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This May 4, 2020, file photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizers COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, Pfizer said an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. (Courtesy of University of Maryland School of Medicine via AP, File)

Pfizer says its coronavirus vaccine is over 90% effective

However, Monday's announcement doesn't mean a vaccine is imminent

9 Nov 2020 7:46 PM IST

Patna: Grand Alliance supporters monitoring strong room through CCTV footage at AN College ahead of the Bihar Assembly results, in Patna, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (PTI Photo)

Bihar set to enter new political generation as state braces for...

Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Mahagathbandhan...

9 Nov 2020 7:20 PM IST

People buy firecrackers despite the government urging public to restrain from bursting crackers during Diwali festival in view of current COVID-19 status, in Thane district, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (PTI)

Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of Diwali

However, BMC has permitted the use of 'mild' crackers on Laxmi Pujan, saying people can use 'anar' and fulzadi within...

9 Nov 2020 6:01 PM IST

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia at Raj Bhavan to attend swearing-in ceremony in Bhopal. PTI photo

MP bypolls vote count on Tuesday; Scindia, Nath prestige at stake

The effect of the Jyotiraditya Scindia factor in the changed political scenario will be known once the poll results are...

9 Nov 2020 5:49 PM IST

In return, the United States would suspend tariffs on Chinese goods due to go into effect on Sunday and reduce others, US officials said. (Photo: Representational)

China declines to congratulate US President-elect Joe Biden

China has not yet come out with an official reaction to Biden and Kamala Harris' victory

9 Nov 2020 4:57 PM IST

Republic Media Networks Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami

Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami denied bail once again

A bench comprising SS Shinde and MS Karnik said that Goswami can approach the Alibaug sessions court for bail.

9 Nov 2020 4:13 PM IST

On the other hand, 22-year-old corporate employee Vivek Kumar believes that Diwali is the Festival of Lights, meant to give people happiness, but it is incomplete without firecrackers.

Not just Delhi-NCR: NGT bans crackers in cities with 'poor' or 'worse'...

The NGT order comes amidst speculation of a second wave of coronavirus pandemic just ahead of Diwali

9 Nov 2020 2:46 PM IST

BSE Tower. (PTI Photo)

After unpredictable Samvat 2076, India's stock markets look forward to...

India has chance to come out stronger and report healthy growth in Samvat 2077, provided we don't see a big second wave...

9 Nov 2020 1:08 PM IST

Total ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi from midnight

Total ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi from midnight

The direction will apply to all cities and towns where the average of ambient air quality during November fell under the...

9 Nov 2020 12:44 PM IST

US President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 7, 2020, after being declared the winner of the US presidential election. (AFP)

Biden to name virus team as worldwide cases top 50 million

The incoming leader made the pledge in his first speech, signaling he plans to prioritize the pandemic from the outset

9 Nov 2020 12:18 PM IST

A man wearing mask walks past a mural, in New Delhi, Sunday, Nov 8, 2020. (PTI)

COVID-19: Delhi overtakes Maharashtra, Kerala as highest contributor...

The sudden spike in cases comes amid the festive season and rising pollution level

9 Nov 2020 11:28 AM IST

People exercise in Green Park in central London on November 8, 2020 during a second national lockdown designed to contain soaring infections of the novel coronavirus. (AFP)

Kishwar Desai | London Diary

Locked down yet again, UK knows the rules but likes them less and less

9 Nov 2020 11:04 AM IST