
US Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in GOP-led social media case
The case is among several before the court this term that affect social media companies in the context of free speech
Published on Jun 26, 2024 11:17 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Arya Vaishnavi
Five US states are suing Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine safety, RFK Jr backs it
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes Pfizer for deception; Kobach alleges concealment of vaccine risks and efficacy.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:53 AM IST
Maha records 150 cases of ‘FLiRT’; 77 from Pune district
Maharashtra public health department has reported 150 cases of a new coronavirus sub-lineage of the JN.1.11.1 variant called KP.2, nicknamed FLiRT
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Superbugs: Is this global health threat potentially worse than Covid-19?
Growing threat of superbugs: Preventive tips and urgent action needed to avoid health catastrophe of antibiotic-resistant superbugs that could eclipse Covid-19
Published on Jun 22, 2024 01:11 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazEPF withdrawal clause: EPFO stops giving Covid-19 advance facility
EPFO said in a statement, “As Covid-19 is no more a pandemic, the competent authority has decided to discontinue the said advance with immediate effect."
Published on Jun 14, 2024 02:27 PM IST
Top scientist Fauci’s Covid-19 bombshells: from 'lab leak theory' to 'US needs..
Fauci testifies on Covid-19 origins and cover-up claims
Published on Jun 04, 2024 12:45 AM IST
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia counterstrikes MTG, hails Fauci an ‘American hero’
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia's mother was a healthcare worker, and both his parents died from COVID-19. The lawmaker thanked Fauci for saving lives.
Published on Jun 04, 2024 12:02 AM IST
Most US students are recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, but millions are making up little ground
Most US students are recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, but millions are making up little ground
Published on Jun 02, 2024 10:21 AM IST
AP |
Chris Cuomo exposed on air for denying making shameful remarks on ivermectin
News Nation anchor Chris Cuomo appeared on a special live PBD Podcast debate for a face off against stand-up comedian Dave Smith on Friday night.
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 03:59 PM IST
Nita Ambani reveals she recovered from COVID-19 recently: ‘My first time’
Nita Ambani said she recovered from COVID-19 recently, at the graduation ceremony of Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai earlier this month.
Updated on May 30, 2024 09:03 AM IST
Another pandemic ‘absolutely inevitable’: Top UK scientist's warning
The Covid-19 pandemic raged between 2019 to 2021, following which small waves of the virus were witnessed across the world.
Published on May 28, 2024 02:14 PM IST
38-year-old murderer who jumped parole in April ’20 held
In March 2014, Tinku Singh and a woman named Shashi Bala, who were in an extramarital relationship, killed her husband, Inder Pal Singh, in New Usmanpur. Singh jumped parole during Covid-19 pandemic
Updated on May 28, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Covid pandemic cut global life expectancy by nearly two years: WHO
Global life expectancy fell 1.8 years to 71.4 years, the same level as it was in 2012, according to a WHO annual world health statistics study.
Published on May 24, 2024 10:48 PM IST
AFP |
Covid-19 eliminated decade-long gains in global life expectancy: WHO
Covid-19 rapidly emerged as a leading cause of death, ranking as the third highest cause of mortality globally in 2020 and the second in 2021
Published on May 24, 2024 06:53 PM IST
'Unusual' form of cell death underlies lung damage in Covid patients: Study
Study finds that unusual form of cell death is linked to a Covid patient's lungs suffering extreme damage, potentially resulting in life-threatening conditions.
Published on May 21, 2024 06:24 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Is Covid back? Singapore sees surge in cases; mask up, advises minister. Details
Singapore ministry said the estimated number of Covid-19 cases nearly doubled from 13,700 in previous week to 25,900 in the week of May 5 to 11.
Published on May 19, 2024 02:59 PM IST
Covaxin study: Amid concern of adverse events, should vaccine takers be worried?
1 in 3 Covaxin takers have reported adverse events as per a new study by BHU. What are these side effects and should people who got jabbed need to worry?
Published on May 17, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
FLiRT Covid-19 sub-lineage dominant strain found in Maharashtra
Its symptoms are similar to those of earlier variants, including fever, cough, fatigue and digestive issues with a heightened transmission rate
Updated on May 16, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Marjorie Taylor Greene endorses conspiracy theory about Slovakia PM shooting
House Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has reacted to the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Published on May 16, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Superbugs pose graver threat than Covid-19. Here's all you need to know
The rise of drug-resistant superbugs is a pressing issue that can potentially eclipse the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's all you need to know
Published on May 15, 2024 04:45 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazJapan's Shionogi says COVID treatment did not meet endpoint in late-stage trial
SHIONOGI-CORONAVIRUS-PILL:Japan's Shionogi says COVID treatment did not meet endpoint in late-stage trial
Published on May 13, 2024 12:58 PM IST
Reuters |
How dangerous is FLiRT? 5 things about new Covid-19 variant spreading in US
In the wake of waning immunity and social distancing no longer a norm, it's important to stay alert against the new Covid threat. Here're key facts about FLiRT.
Published on May 10, 2024 01:29 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vaccines
At a press conference, the doctors, under the banner of the Awaken India Movement (AIM), urged the government to review the science behind all Covid vaccines.
Published on May 10, 2024 11:32 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Chris Cuomo brutally mocked for taking U-turn on anti-viral drug Ivermectin
In his latest appearance on Patrick Bet-David's podcast, Chris Cuomo revealed that he frequently takes Ivermectin to treat his long-term condition of COVID.
Published on May 09, 2024 04:56 PM IST
Covishield rolled back; should those jabbed with it need to worry?
After AstraZeneca withdraws Covishield, should those who took the vaccine be worried about its potential side effects on health? We asked a few experts.
Updated on May 10, 2024 11:27 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Stopped manufacturing Covishield since December 2021, says Serum Institute
The Serum Institute of India said with India achieving high vaccination rates in 2021 and 2022, coupled with the emergence of new mutant variant strains, the demand for previous vaccines diminished significantly
Updated on May 08, 2024 06:47 PM IST
New vaccine shows promise in protecting against future coronaviruses: Study
New vaccine collaboration shows promise in protecting against diverse coronaviruses, signaling a significant advance in pandemic preparedness.
Published on May 08, 2024 11:42 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Oxford
What is FLiRT, new COVID-19 variant threatening US?
The CDC reports a rise in FLiRT COVID-19 variants across the US with the KP.2 strain leading.
Published on May 08, 2024 09:38 AM IST
New Covid variant FLiRT spreads in US; do we need to worry? All you need to know
Two new Covid variants KP.2 and KP 1.1 are spreading in US, raising concerns about a fresh wave of infections. Do we need to worry?
Published on May 04, 2024 07:50 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi