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

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

SA Vs IND: Former South Africa Captain Ali Bacher Hails Indian Pace Attack ‘Best In 30 Years’

Former South African captain and administrator Ali Bacher feels India will start as favourites in the three-match Test series against the home team as the tourists have the ‘best pace attack’ he has seen in the past 30 years. Preview | Live Streaming | News South Africa remain one of the very few places where…Continue Reading

RIL, Infosys, HUL, TCS Add Rs 1 Lakh Crore To Their Market Valuation

Five of the 10 most valued companies added Rs 1,01,145.09 crore to their total market valuation last week, with Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries Limited emerging as lead gainers. While Reliance Industries Limited, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever Limited and Wipro were the gainers, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finance and State…Continue Reading

BTS: RM And Jin Also Test Positive For Covid-19 After Suga

According to their management agency, three members of the K-pop group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from a trip overseas. The Big Hit Music agency revealed in a statement that RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday evening. Another member, Suga, had tested positive for the illness on Friday,…Continue Reading