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Scientists Publish Images of Coronavirus Infected Cells in New Research
The images, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, were re-colorised, and show infected hairy ciliated cells with strands of mucus attached to cilia tips.
Kerala Govt Moves SC Against CBI Probe in Controversial Periya Twin Murder Case
The Kerala government has appealed the Supreme Court to immediately stay the High Court order of a CBI probe into the matter.
CBI Books Two GST Officials for Demanding Rs 5 Crore Bribe in Hyderabad
It is alleged that the officials posted in Hyderabad had accepted Rs 10 lakh from a company, Infiniti Metal Products India Ltd, which was facing a probe in tax credit issue.
Assam Tea Union Demand 20% Puja Bonus for Workers Ahead of Festival Season, Assembly Polls
According to the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, the industry needs to pay a minimum bonus of 8.33% and a maximum of 20%. All permanent and temporary workers who have worked for at least 30 days are entitled to the bonus.
Guj: Bangladeshi Girl Rescued In Surat; 3 Held For Trafficking
A 14-year-old Bangladeshi girl was rescued from a massage parlour in Surat and three persons were arrested for allegedly trafficking and forcing her into prostitution, police said on Saturday. Teams from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and Surat...
AAP Claims "Massive Scam" Took Place In UP In Procurement Of Medical Items During COVID
Aam Aadmi Party chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj on Saturday claimed that a "massive scam" took place in UP in the name of procurement of medical items during COVID-19 pandemic. He claimed that in Uttar Pradesh, corruption was being done by increasi...
Maha Cops Seize 30 Kgs Of Silver Worth Rs 18 Lakh In Jalna
A Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad team seized 30 kilograms of silver valued at Rs 18 lakh from a car in Jalna town on Saturday and arrested four people, an official said. The seizure was made near Nagewadi toll naka when the car was on its way from Aur...
Left Parties Pay Tribute To Swami Agnivesh, Term Him Uncompromising Fighter For Secularism
Leaders of Left parties on Saturday paid glowing tribute to social activist Swami Agnivesh, saying he was an uncompromising fighter for secularism and always fought for a just and equitable society. Agnivesh, who was suffering from liver cirrhosis for a...
Mumbai Local Trains, Kolkata Metro to Allow NEET Candidates to Travel Using ID Cards and Hall Tickets
Additional counters will also be opened at important stations to make travel convenient for the exam candidates, Central Railway said in a tweet.
World First Aid Day: Know the History and Significance Behind the Day
Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world organise events to celebrate this day. A key element of this day is to encourage first aid training for everyone.
India Reports Record Daily Jump In COVID Cases For Second Straight Day
India reported a record daily jump in coronavirus cases for a second consecutive day, logging 97,570 new infections on Saturday, data from the federal health ministry showed.
DCGI Orders Serum Institute of India to Suspend Recruitment for Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Trials
Somani also asked the firm to submit clearance from Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) in the UK as well as in India to obtain clearance from his office (DCGI) prior to resumption of future recruitment in the trial.
No Curfew in Punjab This Sunday Due to NEET Exam, Says CM Amarinder Singh
However, shops selling non-essential items will remain closed, he clarified.
EC Makes Norms for Publicity of Criminal Antecedents of Candidates During Electioneering Stringent
In October, 2018, the Election Commission (EC) had issued directions making it compulsory for candidates contesting elections and the parties fielding them to advertise their criminal antecedents in TV and newspapers at least three times during electionee...
Maharashtra Govt Releases Guidelines for Hotels to Resume Operations Amid Covid-19
Barring containment zones, hotels, resorts, home stays, farm stays etc in rest of the state will be allowed to operate in Maharashtra.
Centre May Hand Over Two Cases in Connection With Bengaluru Riots to NIA, Karnataka HC Told
The public prosecutor for the NIA approached made the submission before a division bench led by Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka during the hearing of a petition seeking investigation by the central agency in the cases.