Rare genus of malaria detected in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 11 Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja has informed that a rare genus of malaria, Plasmodium Ovale, has been detected in the state.
The new genus was detected in a soldier who had come from Sudan, the minister…
National Security Guard conducts four-day-long exercise GANDIV in Goa
New Delhi , December 11 National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a four-day-long exercise GANDIV in Goa. This exercise was started on December 6 and ended on December 9. According to NSG, the scope of the exercise was enhanced…
Klopp wants Liverpool to deliver a ‘spot on’ performance against Fulham
Liverpool , December 11: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Fulham is a really "good football-playing side" and wants his side to deliver a "spot on" performance against the opponents when they compete in the Premier League.
Liverpool…
Russian PM says mass coronavirus vaccination will start by end of week
Moscow , December 11 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin pledged on Friday that the country would start COVID-19 vaccination at the end of the week and authorities would not miss the deadline.
"I can say today that we meet…
Israel embassy collaborates with NGOs to help Indian communities impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
New Delhi , December 11 Israel embassy here has collaborated with several NGOs in different parts of India to help and support communities, which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This collaboration was in the form of…
Bangladesh COVID-19 cases rise to 487,849, death toll reaches 6,986
Dhaka , December 11 Bangladesh reported 1,884 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on Friday, bringing the tally to 487,849 and death toll to 6,986, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
The official data…
India’s tough stand forced Trudeau to soften his rhetoric
Last week, Trudeau had extended his support to India's farm protests, claiming that the situation was "concerning" and Canadians were "all very worried about family and friends" in Punjab.
Sources in Toronto told IANS that soon after the…
Uzbekistan gives in principle concurrence to joining INSTC, India hails decision
New Delhi , December 11 Uzbekistan has given his "in principle concurrence" to joining the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Addressing a special briefing…
Brazil surpasses 180,000 Covid-19 deaths
Brasilia, Dec 12 (UNI) The number of people, who have died of the Coronavirus in Brazil, has risen by 646 to 180,411 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said.
Within the same period of time, the number of…
Boris Johnson to announce end of UK’s support to fossil fuel sector overseas
London , December 12 The United Kingdom will stop funding and promoting fossil fuel projects overseas as part of the country's transition to low-carbon energy to tackle climate change, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected…
EU leaders reach consensus on 55% emissions cut by 2030
Brussels, Dec 12 Leaders of the European Union (EU) reached an agreement to cut the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 per cent by the end of next decade from the 1990 level, European Council President Charles Michel announced.…
Biden’s nominates Katherine Tai as top US trade official, says China’s unfair practices…
Washington , December 12 US President-elect Joe Biden on Friday (local time) announced Chinese-American trade lawyer Katherine Tai as his nominee for the US Trade Representative and said that a key priority of his administration…
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to overturn Presidential election
Washington , December 12 : US Supreme Court on Friday (local time) rejected a bid by Texas' attorney general to block the ballot of voters in battleground states that favoured President-elect Joe Biden.
According to a CNN report,…
Appeasement politics more important to INC than Hindu sentiment
Bengaluru (Karnataka) , December 11 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that by opposing the recently passed Karnataka's anti-cow slaughter bill, the Indian National Congress was proving that 'Appeasement politics' was…
Virgin Atlantic commences Pakistan operations
Islamabad, Dec 11 The UK's Virgin Atlantic commenced flight operations in Pakistan on Friday, becoming the latest international airline to start serving passengers in the country.
The first flight arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day…
CM Shivraj assures unabated progress
Bhopal, Dec 11 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterated on Friday that there will be no dearth whatsoever vis-à-vis development and public welfare activities, official sources said.
The veteran…
Biden says China to be key priority for US trade chief
Washington, Dec 12 (Sputnik) President-elect Joe Biden said commerce with China will be a top priority for his administration and his newly unveiled pick to lead the Office of the US Trade Representative.
Biden made the…
India’s active COVID-19 cases drop to 3.63 lakh
New Delhi , December 11 India's active caseload has significantly dropped to 3.63 lakh, the lowest after 146 days, which is 3.71 per cent of the total number of infections, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.…
Uttrakhand CM, Trivendra Rawat flags off trial of electric buses
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) , December 11 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Friday flagged off the trial run for electric buses in Dehradun under the Smart City Limited.Speaking on the occasion, Rawat congratulated the people…
Race is on for strategic bases in Indian Ocean Region, says CDS Bipin Rawat
New Delhi , December 11 Noting the rising challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Friday said the world is witnessing a race for strategic bases in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), adding…
