COVID-19: News
18 Jan 2022
IndiaCOVID-19: India reports over 2.3L cases; Omicron tally nears 9K
India on Tuesday reported over 2.38 lakh new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 17.3 lakh.
17 Jan 2022
United States of AmericaNumber of billionaires increased in India, household income declined: Oxfam
In 2021, the income of 84% of Indian households fell, however, the number of billionaires in the country increased from 102 to 142, states a report by Oxfam.
17 Jan 2022
Science and TechnologySwedish researchers discover gene that cuts COVID-19 severity by 20%
A latest study by Swedish researchers has discovered a gene that reduces the intensity of COVID-19 infections by 20%.
16 Jan 2022
TennisWorld number one tennis star Djokovic loses Australian visa appeal
Men's world number one tennis star Novak Djokovic was handed a fresh blow in the ongoing saga regarding his visa ahead of the 2022 Australian Open.
16 Jan 2022
MumbaiCOVID-19: Cases dip in Mumbai, Delhi; West Bengal new hotspot
Delhi and Mumbai reported a substantial drop in the daily cases of COVID-19, indicating plateauing of infections.
16 Jan 2022
IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 2.7L cases; Omicron tally reaches 7.7K
India on Sunday reported over 2.7 lakh new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 15.5 lakh.
15 Jan 2022
Uttar PradeshElection Commission's ban on political rallies extended until January 22
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday extended the ban on political rallies and roadshows until January 22 in view of the COVID-19 situation.
14 Jan 2022
TennisWarne attacks Djokovic, says 'Australia entitled to throw him out'
Veteran spinner Shane Warne on Friday launched a scathing attack against world number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, amid the Serbian star's ongoing visa feud with the Australian government.
14 Jan 2022
DelhiRecord 28K+ COVID-19 cases in Delhi; positivity rate nears 30%
Delhi witnessed the biggest single-day surge in COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with 28,867 people testing positive for the disease.
13 Jan 2022
Yogi AdityanathCOVID-19: Adityanath's appeal as UP allows Makar Sankranti holy dip
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday urged people to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols ahead of the 'Makar Sankranti' dip at Sangam, the confluence of three rivers in Prayagraj.
13 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationExplained: Why COVID-19 precautions are required if Omicron is 'mild'
Claims that the Omicron variant causes a milder COVID-19 than earlier strains of the coronavirus have sparked a debate around the associated risk.
13 Jan 2022
TennisAustralian Open: 50% crowd allowed with surge in COVID-19 cases
Only 50% of spectators will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, starting January 17, as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Melbourne.
13 Jan 2022
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports nearly 2.5L cases; Omicron tally nears 5.5K
India on Thursday added 620 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
12 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationOmicron quickly overtaking Delta, efficacy of vaccines reduced: WHO
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is rapidly displacing the Delta variant and reaching global dominance, said a senior official from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.
12 Jan 2022
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaCOVID-19 surge in India to decline next month, predicts model
The ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases in India is expected to decline in February, as estimated by the researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).
12 Jan 2022
TennisAustralian Open: News anchors caught privately attacking Novak Djokovic
One of Australia's leading television news channel is investigating a leaked video of two news anchors privately attacking tennis star Novak Djokovic.
12 Jan 2022
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Vaccine booster doses will not stop Omicron infections: Top expert
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus will gradually infect everybody as it is "unstoppable," a top medical expert told NDTV.
12 Jan 2022
COVID-19 IndiaCOVID-19: India reports nearly 1.95L cases; Omicron tally nears 5K
India on Wednesday added 407 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
11 Jan 2022
IndiaCOVID-19: India's new international travel guidelines take effect; details here
India's new COVID-19 rules for international arrivals have come into effect from Tuesday.
11 Jan 2022
DelhiOmicron surge in Delhi; 60K daily cases by January-end: Report
Delhi may witness 58,000 to 60,000 daily COVID-19 cases by the end of January, sources in the Union Health Ministry informed CNN-News18.
11 Jan 2022
Delhi Disaster Management AuthorityDelhi shuts private offices amid COVID-19 surge; essential services exempt
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday tightened curbs in the national capital in view of the COVID-19 situation.
11 Jan 2022
IndiaCOVID-19: India reports nearly 1.7L cases; Omicron tally reaches 4,400
India on Tuesday added 428 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
11 Jan 2022
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19 deaths increase but stay lower than in second wave
Deaths related to the coronavirus have started rising in India amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases over the past couple of weeks.
11 Jan 2022
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: Jallikattu allowed with curbs; check details here
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday allowed the traditional Jallikattu event across the state with certain COVID-19-related restrictions in place.
10 Jan 2022
Delta VariantDeltacron: Cyprus confirms COVID-19 infections of combined Delta-Omicron variant
In Cyprus, a coronavirus strain combining the Delta and Omicron variants was discovered, said Leondios Kostrikis, a professor of biological sciences at the University of Cyprus.
10 Jan 2022
DelhiWhich states have imposed fresh curbs amid COVID-19 surge?
The Delhi government has decided to impose a 100% work from home rule for private office employees, reports said citing sources.
10 Jan 2022
IndiaCOVID-19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive 'with mild symptoms'
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.
10 Jan 2022
Health & Wellness5 ways to treat sore throat at home
A dip in temperature often leads to several health problems, such as cold and a sore throat.
10 Jan 2022
COVID-19 IndiaCOVID-19: India reports nearly 1.8L cases; Omicron tally reaches 4K
India on Monday added 410 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
09 Jan 2022
MumbaiCOVID-19: IIT-K scientist says third wave may peak by February
The third wave of COVID-19 could peak in India in late January or early February, according to Dr. Manindra Agrawal, a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
09 Jan 2022
Delhi'Won't impose lockdown if…' what Delhi CM said on COVID-19
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Sunday said that his government has no intention to impose a lockdown in the national capital.
09 Jan 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra tightens COVID-19 curbs; night curfew from tomorrow
Maharashtra has announced a slew of fresh restrictions from January 10, including a night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am.
09 Jan 2022
Coronavirus Cases In IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 1.6 lakh cases; Omicron tally crosses 3,600
India on Sunday added 552 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
07 Jan 2022
Union Health Ministry7-day home quarantine for all international arrivals in India
The central government on Friday issued a revised guideline for international passengers traveling to India amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.
07 Jan 2022
TennisNadal has his say on Djokovic controversy at Australian Open
Rafael Nadal on Thursday said that he feels sorry for Novak Djokovic.
07 Jan 2022
CoronavirusIndia's daily COVID-19 cases cross 1L after 7 months
India reported over 1,17,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day surge in more than 200 days.
06 Jan 2022
PunjabAmid Omicron worry, 125 Italy-Amritsar flight passengers test COVID-positive
As many as 125 passengers from a chartered flight from Italy's Milan tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Punjab's Amritsar on Thursday afternoon.
06 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationWHO issues warning on claims Omicron causes 'mild' COVID-19
Suggesting that the Omicron variant of coronavirus causes a "mild" COVID-19 is dangerous, said a top World Health Organization (WHO) expert.
05 Jan 2022
United States of AmericaOmicron quickly replaces Delta as dominant variant in US
The Omicron variant of coronavirus was responsible for 95% of new COVID-19 infections last week in the US, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday.
06 Jan 2022
FootballLionel Messi arrives in France after recovering from COVID-19
Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine striker Lionel Messi is back in France after testing negative for COVID-19.
