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Pfizer, BioNTech say booster dose needed to fight Omicron
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE said initial lab studies show a third dose of their Covid-19 vaccine may be needed to neutralize the omicron variant, results that will accelerate booster-shot drives around the world.
Company researchers…
Gen Rawat left ‘indelible mark’ on US-India defense ties: Def. Secy. Lyod Austin
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said CDS General Bipin Rawat had “left an indelible mark on the course of the U.S.-India defense partnership”, while Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley said General…
Tributes pour in from across world for CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and others killed in crash
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) More tributes poured in from across the world for Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other army officials who were killed in a chopper crash today, with China, the UK, Bangladesh, Nepal, and…
These army officers are on a mission to touch many lives
KOCHI: Mini Santhosh, the widow of late Santhosh Kumar from Kalamassery, had no idea how to arrange resources for the wedding of her daughter single-handedly. Santhosh passed away while posted on the Line of Control in 1988 and since then,…
South Africa announce 21-member squad for Test series against India
Johannesburg, Dec 7 (UNI) Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 21-member squad for the three-match Test series against India, which is set to take place from December 26 to January 15, 2022.
The series will form part of the…
Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years
Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany’s first female chancellor on November 22, 2005.
Over the next 16 years, she was credited with raising Germany’s profile and influence, working to…
Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical: Omicron vs delta
As the omicron coronavirus variant spreads in southern Africa and pops up in countries all around the world, scientists are anxiously watching a battle play out that could determine the future of the pandemic. Can the latest competitor to…
China says US will ‘pay the price’ for diplomatic boycott of Olympics
The United States will have to “pay a price” for its diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China said on Tuesday, just weeks after talks aimed at easing tense relations between the two sides.
The White House said on…
Sajid Khan rips through Bangladesh after Pakistan declare early
ICC Player of Month nominations for November announced; Abid Ali and David Warner shortlisted
Putin speaks to Biden about non-fulfillment of Minsk agreements by Ukraine
Russia, US will need more than year to solve problems in relations -says Kremlin aide Ushakov
India reclaim top spot in ICC Test team rankings
Mumbai, Dec 6: Team India reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test team rankings after winning the two-match series against New Zealand on Monday.
India registered a mammoth 372-run victory over Blackcaps on fourth day of the second Test…
First India-South Africa Test to be on batting-friendly Centurion
India’s Test series in South Africa will commence at the Centurion on Boxing Day, Cricket South Africa has confirmed.
As per the revised itinerary, India will play three Tests and as many ODIs during their tour of South Africa, while the…
Modi-Putin summit: India, Russia emphasize steadiness & growth of partnership
We see India as a great power, a time-tested friend: President Putin
Karl Nehammer sworn in as new Austrian chancellor
Vienna, Dec 6: The federal government of Austria was reshuffled on Monday and Karl Nehammer was sworn in as the country's new chancellor.
Nehammer, 49, was general secretary of the ruling conservative People's Party (OVP) from January 2018…
Biden meets European allies on Russian military buildup near Ukraine
Washington, Dec 7: US President Joe Biden discussed with European allies the Russian military buildup near Ukrain and underscored the collective support for the country's sovereignty, the White House said in a readout of the call.
"The…
Sanjiv Mehta to take over as next President of FICCI
Kolkata, Dec 6: Sanjiv Mehta, CMD, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) will take over at the conclusion of FICCI’s 94th Annual General Meeting on December 18 next. Mr Mehta, currently, the Senior Vice President of FICCI, will be succeeding…
Domene’s hat-trick fires Argentina to Men’s Junior World Cup title
Bhubneshwar, Dec 5: Lautaro Domene scored a hat-trick of penalty corners to help Argentina become Men’s Junior World Cup champions for the second time in their history, beating Germany 4-2 in a breathtaking final here on Sunday.
Domene’s…
After success in seating federal judges, Joe Biden hits resistance
After early success in nominating and confirming federal judges, President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats have begun to encounter stiffer Republican resistance to their efforts to reshape the courts.
Tennessee Republicans have raised…
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations
The United States and a group of Western countries including Germany, France and Britain have expressed concern over reported killings and disappearances of former members of the Afghan security forces after the Taliban took power in…
US reluctance to lift all Iran sanctions main hurdle to reviving 2015 pact: Iranian official
The reluctance of the United States to lift all sanctions on Iran is the main challenge to reviving a 2015 nuclear pact, a senior Iranian official said on Sunday, as Western powers questioned Tehran’s determination to salvage the agreement.…
