COVID-19: From vaccination for children to DNA jabs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday (December 25) as concerns over the new variant of coronavirus (COVID-19) is gripping India. Experts have warned that a new virus wave might come in the upcoming months, probably February and March.  PM Modi talked about a range of topics, here are the key takeaways…Continue Reading

Dish TV promoter company files plea before Bombay HC to halt share transfer till hearing is going on

Regarding the Dish TV and Yes Bank issue, the Promoter Group Company of Dish TV has filed an application before India’s Bombay High Court in the share transfer matter. The company urged the HC to not allow the transfer of shares till the completion of the hearing. In its application, the company has appealed to…Continue Reading

COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi announces jabs for 15-18 years age group, precautionary dose for frontline workers

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 25) announced that the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination for children aged 15-18 years will start from January 3. From the threat of the Omicron variant to the vaccination process, the Prime Minister touched upon a range of issues.  Amid speculations over another wave of COVID-19 which is fuelled…Continue Reading

IMD Issues Yellow Warning For Dense Fog In Odisha Districts, Light Rain From Monday

Even though the cold conditions have improved considerably with a gradual rise in the minimum (night) temperature, several parts of Odisha are witnessing a dense fog cover during early morning hours.India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued ‘Yellow Warning’ for dense fog which is likely to occur at several parts of the State on Monday.…Continue Reading

On B’day-Eve, Salman Khan Bitten By Non-Poisonous Snake; Is Fine

In a scare on the eve of his birthday (on December 27), Bollywood megastar and ‘Bigg Boss 15’ host Salman Khan was bitten by a snake at his farmhouse here, industry sources said.The snake was reported to be non-poisonous. On Saturday, Salman Khan was seen having a pre-birthday bash on ‘Bigg Boss 15’ with Alia…Continue Reading

Spurt In Bird Deaths In Odisha Triggers Panic

The recent discovery of carcasses of around 20-30 birds under mysterious conditions at Natasahi area under Krushnaprasad Block in Puri district has triggered panic in the region. As per reports, at least 15-20 crows along with poultry were found in an unconscious state on the floor. However after inspection, these crows were discovered to be…Continue Reading

U.S. airlines canceled more than 800 flights over Christmas weekend after the rapidly spreading omicron variant of Covid infected flight crews.There were more than 4,200 flight cancellations worldwide on Saturday, more than 870 of them in the US according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.Omicron infections have hit other industries as well from restaurants to theater.Several major…Continue Reading

Omicron Impacts Travel: Flight Cancellations Impact Winter Tavellers’ Plans

Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to Covid-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year. FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, noted nearly 1,000 cancelled flights entering, leaving or inside the US Saturday, up from 690 flights scrapped on Friday. Over 250 more flights…Continue Reading

Sensex Weathers Highs And Hiccups To Deliver A Blockbuster 2021

As if wanting to be an antidote to the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian stock market adorned carnival robes in 2021 with a tsunami of liquidity unleashed by global central banks coupled with supportive domestic policies and the world’s largest vaccination drive sparking off a world-beating rally on Dalal Street, despite bouts of uneasiness over fizzy…Continue Reading