India
Govt May Soon Extend Expiry Date of ZyCoV-D by 3 Months, Officials Say Vaccine Remains 'Extremely Safe'
Officials said stability studies showed the expiry date or shelf life of ZyCoV-D can be pushed from six months to nine months.
Pariksha Pe Charcha Registrations from Dec 28, How to Participate
Under the Pariksha Par Charcha, students of classes 9 to 12 will be taking part in an online competition and PM Modi will be interacting with the students before the beginning of exams.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Karnataka Imposes Night Curfew, More Fresh Curbs as Omicron Cases Surge & Other Stories
Here are the top stories: Bulgarian Psychic Baba Vanga 'Predicted' Virus, Tsunami, Alien Attack in 2022; Centre Has Accepted My Suggestion for Covid Vaccine Booster Dose: Rahul Gandhi; and more
Delhi Schools Reopening for Classes 1 to 5 from Monday
Delhi schools will be reopening for classes 1 to 5 from Monday, while it has already reopened for classes 6 and above from December 18 onwards.
With Omicron Threat, Old Ways Need Tweaking as Covid Experts Say 'Tight Fitted' Masks Are Best Shield
"Covid is an airborne droplet virus. One has to use well-fitting masks to prevent catching the virus in the air," said one of the experts.
As India Announces Vaccination for Children, Here's a List of Countries Inoculating Those Aged 15-18
India's decision to expand the vaccination programme to include children comes as countries around the world take cautionary measures as infections surge in Europe amid concerns over the new Omicron variant.
India Will See Omicron Surge but Cases Will Be Mild, Vaccines Will Help, Says Doctor Who Identified New Variant
Existing vaccines will greatly help reduce the spread of the Omicron variant, Coetzee said.
From Devastating Delta Wave to Omicron Threat, 2021 Tested India's Resolve Like No Other Year
The Delta wave left behind a trail of death and despair, but there were some inspiring moments to revive the country’s morale in 2021.
Maharashtra: 19 Students of Navodaya School Test Positive for COVID-19
The residential school, part of the Navodaya Vidyalaya network which comes under the Union education ministry, is located at Takali Dhokeshwar village in Parner tehsil of the district.
Covid Scare: Delhi Govt Orders Sarojini Nagar Market to Operate on Odd-even Basis on Dec 25-26
It was also decided that all shopkeepers in the market shall ensure 100 per cent vaccination of their staff in the vaccination camp set up in the market.
Vaccines Mandatory for Using Various Facilities in Rajasthan from February 1
The decision was taken at a meeting in which CM Ashok Gehlot held detailed discussions with divisional commissioners, district collectors, and principals of medical colleges.
Assam State Zoo Launches Probe Into Four-yr-old Giraffe's Death, 'Accidental Suffocation' Suspected
Zoo authorities said a post-mortem examination will be conducted to know the exact cause of death of the giraffe named Rongili.
UP Imposes Covid Norms, Night Curfew from December 25 Amid Omicron Scare. View Details
Chairing a high-level meeting, the chief minister also instructed officials to cap the number of people attending events like marriages to 200.
Kapurthala Gurdwara Manager Held Over Lynching Incident, CM Channi Says No Proof of Sacrilege Bid
The gurdwara manager alleged he saw the man trying to disrespect the 'Nishan Sahib' or religious flag.
XAT Admit Card Today at xatonline.in, How to Download
XAT 2022 admit card today. Candidates must cross-check all the details mentioned on the admit cards including their name, application id, exam venue, and timing, etc.
Gujarat Reports 7 More Omicron Cases; CM Holds Review Meeting
During the meeting, the CM was informed that nearly 70,000 tests are being conducted every day for detection of the COVID-19 infection
