Doctor tries to molest patient at a Covid Care Centre in Maharashtra's Aurangabad
The issue was highlighted at the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly by BJP MLA Manisha Choudhary following news reports that the doctor demanded sexual favours from the patient and attempted to rape her at the centre in the Padampura area of Aurangabad.
Indian scientists reveal new mutations, proteins of novel coronavirus
The recent study, published in the Journal of Proteome Research, has also shown that the host produces several proteins of their own as their body launches an immunological defence in response to the viral attack, the Bengaluru-based IISc said in a statement on Thursday.
Delhi asks Centre to prioritise vaccinating own people first instead of exporting vaccines
Covid-19 vaccines being donated, sold to foreign countries; not vaccinating own people. Sense of urgency required: Delhi HCobserves. (PTI)
Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur gets Covid-19 vaccine dose
Watch: Union Travel Minister Prahlad Singh Patel gets his first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Six states account for over 85% of fresh Covid-19 cases, Union Health Ministry says
Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka continue to report a surge in daily new Covid-19 cases, accounting for 85.51 per cent of fresh cases, the Union Health ministry said on Thursday.
PCB offers Covid-19 vaccines to Pakistan Super League teams
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said it had secured a small allocation of the vaccine after highlighting the national team's international commitments and the reputation of the popular PSL during talks with federal and provincial governments.
Pakistan Super League's Covid-19 count rises to 6 as three more players test positive
The PCB said in a statement that the three players are from two different teams and they will now self-isolate themselves for 10 days.
Former PM Manmohan Singh, wife Gursharan get vaccinated against Covid-19
Delhi: Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur took the first dose of the #COVID19 vaccine in AIIMS, today. (ANI)
FM Sitharaman takes Covid-19 vaccine dose
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, parents receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
The Covishield vaccine was first administered to Kejriwal's parents, Govind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi, and then to the chief minister.
Brazil reports 2nd straight day of record Covid deaths
Brazil registered a record of Covid-19 deaths for the second straight day Wednesday, with 1,910 lives lost to the pandemic.
Study suggests South African Covid-19 variant could offer better immunity
A new preliminary study -- based on a small sample -- has suggested that people previously infected by the Covid-19 variant identified in South Africa may have better immunity against othercoronavirusmutations, experts said Wednesday.
From March 8, you can get Covid jab at 300 hospitals in Bengaluru
Starting March 8, the number of hospitals in Bengaluruwhere people can get Covid-19 jabs will go up fromthe current 26 to 300, BBMP Commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad announced on Wednesday.
India sees 17,407 new Covid-19 cases, 89 deaths
India's Covid-19 tally surpassed 1.11crore on Thursday with 17,407 new infections, while the active cases registered an increase again and were recorded at 1,73,413, according to the Union Health Ministry data.
Bharat Biotech claims Covaxin shows 81% interim efficacy; says it is effective against UK variant
Vaccine maker Bharat Biotechhas announced that its indigenously developed vaccine has demonstrated an efficacy of 81 per cent in preventing Covid-19 infection.
Infosys, Accenture to cover Covid-19 vaccination costs for Indian workers
Information Technology major Infosys Ltd and consulting and outsourcing services provider Accenture Plc said on Wednesday they would cover Covid-19 vaccination costs for their employees in India, as the country expands its massive vaccination drive.
Coronavirus pandemic puts one in three nonprofits in financial jeopardy
More than one-third of US nonprofits are in jeopardy of closing within two years because of the financial harm inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study being released Wednesday by the philanthropy research group Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
Karnataka: Rising Covid-19 cases paralyse tourism sector again
With cases of Covid-19 increasing in the neighbouring Kerala, tourism, as well as hospitality sector, in the city, is badly affected once again. The tourism sector, which was severely affected due to the lockdown, from March 2020, was recovering with an increase in footfall from January 2021.
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