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    A sign for a vaccine site stands in Staten Island on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP)World
    All adults should get COVID-19 booster shots, says U.S. CDC

    The agency is taking a more cautious stance as Omicron's emergence further emphasizes the importance of vaccination and...

    30 Nov 2021 11:09 AM IST

    A woman hold her arm after receiving Covishield COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Mumbai, India, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP/Rafiq Maqbool)India
    India reports 6,990 new Covid cases; active cases decline to 1,00,543

    A decrease of 3,316 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours

    30 Nov 2021 10:20 AM IST

    People wait in line to get their Covid-19 vaccination at an outdoor walk-up vaccination site within Franklin Park in Washington, DC. (Photo: AFP)World
    Countries should accelerate vaccinations, stresses WHO as new variant...

    The emergence of the omicron variant has fulfilled predictions of scientists who warned the elevated transmission of...

    30 Nov 2021 9:18 AM IST

    Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait reacts after a bill to cancel the three contentious farm laws was passed during the Winter Session of the Parliament, in Ghazipur, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (PTI Photo)India
    Farmers won't end Delhi stir sans MSP guarantee: Rakesh Tikait

    An emergency meeting of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha will be held on Wednesday to decide their future course of action

    30 Nov 2021 1:01 AM IST

    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during a press conference at NMC in New Delhi, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. (PTI /Manvender Vashist)Business
    No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    It was introduced in 2008 by an unidentified group of programmers as a cryptocurrency as well as an electronic payment...

    29 Nov 2021 1:23 PM IST

    Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana extended till March 2022India
    Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana extended till March 2022

    Under the scheme, the government will provide 5 kg foodgrains per person per month free of cost ration

    29 Nov 2021 1:11 PM IST

    Passengers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) queue to check-in for their flight at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang. (Photo: AFP)India
    India reports 8,309 new Covid cases; active cases decline

    The death toll has climbed to 4,68,790 with 236 daily fatalities

    29 Nov 2021 10:15 AM IST

    Passengers, some wearing face coverings to combat the spread of Covid-19, travel on the London underground in central London. (Photo: AFP)Science
    Not yet clear if Omicron more transmissible, causes severe disease,...

    The WHO said all variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, can cause severe disease or death

    29 Nov 2021 8:00 AM IST

    Every foreign-made semiconductor of any type anywhere in the world is now subject to US licence requirements if a Huawei company is in any way involved, directly or indirectly, in the transaction. (Photo | AP)Technology
    Huawei Watch D to come with blood pressure monitoring feature

    The product is in its final stages of testing, and reportedly the accuracy rate is really good

    28 Nov 2021 5:41 PM IST

    The health secretary said it is essential that the disease surveillance network in the country is geared up for rigorous follow-up of international travellers from all countries, especially those designated as at risk. (AP Photo)India
    In view of new Covid variant, govt lists measures to be followed by...

    Bhushan urged the states to optimally utilise the financial support provided by Government of lndia under ERCP 1 and 2...

    28 Nov 2021 4:36 PM IST

    UP CM Yogi Adityanath. (PTI)India
    UPTET paper leak: CM Yogi anounces free bus service, no additional fee...

    The UPTET 2021 examination scheduled to be held on Sunday was cancelled due to an alleged paper leak

    28 Nov 2021 3:07 PM IST

    Gambhir is of the view that Rahul is the best-suited batsman to play at number four position, considering his technique. (Photo: PTI)India
    Gautam Gambhir receives another death threat; third in 6 days

    The cricketer-turned-politician had received death threats on Tuesday and Wednesday

    28 Nov 2021 2:44 PM IST

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