India
Uttarakhand Govt to Send Notice to Patanjali over Covid-19 'Cure', Says Firm Didn’t Mention Virus When Applying for Licence
The AYUSH ministry earlier asked Patanjali to "provide at the earliest" the composition and other details of the medicine it claimed is for the treatment of COVID-19, ordering it to stop advertising "the product until the issue is examined".
Delhi HC Seeks AAP Govt Stand on Wills of Senior Citizens Not Being Registered due to Covid-19 Scare
A petition by advocate Gautam Gambhir has also sought that some special facility or assistance be provided to senior citizens and other vulnerable persons to get their wills and other documents registered.
CBI Questions Ex-Manipur CM O Ibobi Singh in Connection with 'Embezzlement' of Rs 332 Crore Funds
The CBI action came at a time when BJP-led coalition government in the state government has plunged into crisis after nine MLAs withdrew support.
Govt Approves Rs 15,000 Crore Infrastructure Fund for Dairy, Poultry and Meat Units
Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh said that the new infrastructure fund is part of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced to help those affected due to the lockdown clamped to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Herd Immunity Threshold Could be Lower Than Previously Thought: Study
Scientists, including those from the University of Nottingham in the UK, noted that herd immunity develops when individuals contracting the disease build up natural immunity, and by people receiving a vaccine.
Non-essential Chinese Consignments Face Customs Delays at Chennai, Mumbai Ports Amid Border Tensions
However, there has been no written or verbal command from custom authorities or the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), three people in know of the matter said. The hurdle in clearances is said to have started since last fortnight.
Scientists to Carry Out a Larger Trial of Favipiravir and Other Combination Drugs: CSIR Director General
Cipla is currently in Phase-3 of Favipiravir trials which are being carried out in eight centres in the country. Five of these eight centres have approved the Phase-3 trials.
SBI SO Recruitment 2020: State Bank of India Invites Application for 20 Positions for Selection Without Exam
The SBI SO Recruitment 2020 process has already begun and applicants are invited to submit duly-filled application forms on the official website of the centralized bank at sbi.co.in.
Border Issue With China Can Lead to Serious Situation, Warns Former PM Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh on Monday slammed the Prime Minister on the Chinese transgression accusing him of delivering 'disinformation' following Modi's statement in the all-party meeting and later clarification by the PMO.
Elgar Parishad Case Transfer: Bombay HC Seeks Response of NIA, Centre and Maha Govt
In their petition filed last week through advocate SB Talekar, Gadling and Dhawale had alleged that the transfer of the probe was done by the Central government, after the BJP lost power in Maharashtra and that the decision was "politically motivated".
India Has One Covid-19 Death Per Lakh Population Compared to Global Average of 6.04: Health Ministry
In India, early detection of cases, timely testing and surveillance, extensive contact tracing coupled with effective clinical management have helped to check case mortality, the ministry said.
Bombay HC Refuses to Grant Interim Stay on RBI Order Cancelling Co-op Bank's License
The bench noted that before the license of the bank was cancelled, it was preceded by various notices and inspections by the RBI which revealed several irregularities.
Man Dies in Govt Hospital Isolation Ward in UP, Family Alleges Negligence
Chief medical officer Sanjay Bhatnagar has denied the allegations and said proper treatment was provided to the patient.
With Chinese FM Present at RIC Meet, Jaishankar Stresses on Need to Follow Ethos of Global Ties
Jaishankar's comments in presence of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi came in the midst of an escalating border row between India and China following killing of 20 Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley clash.
Karnataka Govt Caps Covid-19 Treatment Charges in Private Hospitals
However, these rates will not be applicable to patients who have insurance packages as well as for those with agreements or MOUs entered into between the hospitals and corporate entities.
Yoga Guru Ramdev Claims to Have Found Ayurvedic Cure for Coronavirus, Scientific Community Skeptical
The claims made by Tomar and Ramdev said in 3 days, 69% of the patients showed recovery and in seven days, 100% tested negative. They claimed that due to divine intervention, the death rate was 0%.