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COVID-19 making a comeback in the US? XFG stratus variant now dominant in 19 states

A new Covid-19 variant, XFG or ‘Stratus,’ is rapidly spreading across the US, overtaking Nimbus. It’s highly transmissible, though most…

October 4, 2025 20:59 IST

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Who was Beela Venkatesan? IAS officer, who guided Tamil Nadu through COVID-19, passes away at 55

It was as Tamil Nadu’s health secretary during the fraught months of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 that Venkatesan left…

Updated: September 25, 2025 17:46 IST

Chinese COVID whistleblower Zhang Zhan sentenced to four more years in jail for ‘provoking trouble’

Zhang was initially arrested in 2020 after months of posting accounts, including videos, from crowded hospitals and empty streets that…

September 21, 2025 19:01 IST

Covid masks that once protected us are now a ‘chemical timebomb,’ study warns

Covid masks that once kept us safe are now harming the planet. A study warns they are breaking down into…

September 10, 2025 17:20 IST

Covid cases surge in California – check symptoms and vaccine eligibility for LP.8.1 variant

California sees a rise in COVID-19 cases as the new LP.8.1 variant spreads. Learn about the latest vaccine updates, eligibility,…

September 5, 2025 20:15 IST

RFK Jr faces tough questions on COVID vaccines: Key takeaways from the dramatic hearing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning over vaccine policies, CDC shakeups, and COVID-19 response at a dramatic…

September 5, 2025 16:26 IST

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IRS to send eligible Americans $1,390 stimulus check this month? Here’s all you need to know

A misleading claim gained traction on social media this week — suggesting that low and middle-income Americans would soon receive…

August 17, 2025 23:10 IST

COVID cases surge in US with ‘Nimbus’ and ‘Stratus’ variants — Should you get another booster shot?

The US is seeing a summer surge in COVID cases driven by new variants Nimbus and Stratus. Cases are rising…

August 9, 2025 11:56 IST

‘Couldn’t make money for survival’: This Saiyaara actor once battled Rs 2 crore debt, had only Rs 2500 in his bank

Saiyaara has created a strong buzz in recent weeks — garnering more than Rs 400 crore at the worldwide box…

August 1, 2025 21:55 IST

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine eye side effects

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may trigger serious eye problems, reveals study

A Turkish study finds Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may cause temporary changes in corneal thickness and cell count, raising concerns for…

July 21, 2025 17:17 IST

Covid-19 cases on rise in the US: 25 States hit by summer wave triggered by THESE new variants

Covid-19 cases are rising again in 25 US states, driven by new variants like NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) and XFG (Stratus). Experts…

July 16, 2025 20:14 IST

All about Stratus – New COVID variant on the rise in UK could be the most vaccine-resistant

A new COVID-19 strain called Stratus may evade vaccine immunity, experts warn. With rising cases in the UK and unusual…

July 11, 2025 14:39 IST

Staying at home during COVID-19 to be treated as duty for trainees: Rail Ministry

“As the Railways are aware, the training period spent by a railway servant, whether on remuneration of stipend or otherwise,…

Updated: July 9, 2025 09:29 IST

PM SVANidhi 2.0 to Launch Soon, Offering Enhanced Loans & UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors. (Image Source: Twitter)

PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0 soon, street vendors to benefit

The Centre is set to launch PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0, providing street vendors with working capital loans up to Rs…

July 8, 2025 20:35 IST

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The long-term outcomes of early-onset heart diseases

While heart ailments are more common in older adults, they are now affecting younger individuals in India. Know the stakes…

July 5, 2025 20:52 IST

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Siddaramaiah vs Biocon: Covid vaccine-death fear debate intensifies, ‘scientific caution is not anti-science’

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw have been up in arms against each other over the heated debate…

July 4, 2025 09:26 IST

26-year-old shares how she built a $1m net worth – Here is the secret sauce

“I realized investing wasn’t gambling, it was a long-term strategy for wealth,” they shared.

July 2, 2025 22:24 IST

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Tie-up key for Swasth Bharat

As India aims for developed nation status, its healthcare infrastructure, largely driven by the private sector (70% of services), is…

June 27, 2025 22:34 IST

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‘Running out of time’: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says he won’t celebrate his birthday

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov turned 41 but refused to celebrate, expressing concerns over the future of digital privacy. He highlighted the introduction of measures like digital IDs, online age checks, and scanning of private messages in many countries. Durov warned that the free internet is at risk and urged to save it before it’s too late.

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