New Delhi
Total Number of Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Given in India Crosses 17.51 Cr
The Union health ministry said 4,74,629 beneficiaries in the age group of 18-44 years received their first dose of Covid vaccine on Tuesday.
Covid-19 Vaccination: In A First, More Second Doses Administered Than First Jabs In May
The development indicates that both the Centre and state governments could now be focusing on first completing the inoculation drive for people in priority groups.
JIPMAT 2021 Registration Deadline Extended to May 31
The submission of online application forms shall be accepted up to 5 pm while submission of fees up to 11.50 pm.
REET 2021 Unlikely to be Held in June, Might Get Postponed Again
The revised dates are not yet announced, however, Govind Singh Dotasara in a press briefing said that it is unlikely for the state to hold REET 2021 in June.
PM Hails Scientists, Innovators for Contribution in Combating Covid-19
The National Technology Day marks the anniversary of the underground nuclear tests conducted in Rajasthan's Pokhran in 1998.
Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Says She is Concerned Over Covid Vaccine Shortage
Concerned due to the shortage of vaccines, Biocon Executive Chairman Kiran Mazumdar Shaw sought better transparency from the government regarding their availability.
Kin of Employees Who Died of COVID-19 to Get Financial Benefits at the Earliest, Says Jamia
According to JMI, more than 20 of its employees, including professors and non-teaching staff members, have lost their lives due to the viral disease.
Indian Covid Mutant More Contagious, But Not Vaccine Resistant: Top WHO Scientist
Swaminathan said that the double mutation strain consists of variants found in Brazil and South Africa and it evades body's immune response.
NEST 2021 Application Deadline Extended Till May 20, Here's All You Need to Know
NEST 2021 exam is scheduled to be held on June 14. The admit card will be released only for successful applicants on May 30.
Prevent Covid Hoarding, Black Marketing of Medicines & Equipment: HC to Centre, Delhi Govt
A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli was hearing a PIL seeking directions to them to declare medicines and medical equipment meant for COVID treatment as essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act.
Indian Hockey Legend MK Kaushik Dies of Coronavirus Complications
MK Kaushik, 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics gold medallist with the Indian men's hockey team, breathed his last following complications due to Covid-19.
Delhi Police Arrested Afghan Couple With Over 100 Kg Heroin Worth Rs 860 Crore
The police recovered 125.840 kilograms of heroin worth Rs 860 crore in the international market, officials said.
Maharashtra, K'taka, Kerala Among 12 States Accounting for Over 80% of Active Covid-19 Cases
Maharashtra has the maximum number of active cases at 6.57 lakh, followed by Karnataka 5,36,661, Kerala 4,02,997, Uttar Pradesh 2,54,118, and Rajasthan 1,99,147 cases.
SC Orders Release of Prisoners to Decongest Jails Amid Covid-19 Second Wave
Referring to a judgment, the top court asked authorities not to arrest mechanically in cases where the maximum sentence is up to seven years of jail term.
UP Govt Issues First Global Tender for Vaccines, Wants 60 Lakh Doses Per Month
The government, which floated the tender on May 7, says it wants 40 million doses by the end of the year.
India Sees Record 4,187 Covid-19 Deaths, 9 States Report Dip in Active Cases: 10 Points
9 states and UTs have reported dip in active cases including Uttar Pradesh (-5726), Telangana (-2543) and Gujarat (-1140).
