India Cold To China's Invite To Take Part In Joint Fight Against Covid-19

B’desh, Nepal Accept China Vax As India’s Supply Dries

Allu Arjun Tests Positive For Covid-19

With actor Allu Arjun announcing on Wednesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19, the shooting of his big-ticket venture, Pushpa has come to a grinding halt.

US Steps Up

India’s Covid fight gets a much needed shot in the arm with American support

Vardhan: India Better Prepared To Beat Covid-19 Now

New Delhi: India is better prepared mentally and physically this year with more experience to beat the Covid-19 pandemic as compared to 2020, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday.

N95 Masks With ISI Mark Are Tested For 14 Key Parameters

K V Rao, Scientist-E and Head of the Bureau of Indian Standards, Hyderabad, answers queries from TOI readers on why it is important to wear ISI-certified masks, products that need compulsory nod from BIS and what consumers can do in case there is a quality issue

Sri Lankan Cabinet OKs Proposed Ban On Burqas In Public

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposed ban on wearing full-face veils, including Muslim burqas in public, citing national security grounds, despite a UN expert’s comment that it would violate international law.

Averting The Next Massive Wave

India needs to commit a much larger and faster investment to vaccine manufacturing

US, Russia Among Only Few Countries Still Allowing Indian Passengers

New Delhi: Indians are fast running out of international travel options as an increasing number of foreign countries are shutting their doors to avoid the fast-spreading coronavirus mutant here.

‘Didn't Lower Guard, Flout Norms'

‘4 State Polls Were Over Before Surge’

Natco & Optimus Seek Emergency Phase-III Trial Nod For Oral Anti-Viral

Hyderabad: Natco Pharma and Optimus Pharma on Monday said they have sought emergency approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for conducting phase III clinical trials of oral, anti-viral drug Molnupiravir.

The Limits Of American Liberalism: From Vaccines To Climate Change The Trump Effect Continues To Tie Biden's Hands

Although the United States belatedly lifted its embargo, which began on February 5, on exporting raw materials for manufacturing Covid-19 vaccines in India, the episode has touched a raw nerve and raised doubts about the liberalism of the Joe Biden administration.

AP Govt To Take Up Oxygen Audit, Track Supplies Daily

Centre Asked To Allocate O2 From Other States

Medical Students Suffer Due To Limited Practical Training

Virtual training and theory classes will restrict the learning of postgraduate medical students

Mithila: Irrfan Sir Was Curious & Would Not Shy Away From Asking Questions

Mithila Palkar, who co-starred with Irrfan in Karwaan, talks about sharing screen space with an actor she was in awe of, and remembers being surprised by the late actor’s curious nature

213 Bengal Poll Meetings Got EC Covid Axe On Saturday

94 Were Cancelled On Friday

Capitals Prevail In Super-Over Drama

The first Super Over of this IPL was a battle of attrition on a sticky Chennai pitch in which even the eliminator was a low-scoring affair.

Covid-19 Can Cause Vision Loss If Not Treated Immediately: Experts

Hyderabad: Forget soreness or redness of eyes. Covid-19 has the potential to cause ‘vision attack’, leading to blindness if not treated immediately. Cases of vision loss linked to Covid-19 and adverse reaction due to use of steroids are on the rise in the city, warn health experts.

Over 50 T hospitals in ‘fire'ing line for not adhering to safety norms

Notices Served To 38 Hosp,23 Facing Prosecution ,Inspected 112 Hosps: Fire Dept

State revenues face pandemic heat, govt to delay payments

Treasury Wing Told To Clear Priority Bills

RK Nagar RWA steps up, gives free masks to people

Hyderabad: With the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths on the rise, the Radhakrishna Nagar Welfare Association in Malkajgiri has stepped in to provide free N95 masks to all its registered members apart from holding regular sanitization drives and extending help to those infected.

State govt to vaccinate 18+ popn free of cost from May 1

CM To Monitor Inoculation Programme

Job loss, cash crunch return to haunt migrant workers

Hyderabad:As the second wave of Covid intensifies, migrant workers in Hyderabad are left to bear the brunt of it, all over again. Much like 2020, this time too, many have found themselves at the mercy of their employers, who’ve either withheld salaries — for fear of them leaving town and not returning to work -- or unceremoniously shown them the door, without clearing dues.

Provide quality PPE, allow quarantine days to limit exposure: Govt doctors

Doctors have demanded adequate and safe protective gear at work, as the usage of PPE provided is leading to extreme exhaustion in summer

Free vaccinations will cost T ₹ 2,100 crore, estimates reveal

Hyderabad: Going by the preliminary estimates, the state government will have to spend ₹2,100 crore for providing free Covid-19 vaccination to people between 18-44 years of age.

Cops bust cricket betting racket, items worth over ₹30L seized

Hyderabad: Rachakonda police busted a cricket betting racket and arrested the organiser on Friday. Police seized property worth ₹30.5 lakh from the possession of the accused.

PM Launches India-US Pact For Clean Energy

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced launch of the ‘India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership’ which can be a template of green collaborations to help developing countries access affordable green finance and clean technologies.

Corporate Houses And Smaller Centres Look To Big Hosp Chains

New Delhi: As registrations on Co-Win for 18-plus citizens, who will be eligible for Covid vaccination from May 1, to book appointments will begin on April 28, corporate houses and smaller vaccination centres have turned to big hospital chains for vaccine supplies.

Happy And Proud To Be An Inspiration To Girls: Fencer Bhavani Devi

It’s less than 100 days for the Tokyo Olympics, and CA Bhavani Devi is focusing on giving her best at the Games. Being the first fencer from India to qualify for the Olympics, Bhavani says that she is happy to have set an example for many girls to dream big.

As Countries Close Borders, Airfares To US, UK Triple

Del-NY Lowest Fare This Week Is₹1.4 Lakh

China Says Ready To Help, But India Cold To Covid Aid Offer

New Delhi: With India reeling under the pandemic, China said on Thursday it stood ready to provide India with necessary support and assistance to get the situation under control.